Between Newtown and Llandrindod Wells, the family-run Lion Hotel in Llanbister offers 4 well-appointed rooms and a cozy dining room and bar. There is free on-site parking and Wi-Fi at this Powys inn. Each room has a TV or flat-screen TV and Freeview channels. The rooms also include tea and coffee making facilities and 3 rooms have private bathrooms with showers and one room is not en suite but has it's own shower room directly opposite. All rooms have complimentary toilets. A full English or vegetarian breakfast is served each morning, with tea, coffee or juice, cereals, cereal bars, fruit, yogurts and toast with jam and marmalade. The pub serves a range of meals, including authentic Indian curries, Lasagna, Chili, Vegetarian options and sandwiches. Close to the Elan Valley and Glyndwrs Way, The Lion Hotel is ideal for walkers and bikers. The property offers shelter for bikes and motorbikes. The Lion Hotel is just under 1 hour’s drive from the Brecon Beacons and just over 1 hour from Aberystwyth on the West Wales coast. The English border is a similar distance to the east, with Hereford around 45 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Llanbister
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Linzi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly welcome, great food and comfy room, what more can you ask for?
  • Vicki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    breakfast is included, and you can eat there in the evening too. Large parking, lovely rooms, great hosts, and reasonable costs
  • Carl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location dog friendly amazing views all around . Up the hill were panaramic veiws Well worth the money would definitely stay again

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Lion Bar Meals
    • Cuisine
      Indian • Local
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Lion Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Cash Lion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Lion Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Lion Hotel

  • The prices at Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Lion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Room options at Lion Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Lion Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Lion Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The Lion Bar Meals

  • Lion Hotel is 2,800 feet from the center of Llanbister. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Lion Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Darts
    • Walking tours