A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services are available at this inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area, and a ballroom are onsite.
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.
The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Cheltenham inn also offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.
The Lion Inn has designated areas for smoking.
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 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
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 130 reviews
10 - Excellent
83
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 130 reviews
8 - Good
27
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 130 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 130 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 130 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
Jan 23, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at the Lion Inn! From check in to check out and every moment in between the staff were friendly and attentive. We stayed in the Oakley Room and it was just perfect, a stunning room with gorgeous decor and attention to detail, only made better by the huge bathtub! We had breakfast on both mornings of our stay which was delicious and filling with a variety of options. I would highly recommend and stay at The Lion for your visit to the Cotswolds!
Room was excellent and location perfect for Cheltenham races.
Food (breakfast and dinner) and service great.
Accommodation very expensive though and pub was very busy that meant our table for dinner was moved in to bar area and two main courses not available. However, we gave this feedback which was dealt with positively
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
D
Dec 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very nice staff -unexpected free drink from the bar.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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 .
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!
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.
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.
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