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Red Lion Inn

3.0 star property
Find your haven near racing thrills with peaceful gardens to unwind.

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Near Oulton Park Circuit, Red Lion Inn is a charming retreat. With in-room WiFi, unwind in the garden or coffee shop/cafe and enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant and bar.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Tarporley is home to Red Lion Inn. Anderton Boat Lift and Chester City Walls are notable landmarks and Chester Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Oulton Park Circuit. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. Visit our Tarporley travel guide
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Vicarage Lane, Little Budworth, Tarporley, England, CW6 9BY

What's nearby

  • Chester Zoo featuring zoo animals and railway items
    Chester Zoo
    26 min drive - 18.4 miles
  • Chester City Walls which includes heritage elements and chateau or palace
    Chester City Walls
    26 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Chester Racecourse which includes a sporting event as well as a large group of people
    Chester Racecourse
    27 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Little Budworth Country Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oulton Park Circuit
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cuddington Station
    8 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Old Star
    8 min drive
  • Fox And Barrel
    4 min drive
  • The Humble Pie
    8 min drive
  • The Salty
    9 min drive
  • Alvanley Arms Inn
    4 min drive

About this property

Red Lion Inn

Inn near Oulton Park Circuit
Located close to Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre, Red Lion Inn provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Red Lion Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Red Lion Inn Tarporley
Red Lion Tarporley
Red Lion Inn Inn
Red Lion Inn Tarporley
Red Lion Inn Inn Tarporley

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Lion Inn 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 Red Lion Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Red Lion Inn?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Red Lion Inn located?

Situated in Tarporley, this inn is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Oulton Park Circuit and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre. Delamere Forest and Eaton Golf Club are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Red Lion Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fine old hotel with good food and great beer. Friendly host and customers. Quiet location and plenty of parking. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went to wedding in the area, ideal.spot good clean and comfortable room , good brealfast we needed to be off early and they provided breakfast for us . Would recommend if in this area .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Great stsy at the Red lion

Lovely nights stay at the Red lion whilst visiting Oulton park, we were looked after from the minute we arrived until we left, Evening meal was lovely, as was the breakfast. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host great food and very clean. I dont think anything would be a problem just ask!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Very welcoming. Spacious and very clean room. Cold water and fresh milk in fridge on landing. Pub had a good atmosphere. My only whinge is I think breakfast should be included not an extra. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

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

Lovely stay when racing

Lovely little place to stay great hosts and nice food we will be back xx
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEFF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Obviously a very well loved property with locals ans over nighters alike.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

Absolutely fantastic!

5* welcome, friendly staff, lovely thick towels to lose yourself in after a hot shower, comfy beds and a fantastic breakfast to clear the cobwebs the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It did what it said on the tin and the proprieters were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Friendly, Immaculate, Perfect for Oulton

Brilliantly friendly village local pub with clean rooms and great food. Super warm welcome from the couple who run it, and a less than 10 min walk to Oulton Park. The room decor is a little dated, but it is exceptionally clean and has everything you need. I’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Anne

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

One night stay

The new owners are very friendly as are the staff. Our evening meal was excellent. I had the gammon and asked if I could have mash instead of chips which I got and it was beautiful. Hubby had chicken salad and it was also excellent. We really enjoyed our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

First class hosts

Friendly, trouble free overnight stay. Nothing too much trouble for our hosts. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Really nice with easy Oulton Park access

Really friendly place, good sized car park and close to the race circuit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly helpful staff, and a convenient location

Friendly helpful staff, and a convenient location. No breakfast currently available (due to COVID?), but the listing still says "Breakfast available (pay at the property)" - so had to go elsewhere for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

SL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little hotel clean and foo is great too thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good :)

Good!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Very good

Very nice accommodation in traditional village pub with excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Iain

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

The excellent Red Lion lnn

Spotlessly clean and spacious room. Helpful and friendly staff and management. Lovely setting in quiet picturesque village between Northwich and Chester, perfect for sightseeing. Excellent breakfast. Cosy quiet country pub which l would recommend and will stay again when l next visit the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As close as you can get to oulton Park race track without actually being in the grounds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Friendly, convenient to Oulton Park

Excellent location close to Oulton Park, with friendly local staff. Cosy, homely and just the ticket for a short stay within minutes of the race course,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

sue, scotland

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice staff. Rooms and infrastructure very tired.

Nice staff. Rooms and infrastructure very tired. Real issue is room smelt of vomit. One bed in particular appeared to be the source of the issue which became unbearable once covers were taken back. How could they not notice? Evening food good portions but basic. Breakfast ok, but tea & coffee not to standard. At £140/ night could do better.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Red Lion Inn

Lovely village inn, with very spacious rooms. Fantastic breakfast too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice clean accommodation with really helpful staff

Arrived late but they still prepared food. Also did a packed lunch for the next day, as we left before breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018