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The Lion Inn

4.0 star property
Inn in Cheltenham with a restaurant and a bar

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The Lion Inn, in the city center, welcomes visitors with a garden and terrace. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the restaurant, relax with drinks from the bar, and use free in-room WiFi. Helpful staff assist with luggage storage, and meeting rooms are available.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board

Cosy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board

Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, iron/ironing board

Luxury Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
37 North Street, Cheltenham, England, GL54 5PS

What's nearby

  • Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Belas Knap - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St Peter's Church Winchcombe - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sudeley Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Toddington Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Gold - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Gold - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Apple Tree - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Lion Inn

Upscale inn near Cheltenham Racecourse
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at The Lion Inn. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • A ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lion Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Highchairs, coffee/tea makers, 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

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 4 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 4 per day (33 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Old White Lion Cheltenham
Old White Lion Inn Cheltenham
Lion Inn Cheltenham
Lion Cheltenham
The Lion Inn Inn
The Lion Inn Cheltenham
The Lion Inn Inn Cheltenham

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lion Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Lion Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Lion Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Lion Inn located?

Situated in Cheltenham, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and Belas Knap. St Peter's Church Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle are also within 15 minutes.

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The Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 116 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has been recently refurbished. The room was lovely and had its own access from the garden. The food was really good and the staff were brilliant especially Karyn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! Exceptional stay! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at The Lion Inn in Winchcombe! Super convenient location with easy parking, delicious on site dining, and walkable to shopping, trails, the castle and more!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay. Room was a little small but it was booked last minute. Food was brilliant in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast. All staff were amazing, especially Karyn who .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub with great food and excellent staff. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the Cotswolds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beautiful Inn we will definitely be badk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place with wonderful customer service !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stay..friendly people...great location

Great stay, perfect pub with rooms for a trips to Cheltenham. Great location, village and setting
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very beautiful Cotswolds pub. Lovely walks around the area and great eateries. Pub food was great and accommodation amazing value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Staff & service
Great outdoor area for eating, friendly staff, good food, central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful inn in every way. Great restaurant too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone there did what we did and had their suitcases transported separately so they could hike Cotswold Way. Excellent vegan options for dinner and breakfast. Free drink upon arrival. Walking distance to Cotswold Way, the castle, and all downtown shops.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place with character, warm welcome and good food. Extra plus for warm bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Friendly and comfortable stay

The team at the Lion in Winchcombe provide a warm welcome, complemented by a clean and comfortable room. I look forward to staying again next month.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

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

Absolutely Fantastic!!

Had the most wonderful night at the Lion hotel winchcombe. All the staff were lovely and our room was outstanding! Breakfast was delicious too! Really looking forward to our dinner with friends on Wednesday ! Well done to all
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gorgeous place to stay! We loved our room, it felt elegant and comfortable. The staff is superb, very kind and friendly. Highly recommend The Lion Inn. We also had dinner here it was absolutely delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely find - we were delighted with our stop over here ..,comfiest bef ever!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rupert

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

The lion inn

Lovely room and great location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Great food and an amazing bfast. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Tasteful decor, quality tea coffee set up ( French press, lavazza coffee). Staff were very responsive and helpful when we needed to change our reservation. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this inn! We had probably the nicest room I’ve ever stayed in anywhere. Beautifully appointed, newly renovated, absolutely amazing. The restaurant attached to the inn was absolutely fantastic as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice spot. Great staff. Room was clean and had a nice layout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

You wont be disappointed

Excellent fantastic accommodation Great food and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed a drink in the lovely beer garden and the breakfast/dinner food was of an exceptional quality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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