Originally Built As A Coaching Inn, The Grade I Listed Lion Hotel Comprises Three Buildings And Retains Many Of Its Original Features Both Inside And Out Whilst Adding A Few Contemporary Comforts. The Hotel S Charming Middle Section Dates Back To The 16th Century And Is Made Of White Render Over A Timber Frame With Its First Floor Bay Windows Jutting Over The Ground Floor. The Main Doorway Of The Taller 18th Century Brick Building On The Right Supports A Majestic Lion Statue Above Its Grand Doric Portico Entrance. Inside Is A Magnificent Tudor Fireplace, A Tapestry Lounge And A Fully Panelled Oak Bar. Historic Guests Of The Hotel Include Charles Dickens Who Wrote The Pickwick Papers Here, 19th Century Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, Charles Darwin And Violin Virtuoso Paganini.All Of The 59 En-Suite Bedrooms, Two Of Which Are Luxurious Suites, Have Been Sympathetically Renovated And Are Equipped With Tv, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities And Hairdryer. Ironing Facilities Are Available On Request. Licensed For Civil Marriage Ceremonies, The Grand Adam Ballroom With Its Original Dado Panelling And Fine Plasterwork Can Seat Up To 140 Guests. For A Touch Of Pampering, The In House Tootsies Beauty Salon Offers Massages, Facials And Body Treatments.Free Wi-Fi Is Available In The Bar And Lounge. The Hotel Provides Onsite Car Parking For A Fee.
View MoreOriginally Built As A Coaching Inn, The Grade I Listed Lion Hotel Comprises Three Buildings And Retains Many Of Its Original Features Both Inside And Out Whilst Adding A Few Contemporary Comforts. The Hotel S Charming Middle Section Dates Back To The 16th Century And Is Made Of White Render Over A Timber Frame With Its First Floor Bay Windows Jutting Over The Ground Floor. The Main Doorway Of The Taller 18th Century Brick Building On The Right Supports A Majestic Lion Statue Above Its Grand Doric Portico Entrance. Inside Is A Magnificent Tudor Fireplace, A Tapestry Lounge And A Fully Panelled Oak Bar. Historic Guests Of The Hotel Include Charles Dickens Who Wrote The Pickwick Papers Here, 19th Century Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, Charles Darwin And Violin Virtuoso Paganini.All Of The 59 En-Suite Bedrooms, Two Of Which Are Luxurious Suites, Have Been Sympathetically Renovated And Are Equipped With Tv, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities And Hairdryer. Ironing Facilities Are Available On Request. Licensed For Civil Marriage Ceremonies, The Grand Adam Ballroom With Its Original Dado Panelling And Fine Plasterwork Can Seat Up To 140 Guests. For A Touch Of Pampering, The In House Tootsies Beauty Salon Offers Massages, Facials And Body Treatments.Free Wi-Fi Is Available In The Bar And Lounge. The Hotel Provides Onsite Car Parking For A Fee.