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The Lion

3.5 star property
Riverfront hotel in Craven Arms with 2 bars/lounges and restaurant

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Front of property
Garden
2 bars/lounges
Garden view
By the river, The Lion offers a warm welcome with breakfast, 2 bars and a restaurant. Relax in the garden or unwind by the fireplace in the lobby while staying connected with in-room WiFi. Guests rave about helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
The current price is Rp2.378.362
Rp2.854.122 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Small Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LCD TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

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The Lion, Craven Arms, England, SY7 0JZ

What's nearby

  • Ludlow Food Centre - 10 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Stokesay Castle - 14 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Ludlow Brewing Company - 15 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Ludlow Castle - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Mortimer Forest - 25 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Hopton Heath Station - 5 min drive
  • Bucknell Station - 6 min drive
  • Broome Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Riverside Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Station Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ludlow Food Centre - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Baron at Bucknell - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Lion

Enjoy your visit to Craven Arms with a stay at The Lion. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the 2 bars/lounges are nice spots to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in reception

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 27-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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Hotel The Lion Craven Arms
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Lion offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Lion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Lion?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Lion?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lion?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at The Lion and nearby?

The Lion has 2 bars and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lion?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Lion like?

The Lion is located by the river. Popular attractions include Shropshire Hills, which is 8 minutes away by car.

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The Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
River
Food
Gardens
Location
Drinks
Pub
Crisps

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was brilliant, with plenty of choice and fresh, tasty options. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Great hotel, good food, staff brilliant
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely place to stay. Room was very comfortable. Food was outstanding, staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. I would definitely stay here again.
1-night trip

10/10

We had a really relaxing stay at this lovely inn
1-night trip

10/10

Great little stay
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent food and service. Great base for a weekend in Hereford and Shropshire
2-night trip

10/10

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
2-night trip

10/10

Comfortable, well-equipped room, beautiful building, really good food in the restaurant and at breakfast time and very friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

Lovely country hotel, comfortable room, good food. Staff are lovely. Great stay thank you.
1-night trip

10/10

Food was good and very friendly staff.

10/10

Lovely hotel in a beautiful area with very attentive staff.
1-night trip

8/10

good place but always have issue with invices
2-night trip

10/10

Very pleasant. very good breakfast and friendly staff.
2-night trip

8/10

Beautiful riverside setting in quiet but well appointed town. Staff helpful and friendly
1-night trip

10/10

Enjoyed our stay, great food . Excellent service. Would recommend.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

It was so nice and friendly people
1-night trip

10/10

The Lion is in a lovely location, and has been renovated to a really high standard while keeping the features of the old coaching Inn it obviously was. The staff were really nice the food good and we had a very pleasant stay with them.
1-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay for work or holiday.Fresh and tasty food,drinks. Friendly and professional staff.rooms are also spacious ,clean and super cosy. Definitely will coming back again
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing hotel Excellent food breakfast superb -0.5 due to tv size
1-night trip

10/10

This inn is very well managed. For anyone wanting to experience the best of British, they won’t go far wrong here. Cosy, stylistic, friendly, professional, atmospheric, value.
1-night trip

10/10

Great find! Booked this for an overnight stay whilst visiting Ludlow Christmas Market, and we couldn’t have chosen better. Lovely location, which I would image is even better in the Summer. Lovely room; friendly staff; fantastic breakfast!
1-night trip

8/10

Stairs a bit tricky for guests with limited mobility.
1-night trip

8/10

Property was comfortable and tastefully decorated although a little tired. Staff was excellent.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

We had 2 nights at this wonderful hotel. Such lovely staff, so friendly and welcoming. The bed was comfortable and lovely pillows. Food in the restaurant was cooked to perfection. We will certainly be back to stay.
2-night trip