The White Lion Inn

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for The White Lion Inn

A traditional stone building with a sign reading "The White Lion Inn - Restaurant Accommodation."
A plate with a fried egg, tomatoes, and bacon.
A dish with smoked salmon and a green garnish on a white plate.
A bar area with a wine dispenser and a crowd of people.
A room with a bed, a window, and a nightstand.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$279
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept

Explore the area

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High Street, Gillingham, England, SP8 5AT
  • Place, Stourhead Garden
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Stourhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Gillingham

At The White Lion Inn you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Stourhead Garden and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Stourhead. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas. .With a stay at this 3-property class Gillingham inn, you'll be 26.3 km (16.4 mi) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park.

What's nearby

  • Stourhead Garden - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Stourhead - 6 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Hauser and Wirth Somerset - 18 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Longleat - 20 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Butt Of Sherry - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Spread Eagle Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hunters Lodge Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Brewery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wagtail - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The White Lion Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Gillingham inn is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The White Lion Inn offers 3 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The White Lion Inn?

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

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

As of 13 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Lion Inn on 17 Sept 2026 start from NZ$279, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at The White Lion Inn?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The White Lion Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The White Lion Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The White Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 381 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 381 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 381 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 381 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 381 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little country pub and what a gem to find for a business stop off. Great atmosphere in the pub, good local beer, great food and menu and a great cooked breakfast. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really quaint old inn with lots of exposed stone walls & beams. Staff were super friendly & helpful - really warm welcome & nothing was too much trouble. Bed very comfortable & the small double room I had was perfect just for me. Food in the restaurant was delicious & there was a good choice. Breakfast plentiful, well presented & hearty. Will be staying there again on my way to Devon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would highly recommend staying at The white lion inn. It provides all you could need and more. The inn had a very eclectic design and interesting furniture and pictures. 10/10 facilities in are room which made use feel very comfortable. We had a meal at the inn and it did not let use down highly recommended. Lovely garden at the back for sitting out in when weather is warm. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service from the staff. Excellent service and location. Would definitely recommend. Great supper and wow! The breakfast was superb. Lovely place and great attitude to guests.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely traditional pub, great food and ambience. Room was clean and comfortable, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old Inn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie

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

Wonderful Stay

We had a wonderful stay at The White Lion and the food was excellent. The Breakfast was fantastic and would give it a 11 out of 10. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Tay, very comfortable and super breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, beautiful clean room with a
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great place to visit.

Great stay, food was top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Authentic Coaching Inn, with lots of character. Friendly staff, excellent evening meal and fantastic breakfast. Complimented by a very friendly resident cat. Well recommended stop over if going to Stourhea
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful service, great location and amazing breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely Historic, Quirky place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful country pub; ideal for visiting Stourhead.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

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

Lovely room in a lovely Inn

Lovely room in a lovely Inn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Great stay

Great stay as a pitstop on the way back from Cornwall. Lovely cosy pub and really good food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food and hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Spot on

Food, staff, accommodation were all amazing. Couldn't fault it. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Fab Stay in a lovely inn

Lovly country inn very friendly and food was amazing as well as the breakfast in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Short enjoyable stay

Wonderful stay. Stuart and the team were all very helpful. Food was amazing. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Atmosphere, quiet, friendly, excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They have a beautiful garden to enjoy with a drink. The food is so delicious.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice place with great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

earle

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

Top hotel

Had an excellent stay will be returning there again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Wonderful stay

Fabulous place, one of the best I've ever stayed at! Gorgeous pub with beautiful beer garden, lovely cosy room, great amenities, delicious breakfast and beer friendly service. And the bonus of PC the cat!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025