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The Lion

3.5 star property

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Dining
Garden
2 bars/lounges
Garden view
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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The Lion, Craven Arms, England, SY7 0JZ
  • Ludlow Food Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ludlow Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mortimer Forest
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Lion

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and bars
A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
The Lion offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 27-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Lion. During your stay, you'll be close to Mortimer Forest. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a lobby fireplace, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • 8 minutes by car from Shropshire Hills and 9 minutes from Ludlow Food Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Lion also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Craven Arms hotel.

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Lion has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 30.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 30.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 4:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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The Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really relaxing stay at this lovely inn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really lovely, fantastic outdoor seating by the river, rooms well equipped, staff extremely attentive, we had 2 early starts & we were made breakfast boxes to take with us, would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , tea/ coffee making facilities in room with added thoughtful touches of biscuits and soft drinks. Delicious breakfast included . Good restaurant on site . Lovely garden to sit and have a drink with views. Very helpful staff . Could park across the toad when hotel car park full. Old building set on a fairly busy road , so our room had traffic noise , as windows not double glazed . Would request room at rear next time. 15mins drive to Ludlow which is lovely for walks , castle , art galleries , shops , cafes etc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stairs a bit tricky for guests with limited mobility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and service. Great base for a weekend in Hereford and Shropshire
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corporate

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury in Leintwardine
The only room left was a small double but it was perfectly adequate for 2 people for one night. The room is tastefully decorated with a large bathroom with a shower over the bath. The bed was very comfortable and we slept well. The evening meal was excellent which we took out on the terrace overlooking the river and meadows. The breakfast was very good too although the smoked haddock was not available. Overall, a wonderful place to stay with good food and great service in an idyllic part of the world. This wasn't my first time staying here and hopefully it won't be the last.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Business traveller
Lovely country hotel, comfortable room, good food. Staff are lovely. Great stay thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful riverside setting in quiet but well appointed town. Staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Country location,very old property next to river ,very pretty and immaculately kept.Charming staff happy to do a snack after our late check in.Came for a funeral but would happily return just to visit as mid Wales has so much charm . Highly recommend this as a base.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Really enjoyed our stay and were able to sit outside in the sunshine by the river with a pre-dinner drink. The food was excellent well above usual pub grub. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Coalville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, well-equipped room, beautiful building, really good food in the restaurant and at breakfast time and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice night at the Lion
The Lion is in a lovely location, and has been renovated to a really high standard while keeping the features of the old coaching Inn it obviously was. The staff were really nice the food good and we had a very pleasant stay with them.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant. very good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was so nice and friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay for work or holiday.Fresh and tasty food,drinks. Friendly and professional staff.rooms are also spacious ,clean and super cosy. Definitely will coming back again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This inn is very well managed. For anyone wanting to experience the best of British, they won’t go far wrong here. Cosy, stylistic, friendly, professional, atmospheric, value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023