MERCURE THAME LAMBERT HOTEL - Watlington London Road OX49 5SQ

London Rd., Watlington, OX49 5SQ United Kingdom

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In a rural location

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

It’s set in a rural spot just a few minutes’ drive from the Chiltern Hills and offers eco-friendly practices (biodegradable/reusable items, guest education, annual carbon offsets) plus a showcase for local artists, spa packages, good meeting space, an on-site restaurant and bar, free WiFi and free on-site parking.

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Vegetarian breakfast available

Free WiFi

Wheelchair accessible parking

24-hour fitness facilities

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Property Description

Located in Watlington, Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from Chiltern Hills and 6 minutes from Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway. This inn is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from River Thames and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Phoenix Trail.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Kite Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

The Oxfordshire Golf Course - 5.1 mi
Adams Park - 7.6 mi
City Centre High Wycombe - 9.4 mi
City Centre Henley on Thames - 9.9 mi
City Centre Marlow - 10.6 mi
Oxford United FC - 11.0 mi
Bisham Abbey - 11.3 mi
City Centre Aylesbury - 11.4 mi
Magdelen Bridge Boathouse - 13.4 mi
Mapledurham House and Watermill - 13.6 mi
University Church of St. Mary the Virgin - 13.8 mi
The Radcliffe Camera - 13.8 mi
Sheldonian Theatre - 13.9 mi
Basildon Park - 14.0 mi
The Oxford Story - 14.0 mi
Lardon Chase, the Holies and Lough Down - 14.1 mi
City Centre Oxford - 14.3 mi
All Saints' Church - 14.4 mi
Oxford Central Train Station - 14.4 mi
White Waltham Airport - 14.7 mi
City Centre Amersham - 15.0 mi
Central Train Station - 15.0 mi
The Museum of Reading - 15.2 mi
Museum of Reading - 15.2 mi
Reading Town Hall - 15.2 mi
Forbury Gardens - 15.3 mi
Reading Abbey Ruins - 15.3 mi
Maidenhead Railway Bridge (Maidenhead Viaduct) - 15.3 mi
Reading Central Library - 15.3 mi
City Centre Reading - 15.4 mi
Oracle - 15.4 mi
Hexagon - 15.4 mi
The Orical Shopping Centre - 15.5 mi
University of Reading - 15.6 mi
St. Giles in Reading Church - 15.7 mi
Museum of English Rural Life - 15.7 mi
Museum Of Berkshire Aviation - 16.0 mi
Progress Theatre - 16.1 mi
Dinton Pastures Country Park - 16.5 mi
Frilford Heath Golf Club - 17.1 mi

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This inn has 4 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.

Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel is located just 500 yards from J6 of the M40 which makes it a popular conference and meeting destination for upto 120 guests. Its strategic location, just 15 minutes from Oxford and just under 4 miles to Watlington at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, is an area of outstanding natural beauty, making it the ideal destination for both leisure and business stays. You will find cosy atmosphere, comfortable leather sofas, real ales and outstanding food in a relaxed environment.

Local Attractions

Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel is the ideal spot, especially of travelling from London, to explore the region and enjoy the best of Oxfordshire and our beautiful countryside.Ideally located in South Oxfordshire close to the borders of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, discover 21 things to do within 20 miles for inspiration and planning your trip. Our accommodation in Watlington is a superb touring base for visiting The Chilterns, Oxfordshire, and our local towns Thame, Watlington. If you are a fan this is of course all in Midsomer Murders Country too. Nestling at the foot of the Chiltern Hills close to its circular cycle path and a minutes walk to the world famous Ridgeway (Britains Oldest Road) there is plenty to explore. There is also the beautiful city of Oxford itself with theatres, restaurants, Ashmoleum and Pitt Rivers museums, Bodlean Library to name a few.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - midnight

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2017

Floors: 1

Rooms: 49

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 44

Handicap Rooms: 2

Suites: 1

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 1

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: On-site

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Estee Hotels

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 20.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 2pm day of arrival or groups above 7 room - 1 week cancellation policy

Check-In Instructions:

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Amenities / Features

24-hour fitness facilities
24-hour front desk
Assistive listening devices available
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
Biodegradable/compostable straws
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 3:00 PM - midnight
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Coffee/tea in common areas
Double-glazing on all windows
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Express check-out
Food and water bowls
Free WiFi
Free self parking
Garden
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Housekeeping on request
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 1
No accessible shuttle
No elevators
No single-use plastic soda bottles
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
No single-use plastic water bottles
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 4
Number of restaurants - 1
Only dogs are allowed
Pets allowed
Picnic area
Professional property host/manager
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 15
Registration desk height (inches) - 6
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Showcase for local artists
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian menu options available
Water dispenser
Wedding services
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Green Sustainability

Planet 21

Airport & Shuttle Info

We are a 45 minute drive from London Heathrow

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info: 15 minute walk to the Heathrow express coach and Gatwick express coach.

Breakfast Information

Full English breakfast

Pet Friendly?

Pet friendly hotel, £25 pet fee.

Maximum number of pets per room 1

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Free Parking on site

Internet / WiFi

Free WiFi throughout the hotel

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 per person Pet fee: GBP 20 per accommodation, per day Service animals are exempt from fees Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

One child 10 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Essential workers only - NO

Midscale hotel with warm, contemporary rooms

The Park Sleep & Fly offer includes 1 night acoomodations, airport transfer by shuttle service and up to 15 days of free parking

Coffee and tea tasting

Buffet breakfast with both local and international food items or the Express & Co. breakfast formula is served at the bar until noon. Enjoy a hot drink, a glass of orange juice, and some bread with jam, or other delicious pastries

Ready to Spa packages includes accommodation, breakfast, and one spa treatment

Great meeting space for any special occasion

The Mercure highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast The Granary - A cozy cafe offering delicious breakfast options, located 0.8 miles from the hotel.

Lunch The Chequers - A popular gastropub with a diverse menu, located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The Fat Fox Inn - A charming pub serving traditional British cuisine, located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Chiltern Hills - Explore the beautiful Chiltern Hills, perfect for hiking and enjoying nature, located 3 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - midnight based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel have?

There are 49 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel?

Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel?

Full English breakfast

What parking is available at Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel?

Free Parking on site

How much does internet cost?

Free WiFi throughout the hotel

Is there a gym at Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Pet friendly hotel, £25 pet fee.

Is there shuttle service at Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel?

We are a 45 minute drive from London Heathrow

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel.

Feel free to use the Mercure Thame Lambert Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Watlington event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Banquet

120/120

Crescent

Classroom

Hollow Square

U-Shape

Boardroom

Theater

120

Reception

120

Regist. Desk

Room Details

Our Oxford Suite, which accommodates up to 120 guests can be divided into two rooms and features floor to ceiling windows with stunning views over the Chiltern Hills. It comes complete with an integral data projector, screen, lighting and sound system. The room has private outdoor terrace area for breakouts during for the warmer summer months. We also have a large field available for rent for hire, for team building activities.

Room Type:Ballroom

Floor Level:Ground Level

Power Outlets:15

Windows:6

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?Yes

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?Yes

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