Featuring a garden and views of garden, The White Lion at Wicken is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Milton Keynes, 16 km from Milton Keynes Bowl. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Kitchenware and kettle are also featured. At the bed and breakfast, all units have bed linen and towels. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the bed and breakfast. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site traditional restaurant, which serves British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Bletchley Park is 20 km from The White Lion at Wicken, while Woburn Abbey is 30 km away. London Luton Airport is 54 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Milton Keynes
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Viv and John were perfect hosts. Food (breakfast and dinner) were excellent. Beer was great, and the locals were most friendly. Room was large and comfortable. All amenities were provided on abundance. Perfect BnB
  • Ralph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good room over a traditional, friendly pub, very good food.
  • Marie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very warm welcome and we were immediately made to feel at home by the owners and pub regulars. The beds were very comfortable and lots of little extras in the room such as pillow spray, shoe shine cloths and plenty of toiletries.
  • Ashley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was so layed back and quite the people were really nice there is nothing I could say that was negative about were I stayed it was all positive the scenery was amazing It was beautiful and they were very dog orientated had everything at hand to...
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome - wonderful landlords . Dog friendly
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable, peaceful and immaculately clean breakfast excellent. Old inn with tons of character.
  • Beverley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A real gem. A beautiful, rural location, very comfortable room, exceptional, tasty food & fabulous hosts! Thank you, John & Viv!
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great customer service- passionate about the pub, and the facilities had been seriously thought about with the customer at the forefront. Food was excellent coupled with great service.
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very welcoming hosts. Excellent food cooked to order. Very good breakfast, again cooked as required. Accommodation was clean and comfortable. If I were in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to return.
  • Aaron
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Nice quiet country location. Hosts were welcoming, meals were lovely & the locals friendly.

Managed by Viv and John

Company review score: 9.9Based on 101 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Run by Viv and John for the last 7 years, they have a great landlord and landlady personality and have a great rapport with regulars and new visitors alike.

Property information

We are a family run business based in the rural village of Wicken, Buckinghamshire. ​Set in the British countryside, we are situated in a old building that used to be cottages but was converted into a public house in the 18th century. We boast close proximity to the Silverstone circuit and we are within an hours commuting distance from London and Birmingham either via car or train. Our kitchen provides wholesome and delicious home cooking with traditional faire and seasonal specials

Neighbourhood information

Set in the picturesque and quiet village of Wicken.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of The White Lion at Wicken
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    General
    • Adult only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    The White Lion at Wicken takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 17:00 to 19:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Curfew
    Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The White Lion at Wicken in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about The White Lion at Wicken

    • Room options at The White Lion at Wicken include:

      • Double

    • The White Lion at Wicken has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • The White Lion at Wicken is 6.2 miles from the centre of Milton Keynes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The White Lion at Wicken is from 17:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at The White Lion at Wicken may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at The White Lion at Wicken can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Breakfast to go

    • The White Lion at Wicken offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):