A restaurant, a bar/lounge and concierge services are available at this inn. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a garden, a picnic area and a ballroom are on-site.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Lion Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
Free WiFi
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include a concierge and luggage storage
Steps from Winchcombe Folk and Police Museum and 5 minutes on foot from Belas Knap
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
On-site venue No. 2 – cocktail bar.
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
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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
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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 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 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.
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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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 must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
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
The Lion Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 130 reviews
10 - Excellent
83
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 130 reviews
8 - Good
27
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 130 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 130 reviews
4 - Poor
7
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 130 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly
22 Feb 2026
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!
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.
Emma
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
23 Jan 2026
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!
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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 .