Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be arranged by contacting the property in advance.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located on the riverwalk in Craven Arms, within a 10-minute drive of Shropshire Hills and Ludlow Food Centre, and approximately 6.3 miles from Kilpeck Church and Clunton Coppice.

Are children allowed to stay at the property?

Yes, children are allowed to stay at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of GBP 30.00 per night. Advance request is required for availability.

The Lion

What guests think

Reviews of The Lion describe a charming, riverside inn in a small village setting, praised for warm, professional service, very good food, comfortable rooms, and clean, well-kept spaces that retain historic character while offering modern comforts.

Outdoor terraces and gardens are popular spots for drinks and meals. Some guests note parts of the accommodation feel a little tired compared with the overall standard. The location works well as a base for Ludlow and the surrounding Herefordshire and Shropshire countryside. Expect a comfortable, friendly stay in a scenic setting.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Outdoor terraces and garden seating are repeatedly highlighted as enjoyable places for drinks and meals.

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10

Barb

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Our room was quiet,spotless, warm, had all the facilities we wanted and a lovely view of the river .

10

Mark

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Adele

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

David

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Corporate

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

John

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

ian

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

located in small village with easy access to local areas. Choice of dining rooms within the hotel.

10

Gabby

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Angela

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Ros

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Stairs a bit tricky for guests with limited mobility.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are often described as clean or spotless, and the property is immaculately kept. Some guests felt parts of the decor look a little tired.

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10

Barb

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Our room was quiet,spotless, warm, had all the facilities we wanted and a lovely view of the river .

6

Nicholas

9 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel accommodation is rather tired and worn. Early booking request for a quiet room was not acknowledged, and room fronted a busy road.

6

pHilip

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pub. Good evening meal but not exceptional. Room adequate but quite dated. Breakfast service slow and food disappointing.

8

Lorraine

20 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property was comfortable and tastefully decorated although a little tired. Staff was excellent.

8

Adele

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

David

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

John

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Denis

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Rooms

Guests find rooms comfortable and well equipped, with many praising the beds. Some feedback mentions dated or tired decor in places.

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10

Barb

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Our room was quiet,spotless, warm, had all the facilities we wanted and a lovely view of the river .

10

Mark

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

Nicholas

9 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel accommodation is rather tired and worn. Early booking request for a quiet room was not acknowledged, and room fronted a busy road.

10

Eleanor

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful place to stay and the beds are soooooo comfy!! Definitely be back!!

10

Keith

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

pHilip

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pub. Good evening meal but not exceptional. Room adequate but quite dated. Breakfast service slow and food disappointing.

10

Corporate

24 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ronald

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

Richy

30 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Denis

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, attentive and professional, with staff accommodating early departures and late arrivals.

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10

Pippa

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent, restaurant food was delicious. Overall a lovely place to stay.

10

Keith

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Adele

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

8

Mary

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well staffed and good service

10

John

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Gabby

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Alan

7 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff without exception

10

Ian

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in a beautiful area with very attentive staff.

10

Adrian

18 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel, good food, staff brilliant

10

Linda

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Location

Small-village setting beside the river with scenic views, and a convenient base for Ludlow, Herefordshire and Shropshire.

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Carol

22 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful riverside setting in quiet but well appointed town. Staff helpful and friendly

8

Adele

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Peter

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

David

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

John

18 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

ian

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

located in small village with easy access to local areas. Choice of dining rooms within the hotel.

10

Gabby

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

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

10

Angela

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Ian

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in a beautiful area with very attentive staff.

10

Kevin

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent food and service. Great base for a weekend in Hereford and Shropshire

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Dining

Food receives strong reviews, with many praising the on-site restaurant and quality breakfasts. Drinks and meals are enjoyed on the terrace.

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Mark

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Pippa

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent, restaurant food was delicious. Overall a lovely place to stay.

10

Keith

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

6

pHilip

20 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice pub. Good evening meal but not exceptional. Room adequate but quite dated. Breakfast service slow and food disappointing.

10

Peter

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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!

10

David

16 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Angela

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Kevin

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent food and service. Great base for a weekend in Hereford and Shropshire

10

Anne

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay, great food . Excellent service. Would recommend.

10

Denis

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

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The Lion

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