Boasting a garden and views of garden, The Lions is a bed and breakfast set in a historic building in Newark upon Trent, 25 km from Sherwood Forest. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, all units come with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At the bed and breakfast, all units are allergy-free. At the bed and breakfast, units come with bed linen and towels. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the bed and breakfast offers a selection of packed lunches. Guests at The Lions will be able to enjoy activities in and around Newark upon Trent, like cycling, walking tours and pub crawls. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at the accommodation. Lincoln University is 27 km from The Lions, while Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is 31 km from the property. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 50 km from the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
High score for Newark upon Trent
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  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a really special place. I travel an awful lot and rarely remember, or am moved to write reviews, but The Lions is different. Run by John, Paulo and their cat Luiz, this early Georgian red brick villa is beautifully decorated- the fittings...
  • Harrison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I liked everything at The Lions , Absolutely enjoyed our stay at the Lions . We were made to feel very welcome ,nothing was too much trouble . our room was upgraded which was a lovely surprise . The breakfast was most excellent top quality food...
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderfully kept, hosts were just as wonderful, they couldn’t do enough for you and very friendly. Wonderful kept garden.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Pablo and John

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Host review score

Pablo and John
The Lions was built in 1823 and is a Georgian townhouse. For the first 20 years of its existence the house was used as a school - it still has the bell tower and working bell! It is now a lovely B & B with tasteful décor where you can relax.
Originally from Chile, I have lived in the UK for nearly 30 years. I now run a beautiful B & B in Newark. After living in London for the bulk of this time I moved to Newark 2013. We opened on 01.04.15. I am married to my long term partner John.
Newark is an undiscovered gem. It is steeped in history and was the epicentre of the English Civil War - The National Civil War Centre opened on 01.05.15. It has beautiful architecture, a fine market square and always has something going on.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French,Italian,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Lions
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
£15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

FAQs about The Lions

  • Check-in at The Lions is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Lions may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Lions include:

    • Twin
    • Double

  • The Lions is 0.7 miles from the centre of Newark upon Trent. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Live music/performance
    • Pub crawls
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Cooking class
    • Live sport events (broadcast)