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The Lion Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Cheltenham with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Lunch and dinner served
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Exterior
Exclusive Room | Living area
Luxury Room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$527
includes taxes & fees
24 July - 25 July

Explore the area

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37 North Street, Cheltenham, England, GL54 5PS
  • Sudeley Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Cheltenham Racecourse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Prescott Speed Hill Climb
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exclusive Room

Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Cheltenham

The Lion Inn places you steps from Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Belas Knap. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .In the area of this 4-property class Cheltenham inn, you'll find Cheltenham Racecourse.
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What's nearby

  • Sudeley Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Prescott Speed Hill Climb - 13 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 16 min drive - 19.8 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 restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Lion Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cheltenham inn.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lion Inn offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 4 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Lion Inn?

The Lion Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lion Inn?

As of 24 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Inn on 24 Jul 2025 start from NZ$527.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Lion Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Lion Inn is a hit with families.

Does The Lion Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lion Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lion Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Lion Inn, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Absolutely Fantastic!!

Had the most wonderful night at the Lion hotel winchcombe. All the staff were lovely and our room was outstanding! Breakfast was delicious too! Really looking forward to our dinner with friends on Wednesday ! Well done to all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful Inn we will definitely be badk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely room - cute with sloping ceiling and nice touches. We had dinner in the pub that was excellent with great service. Breakfast was good - one course - would have been nice if there had been a cereal / yogurt and fruit option to start with, service at breakfast was a little slow - initially to be acknowledged and then served - we were the only people in the pub for breakfast. There was a problem with the shower - too hot / too cold and would not turn off. Told staff to be told there was a problem in the other rooms and the switches weren’t very good - which was a bit disappointing as it suggested they were aware. But overall evening meal and service more than made up for some slight disappointments.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Poor stay in the Lion Inn Winchcombe.

Didn’t sleep due to noise coming from the kitchen room 4 and the shower didn’t work and was dangerous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, coventry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very beautiful Cotswolds pub. Lovely walks around the area and great eateries. Pub food was great and accommodation amazing value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place with character, warm welcome and good food. Extra plus for warm bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Tasteful decor, quality tea coffee set up ( French press, lavazza coffee). Staff were very responsive and helpful when we needed to change our reservation. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay..friendly people...great location

Great stay, perfect pub with rooms for a trips to Cheltenham. Great location, village and setting
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rupert

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

The lion inn

Lovely room and great location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great food and an amazing bfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carl

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gorgeous place to stay! We loved our room, it felt elegant and comfortable. The staff is superb, very kind and friendly. Highly recommend The Lion Inn. We also had dinner here it was absolutely delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sury

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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.