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The Lion

3.5 star property

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Reception
Garden
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Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is $168
$140 nightly
$168 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12

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The Lion, Craven Arms, England, SY7 0JZ
  • Place, Ludlow Food Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Shropshire Hills
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Ludlow Castle
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

Twin Room

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

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

Small Double Room

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

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

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • Breakfast available
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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Leintwardine

Located in Craven Arms, The Lion is on the riverwalk, within a 10-minute drive of Shropshire Hills and Ludlow Food Centre. .This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Kilpeck Church and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Clunton Coppice.

What's nearby

  • Ludlow Food Centre - 11 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Shropshire Hills - 13 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Stokesay Castle - 14 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Ludlow Castle - 17 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hopton Heath Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sun Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ludlow Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Laila’s Cafe - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Lion

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.

Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 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 transportation

  • 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

  • Crib (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
  • Crib (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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lion Hotel Craven Arms
Lion Craven Arms
Hotel The Lion Craven Arms
Craven Arms The Lion Hotel
The Lion Craven Arms
Lion Hotel
Lion
Hotel The Lion
The Lion Hotel
The Lion Craven Arms
The Lion Hotel Craven Arms

The Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 128 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice room, good food, friendly staff, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, restaurant food was delicious. Overall a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Our room was quiet,spotless, warm, had all the facilities we wanted and a lovely view of the river .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well staffed and good service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was good and very friendly staff.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, well-equipped room, beautiful building, really good food in the restaurant and at breakfast time and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in a beautiful area with very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
located in small village with easy access to local areas. Choice of dining rooms within the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay, great food . Excellent service. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabby

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant. very good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was so nice and friendly people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel Excellent food breakfast superb -0.5 due to tv size
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

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