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The Clifden Arms

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Aylesbury with free breakfast and a restaurant

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In a rural setting, The Clifden Arms offers an inviting atmosphere with continental breakfast, a charming garden and relaxing terrace. Unwind with the family at the playground or connect over drinks at the bar while enjoying free in-room WiFi. With coffee/tea in the lobby and outdoor furniture available, guests can unwind in comfort. Helpful staff have made previous guests' stays truly special.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed (Dragonfly) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Dragonfly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Apartment (Fern) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Apartment (Fern)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Quadruple Room (Willow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room (Leaf) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Double Room (Leaf)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Room, 1 King Bed (Magnolia)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
75 Clifden Rd, Aylesbury, England, HP18 9JR

What's nearby

  • Waterperry Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 12 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Oxford Brookes University - 13 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • University of Oxford - 18 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Christ Church College - 20 min drive - 10.8 miles

Getting around

  • Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The James Figg - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Candelo Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Clifden Arms

Upscale bed & breakfast in a rural location
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Clifden Arms. In addition to a playground and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, coffee/tea in the lobby, and outdoor furniture
  • Wedding services and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Clifden Arms Aylesbury
The Clifden Arms Bed & breakfast
The Clifden Arms Bed & breakfast Aylesbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Clifden Arms pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Clifden Arms?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Clifden Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Clifden Arms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Clifden Arms located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Waterperry Gardens and within 6 mi (10 km) of All Saints Church and Thame Museum. The Players Theatre and Thame Market are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Clifden Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Characterful country pub accommodation and dining experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful small town pub with very welcome staff. Had a great time with some good meals. Very accommodating with allergies.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and the food was tasty and always hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place, rooms are cosy and the staff and food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fantastic staff and room was lovely. Incredible value for sbd very tssty breakfast included. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service from staff, really nice rooms, and great food A really great experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely 2 night stay at the Clifden arms and we would stay again. Everything was just as described and the staff were super polite and helpful. We couldn't fault the service and the pub itself was very quaint and situated in the lovely Buckinghamshire countryside.
Rear terrace where you can eat or drink
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, great food, friendly staff. Would use again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely room

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,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was good, rooms was clean, comfortable and quiet. Distance to Oxford and Heathgow made for easy travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ALBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant room. Comfortable bed, very good shower room/toilet Very good breakfast Very helpful staff Would definitely stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Little Gem so glad we found it

We stayed in Dragon Fly A lovely large room comfortable bed and good sized en suite . The rooms were very clean The breakfast was really good with a friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant room set away from the main building. The pub is a lovely traditional thatched roof building. Food was excellent and staff very helpful and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

We had a lovely stay. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Very Relaxing 2 Night Stay

Lovely stay at The Clifden. Clean, comfortable room. The breakfast was superb with a super sized full English. Evening meals were fantastic too. The staff were lovely and very welcoming and attentive. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great evening meal - well presented, helpful, enthusiastic staff and comfortable room. Just what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful pub accommodation

This is a splendid little gastro pub with modest but perfectly adequate accommodation. The staff were all Very friendly and helpful. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in 'Magnolia'. It was clean, well appointed and cosy. The breakfasts were excellent and we had a lovely evening meal at the Inn. Staff were friendly and helpful. Perhaps the TV could be bigger (only 22 inch) but other wise everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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