Formerly a coaching inn dating back to the 1500s, The Lion Inn is situated 15 minutes’ drive from the large spa town of Cheltenham and features an on-site restaurant and bar. There is also a garden which can be used for al fresco dining.
Each room has free Bramley toiletries and an ensuite bathrooms. Each bedroom has individual character, 2 with their own stone stairway and 1 with a vintage mural.
Local beers are served in the bar, while freshly prepared meals made with local ingredients are available in the restaurant.
The property is located in the centre of Winchcombe, a historic Cotswold town which includes antiques centre, award-winning delicatessens and boutique cake shops. The surrounding Cotwolds are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offer thousands of miles of footpaths, rolling countryside and scenic villages.
Children are permitted to stay with parents. Please arrange directly with site to ensure availability
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
“Central location. Busy friendly, very helpful staff. The property oozes its age and atmosphere in a positive way.”
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Endaf
United Kingdom
“I had a lovely stay at The Lion Inn in Winchcombe. It’s a charming, old-fashioned country-style pub with a touch of modern comfort running through it. The open fire was especially welcoming — a perfect spot to unwind after a day out.
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Nikki
United Kingdom
“Beautiful, historic pub oozing olde worlde charm. Great attention to detail in pub and rooms alike. Bed and linens good quality and very comfortable. Dog friendly. The property did not have parking but public parking accessed direct through the...”
Phil
United Kingdom
“Smiley, attentive team. Comfortable spacious room lots of hot water. Great breakfast and dinner. Good choice of drinks. Log fires. Relaxing atmosphere. Easy parking a couple of minutes walk. Great base for other Cotswold villages and Cheltenham...”
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Rodger
United Kingdom
“Warm, clean, Cotswold, parking right behind the inn, great team, breakfast was very good”
Jackie
United Kingdom
“Our second visit. Good old fashioned pub in town centre with a log fire. Great staff especially Karen. Food nicely cooked and tasty. Car park behind the pub. [ pay for]”
Andy
United Kingdom
“Very convenient for Sudeley Castle and very friendly staff. The restaurant was great with a good range of options. The room was cosy but had all the essentials.”
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Niamh
United Kingdom
“Really enjoyed our stay in the Lion Inn. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the breakfast and dinner were both excellent. Great location, public car park is really close by and you're right in the centre of town which is lovely to...”
Flynn
Ireland
“The staff were excellent especially Karen who was so helpful and gave us a free upgrade”
Sue
United Kingdom
“Great location. Lovely cosy room. Nice Sunday roast and great breakfast”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
European
House rules
The Lion Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
When booking 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
Please inform The Lion Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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