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The Red Lion

Property class: 3

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A restaurant interior with stone walls, wooden tables, and chairs. A sign above reads "Welcome to The Red Lion."
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a shower area.
A bar area with stone walls, red bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.
A stone building with a tiled roof, a sign reading "RED LION," outdoor seating, and planters.
A row of three single-story buildings with a consistent architectural style, featuring a tiled roof and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Middle Street, Dunston, Lincoln, England, LN4 2EW
  • Place, Nocton Village Green
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Grounds of Nocton Hall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lincoln Cathedral
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a door, a wall-mounted TV, a lamp, and a framed picture.

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small table with a lamp, and a chair.

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small table with a lamp, and a chair.

Twin Room, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a mirror, a door, and a small table with a cup and a tissue box.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with two single beds, a small table with a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Twin Room, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Lincoln

At The Red Lion you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Nocton Village Green and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Grounds of Nocton Hall. .At the inn's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and express check-in. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Lincoln inn include Blankney Golf Club and Sector Operations Room Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Nocton Village Green - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Grounds of Nocton Hall - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • University of Lincoln - 19 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Lincoln Cathedral - 20 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Lincoln Castle - 20 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Metheringham Station - 3 min drive
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪High Farm Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ripon Arms Nocton - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Penny Farthing Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ferry Boat Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion

The Red Lion offers its guests a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This 3-star Lincoln inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1700
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Red Lion offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Built in 1700
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Red Lion Driffield
Red Lion Inn Driffield
Red Lion Inn Lincoln
Red Lion Lincoln
The Red Lion Inn
The Red Lion Lincoln
The Red Lion Inn Lincoln

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Red Lion?

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

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

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Red Lion?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Red Lion Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 138 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stop off. Friendly with fab food (dinner and breakfast) and a comfortable night's sleep. Perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, excellent dinner and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food and service, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff where brilliant lovelystay at this place ,just right for lincoln
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice welcome upon arrival, the room was clean, quiet and comfortable. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Pub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Friendly staff, very accommodating with late check in. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Accommodation was clean and a very high standard. Owner was friendly and helpful and breakfast was great. Will definitely stay here again if in these parts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

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

Beautiful place

This is a lovely place opposite the pub. Not noisy at all and the room was nicely decorated and equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Friendly, welcoming pub with lodges

Really friendly & welcoming pub with lodges. Room was very comfortable with everything we needed. Breakfast was lovely and we had dinner both nights, plenty of choice & reasonably priced. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round. John and Sam were welcoming, friendly, as were the locals. The room was immaculate and had everything we needed and the breakfast was lovely. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
shower excellent shower head just needs a clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

An amazing little hotel

I honestly cannot recommend this place highly enough. The room was lovely and clean with superb attention to little touches. The staff were genuinely friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. I was also pleasantly surprised by the cost of the room. Seriously, this is a superb hotel to stay in :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness and quality of the evening meal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Golf Trip - Lincolnshire

Away for golf trip. Staff excellent, rooms all appeared new so nice and comfortable. Breakfast really good. Next time I’m in the area and need a room I’ll go again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Return to an old stamping ground

Excellent short break. Host was charming & caring. Rooms are comfortable & noise free
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lord Paul

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

Wonderful

Wonderful car park. Wonderful pub, Wonderful hosts in Sam & John. Wonderful beer, Wonderful food. Wonderful accommodation. Wonderful beer mats. Wonderful everything.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Excellent Hosts…

I will definitely be back at the Red Lion when I’m next in the area, it’s a lovely pub and the rooms which are located just across the car park are excellent. They’re clean, comfy and small touches like crisps and biscuits top off a lovely place. The hosts are very nice and they’re very welcoming within the pub aswell which serves outstanding food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Steve

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

Pleasant stay, but lacking in food options

Comfortable stay, but surprised to find out only do food on Fridays and Sunday lunchtime. No other meal options locally.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Friendly proprietor. Spacious apartment. Clean. Good nights sleep. Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Cracking stay

A totally relaxing experience from arrival to departure. We stayed for 2 nights in November and enjoyed every moment. The food and service was fantastic. John and his staff made us feel like locals with terrific banter. He even let me win at darts (lol). I will definitely stay there again whenever I am in the Lincoln area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Two old Aussies travellers

staff extremely friendly went out of their way to make sure everything is ok no noise I'm usually a early morning person but slept in for once so peaceful will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

Good place, good food, good price and great staff

Stayed 2 nights while visiting family in the area, found the Red Lion through an internet search, reviews were good and the price was reasonable, so we booked. Very happy we did, all the comments from the good reviews we found to be accurate. The only negative comment I could make is that, by necessity electric showers are fitted and they are a bit whimpish! You to run around to get wet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mrs G

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

Excellent 2 night stay!

Excellent stay at the Red Lion. John, the landlord, is a lovely bloke and nothing was too much trouble for him. Breakfast was freshly cooked and lovely. The room was airy, bright and warm. Very comfortable. Lovely big shower room with fluffy towels and nice toiletries. Had a couple of pints in the pub on the evenings-definitely a pub you’d want as your local. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Glad to have seen other review sayin no food on Sunday night, very convenient ground floor if you have luggage that can’t be left in car. Very helpful reception.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023