The Lion Inn in Winchcombe, Cotswolds

The Lion Inn offers an on-site restaurant and bar serving local beers and freshly prepared meals made with local ingredients. The property includes a garden used for al fresco dining and multiple outdoor seating options. Pet bowls and pet baskets are provided, with dedicated dog-friendly areas including bedrooms and the garden.

Each of the nine individually designed ensuite bedrooms has free Bramley toiletries and its own character, with two rooms featuring their own stone stairway and one with a vintage mural. Rooms are named rather than numbered, adding a sense of uniqueness. The hotel also offers express check-in/check-out and luggage storage.

The on-site restaurant serves a locally inspired menu featuring farm-to-table dining, with traditional pub food made from local ingredients. A diverse drink selection includes local beers and wine/champagne, plus special diet menus on request. Breakfast is cooked to order and dinner must be booked in advance due to popularity.

The hotel is located in the centre of Winchcombe, a historic Cotswold town with an antiques centre, award-winning delicatessens and boutique cake shops. Sudeley Castle is within walking distance, and the surrounding Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers thousands of miles of footpaths for hiking, cycling, and walking tours. Nearby activities include golf courses, horse riding, and fishing.

The hotel welcomes dogs in multiple areas, including bedrooms and the garden, with dedicated pet bowls and baskets provided. Children are permitted to stay with parents but must arrange directly with the site to ensure availability. Board games and puzzles are available for entertainment, along with a shared lounge/TV area.

Architecture: 15th-century coaching inn with original stone stairways

Rooms: 9 individually designed ensuite bedrooms with Bramley toiletries

Dining: Farm-to-table menu with local ingredients & local beers

Pet Policy: Dog-friendly bedrooms and garden with pet bowls & baskets

Location: Historic Winchcombe, 15 min drive from Cheltenham & walking distance to Sudeley Castle

Activities: Hiking trails, cycling, horse riding, golf course nearby