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The Lion

3.5 star property

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Property grounds
Front of property
2 bars/lounges
Interior
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

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The Lion, Craven Arms, England, SY7 0JZ
  • Place, Ludlow Food Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Shropshire Hills
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ludlow Castle
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

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

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Leintwardine

Located in Craven Arms, The Lion is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Shropshire Hills and Ludlow Food Centre. .This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Kilpeck Church and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Clunton Coppice.

What's nearby

  • Ludlow Food Centre - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Shropshire Hills - 10 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Stokesay Castle - 14 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Ludlow Castle - 15 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • Hopton Heath Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ludlow Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stokesay Castle Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Laila’s Cafe - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Lion

Riverwalk hotel with bars and free breakfast
The Lion offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 27-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Lion has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Cot (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
  • Cot (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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 4:00 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

Payment types

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
Cashless transactions are available
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

Property is also known as

Lion Hotel Craven Arms
Lion Craven Arms
Hotel The Lion Craven Arms
Craven Arms The Lion Hotel
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Lion Hotel
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Hotel The Lion
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The Lion Craven Arms
The Lion Hotel Craven Arms

The Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 121 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

4/10 Poor

Elaine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room, good food, friendly staff, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoni

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

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well staffed and good service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ian

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

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

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, restaurant food was delicious. Overall a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay and the beds are soooooo comfy!! Definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann, Mornington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location by the river not far from Ludlow. Great food, nice staff, clean rooms and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place to keep coming back to
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having been to a golden wedding celebration at Downton Old lodge, we needed a place for an overnight stay. The Loin was perfect. Lovely old beams, comfortable room with super bathroom, good food and pleasant staff. My choice gave me a lot of brownie points from my wife!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

8/10 Good

Alireza

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good place but always have issue with invices
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alireza

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, good food, staff brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really relaxing stay at this lovely inn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024