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The White Lion

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cowbridge Rd, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7SF
  • Place, Taskforce Paint Ball Games
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Llantrisant Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Fagans National Museum of History
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cardiff (CWL-Cardiff Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cowbridge

At The White Lion, you'll be 10.1 km (6.3 mi) from The Royal Mint Experience and 16.3 km (10.1 mi) from St. Fagans National Museum of History. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Cowbridge hotel include Castell Coch and Rhondda Valley.

What's nearby

  • Taskforce Paint Ball Games - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Llantrisant Castle - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
  • St. Fagans National Museum of History - 16 min drive - 16.2 km
  • The Royal Mint Experience - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Cardiff City Stadium - 20 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Pontyclun Station - 5 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aubrey Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miskin Arms - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The White Lion

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The White Lion also features a garden and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cowbridge hotel.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The White Lion offers 2 accommodations with a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. This Cowbridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Tuesday - Sunday (noon - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 6 May 2026 to 5 May 2028 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

The White Lion Hotel
The White Lion Cowbridge
The White Lion Hotel Cowbridge

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The White Lion?

Yep, The White Lion has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The White Lion?

The closest beach to The White Lion is Barry Island Beach (15 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The White Lion?

No, The White Lion does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The White Lion?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Monday.

What time are check-in & check-out at The White Lion?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The White Lion?

No, pets are not allowed.

The White Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully finished rooms with very comfortable beds and fantastic bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely decorated and easy to access. Stay in area regularly to visit and would be looking to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great inn / pub. Shame no breakfast or would be excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laura

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

Amazing

Absolutely fantastic stay. Vicky the GM could not have been more helpful and friendly. Amazing room and lovely food. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

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

Fantastic stay

A lovely welcome at the White Lion. Spacious comfortable room, nice and clean, lovely modern bathroom. Bed was very comfortable. Excellent. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has it all! The bed was the comfiest thing ever! Immaculate all through from the room to down at the bar and outside! Just come home and we already looking to reserve for next month AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute booking. Extremely spacious and comfortable suite. Excellent food and beer. Lovely friendly welcome and service from both ladies behind the bar. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Lovely country inn. Very friendly. A bit out of town 8 mins. Only drawback was no breakfast, but not a problem as Cowbridge has plenty of nice options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the White Lion. The room and bathroom are beautifully done and very comfortable for a cozy sleep. The staff are absolutely lovely and super helpful, the owner Chris even gave us a ride to a party, which we were very grateful for. Everything was superb, from the room, the delicious food and the wonderful staff. 10/10 and we very much look forward to coming back. Thank you Chris and all your staff for making our stay so fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything apart from lack of tv. Our own fault as didn’t check this out when booking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Don't stay at this hotel if you are a single female. I arrived on Monday only to find the place shut with no food available. Had to drive out in the dark in a strange place to find something to eat. Was left in the whole building on my own feeling very vulnerable with no staff on site overnight. Could not watch TV as no TV aerial. Spoke to owner and he laughed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

simon

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

Absolutely Perfect!

This was a last minute booking for our family of 4 attending an event in Cardiff. This is possibly one of the nicest rooms I've ever stayed in. The family room is actually made up of 3 large rooms. A living room, bedrom, and bathroom. The living room contains a large sofa which is also a double sofa bed. Oddly, there is no TV. This didn't bother us, but some might expect one. The bedroom contains a king sized double bed which was extremely comfortable, and a large walk-in wardrobe. The very large bathroom had no bath, but a very large walk-in wet room style shower which we preferred to a bath. Tea/coffee and other facilities can be found in a shared kitchen area just outside the room. Still and sparkling bottled water is provided in the room. Decor appeared luxurious and in perfect condition. The room was absolutely immaculately clean akin to a brand new show home. The view from the windows was pleasant over the quiet village with field afar and the neighbouring churchyard. We woke to the sound of lambs bleeting and birds singing. The landlord was very friendly and welcoming. The private carpark is large with plenty of spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024