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The Lion

Property class: 3.5

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An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and a stone wall. - The Lion (Craven Arms)
A building entrance with a green door, two potted plants, and signs indicating a restaurant with rooms. - The Lion (Craven Arms)
A bar area with a stone wall, multiple taps, and a menu board. - The Lion (Craven Arms)
A window with a view of an outdoor stone bridge and greenery. - The Lion (Craven Arms)
A cozy room with a brick fireplace, a table with chairs, and a menu board above the fireplace. - The Lion (Craven Arms)
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at The Lion. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service

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A room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the outside.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Small Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with a floral blind.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a brick wall.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Craven Arms, The Lion is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. Stokesay Castle and Castle Lodge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clunton Coppice and Shropshire Hills. Ludlow Food Centre and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Leintwardine travel guide
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The Lion, Craven Arms, England, SY7 0JZ

What's nearby

  • A white horse on a snow-covered hillside with a clear sky.
    Shropshire Hills
    11 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • A historic castle with a well-maintained graveyard and lush greenery.
    Stokesay Castle
    14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • A historic castle surrounded by lush greenery and a small town.
    Ludlow Castle
    17 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Ludlow Food Centre
    11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
    13 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hopton Heath Station
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lion
    1 min walk
  • Riverside Inn
    9 min drive
  • The Sun Inn
    2 min walk
  • Ludlow Kitchen
    9 min drive
  • Conservatory Barn Cafe
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Lion?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Lion?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Lion located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ludlow Food Centre, Clunton Coppice, and Shropshire Hills. Land of the Lost Content Museum and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Lion Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Nice comfortable stay .., good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful setting and great food, all round 5 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay - lovely staff and excellent food -only 20 mins from Phil price rally school
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in hotel on the riverside. Very good food, both at dinner and breakfast. Helpful friendly staff and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay - lovely helpful staff - phenomenal breakfast and freshly baked pizza for lunch in a setting to die for! Wonderful. Couldn’t recommend enough. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great price too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were excellent, restaurant food was delicious. Overall a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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What a lovely location by the river. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. The views from our room were stunning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place to stay and the beds are soooooo comfy!! Definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel. Our room was quiet,spotless, warm, had all the facilities we wanted and a lovely view of the river .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, well-equipped room, beautiful building, really good food in the restaurant and at breakfast time and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

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Lovely location by the river not far from Ludlow. Great food, nice staff, clean rooms and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent food and service. Great base for a weekend in Hereford and Shropshire
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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Well staffed and good service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely country hotel, comfortable room, good food. Staff are lovely. Great stay thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First stay for us at The Lion Hotel. We pulled up in front of the hotel. The surrounding countryside is stunning. Our room was very clean and well stocked with teas/coffee/chocolate. We had toiletries in the bathroom and tissues in the bedroom. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was superb and cooked to order. The views from our breakfast table were so pleasant with the river alongside the hotel. Would definitely stay again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is really lovely, fantastic outdoor seating by the river, rooms well equipped, staff extremely attentive, we had 2 early starts & we were made breakfast boxes to take with us, would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean, warm and comfortable. The staff were helpful. Parking was in front of the hotel, off the main street. The village had a few shops and a large town nearby. The hotel has a river at the bottom of the grounds which was lovely to sit near.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely place to stay. Room was very comfortable. Food was outstanding, staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
located in small village with easy access to local areas. Choice of dining rooms within the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleasant. very good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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It was so nice and friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay for work or holiday.Fresh and tasty food,drinks. Friendly and professional staff.rooms are also spacious ,clean and super cosy. Definitely will coming back again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Highly recommended

Really enjoyed our stay and were able to sit outside in the sunshine by the river with a pre-dinner drink. The food was excellent well above usual pub grub. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful riverside setting in quiet but well appointed town. Staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice night at the Lion

The Lion is in a lovely location, and has been renovated to a really high standard while keeping the features of the old coaching Inn it obviously was. The staff were really nice the food good and we had a very pleasant stay with them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024