A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services are available at this inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, free newspapers, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
The Lion Inn offers 8 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. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. 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.
Languages
English
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
In-room crib
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Ballroom
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Down comforter
Free crib
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
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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
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
Free cribs are available on request at the property
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
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
The Lion Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.6
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.
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
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.
Wonderful place with character, warm welcome and good food. Extra plus for warm bathrooms.
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Michael
Traveled with partner
Nov 26, 2024
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.
To be fair the restaurant and bar were very good.
Hotel? Very noisy. If you want to stay up late, close the bar and are a heavy sleeper then this place is for you.
Original room was above the kitchen. A fan or pump went on and off all day and most of the night. Changed rooms and the restaurant and bar noise was bad until late. It was a weekend.
Due to downgrade of room when we moved a partial refund was promised. Not received nor communication returned since.
Obviously not recommended.
Gorgeous room in a comfy pub. Staff were welcoming and friendly, offering tips on walking routes and things to see and do in Winchcombe. The breakfast was excellent and a pint by the fire was welcome after a day's walking.
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!
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Sury
Traveled with partner
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lion inn is a charming old pub with a pretty garden and we had an okay stay. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was clean , food was good, and our room was quiet.
However, the property is tired, the shower was tricky, carpet had stains and the wifi didn’t work. Staff were underwhelming and we felt it was overpriced .
The room itself was beautiful and the breakfast was good, however…we had no electricity in our room (no plugs, no TV etc.). We did not realise this until we can home from a wedding by which point reception was closed. I therefore called the reception in the morning and politely asked if they could send someone to take a look - the answer was no because she was working alone and didn’t know what was wrong because the switchboard looked fine. I said fair enough but what time will someone be able to look, she was unable to provide an answer. I understand this is a small pub with a small team but if you are charging £225 for one night, you expect to have electricity or be offered an alternative room or a partial refund.
Georgina
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Lydia, Cambridge
Traveled with family
Aug 13, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Great outdoor area for eating, friendly staff, good food, central location.