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Reviews of The Old Red Lion

40 High Street, Tetsworth, Thame, OX9 7AS, United Kingdom

#5 of 11 hotels in Thame

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 210 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    A lovely place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only issue (which is not the pubs fault) was the other couple staying were very loud. They kept going to their bathroom together which was accross from our room.

    The lady who looked after us jenny was excellent and kind. Her outstanding service and friendly nature was first class. She was so helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have been a little bit cleaner and modern. The heating in the room wasn’t great either. The main door to access all the rooms could have had a lock on also to add safety

    The staff were so friendly, and the on site corner shop was handy

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    8.0
    Simple Family Get-Away
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Requires another light above shower Softer pillows please Heating going off through the night, whilst we were there, outside temp -1c so it turned quite cold during the night.

    The staff that looked after us from arrival to when we checked out were all fantastic, warm and friendly. Village shop within the bar area - brilliant & useful. Nice & simple accommodation & meals (all freshly cooked/prepared)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    8.0
    Good local pub atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    n/a

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    7.0
    Clean and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was either scorching hot that it would burn you or it was ice cold so we couldn’t really use it. 10am check out was a bit tricky for us because we worked late.

    It was clean and comfortable, very peaceful, a lovely stay. You can check in at any time because it’s self check in. Beautiful surroundings and a lovely home cooked breakfast which you can buy.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Half pub half shop. Excellant value breakfast. Owners went out of there way to give good service.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    9.0
    Very good. Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sharing a bathroom was the only negative

    Very friendly staff and good value for money

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seemed expensive for sharedbathroom and no breakfast!

    Wasn’t in the deal, hadn’t realised!!! What we then paid for was good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room could have been cleaner but it didn't spoil our stay. Plumbing in the room next door was loud.

    Good location and the owner was very friendly. Breakfast was available at reasonable cost in the pub next door. The bed was comfortable. There was a cricket match taking place across the road that was fun to watch. We thought it was good value for the area.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Great, quirky little place, good value for money, interesting village. I would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It could have been a little cleaner I would say. It wasn't a problem but there aren't many rooms so it should be easy. Just a bit dusty here and there, but I am looking for something to say here, it wasn't anything major and didn't bother us, and you probably wouldn't even notice.

    Location was great, bearing in mind it is a small, quiet village, with a relaxed atmosphere and a good selection of pub food. Breakfast was nice, including veggie options. Our room had a view of the local cricket pitch which was right over the road. Some reviews have said they found it noisy, I can't say that I did, I quite liked the tractors and combines trundling past tbh. Quite amusing having the shop attached to the pub, ppl coming in for essentials and having a pint! Brilliant! I always try and find somewhere a little more 'individual' for a stay over and this met my criteria. Why would you want the same old each time? They blur into one that way. I like character and this has it.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    8.0
    Fab
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were quite busy but did not complain and were very accomodating. Nothing was too much trouble.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    9.0
    Friendly, down-to-earth, welcoming inn with village shop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    If you want super-posh, boutique, gastro-pub then maybe this isn't for you.

    Very friendly village inn with a few rooms above. For those who appreciate a great welcome, down-to-earth home style cooking, good beer, great coffee! En-suite bathroom. Note that some of the bedrooms do share a bathroom so make sure you book the right space for your needs.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    8.0
    Lovely Stay in a Unique Little Inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shared bathroom was obviously a bit inconvenient but it didn't really matter considering the room was such good value. The room itself, while very clean, did feel a little empty. A couple of pictures on the wall would probably be all it'd need to remove that empty look. Be aware that the rooms are only accessible via steps, so if you do have any significant mobility issues then you should look elsewhere.

    The Old Red Lion is quite a quirky little place. It's a pub, village shop and Inn all rolled into one and is run by a lovely lady. The room was very well kept. Incredibly clean with a very, very comfy matress on the bed. The shared bathroom is very spacious and spotless with a roomy shower. It is next to a main road, but not a particularly busy one. It may feel a little odd when you check in but this place is incredible value for money. We were at a family wedding in the Hilton down the road and a room there would have been more than double the price for much less than double the value.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    7.0
    Nice place in a multi activities shop : hotel, pub, goods. the central place of the village!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    as the bathroom is share with others, the price is a little bit more than it could be.

    Staff very friendly and helpfull !

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    8.0
    comfortable and friendly stay at this pub with lovely breakfast and free parking. Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom was separate and shared (I expected this as clearly stated in hotel info.) In my bedroom I couldn't get the side light to work (no on/off switch that I could see. But I coped.

    The breakfast (not included in price) was lovely. Plenty of choice, yet fresh cooked. My room was comfortable, though not overly big (didn't need to be for one night stay). Free parking right next to the hotel.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    8.0
    pleasant stop-over en route from Dover to the north
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    the "superior" room, whilst comfortable enough, was in fact very ordinary, and not quite what we expected from the description on booking.com

    excellent staff. fine view of red kites from bedroom window downstairs front. "proper" English breakfast, well cooked, with huge mug of tea. decent pint of draught bitter.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    7.0
    Good value and pleasant room for short stay. Very helpful and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Very good value breakfast available in the pub in the morning. Landlady and staff were very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfy bed. Food was very good. Nice field for dog walking adjacent to the pub.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    8.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noisy - there were a few motorbikes outside the front of the accommodation and driving past through the evening

    friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    8.0
    Jackie and her team did everything they could to cater for our needs; much appreciated
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toiletries in the bathroom could have been better.

    Located on the village green by over looking the cricket pitch. Quintessentially English. Great that we could get a good breakfast with friendly and swift service.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    7.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good breakfast

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2023

    7.0
    Nice & friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly Helpful value for money food was great value bed was very comfortable these a shop on site for the local community did not try & rip you off or take advantage of todays Situation all in all worth the money

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    8.0
    goid
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    booking.com travel information very poor. Sat Nav info on finding the Red Lion very poor

    Comfortable overnight stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

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