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The Lion

3.5 star property

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Twin Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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The Lion, Craven Arms, England, SY7 0JZ
  • Place, Kilpeck Church
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Shropshire Hills
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

The Lion

Riverwalk hotel with free breakfast and bars
A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this hotel. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, a garden, and a picnic area are onsite.
The Lion offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 27-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Lion. During your stay, you'll be close to Mortimer Forest. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a lobby fireplace, and coffee/tea in a common area
  • 8 minutes by car from Shropshire Hills and 9 minutes from Ludlow Food Centre
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Lion also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Craven Arms hotel.

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Lion has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 30.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 4:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Hotel The Lion Craven Arms
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The Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place to stay and the beds are soooooo comfy!! Definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ann, Mornington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location by the river not far from Ludlow. Great food, nice staff, clean rooms and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place to keep coming back to
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having been to a golden wedding celebration at Downton Old lodge, we needed a place for an overnight stay. The Loin was perfect. Lovely old beams, comfortable room with super bathroom, good food and pleasant staff. My choice gave me a lot of brownie points from my wife!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay. Room was very comfortable. Food was outstanding, staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alireza

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good place but always have issue with invices
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alireza

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, good food, staff brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a really relaxing stay at this lovely inn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really lovely, fantastic outdoor seating by the river, rooms well equipped, staff extremely attentive, we had 2 early starts & we were made breakfast boxes to take with us, would definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , tea/ coffee making facilities in room with added thoughtful touches of biscuits and soft drinks. Delicious breakfast included . Good restaurant on site . Lovely garden to sit and have a drink with views. Very helpful staff . Could park across the toad when hotel car park full. Old building set on a fairly busy road , so our room had traffic noise , as windows not double glazed . Would request room at rear next time. 15mins drive to Ludlow which is lovely for walks , castle , art galleries , shops , cafes etc
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stairs a bit tricky for guests with limited mobility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Bristol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and service. Great base for a weekend in Hereford and Shropshire
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corporate

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury in Leintwardine

The only room left was a small double but it was perfectly adequate for 2 people for one night. The room is tastefully decorated with a large bathroom with a shower over the bath. The bed was very comfortable and we slept well. The evening meal was excellent which we took out on the terrace overlooking the river and meadows. The breakfast was very good too although the smoked haddock was not available. Overall, a wonderful place to stay with good food and great service in an idyllic part of the world. This wasn't my first time staying here and hopefully it won't be the last.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Business traveller
Lovely country hotel, comfortable room, good food. Staff are lovely. Great stay thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful riverside setting in quiet but well appointed town. Staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Country location,very old property next to river ,very pretty and immaculately kept.Charming staff happy to do a snack after our late check in.Came for a funeral but would happily return just to visit as mid Wales has so much charm . Highly recommend this as a base.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Really enjoyed our stay and were able to sit outside in the sunshine by the river with a pre-dinner drink. The food was excellent well above usual pub grub. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024