Name: The White Lion Inn
Address: High Street, Gillingham, England, United Kingdom, Gillingham, Dorset, United Kingdom
Rating: 9.05

Guest reviews

9.1

Superb

Based on 340 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

10%

Couple

55%

Family

16%

Group

18%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At The White Lion Inn, travellers praise the charming pub setting, friendly staff, excellent breakfasts and dinners, and lovely gardens, while rooms feel cosy with thoughtful touches but can be small, with low beams and occasional noise from the bar.

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Dining

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10

adam

Mar 21, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic service from the staff. Excellent service and location. Would definitely recommend. Great supper and wow! The breakfast was superb. Lovely place and great attitude to guests.

10

Chris

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Authentic Coaching Inn, with lots of character. Friendly staff, excellent evening meal and fantastic breakfast. Complimented by a very friendly resident cat. Well recommended stop over if going to Stourhea

10

Marion

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely traditional pub, great food and ambience. Room was clean and comfortable, highly recommend!

8

Carol

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pastries were plastic

8

Dawn

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

During a one-night stay, the staff provided friendly service, and the food quality was good. The establishment presented a charming, traditional ambiance. However, the guest room was compact with low-hanging beams, necessitating caution regarding head clearance. While adequate for a brief visit, a more spacious accommodation would be advisable for extended stays.

High Street, Gillingham, England, United Kingdom

Location

When you stay at The White Lion Inn in Gillingham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stourhead Garden and Stourhead. This inn is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Center Parcs Longleat Forest.

Stourhead Garden(2.1 miles)

Stourhead(2.2 miles)

Riversmeet Leisure Centre(4.2 miles)

Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs(6.2 miles)

Hauser and Wirth Somerset(7.5 miles)

Church of St. Mary(7.8 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 21:00

Before 10:00

Good to know

Additional policies and info about this property.

FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site.

Breakfast is available for a fee.

Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The inn is located within a 10-minute drive of Stourhead Garden and Stourhead, approximately 15.5 miles from Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, and 12.4 miles from Center Parcs Longleat Forest.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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