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The Lion Inn

4.0 star property

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Fireplace
Exclusive Room
Lunch and dinner served
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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37 North Street, Cheltenham, England, GL54 5PS
  • Place, Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Belas Knap
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sudeley Castle
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Room

Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cheltenham

With a stay at The Lion Inn in Cheltenham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cheltenham Racecourse and Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum. .This inn is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Belas Knap and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from St Peter's Church Winchcombe.
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What's nearby

  • Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Belas Knap - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St Peter's Church Winchcombe - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sudeley Castle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 11 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings Arms Prestbury - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jai Ho Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Lion Inn

The Lion Inn offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this inn include concierge services, a picnic area, and a ballroom.
At The Lion Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Onsite venue #2 - cocktail bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

The Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 126 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very nice staff -unexpected free drink from the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff and service. The food was delicious on the Saturday evening and breakfast the next morning was also great with a really generous menu. The pub has a really cosy vibe and the log fire was roaring. Really popular so definitely book ahead.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul, Bexhill On Sea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were great ...the food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Spacious, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alex & Sally were excellent hosts. The rooms are beautiful & the food was delicious. Such a central place to visit the Cotswolds. Highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can't say enough great things about the Lion Inn! The room, the staff, the food, the ambience and the walking in the Cotswolds were everything we could ask for, and then some!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything you'd want from a country pub in the Cotswolds. creaky wooden floors, real beer, glowing fireplace and great pub food (but not pretentious gastro-pub fare). and the room was amazing. We stayed in the Oakley, and it was perfect. super comfortable giant bed, lovely deep bath, and great shower room, with a very convenient motion sensor light that trips on in the night when you need a pee. Lot's of help if needed for local walks etc, and very polite and engaging staff. And Winchcombe is very pretty for a stroll, and very close to Sudeley Castle, and some of the more well known Cotwolds villages. Would very much recommend a stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Kelly

Travelled with family
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

Martin

Travelled with partner
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

Jasmine

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
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

Juanita, Antioch

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

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very pleasant 2 night stay. Owners were very friendly and welcoming. Food in the restaurant was very good. Rooms had been updated and were done to a high standard. Our room did become a little hot due to a sunny day and just windows to allow in the air. Breakfasts were excellent but at busy times I felt for the staff as they were definitely stretched though they did their utmost to keep everything going. Well done to them. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

Sally

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely room - cute with sloping ceiling and nice touches. We had dinner in the pub that was excellent with great service. Breakfast was good - one course - would have been nice if there had been a cereal / yogurt and fruit option to start with, service at breakfast was a little slow - initially to be acknowledged and then served - we were the only people in the pub for breakfast. There was a problem with the shower - too hot / too cold and would not turn off. Told staff to be told there was a problem in the other rooms and the switches weren’t very good - which was a bit disappointing as it suggested they were aware. But overall evening meal and service more than made up for some slight disappointments.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Poor stay in the Lion Inn Winchcombe.

Didn’t sleep due to noise coming from the kitchen room 4 and the shower didn’t work and was dangerous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025