The Clifden Arms B&B
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include wedding services and a picnic area.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include wedding services and a picnic area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a safe deposit box at the front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Clifden Arms, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Aylesbury, The Clifden Arms is in a rural location, a 4-minute drive from Waterperry Gardens and 9 minutes from Waterstock Golf Club. This bed & breakfast is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from University of Oxford and 12 mi (19.4 km) from Bicester Village.
What's nearby
Waterperry Gardens(1.8 Miles)
Waterstock Golf Club(4.8 Miles)
Oxfordshire Golf Club(5.7 Miles)
Shotover Country Park(5.8 Miles)
The Raymond Blanc Gardening School(6.1 Miles)
Headington Shark(7.4 Miles)
Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford(7.7 Miles)
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre(7.8 Miles)
John Radcliffe Hospital(7.8 Miles)
Oxford Brookes University(7.9 Miles)
Haddenham Galleries(8.1 Miles)
Churchill Hospital(8.1 Miles)
Warneford Hospital(8.3 Miles)
South Park(8.5 Miles)
St Hilda's College(8.9 Miles)
Oxford (OXF)(14.9 Miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(60.3 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Garden
Location
75 Clifden Road, Worminghall, Aylesbury, Aylesbury Vale District, England, United Kingdom
Waterperry Gardens (1.8 Miles)
Waterstock Golf Club (4.8 Miles)
Oxfordshire Golf Club (5.7 Miles)
Shotover Country Park (5.8 Miles)
The Raymond Blanc Gardening School (6.1 Miles)
Headington Shark (7.4 Miles)
Guest reviews
9.1
Superb
Based on 333 verified reviews
What guests think
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At The Clifden Arms B&B, travellers praise the friendly staff, hearty breakfasts, and quiet, scenic setting, while noting occasional event-related noise, inconsistent dinner service or availability, and some creaky floors or room-to-room noise.
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At The Clifden Arms B&B, travellers praise the friendly staff, hearty breakfasts, and quiet, scenic setting, while noting occasional event-related noise, inconsistent dinner service or availability, and some creaky floors or room-to-room noise.
Rooms are generally comfortable, characterful, and clean, though sizes vary and a few lacked amenities like TV or had firm beds or weak showers. The location is convenient for Oxford and Bicester, and many enjoyed good meals and drinks in the traditional pub and garden. Expect a welcoming country inn stay with standout breakfasts and occasional quirks.
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Facilities
Traditional pub on site with a beer garden; some guests enjoyed sitting outside. Part of the garden is under development, and occasional on-site events can make the venue lively or noisy.
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Ian
27 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
PIcture-book perfect English pub. Food good Room ok but no tv
PIcture-book perfect English pub. Food good Room ok but no tv
10
Barry
13 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay near Oxford. Lovely and quiet surroundings. A quintessential english pub. Beer really good from local brewery. Breakfast very good with plenty of choice.
Excellent place to stay near Oxford. Lovely and quiet surroundings. A quintessential english pub. Beer really good from local brewery. Breakfast very good with plenty of choice.
10
Mark
9 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great old pub with converted barn for rooms.Lovely food with good choice and quality. Friendly and attentive staff. Part of beer garden is being developed at present but didnt detract from the stay.
Great old pub with converted barn for rooms.Lovely food with good choice and quality. Friendly and attentive staff. Part of beer garden is being developed at present but didnt detract from the stay.
10
Colin
27 Oct 2022
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Stayed 1 night
this is a well converted accommodation and the adjacent pub has good food and drink.
this is a well converted accommodation and the adjacent pub has good food and drink.
6
Diana
20 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Whole atmosphere was geared towards a very noisy party-no heating on, no milk for in-room coffee/tea, no new loo roll, limited dining (so went elsewhere). Had we been told there was a late-night party for 60, we would not have booked. Spoke to reception before arrival (3 days before) and no mention. It was a lot of money for a lot of noise.
Whole atmosphere was geared towards a very noisy party-no heating on, no milk for in-room coffee/tea, no new loo roll, limited dining (so went elsewhere). Had we been told there was a late-night party for 60, we would not have booked. Spoke to reception before arrival (3 days before) and no mention. It was a lot of money for a lot of noise.
8
Robert
7 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Characterful country pub accommodation and dining experience.
Characterful country pub accommodation and dining experience.
10
King
12 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very traditional village pub with modern b&b facilities. Very clean room with big shower room. Great service from Rob the GM and full English Breakfast was of good quality and generous portions.
Very traditional village pub with modern b&b facilities. Very clean room with big shower room. Great service from Rob the GM and full English Breakfast was of good quality and generous portions.
10
Danny
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was a very nice country pub hotel. Check in was easy enough and I was escorted to my room complete with a little jug of fresh milk. Room was really nice an clean. Wi-Fi was free and a decent speed. Had dinner at the pub and thete was a reasonable choice. Could have used somewhere to work in my room but found a corner in the pub instead. Had a decent night's sleep. Breakfast was included and looked really good. I just a coffee and toast guy on these working trips. Check out was easy.
This was a very nice country pub hotel. Check in was easy enough and I was escorted to my room complete with a little jug of fresh milk. Room was really nice an clean. Wi-Fi was free and a decent speed. Had dinner at the pub and thete was a reasonable choice. Could have used somewhere to work in my room but found a corner in the pub instead. Had a decent night's sleep. Breakfast was included and looked really good. I just a coffee and toast guy on these working trips. Check out was easy.
8
Gary
29 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice place to stay. It was very nice to sit in the beer garden and have some pub grub. Food service started at 5:30 pm. Breakfast was really good. We stayed in the Willow room that can sleep up to four people. Only downside was the creaky floor from the guest above our floor. Would stay there again.
Very nice place to stay. It was very nice to sit in the beer garden and have some pub grub. Food service started at 5:30 pm. Breakfast was really good. We stayed in the Willow room that can sleep up to four people. Only downside was the creaky floor from the guest above our floor. Would stay there again.
6
Nicola
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When we arrived we wasn’t aware there was going to be a village fate on at the pub, we walked into what can only be described as chaos. I nearly got knocked down by kids running round the pub took us ages to be checked in. Asked to book a table for food on the night to be told no dinner menu just a bbq . If I had known this before hand I wouldn’t have booked as this is not what we wanted from our nice quiet country stay, a heads up would of been nice. we both struggled with the bed it was very firm but that’s just our preference. Shower wasn’t great half way through my shower it turned into a drizzle of water bathroom floor wasn’t the cleanest could see lots of hair accumulated in the corners and edges. Breakfast was its only saving grace could not fault that or the service received. It’s a shame as reviews had all been great perhaps it would have been a better stay without Oktoberfest taking place .
When we arrived we wasn’t aware there was going to be a village fate on at the pub, we walked into what can only be described as chaos. I nearly got knocked down by kids running round the pub took us ages to be checked in. Asked to book a table for food on the night to be told no dinner menu just a bbq . If I had known this before hand I wouldn’t have booked as this is not what we wanted from our nice quiet country stay, a heads up would of been nice. we both struggled with the bed it was very firm but that’s just our preference. Shower wasn’t great half way through my shower it turned into a drizzle of water bathroom floor wasn’t the cleanest could see lots of hair accumulated in the corners and edges. Breakfast was its only saving grace could not fault that or the service received. It’s a shame as reviews had all been great perhaps it would have been a better stay without Oktoberfest taking place .
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Cleanliness
Rooms are frequently described as very clean or spotlessly clean. A few noted housekeeping lapses, such as hair in bathroom corners.
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8
Martin
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice quiet place and clean. Room was much smaller than we had expected and the floor creaks wherever you step. Room got hot - attic level - and fan provided actually does not move any air at all but makes the right noises. We also had the world’s smallest fridge capable of housing one tiny 3inch jug of milk. Good breakfast options.
Nice quiet place and clean. Room was much smaller than we had expected and the floor creaks wherever you step. Room got hot - attic level - and fan provided actually does not move any air at all but makes the right noises. We also had the world’s smallest fridge capable of housing one tiny 3inch jug of milk. Good breakfast options.
10
Deirdre
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A delightful stay after we had taken a balloon flight. The room was comfortable and very clean. The main hotel a delight and the staff very attentive. A delicious breakfast.
A delightful stay after we had taken a balloon flight. The room was comfortable and very clean. The main hotel a delight and the staff very attentive. A delicious breakfast.
8
Philip
29 Dec 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous old thatched pub, reception at the bar. Self contained room in adjacent barn. Few problems getting the heating going but eventually ok. Food excellent, service great. The young people running the show couldn’t do enough for you.
Gorgeous old thatched pub, reception at the bar. Self contained room in adjacent barn. Few problems getting the heating going but eventually ok. Food excellent, service great. The young people running the show couldn’t do enough for you.
6
Diana
20 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Whole atmosphere was geared towards a very noisy party-no heating on, no milk for in-room coffee/tea, no new loo roll, limited dining (so went elsewhere). Had we been told there was a late-night party for 60, we would not have booked. Spoke to reception before arrival (3 days before) and no mention. It was a lot of money for a lot of noise.
Whole atmosphere was geared towards a very noisy party-no heating on, no milk for in-room coffee/tea, no new loo roll, limited dining (so went elsewhere). Had we been told there was a late-night party for 60, we would not have booked. Spoke to reception before arrival (3 days before) and no mention. It was a lot of money for a lot of noise.
10
Nicola
19 Mar 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a lovely stay. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and tidy.
We had a lovely stay. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and tidy.
10
Bill
10 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location hosting an historic building. An absolute bargain at £80. Breakfast was fantastic with a beautiful, clean & inviting atmosphere. Young gent behind the bar gave me an excellent reception and the young waiter was brilliant.
Beautiful location hosting an historic building. An absolute bargain at £80. Breakfast was fantastic with a beautiful, clean & inviting atmosphere. Young gent behind the bar gave me an excellent reception and the young waiter was brilliant.
10
King
12 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very traditional village pub with modern b&b facilities. Very clean room with big shower room. Great service from Rob the GM and full English Breakfast was of good quality and generous portions.
Very traditional village pub with modern b&b facilities. Very clean room with big shower room. Great service from Rob the GM and full English Breakfast was of good quality and generous portions.
8
Stuart
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room away from the pub, very quiet and spotlessly clean, unfortunately werent serving food the night i went, but the breakfast in the morning was excellent.
Beautiful room away from the pub, very quiet and spotlessly clean, unfortunately werent serving food the night i went, but the breakfast in the morning was excellent.
10
Danny
28 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
This was a very nice country pub hotel. Check in was easy enough and I was escorted to my room complete with a little jug of fresh milk. Room was really nice an clean. Wi-Fi was free and a decent speed. Had dinner at the pub and thete was a reasonable choice. Could have used somewhere to work in my room but found a corner in the pub instead. Had a decent night's sleep. Breakfast was included and looked really good. I just a coffee and toast guy on these working trips. Check out was easy.
This was a very nice country pub hotel. Check in was easy enough and I was escorted to my room complete with a little jug of fresh milk. Room was really nice an clean. Wi-Fi was free and a decent speed. Had dinner at the pub and thete was a reasonable choice. Could have used somewhere to work in my room but found a corner in the pub instead. Had a decent night's sleep. Breakfast was included and looked really good. I just a coffee and toast guy on these working trips. Check out was easy.
6
Nicola
21 Sept 2025
·
Stayed 1 night
When we arrived we wasn’t aware there was going to be a village fate on at the pub, we walked into what can only be described as chaos. I nearly got knocked down by kids running round the pub took us ages to be checked in. Asked to book a table for food on the night to be told no dinner menu just a bbq . If I had known this before hand I wouldn’t have booked as this is not what we wanted from our nice quiet country stay, a heads up would of been nice. we both struggled with the bed it was very firm but that’s just our preference. Shower wasn’t great half way through my shower it turned into a drizzle of water bathroom floor wasn’t the cleanest could see lots of hair accumulated in the corners and edges. Breakfast was its only saving grace could not fault that or the service received. It’s a shame as reviews had all been great perhaps it would have been a better stay without Oktoberfest taking place .
When we arrived we wasn’t aware there was going to be a village fate on at the pub, we walked into what can only be described as chaos. I nearly got knocked down by kids running round the pub took us ages to be checked in. Asked to book a table for food on the night to be told no dinner menu just a bbq . If I had known this before hand I wouldn’t have booked as this is not what we wanted from our nice quiet country stay, a heads up would of been nice. we both struggled with the bed it was very firm but that’s just our preference. Shower wasn’t great half way through my shower it turned into a drizzle of water bathroom floor wasn’t the cleanest could see lots of hair accumulated in the corners and edges. Breakfast was its only saving grace could not fault that or the service received. It’s a shame as reviews had all been great perhaps it would have been a better stay without Oktoberfest taking place .
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and characterful, with some spacious family options and ground-floor units. Some report creaky floors and noise between rooms, occasional small or hot rooms, firm beds, weak showers, or lack of a TV.
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Ian
27 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
PIcture-book perfect English pub. Food good Room ok but no tv
PIcture-book perfect English pub. Food good Room ok but no tv
8
V
16 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The room was spacious and perfect as a family room that accommodated 2 adults, a baby and a toddler. Breakfast was delicious and staff were kind and went an extra mile to help with the needs of our little ones. Will definitely recommend for anyone looking for a spacious family room
The room was spacious and perfect as a family room that accommodated 2 adults, a baby and a toddler. Breakfast was delicious and staff were kind and went an extra mile to help with the needs of our little ones. Will definitely recommend for anyone looking for a spacious family room
8
Martin
20 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice quiet place and clean. Room was much smaller than we had expected and the floor creaks wherever you step. Room got hot - attic level - and fan provided actually does not move any air at all but makes the right noises. We also had the world’s smallest fridge capable of housing one tiny 3inch jug of milk. Good breakfast options.
Nice quiet place and clean. Room was much smaller than we had expected and the floor creaks wherever you step. Room got hot - attic level - and fan provided actually does not move any air at all but makes the right noises. We also had the world’s smallest fridge capable of housing one tiny 3inch jug of milk. Good breakfast options.
10
Deirdre
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A delightful stay after we had taken a balloon flight. The room was comfortable and very clean. The main hotel a delight and the staff very attentive. A delicious breakfast.
A delightful stay after we had taken a balloon flight. The room was comfortable and very clean. The main hotel a delight and the staff very attentive. A delicious breakfast.
8
ALBERT
14 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very pleasant room. Comfortable bed, very good shower room/toilet Very good breakfast Very helpful staff Would definitely stay again if in the area
Very pleasant room. Comfortable bed, very good shower room/toilet Very good breakfast Very helpful staff Would definitely stay again if in the area
10
Derek
20 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We really liked our room in what was probably the stables. It was very well fitted out and very important for us on the ground floor,
We really liked our room in what was probably the stables. It was very well fitted out and very important for us on the ground floor,
8
Darren
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice little inn/B&B in a small town within close proximity to Oxford, London, etc. Ate at the restaurant for dinner and the service was pretty scattered and inconsistent, along with the food. There were all kinds of things out and only 2-3 beers available but there were 8-9 on-tap. Breakfast was much better, so that made up for it a bit. Decent amount of noise between rooms, were woken several times by the person next door.
Nice little inn/B&B in a small town within close proximity to Oxford, London, etc. Ate at the restaurant for dinner and the service was pretty scattered and inconsistent, along with the food. There were all kinds of things out and only 2-3 beers available but there were 8-9 on-tap. Breakfast was much better, so that made up for it a bit. Decent amount of noise between rooms, were woken several times by the person next door.
10
King
12 Nov 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Very traditional village pub with modern b&b facilities. Very clean room with big shower room. Great service from Rob the GM and full English Breakfast was of good quality and generous portions.
Very traditional village pub with modern b&b facilities. Very clean room with big shower room. Great service from Rob the GM and full English Breakfast was of good quality and generous portions.
8
Stuart
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room away from the pub, very quiet and spotlessly clean, unfortunately werent serving food the night i went, but the breakfast in the morning was excellent.
Beautiful room away from the pub, very quiet and spotlessly clean, unfortunately werent serving food the night i went, but the breakfast in the morning was excellent.
8
Gary
29 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice place to stay. It was very nice to sit in the beer garden and have some pub grub. Food service started at 5:30 pm. Breakfast was really good. We stayed in the Willow room that can sleep up to four people. Only downside was the creaky floor from the guest above our floor. Would stay there again.
Very nice place to stay. It was very nice to sit in the beer garden and have some pub grub. Food service started at 5:30 pm. Breakfast was really good. We stayed in the Willow room that can sleep up to four people. Only downside was the creaky floor from the guest above our floor. Would stay there again.
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Service
Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and attentive, with generally smooth check-in and good breakfast service. Occasional issues include scattered dinner service and one report of repeated payment requests and billing confusion.
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john
20 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great evening meal - well presented, helpful, enthusiastic staff and comfortable room. Just what we wanted.
Great evening meal - well presented, helpful, enthusiastic staff and comfortable room. Just what we wanted.
10
Deirdre
25 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A delightful stay after we had taken a balloon flight. The room was comfortable and very clean. The main hotel a delight and the staff very attentive. A delicious breakfast.
A delightful stay after we had taken a balloon flight. The room was comfortable and very clean. The main hotel a delight and the staff very attentive. A delicious breakfast.
10
Keith
20 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast great. Room facilities very good, all I wanted for a one night stay
Friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast great. Room facilities very good, all I wanted for a one night stay
10
Anthony
21 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub in a lovely area. Very good overnight stay in a nice, comfortable room. Dinner & breakfast was very good with plenty of options. Thank you to Rob and the team for a very enjoyable break. We will definitely return.
Lovely pub in a lovely area. Very good overnight stay in a nice, comfortable room. Dinner & breakfast was very good with plenty of options. Thank you to Rob and the team for a very enjoyable break. We will definitely return.
4
A
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay at Clifden was odd. The room was pleasant enough. We modified our booking online from 2 nights to 1, but Hotels.com didn't notify them. Every time we encountered a new member of staff, they would look at us and go "Oh, you're our guests in the Willow room, you didn't show up the first night, and have you paid your bill yet." It was weird. Like the whole team got together with a picture of us and talked about us. We were asked like 5 times to pay our room charge, even the morning after we had paid it. Very unusual. I'm used to Hotels.com just charging for the room to my credit card, as is this why we booked this way. Additionally, Clifden overcharged us for our room when Hotels.com didn't. We reserved two nights at 335GBP, so 167.50 per night. Their bill? 198GBP. The owner "graciously" took off the 10% service charge on our dinner bill, which was like 6-7GBP. I found the whole experience kind of weird and a little scammy.
Our stay at Clifden was odd. The room was pleasant enough. We modified our booking online from 2 nights to 1, but Hotels.com didn't notify them. Every time we encountered a new member of staff, they would look at us and go "Oh, you're our guests in the Willow room, you didn't show up the first night, and have you paid your bill yet." It was weird. Like the whole team got together with a picture of us and talked about us. We were asked like 5 times to pay our room charge, even the morning after we had paid it. Very unusual. I'm used to Hotels.com just charging for the room to my credit card, as is this why we booked this way. Additionally, Clifden overcharged us for our room when Hotels.com didn't. We reserved two nights at 335GBP, so 167.50 per night. Their bill? 198GBP. The owner "graciously" took off the 10% service charge on our dinner bill, which was like 6-7GBP. I found the whole experience kind of weird and a little scammy.
8
Darren
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice little inn/B&B in a small town within close proximity to Oxford, London, etc. Ate at the restaurant for dinner and the service was pretty scattered and inconsistent, along with the food. There were all kinds of things out and only 2-3 beers available but there were 8-9 on-tap. Breakfast was much better, so that made up for it a bit. Decent amount of noise between rooms, were woken several times by the person next door.
Nice little inn/B&B in a small town within close proximity to Oxford, London, etc. Ate at the restaurant for dinner and the service was pretty scattered and inconsistent, along with the food. There were all kinds of things out and only 2-3 beers available but there were 8-9 on-tap. Breakfast was much better, so that made up for it a bit. Decent amount of noise between rooms, were woken several times by the person next door.
10
Danny
28 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This was a very nice country pub hotel. Check in was easy enough and I was escorted to my room complete with a little jug of fresh milk. Room was really nice an clean. Wi-Fi was free and a decent speed. Had dinner at the pub and thete was a reasonable choice. Could have used somewhere to work in my room but found a corner in the pub instead. Had a decent night's sleep. Breakfast was included and looked really good. I just a coffee and toast guy on these working trips. Check out was easy.
This was a very nice country pub hotel. Check in was easy enough and I was escorted to my room complete with a little jug of fresh milk. Room was really nice an clean. Wi-Fi was free and a decent speed. Had dinner at the pub and thete was a reasonable choice. Could have used somewhere to work in my room but found a corner in the pub instead. Had a decent night's sleep. Breakfast was included and looked really good. I just a coffee and toast guy on these working trips. Check out was easy.
10
Anne
29 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were lovely - so friendly and helpful. Thank you Molly who was there for check in, dinner, breakfast and check out (as well as the other amazing staff). Beautiful room and lovely location. We enjoyed the food too.
Staff were lovely - so friendly and helpful. Thank you Molly who was there for check in, dinner, breakfast and check out (as well as the other amazing staff). Beautiful room and lovely location. We enjoyed the food too.
10
Anthony
17 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful small town pub with very welcome staff. Had a great time with some good meals. Very accommodating with allergies.
A beautiful small town pub with very welcome staff. Had a great time with some good meals. Very accommodating with allergies.
8
Elena
30 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely property in the middle of the countryside - very quiet and peaceful. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We had breakfast and dinner at the pub - lovely, fresh, good quality food and excellent service. Oxford is a short drive away - thoroughly recommend a visit.
Lovely property in the middle of the countryside - very quiet and peaceful. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We had breakfast and dinner at the pub - lovely, fresh, good quality food and excellent service. Oxford is a short drive away - thoroughly recommend a visit.
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Location
Quiet countryside setting that many found peaceful, with convenient access to Oxford and Bicester Village. Suitable for a relaxing stopover.
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Barry
13 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent place to stay near Oxford. Lovely and quiet surroundings. A quintessential english pub. Beer really good from local brewery. Breakfast very good with plenty of choice.
Excellent place to stay near Oxford. Lovely and quiet surroundings. A quintessential english pub. Beer really good from local brewery. Breakfast very good with plenty of choice.
10
Alan
24 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, fantastic staff and room was lovely. Incredible value for sbd very tssty breakfast included. Highly recommended.
Great location, fantastic staff and room was lovely. Incredible value for sbd very tssty breakfast included. Highly recommended.
10
Julie
4 Dec 2022
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Stayed 1 night
What can we say! We had an amazing overnight stay here last weekend. Sophie, Ben, Eleana and the rest of Craig’s crew made us feel so welcome and the food cooked by the new chefs was absolutely outstanding. We will definitely be returning next time we want to visit either Bicester Village or Oxford as it’s a great location midway between the two.
What can we say! We had an amazing overnight stay here last weekend. Sophie, Ben, Eleana and the rest of Craig’s crew made us feel so welcome and the food cooked by the new chefs was absolutely outstanding. We will definitely be returning next time we want to visit either Bicester Village or Oxford as it’s a great location midway between the two.
10
James
28 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location, great food, friendly staff. Would use again if in the area.
Lovely location, great food, friendly staff. Would use again if in the area.
10
David
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely place to stay, not too far from the the park and ride into Oxford. Very friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Fantastic food. Highly recommend it here.
Lovely place to stay, not too far from the the park and ride into Oxford. Very friendly staff, nothing too much trouble. Fantastic food. Highly recommend it here.
10
Anthony
21 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub in a lovely area. Very good overnight stay in a nice, comfortable room. Dinner & breakfast was very good with plenty of options. Thank you to Rob and the team for a very enjoyable break. We will definitely return.
Lovely pub in a lovely area. Very good overnight stay in a nice, comfortable room. Dinner & breakfast was very good with plenty of options. Thank you to Rob and the team for a very enjoyable break. We will definitely return.
10
Bill
10 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful location hosting an historic building. An absolute bargain at £80. Breakfast was fantastic with a beautiful, clean & inviting atmosphere. Young gent behind the bar gave me an excellent reception and the young waiter was brilliant.
Beautiful location hosting an historic building. An absolute bargain at £80. Breakfast was fantastic with a beautiful, clean & inviting atmosphere. Young gent behind the bar gave me an excellent reception and the young waiter was brilliant.
8
Darren
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice little inn/B&B in a small town within close proximity to Oxford, London, etc. Ate at the restaurant for dinner and the service was pretty scattered and inconsistent, along with the food. There were all kinds of things out and only 2-3 beers available but there were 8-9 on-tap. Breakfast was much better, so that made up for it a bit. Decent amount of noise between rooms, were woken several times by the person next door.
Nice little inn/B&B in a small town within close proximity to Oxford, London, etc. Ate at the restaurant for dinner and the service was pretty scattered and inconsistent, along with the food. There were all kinds of things out and only 2-3 beers available but there were 8-9 on-tap. Breakfast was much better, so that made up for it a bit. Decent amount of noise between rooms, were woken several times by the person next door.
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Talbot
18 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent food and service. Quiet location ideal for stopping over.
Excellent food and service. Quiet location ideal for stopping over.
8
Elena
30 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely property in the middle of the countryside - very quiet and peaceful. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We had breakfast and dinner at the pub - lovely, fresh, good quality food and excellent service. Oxford is a short drive away - thoroughly recommend a visit.
Lovely property in the middle of the countryside - very quiet and peaceful. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We had breakfast and dinner at the pub - lovely, fresh, good quality food and excellent service. Oxford is a short drive away - thoroughly recommend a visit.
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Dining
Breakfast is consistently praised for quality and choice. Dinner and bar offerings are often enjoyable but can be inconsistent or limited during events, with occasional reports of poor quality or reduced availability.
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nicholas
31 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was excellent. Bed very comfortable and super bath and shower. Had dinner here though, quality of which I found very poor. Breakfast OK.
Room was excellent. Bed very comfortable and super bath and shower. Had dinner here though, quality of which I found very poor. Breakfast OK.
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Anthony
21 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub in a lovely area. Very good overnight stay in a nice, comfortable room. Dinner & breakfast was very good with plenty of options. Thank you to Rob and the team for a very enjoyable break. We will definitely return.
Lovely pub in a lovely area. Very good overnight stay in a nice, comfortable room. Dinner & breakfast was very good with plenty of options. Thank you to Rob and the team for a very enjoyable break. We will definitely return.
10
Brian
2 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were excellent and the food was tasty and always hot.
Staff were excellent and the food was tasty and always hot.
8
Alan
1 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice find with pleasant staff and good breakfast
Nice find with pleasant staff and good breakfast
8
Darren
9 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice little inn/B&B in a small town within close proximity to Oxford, London, etc. Ate at the restaurant for dinner and the service was pretty scattered and inconsistent, along with the food. There were all kinds of things out and only 2-3 beers available but there were 8-9 on-tap. Breakfast was much better, so that made up for it a bit. Decent amount of noise between rooms, were woken several times by the person next door.
Nice little inn/B&B in a small town within close proximity to Oxford, London, etc. Ate at the restaurant for dinner and the service was pretty scattered and inconsistent, along with the food. There were all kinds of things out and only 2-3 beers available but there were 8-9 on-tap. Breakfast was much better, so that made up for it a bit. Decent amount of noise between rooms, were woken several times by the person next door.
8
Stuart
25 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful room away from the pub, very quiet and spotlessly clean, unfortunately werent serving food the night i went, but the breakfast in the morning was excellent.
Beautiful room away from the pub, very quiet and spotlessly clean, unfortunately werent serving food the night i went, but the breakfast in the morning was excellent.
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Talbot
18 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent food and service. Quiet location ideal for stopping over.
Excellent food and service. Quiet location ideal for stopping over.
8
Gary
29 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice place to stay. It was very nice to sit in the beer garden and have some pub grub. Food service started at 5:30 pm. Breakfast was really good. We stayed in the Willow room that can sleep up to four people. Only downside was the creaky floor from the guest above our floor. Would stay there again.
Very nice place to stay. It was very nice to sit in the beer garden and have some pub grub. Food service started at 5:30 pm. Breakfast was really good. We stayed in the Willow room that can sleep up to four people. Only downside was the creaky floor from the guest above our floor. Would stay there again.
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Nicola
21 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When we arrived we wasn’t aware there was going to be a village fate on at the pub, we walked into what can only be described as chaos. I nearly got knocked down by kids running round the pub took us ages to be checked in. Asked to book a table for food on the night to be told no dinner menu just a bbq . If I had known this before hand I wouldn’t have booked as this is not what we wanted from our nice quiet country stay, a heads up would of been nice. we both struggled with the bed it was very firm but that’s just our preference. Shower wasn’t great half way through my shower it turned into a drizzle of water bathroom floor wasn’t the cleanest could see lots of hair accumulated in the corners and edges. Breakfast was its only saving grace could not fault that or the service received. It’s a shame as reviews had all been great perhaps it would have been a better stay without Oktoberfest taking place .
When we arrived we wasn’t aware there was going to be a village fate on at the pub, we walked into what can only be described as chaos. I nearly got knocked down by kids running round the pub took us ages to be checked in. Asked to book a table for food on the night to be told no dinner menu just a bbq . If I had known this before hand I wouldn’t have booked as this is not what we wanted from our nice quiet country stay, a heads up would of been nice. we both struggled with the bed it was very firm but that’s just our preference. Shower wasn’t great half way through my shower it turned into a drizzle of water bathroom floor wasn’t the cleanest could see lots of hair accumulated in the corners and edges. Breakfast was its only saving grace could not fault that or the service received. It’s a shame as reviews had all been great perhaps it would have been a better stay without Oktoberfest taking place .
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Elena
30 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely property in the middle of the countryside - very quiet and peaceful. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We had breakfast and dinner at the pub - lovely, fresh, good quality food and excellent service. Oxford is a short drive away - thoroughly recommend a visit.
Lovely property in the middle of the countryside - very quiet and peaceful. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We had breakfast and dinner at the pub - lovely, fresh, good quality food and excellent service. Oxford is a short drive away - thoroughly recommend a visit.
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Ian
5 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Just what you imagine a country pub should be. Friendly welcome great beer and food, feels so relaxed. Only downside, had to leave at 7:40 to get to university parks parkrun so missed breakfast.
Just what you imagine a country pub should be. Friendly welcome great beer and food, feels so relaxed. Only downside, had to leave at 7:40 to get to university parks parkrun so missed breakfast.
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Carly
19 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay, we stayed in the dragon fly room and it was very nice and had everything we needed, slept lovely and would definitely go back if we was to go to that area again.
Lovely place to stay, we stayed in the dragon fly room and it was very nice and had everything we needed, slept lovely and would definitely go back if we was to go to that area again.
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Ian
24 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place in the village friendly staff, my room this time was very hot due the heat wave, not slot anyone can do about it. . I asked for a fan which they provided many thanks breakfast was cooked fresh.
Nice place in the village friendly staff, my room this time was very hot due the heat wave, not slot anyone can do about it. . I asked for a fan which they provided many thanks breakfast was cooked fresh.
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Ian
18 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is the first time I’ve stayed at the very nice little country pub, with rooms , very easy to find , a lot of character, excellent evening meal good quality home cooked food, breakfast was also. cooked fresh, again good quality ingredients, room was separate to the pub, off to a little side annex, over looking the car par park , room very well maintained, very nice and decent size walk in shower, enjoyed the stay so much Ive booked in again next week!!!
This is the first time I’ve stayed at the very nice little country pub, with rooms , very easy to find , a lot of character, excellent evening meal good quality home cooked food, breakfast was also. cooked fresh, again good quality ingredients, room was separate to the pub, off to a little side annex, over looking the car par park , room very well maintained, very nice and decent size walk in shower, enjoyed the stay so much Ive booked in again next week!!!
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Colin
31 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Attractive country pub with friendly helpful staff from check in to when we left. Our room was beutifully clean, comfortable and well equiped. Excellent breakfast too. Would thoroughly recommend it.
Attractive country pub with friendly helpful staff from check in to when we left. Our room was beutifully clean, comfortable and well equiped. Excellent breakfast too. Would thoroughly recommend it.
FAQs about The Clifden Arms B&B
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available on-site. The parking is limited, and no reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The Clifden Arms is located in Aylesbury, a 4-minute drive from Waterperry Gardens and 9 minutes from Waterstock Golf Club. It is approximately 9.7 miles from the University of Oxford and 12 miles from Bicester Village.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
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- 2026-09-20: 141.85882694854737USD
- 2026-09-21: 141.85882694854737USD
- 2026-09-22: 155.37203741760254USD
- 2026-09-23: 141.85882694854737USD
- 2026-09-24: 141.85882694854737USD
- 2026-09-25: 229.6747715362549USD
- 2026-09-26: 229.6747715362549USD
- 2026-09-27: 141.85882694854737USD
- 2026-09-28: 155.37203741760254USD
- 2026-09-29: 155.37203741760254USD
- 2026-09-30: 155.37203741760254USD
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- 2026-10-08: 155.37203741760254USD
- 2026-10-09: 168.87526178894043USD
- 2026-10-10: 189.14509078369142USD
- 2026-10-11: 141.85882694854737USD
- 2026-10-12: 141.85882694854737USD
- 2026-10-13: 135.12888822784424USD
- 2026-10-14: 135.12888822784424USD
- 2026-10-15: 135.10221728363038USD
- 2026-10-16: 148.63511640319825USD
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- 2026-10-18: 135.13511735534667USD
- 2026-10-19: 135.12220720062257USD
- 2026-10-20: 141.85882694854737USD
- 2026-10-21: 135.12888822784424USD
- 2026-10-22: 135.13511735534667USD
- 2026-10-23: 148.6243594177246USD
- 2026-10-24: 155.39202733459473USD
- 2026-10-25: 135.13220215911866USD
- 2026-10-26: 135.12220720062257USD
- 2026-10-27: 135.10221728363038USD
- 2026-10-28: 135.12888822784424USD
- 2026-10-29: 135.13511735534667USD
- 2026-10-30: 148.63511640319825USD
- 2026-10-31: 148.63511640319825USD
- 2026-11-01: 135.13511735534667USD
- 2026-11-02: 135.10221728363038USD
- 2026-11-03: 135.10221728363038USD
- 2026-11-04: 135.12220720062257USD
- 2026-11-05: 135.12888822784424USD
There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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