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The Lion Inn

4.0 star property

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A narrow stone pathway between buildings with a small potted plant and a metal sign on the wall.
A fireplace with burning logs, a stone wall, and a wooden chair.
A traditional stone building with a black door, a red sign, and a blue door.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with a beige blanket, and a hanging plant.
Outdoor seating with umbrellas, a staircase, and greenery.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$311
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Explore the area

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37 North Street, Cheltenham, England, GL54 5PS
  • Place, Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St Peter's Church Winchcombe
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sudeley Castle
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A neatly made bed with a beige blanket, floral pillows, and a small bedside table with a lamp and a plant.

Classic Double Room

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

View all photos for Cosy Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a lamp, a mirror, and a radiator.

Cosy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a headboard, a hanging light fixture, and a painting on the wall.

Comfort Room

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

View all photos for Exclusive Room

A bedroom with a stone wall, a bed with a beige blanket, and a hanging plant.

Exclusive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a sofa, and a painting on the wall.

Luxury Room

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

About the area

Cheltenham

The Lion Inn places you steps from Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Belas Knap. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Cheltenham inn include St Peter's Church Winchcombe and Sudeley Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Belas Knap - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St Peter's Church Winchcombe - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sudeley Castle - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 18 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Head - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Plough - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms Prestbury - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Lion Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Lion Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cheltenham inn.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lion Inn offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Lion Inn?

The Lion Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 5 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion Inn on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$311, including 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.

Is The Lion Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Lion Inn is a hit with families.

Does The Lion Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lion Inn?

No, The Lion Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lion Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lion Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Lion Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Lion Inn, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Lion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 131 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked this place to be able to go to 5 North Street restaurant. The Inn and the restaurant are well worth a visit. As is the town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything about this hotel was perfect! The staff was beyond friendly and helpful, and the room was quaint but beautiful. Thank you for a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Luxurious room! We splurged for the nicer room and wow! Wonderful staff, good beer selection. We needed to leave early the next morning so the chef packed us a picnic breakfast with lots of fruit, a blt sandwich, crackers and jams and cookies. Ate it on a hill overlooking a field of sheep and the town below. So memorable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

D

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and lovely service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay..friendly people...great location

Great stay, perfect pub with rooms for a trips to Cheltenham. Great location, village and setting
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful inn in every way. Great restaurant too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful! Exceptional stay! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very beautiful Cotswolds pub. Lovely walks around the area and great eateries. Pub food was great and accommodation amazing value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Staff & service
Great outdoor area for eating, friendly staff, good food, central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

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

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023