The Lion is a country inn situated in the quiet Herefordshire village of Leintwardine. It boasts rooms with countryside views, a stylish restaurant and a traditional bar serving local ales. The country house-style rooms at The Lion feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. They also include large bathrooms with free toiletries. The spacious restaurant has polished wooden floors and exposed brick walls. It serves fine British cuisine and includes Herefordshire beef, fresh fish and locally sourced venison on the menu. Guests can also dine in the garden, which leads down to the river and has panoramic views of the Welsh Marshes. Staff can arrange fishing on the river for guests. Ludlow Racecourse is within a 15-minute drive of The Lion. Free parking is available at the inn.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marianne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely welcome, Great breakfast with lots of choice nice room with complimentary drinks , good shower and parking. We would stay again if in the area
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely building in a beautiful setting. The lady who checked us into our room was absolutely lovely so welcoming and helpful. Room was spotlessly clean and warm with nice little extras you might need. Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious...
  • Harvey
    Isle of Man Isle of Man
    We have stayed here in 2023 and were happy to come back - even though it was for only one night. Friendly, helpful staff, good accommodation and excellent food again made our short visit a very good one. The staff were totally unphased by two...
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location with a very comfy bed attached to a great pub. Bed was exceptionally comfy and it was all clean. Not just clean, Monica clean. Food delicious, fresh pastries in the morning were delightful. Friendly staff and nice toiletries...
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect, close to Ludlow and Leominster. The Lion was superb with attention to detail. A very good choice of beer and larger’s for an afternoon drink by the river. With an extensive menu for dinner and breakfast with friendly...
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The choice of breakfast was excellent ,everything we had was lovely. The pain au chocolate was gorgeous! We had an evening meal and drinks that was a complete treat. The staff were really friendly and very helpful . We will definitely be going back.
  • Anita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We wanted a double room, but these were all gone when we booked. The twin room was a spacious room and the bathroom too. Comfy beds. The local mineral water and fizzy lemonade were a nice touch. The pub garden is lovely with great views. Very...
  • Llinos
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So relaxing in a super location. Everyone around are in a happy mood
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was picturesque and beautiful. The hotel, room and facilities were fantastic and to a very high standard. Shampoo, body wash, drinks in the room were lovely. Fantastic shower!staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing, great...
  • Torsten
    Germany Germany
    Nice hotel in the center of Leintwardin. Old building directly beside the river, excellent breakfast.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of The Lion
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Darts
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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FAQs about The Lion

  • The Lion has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Check-in at The Lion is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Lion offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • The Lion is 350 yards from the centre of Leintwardine. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Lion include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin
  • The prices at The Lion may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.