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The Lion Inn

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property - evening/night
Comfort Room
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Cocktail bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
37 North Street, Cheltenham, England, GL54 5PS
  • Sudeley Castle
    15 min walk
  • Stanway House and Fountain
    6 min drive
  • Prescott Speed Hill Climb
    8 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF)
    68 min drive

Room options

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Exclusive Room

Exclusive Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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4.2 out of 5, Very good, (609)
The price is NZ$181
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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About the area

Cheltenham

With a stay at The Lion Inn in Cheltenham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cheltenham Racecourse and Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum. .This inn is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Belas Knap and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Sudeley Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Sudeley Castle - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • The Promenade - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 16 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Gold - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shutters Inn Gotherington - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Lion Inn

Inn in Cheltenham with a restaurant and a bar
The Lion Inn offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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 inn include concierge services, a picnic area, and a ballroom.
At The Lion Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - cocktail bar.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Off-site parking within 33 ft (GBP 4 per day)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 15 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down duvet
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 4 per day (33 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Old White Lion Cheltenham
Old White Lion Inn Cheltenham
Lion Inn Cheltenham
Lion Cheltenham
The Lion Inn Inn
The Lion Inn Cheltenham
The Lion Inn Inn Cheltenham

The Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 92 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

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

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
No electricity
The room itself was beautiful and the breakfast was good, however…we had no electricity in our room (no plugs, no TV etc.). We did not realise this until we can home from a wedding by which point reception was closed. I therefore called the reception in the morning and politely asked if they could send someone to take a look - the answer was no because she was working alone and didn’t know what was wrong because the switchboard looked fine. I said fair enough but what time will someone be able to look, she was unable to provide an answer. I understand this is a small pub with a small team but if you are charging £225 for one night, you expect to have electricity or be offered an alternative room or a partial refund.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lydia, Cambridge

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Great outdoor area for eating, friendly staff, good food, central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice spot. Great staff. Room was clean and had a nice layout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this inn! We had probably the nicest room I’ve ever stayed in anywhere. Beautifully appointed, newly renovated, absolutely amazing. The restaurant attached to the inn was absolutely fantastic as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful inn in every way. Great restaurant too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely 1 night stay at The Lion. Just me and my dog - they are very welcoming to dogs. Room was clean and warm with good quality toiletries and tea/coffee. Bed was very comfortable. I had dinner in the evening which was excellent. The dining area had a friendly, lively atmosphre and the pub in general is a perfect old-style place with good beers on tap but also a gastro-pub style menu and wine list. Breakfast in the morning was also just as you would want it - I had the full English which set me up very well for the day. Took a walk up to Belas Knap Long Barrow and then Cleeve Hill - both highly recommended if you want to tire your dog out and get some magnificent views yourself! I only saw the town/village when everything was closed but it looked like it would be well worth a stroll round - I would have liked to stay to browse the second hand bookshop (I tihnk it's called Books & Ink) but sadly did not have time. Really good stay - I hope to return.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You wont be disappointed
Excellent fantastic accommodation Great food and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheers!!
My husband and I spent Christmas at the Lions Inn. The manager and staff, (cheers to our delightful breakfast server) were so professional, kind, and joyful. Lion Inn was a magical place to celebrate the holiday. Excellent room, food, and hospitality and staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a find
Beautiful hotel room with a comfy bed and a huge bath, even a turntable and albums. Fabulous stay, the food and the welcome were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Terence P

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a warm friendly atmosphere however there were issues with room 9, the heating wasn’t working and the electric sockets kept tripping out and eventually we had to move rooms late at night. There was no coffee in the second room and we had to raid room 9 for some coffee, good job we still had the key! We were attending a family funeral in the morning and specifically asked what time breakfast was. We were told 8.00 am and as we were due to leave for the funeral at 9 this seemed okay. However at 8 in the morning were told breakfast was not until 9. We ordered something simple. Scrambled egg and bacon butty as we did not want impose on the helpful staff that were in early. The staff did make every effort to help but it took the shine off the stay. Not helpful when information given the night before was not accurate.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great stay!
We had a great time at The Lion Inn. The room was lovely, very cosy, comfortable and clean. The staff were really friendly and we would recommend it to anyone travelling to Winchcombe. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely find - we were delighted with our stop over here ..,comfiest bef ever!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, lovely room, friendly ambiance in bar/restaurant and very nice garden area. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Giovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Noisy room and staff was not welcoming. Pushed us to get breakfast which was extra and got impolite when we declined. We could hear other guests through the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel claimed not to have received the message I sent via Expedia in response to their question on when I would be checking in. I had asked for early check in for a wedding. The member of staff was quite rude when I explained I had messaged them with this request and was disappointed the room was not ready. I had to change in the pub toilets. When I explained that we would be back late from the wedding the key to my room was conveniently available. That aside the room was very nice and breakfast was great, although we could not get any water out of the shower the following morning which was disappointing for the price paid. The room faced the road and it was quite noisy from 7.00.

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great inn in Winchcombe
Good location. Great service. The room was clean and spacious. Breakfast good and varied. Staff polite and helpful. Evening meal was very good indeed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

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

4/10 Poor

Jon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
More of a whimper than a roar
The Lion Winchcombe. There are a number of issues with this hotel. The checkin seems a bit casual and offhand. There is no credit card authorisation to cover any extras. Most of the staff are delightful but some are very offhand at times However, it’s a quaint real-feel local pub with a good restaurant and some rustic hotel rooms and serves a fine breakfast. These further comments relate to our experience of room 2. The challenges of bathroom access (low ceiling and step entry) are clearly products of the age of the building, which is also part of its charm, of course. However these features might be a serious physical challenge to some and this could be made clearer at the time of booking. There are some issues of substantive concern in a hotel of this star rating. The liquid stain on the carpet in the room, the overpowering smell of cigarette smoke when you enter the room, the mould in the shower, the leaking toilet cistern when flushed, the TV remote control that periodically loses contact with the TV and the battery cover for the remote that falls off every time you pick it up and which we eventually had to fix with a Band-Aid. Because of the rooms location over the bar it is pretty noisy at night until after 11pm. Would I go to the lion for dinner and a beer if I was trapped in Winchcombe for a day…yes definitely. Would I choose to stay in room 2, not so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gord

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top notch
Really lovely hotel, well kept and clean. Was very pleasantly surprised to find a cafetière and ground coffee in my room, that’s a rare gem. The pub is very popular and I understand why, it has great food (lovely breakfast) and five star service. My only note would be that some rooms are right by the outside pub garden so may have some noise but the room seemed to block out most of it. I was fine with noise levels but maybe check where the room is before booking if you need complete silence. I can’t fault the place at all, was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So perfect! Our room was very large and comfortable, Love the way it was decorated. Definitely would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023