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The Lion has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in East Bergholt. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking throughout and is located 23 miles from Hedingham Castle. At the hotel, the rooms have a closet, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Lion has some accommodations with garden views, and all rooms come with an electric tea pot. An à la carte, continental or Full English/Irish breakfast is available each morning at the property. Freeport Braintree is 25 miles from the accommodation, while Flatford is 1.1 miles from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 42 miles from The Lion.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.6
Location
10
High score for East Bergholt
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It is located in the middle in a beautiful village. Everything was very newly done with thick carpets and fantastic quality carpentry everywhere. Food was delicious and staff very friendly and helpful There appeared to be Mouse Man stools by the...
  • Holly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were incredible from before arrival to leaving! The room was really comfortable! The restaurant was amazing! No complaints at all.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of The Lion
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Bar crawls
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 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 not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Lion 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

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Lion 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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.

FAQs about The Lion

  • The Lion has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
    • Bar crawls
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bike tours

  • Check-in at The Lion is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • Room options at The Lion include:

    • Suite
    • Double

  • The Lion is 2,950 feet from the center of East Bergholt. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.