The Lion Inn

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony
  • Bath
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

Formerly a coaching inn dating back to the 1500s, The Lion Inn is located 15 minutes’ drive from the large spa town of Cheltenham and features an on-site restaurant and bar. There is also a garden which can be used for al fresco dining. Each room has free Bramley toiletries and an private bathrooms. Each bedroom has individual character, 2 with their own stone stairway and 1 with a vintage mural. Local beers are served in the bar, while freshly prepared meals made with local ingredients are available in the restaurant. The property is located in the center of Winchcombe, a historic Cotswold town which includes antiques center, award-winning delicatessens and boutique cake shops. The surrounding Cotwolds are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offer thousands of miles of footpaths, rolling countryside and scenic villages. Children are permitted to stay with parents. Please arrange directly with site to ensure availability

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Butcombe Brewing Co.
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Availability

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Chris
United States United States
“Great room for hiking from the wardens to costwold way. Great dinner and breakfast - it is on the pricy side”
Mary
United States United States
“The ambiance, location, quality rooms, but most of all the staff. We had a small problem with our room and they fixed it right away.”
Carol
United States United States
“so cute historic coaching inn with a great outdoor pub area near the Cotswold Way & Sudeley Castle in adorable Winchcombe. The staff were great & so helpful especially Alex & Sally (& Will). & the food was great with vegan options!”
Susannah
United States United States
“The entire staff was friendly and accommodating . We had to leave early for a long hike, and they made us a lovely breakfast to take away”
Kasey
United States United States
“Excellent location off Cotswold Trail. Mini market across the street to stock up on trail necessitates. Breakfast at Lion Inn was outstanding! Service was superb!”
Edward
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff. Comfortable room & excellent breakfast.”
Huette
United States United States
“Love the atmosphere and staff- by far the best place to stay and hang out !”
Tom
United States United States
“We stayed in many great spots on or trip but we enjoyed this one the most. We loved our room. We loved the property. The cozy pub. The amazing table next to the fireplace for dinner. And the hosts were terrific.”
Julie
United States United States
“We loved everything about our stay here! It was perfect and cozy and charming, and everyone who worked here was so kind! We had dinner, drinks and breakfasts in the pub downstairs and loved all of it. Would absolutely stay here again !!”
Allison
United States United States
“The Lion Inn has been one of our favorite places to stay on this month-long trip of ours. We had the pleasure of meeting Alex, the GM, at check in and he was so welcoming and helpful. He seemed genuinely happy to have us staying there....”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    European

Amenities of The Lion Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

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Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

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

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about The Lion Inn