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Main Street | Long Compton, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5JS, England
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The Red Lion
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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“This is a peach”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

This is one of the best country pubs I've stayed in for numerous reasons. The friendly atmosphere, the rambling nature of it, the lovely staff and of course the dog! If you have a dog then this is the place to take it as some of the nearby walking is amazing. And the dog will love the Pigs Ear treat in the bar.

The bedroom was lovely and the bed so comfortable. The breakfast was superb and the staff couldnt do enough for you.

I understand it's also been recently refurbed. But you can hardly tell. And I mean that in a good way; it's lost none of the olde worlde charm that I fear many country pubs are in the onslaught of gastronisation (I've just made that word up, so there!)

Room Tip: The King Size room is great and has an ante chamber if anyone snores!
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Good all round”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012
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It was the day after boxing day and a bank holiday so not a problem for us that service was a little slow, actually it was very very slow but we were in no hurry and it was nice smiley service. It would have been nice if our long wait had been acknowledged though.
The decor is nice, olde world but not in an OTT theme pub way. Food was very good, also a good drinks menu. Would definitely use again in the future.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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San Francisco
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“So glad we stayed”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

We spent a wonderful overnight at The Red Lion. It's a very quaint, historical inn in a sleepy little town. Rooms were a tad small, but very clean and comfortable. The only drawback was the hand shower. Food was excellent and staff was very helpful and friendly. It was a great place to serve as a base for exploring the area. Highly recommend.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“Appaling”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011
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Lunch did not appear after a total waiting time from pre booked seating to its non appearance of [eventually ordered] food. 2 birthdays spoit of a party of 6!! 28/10/2011

Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
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“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

We have now stayed here twice and absolutely love it, the food is very good indeed. Staff are all very friendly and happy to help. We took our 7 month old beagle with us which we were a little worried about, but for no reason as she was just as well looked after as we were. The red lion is in a great postion to explore the cotwolds and really makes for a lovely weekend.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Red Lion Shipston On Stour
  • Shipston On Stour Red Lion
Address: Main Street | Long Compton, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5JS, England
Price range (per night):* INR6,878 - 9,450

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