The Little Lion Inn, Red Lion

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

About this property

Historic Setting: The Little Lion Inn, Red Lion in Wellingore is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, free WiFi, and amenities such as hairdryers and electric kettles. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast with juice, fresh pastries, and fruits. The family-friendly restaurant serves Italian cuisine with vegan and gluten-free options. Leisure Facilities: The property includes a garden, outdoor fireplace, and bar. Additional amenities include an outdoor seating area, picnic area, and free on-site parking. Local Attractions: Located 73 km from Humberside Airport, the inn is near Lincoln University (17 km), Sherwood Forest (47 km), and other attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Frank
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent friendly staff Clean and thoughtfully stocked room with en suite Super light breakfast choice Having an superb pizza kitchen on site a bonus”
  • Bernard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great value, nice ensuite facilities, tea and coffee making, light breakfast included. Off road parking.”
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This little pub obviously has its regular customers and has a very friendly feel. The village is rather pretty too. I was very comfortable staying here, being made to feel very welcome. I found the bed comfy and shower etc were all great. I would...”
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I didn't have breakfast as I needed to leave quite early, but I was offered a selection from a menu, which would be brought to my room.”
  • Lesley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Delivered to the room. Everything you could wish for in a continental breakfast. Timely arrival at our room.”
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great selection of beer, not so great on the wine. Excellent pizza restaurant attached”
  • Campbell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was a beautifully decorated, cosy room with en-suite shower. The room provided everything you needed and had an excellent coffee/tea tray. They had thought of everything- ear plugs, fan, hairdryer etc. The bed was extremely comfortable. The...”
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely location, friendly staff. Very tasty pizza.”
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Ross was a great host. Tea and coffee choice in room was good quality (eg: Yorkshire Tea). Breakfast delivered to the door.”
  • Anthony
    Australia Australia
    “The Red Lion is a really nice pub in the village of Wellengore, which is conveniently located about 10 miles outside Lincoln. It was a perfect location for me to breakup a trip up north from London. The food is good standard pub fair and the beer...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Little Lion Inn

Company review score: 9.5Based on 196 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The Red Lion was bought by Gavin and Catherine Mills in 2015, at this time they went under a major internal refurbishment so they could offer the people of Wellingore and the surrounding area a modern country pub with traditional environment. We continually strive to change, adapt and improve all areas of the business and we are lucky to have a great team of staff that will help make your visit a pleasure!

Property information

The Little Lion Inn is situated above the family-run Red Lion pub. Renowned for serving fine ales and a family friendly atmosphere, the Little Lion Inn is perfectly situated for all those looking for a home away from home. Wild Cat Pizza & Kitchen is located in the The Red Lion beer garden, just down the stairs from your room. Serving traditional stone-baked Italian thin crust pizzas, stretched by hand and prepared with a variety of delicious toppings. Also serving burgers, a wide variety of side dishes, deserts and drinks. With the accessibility, we are also happy to deliver food straight to your room. We currently only offer a continental breakfast, but we recommend a lovely local cafe that is within a mile from the pub. We look forward to meeting you at our family and pet friendly local village pub.

Neighbourhood information

Wellingore is an attractive village with many of the older houses built in the local limestone. Wellingore was the first village in North Kesteven to be designated a Conservation Area in February 1971. It is situated approximately 11 miles from historic Lincoln City and forms a great base to explore the many nearby attractions and beautiful Lincolnshire countryside.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Wild Cat Pizzeria
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 10:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 10:00:00.