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The White Lion Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Gillingham with a restaurant and a bar

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Restaurant
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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High Street, Gillingham, England, SP8 5AT

What's nearby

  • Stourhead Garden - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Stourhead - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Longleat - 20 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Center Parcs Longleat Forest - 20 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 24 min drive - 16.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 9 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gillingham Railway Station - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gillingham Tandoori - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Walnut Tree Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bell & Crown - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The White Lion Inn

Property highlights
The White Lion Inn provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets and heating

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

More

  • Heating

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The White Lion Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The White Lion Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The White Lion Inn?

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

What time is check-out at The White Lion Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The White Lion Inn located?

Situated in Gillingham, this inn is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Stourhead Garden and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Stourhead. Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Hauser and Wirth Somerset are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The White Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 346 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

8/10 Good

Kristein

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

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

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

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

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael W

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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

8/10 Good

Marion

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

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Ian

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

Verified traveler

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

Great service and delicious breakfast!

Check in was easy, our room was quaint and cosy. We loved the beams and authentic inn-feel! Breakfast was delicious and we ate there the first night which was very tasty. Service was superb, we felt very well looked after. Would highly recommend if looking to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a brief but lovely stay as a solo female, was safe and quiet. Excellent breakfast and cosy room. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful service,great food and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was one of the most quaint places I have ever stayed?!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very quaint place and very charming, but you must be able to navigate tight stairs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Staff & service

Overall Enjoyable Stay

Lovely pub and staff. Food great. Lovely atmosphere. Room needs major refurbishment and cleaning. Shower broken, door won't close, bathroom door doesn't close, window needs major attention and some of the pub needed cleaning. Enjoyed our stay despite the negative comments
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, lots of attention to detail and a delicious breakfast. Very enjoyable experience.

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the garden and relaxed friendly atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022