The Lion is a country inn located in the quiet Herefordshire village of Leintwardine. It features 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 in particular 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 queen bed
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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

  • Allana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location, friendly staff and good food. Loved the complimentary drinks, including locally sourced soft drinks and the homemade shortbread biscuit.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely village, hotel by the river. Friendly staff, excellent food and service.
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is my second visit and it didn't disappoint. The location is fantastic and on a beautiful sunny day it's rather hard to beat. The food is wonderful. The rooms whilst not the largest are nicely decorated with fantastic black out curtains!...
  • Jeffrey
    United States of America United States of America
    Super location on the river. Charming English inn. Lovely restaurant and breakfast. Clean, quiet rooms. Friendly, helpful staff. Would def stay here again.
  • 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.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of The Lion
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Darts
  • Playground
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

< 1 year old
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

  • Check-in at The Lion is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

    • Playground
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • The Lion has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • The Lion is 1,000 feet from the center of Leintwardine. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Lion may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Lion include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Twin