The Lion Inn
Pub with rooms in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
From £100 per night
Curator's notes:
- 15th-century inn; timeless charm
- Historic Cotwolds village setting
- Simple, comfortable rooms
- Lavender-filled garden; alfresco heaven
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Rooms from
8 doubles: £100
Good to know
- Visa and Mastercard accepted
- Alfresco & private dining
- Pay car park behind pub
- Dog stay: £15
Town and
city
Experience the picture-perfect charm of this Cotswolds village, or
explore nearby Regency Cheltenham.
Outdoor
adventures
A great base for walking (Cotswold Way) and cycling, and there are
numerous heritage sites nearby, too.
Quiet
romance
The inn's idyllic location and charming interiors make it a
beautiful destination for a couples' retreat.
Dog-friendly
Dogs are welcome on overnight stays in all of the rooms, beds and
bowls can be provided on request.
Rooms
Focusing on the simpler things in life, the eight en suite rooms offer the perfect place to relax. Spacious, comfy and television-free, you can easily disconnect and unwind.
Each room sports a unique historic quirk, whether it be a restored Mickey Mouse mural, a wooden carousel horse adding a decorative touch, or a fabulous hayloft conversion.
Beds are dressed with high-quality linen and sumptuous feather duvets, and smart tiled bathrooms have rain showers or claw-foot baths and complementary handmade Bramley toiletries.
Restaurant & bar
The kitchen team are passionate about using fresh, local and seasonal produce and source from the best local artisan suppliers.
Menus evolve with the seasons - nibble on whitebait with paprika mayonnaise, then follow mussels with nduja, Suffolk cider, leeks and parsley, with venison haunch, celaric puree, gratin potato, girolles and smoked pancetta, or whole Cornish plaice with heritage potatoes, potted shrimp butter and samphire. Leave room for tonka bean panacotta and blackcurrant puree, or a plate of British cheeses.
In summer, head to the gorgeous garden and unwind alfresco with a lunchtime sandwich and a pint of local ale. Inside, the spacious bar is relaxed yet vibrant place to be, while in the Snug you can settle into comfortable armchairs with a good book, watch passers-by from the window seat, read the papers, play Scrabble, revive yourself with a coffee or relax with a glass of wine.
Private dining
The Clubroom is a light and airy space seating up to 20 guests - ideal for dinner parties or corporate meetings. The patio is also a great spot for an intimate garden party or summer wedding reception.
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