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The White Lion Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Gillingham with free breakfast and restaurant

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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High Street, Gillingham, England, SP8 5AT
  • Place, Stourhead Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stourhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 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 free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Gillingham inn include Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and Center Parcs Longleat Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Stourhead Garden - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Stourhead - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Longleat - 20 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 20 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 24 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 11 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bell and Crown - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Osip - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The White Lion Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The White Lion Inn

Inn in Gillingham with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Self parking is free.

This 3-star Gillingham inn is smoke free.

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

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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 29 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Lion Inn on 1 Oct 2025 start from NZ$267.05, 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. 215 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 368 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

8/10 Good

Kristein

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dinner was amazing. The service was awesome. Loved all the quirky things to look at throughout both the pub area and our bedroom. Wish we could stay longer to explore these more. Nice little touches like pot pouri in the bathroom. Comfortable bed for a good night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner and staff were incredibly accommodating! When we walked in, the bartender checked us in seamlessly, walked us to our room, helped us with our bags, and by the time we meandered back down to the bar, drinks were waiting for us. We opted for breakfast the next day and had the most delicious full English. The outdoor space is also incredibly comfortable and inviting. Would 100% both recommend this gem AND stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We spent one night there. The pub is a lovely old pub, slightly quirky. Our room was quite small but perfectly adequate for one night. My main concern being tall wad hitting my head on the beam. The food wad god, service very good and friendly. Lovely breakfast. The garden is lovely too with lots of areas in which to sit. For a Thursday night t was buzzing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful little pub set in a side road away from the main road. Room had been decorated too a high standard, nice bathroom with complimentary bath products. Great values for money. Nice walking in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a wonderful beer garden
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is a pub with a limited number of rooms. Pubs can be noisy at times…. But quiet at night. Good restaurant….but very crowded on the Friday night we were there….service was slow. Great pub atmosphere Rooms older, but comfortable, pictures accurate ly describe the property. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely pub and rooms

Despite arriving late in the evening, I was made to feel welcome. The room was freshly redecorated, clean and comfortable and the breakfast was lovely too. Staff all very friendly. I was told by the taxi driver how amazing the food is, but didn't get a chance to stay for dinner, maybe next time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant stay. This is truly a country pub with a lovely atmosphere. A wholesome breakfast was supplied by Will. We ate in the Restaraunt on the first night which was superb. Would recommend 😀
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handsome old pub, lovely welcome feel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

White Lion 10/10

Great pub and location. Room was fab with good sized bathroom and comfortable bed. The Guinness was great and evening meal and breakfast fantastic. Great staff as well, 10/10 and will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

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

Highly recommend

The area is absolutely charming, surrounded by picturesque views and a welcoming atmosphere. The staff here are exceptionally friendly and go above and beyond to make guests feel at home. I was particularly impressed by my room; it was not only cozy but also thoughtfully decorated, creating a warm and inviting ambiance that made my stay truly enjoyable. Each detail, from the plush bedding to the soft lighting, contributed to a sense of comfort that made it feel like a true home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A popular local pub that was lively when we arrived for check in; noise from the bar can be heard in the room but we were out during the afternoon and enjoyed the evening in the restaurant and bar until closing so it did not disturb us. Evening meal and breakfast excellent, staff and pub cat very friendly! Ideal location for visiting Stourhead.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent meal but room was looking very tired and the toilet needed cleaning!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

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

A great old inn

This is an old building and so expectations must be managed. It has great character and it’s great to stay in the pub for food and drink. The superior room was lovely but very noisy as over the dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Friendly old inn with quirky charm

A grade11 listed building with acres of old quirky charm. Staff were all very friendly and helpful at this very busy time of year (Christmas lunches and dinners) Many customers supported this inn which included a great local clientele. Log burners in bar area kept the place warm. Furnishings were all old and part of its charm is that nothing matches ! Dogs were welcome in the bar area and there is a friendly adopted cat ! Great breakfast with fresh ingredients. Landlord and staff made us very welcome Ideal location in village setting , close to Penselwood and Stourhead House and Gardens bordering Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. Bedroom was also very old, quirky and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place but didn’t turn up to do breakfast and had to get room ready when got there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the extended check-in service for me
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at The White Lion a few times now and have always found it homely and comfortable with friendly outgoing staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024