The Lion is the result of a sympathetic restoration by someone who not only has a good idea of what a modern Inn, echoing the history of the building and its location should be but has also carried that commitment through to the positive and friendly attitude of all staff. We stayed two nights in a comfortable room - which...
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- Also Known As:
- Old White Lion Hotel Winchcombe
- Old White Lion Hotel
- The Lion Inn Winchcombe, Cotswolds
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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The Lion Inn started life as a coaching inn in the 15th Century. Over the years it has gone through many changes and played an important role in the village and surrounding areas; providing food, drink and accommodation for both people and horses, in a variety of guises. Having fallen in love with the building, Annie Fox-Hamilton took over ownership of the Lion in October 2011 and spent six months on a major renovation of the building and grounds. We were determined not to lose any of the inn’s original quirky charm; we unearthed quite a lot more than we had anticipated such as Minnie Mouse – the vintage wall painting in Room 1 we couldn’t bear to lose.The Lion has a bar, snug, restaurant, garden (ideal for alfresco dining), 6 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a mini suite. All have extremely comfortable beds, their own individual character and ambiance.
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