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The Lion Inn

4.0 star property
Cheltenham inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Front of property
Exclusive Room
Terrace/patio
Cocktail bar

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Ballroom

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is AU$273
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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Exclusive Room

Exclusive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
37 North Street, Cheltenham, England, GL54 5PS

What's nearby

  • Sudeley Castle - 15 min walk
  • Prescott Speed Hill Climb - 8 min drive
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 9 min drive
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 13 min drive
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 68 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 73 min drive
  • Toddington Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Station - 18 min drive
  • Gloucester Station - 24 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

When you stay at The Lion Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cheltenham Racecourse. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
On-site venue No. 2 – cocktail bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 4 per day (33 ft away)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Lion Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Lion Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Lion Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lion Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Lion Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and horse riding. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Lion Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Lion Inn like?
The Lion Inn is a short 15-minute walk from Sudeley Castle and 2 minutes' walk from Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum.

The Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place with character, warm welcome and good food. Extra plus for warm bathrooms.
Jason, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Not good
Don’t book this place to stay if you want to eat as well they will not have a table for you unless you book a month ahead
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great stay..friendly people...great location
Great stay, perfect pub with rooms for a trips to Cheltenham. Great location, village and setting
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and comfortable stay
The team at the Lion in Winchcombe provide a warm welcome, complemented by a clean and comfortable room. I look forward to staying again next month.
Simon, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

The lion inn
Lovely room and great location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great food and an amazing bfast. Thank you
Rupert, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Not a bargain at 1/2 the price
To be fair the restaurant and bar were very good. Hotel? Very noisy. If you want to stay up late, close the bar and are a heavy sleeper then this place is for you. Original room was above the kitchen. A fan or pump went on and off all day and most of the night. Changed rooms and the restaurant and bar noise was bad until late. It was a weekend. Due to downgrade of room when we moved a partial refund was promised. Not received nor communication returned since. Obviously not recommended.
Carl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

New world luxury in traditional pub
Gorgeous room in a comfy pub. Staff were welcoming and friendly, offering tips on walking routes and things to see and do in Winchcombe. The breakfast was excellent and a pint by the fire was welcome after a day's walking.
Emma, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The lion inn is a charming old pub with a pretty garden and we had an okay stay. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was clean , food was good, and our room was quiet. However, the property is tired, the shower was tricky, carpet had stains and the wifi didn’t work. Staff were underwhelming and we felt it was overpriced .
Sury, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Chris, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Georgina, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great outdoor area for eating, friendly staff, good food, central location.
Lydia, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Overall a nice spot. Great staff. Room was clean and had a nice layout.
Lindsay, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rebecca, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful inn in every way. Great restaurant too!
john, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

You wont be disappointed
Excellent fantastic accommodation Great food and friendly staff.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
thomas, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Deborah, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

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.
Terence P, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rupert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Kieran, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely find - we were delighted with our stop over here ..,comfiest bef ever!!
Kim, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, lovely room, friendly ambiance in bar/restaurant and very nice garden area. Would definitely go back.
Nicola, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Giovanni, 1-night trip
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