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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 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

  • Sudeley Castle - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Prescott Speed Hill Climb - 13 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 14 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Cotswold Farm Park - 16 min drive - 12.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Gold - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The King's Head - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lion Inn?

As of Nov 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Inn on Nov 28, 2025 start from $193.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kieran

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

A great stay!

We had a great time at The Lion Inn. The room was lovely, very cosy, comfortable and clean. The staff were really friendly and we would recommend it to anyone travelling to Winchcombe. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DIEGO GUTIERREZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fascinating and charming¡
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty Inn. Good selection of ales and gins! Lovely staff…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atmospheric traditional pub with good accommodation. This isn't the Ritz, however, the accommodation is comfortable and clean. The breakfast was excellent and I recommend the Full English. Service at breakfast time was excellent. All in all an excellent value stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

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

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So perfect! Our room was very large and comfortable, Love the way it was decorated. Definitely would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cosy & welcoming ambience in bar. Room stylishly presented & very clean. Breakfast was delicious. Staff friendy & efficient. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Great inn in Winchcombe

Good location. Great service. The room was clean and spacious. Breakfast good and varied. Staff polite and helpful. Evening meal was very good indeed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sury

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 .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not good

Don’t book this place to stay if you want to eat as well they will not have a table for you unless you book a month ahead
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Staff & service
Zero welcome and zero again on checking out. Not even a hello or did you enjoy your stay...? Room was just about ok for price, but utterly charmless management...
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carl

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

Not a bargain at 1/2 the price

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Allison

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

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

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