Take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at The Lion. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a restaurant.
Located in Craven Arms, The Lion is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. Stokesay Castle and Castle Lodge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Clunton Coppice and Shropshire Hills. Ludlow Food Centre and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Leintwardine travel guide
The Lion, Craven Arms, England, SY7 0JZ
What's nearby
Shropshire Hills
11 min drive - 15.0 km
Stokesay Castle
14 min drive - 15.0 km
Ludlow Castle
17 min drive - 20.0 km
Ludlow Food Centre
11 min drive - 13.3 km
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre
13 min drive - 14.0 km
Getting around
Hopton Heath Station
5 min drive
Restaurants
The Lion
1 min walk
Riverside Inn
9 min drive
The Sun Inn
2 min walk
Ludlow Kitchen
9 min drive
Conservatory Barn Cafe
9 min drive
About this property
The Lion
Hotel by the river
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby at The Lion. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking
A TV in the lobby, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and
include amenities such as free WiFi, sound-insulated walls, and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
27-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
Cribs/infant beds, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping
As of 23 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lion on 28 Shawwal 2026 start from SAR 404, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Lion?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Lion?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Lion located?
Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ludlow Food Centre, Clunton Coppice, and Shropshire Hills. Land of the Lost Content Museum and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Lion Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Fantastic stay - lovely helpful staff - phenomenal breakfast and freshly baked pizza for lunch in a setting to die for!
Wonderful. Couldn’t recommend enough. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great price too.
What a lovely location by the river. The staff were welcoming and helpful. The room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. The views from our room were stunning.
First stay for us at The Lion Hotel. We pulled up in front of the hotel.
The surrounding countryside is stunning.
Our room was very clean and well stocked with teas/coffee/chocolate. We had toiletries in the bathroom and tissues in the bedroom.
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was superb and cooked to order. The views from our breakfast table were so pleasant with the river alongside the hotel.
Would definitely stay again and would highly recommend.
The hotel is really lovely, fantastic outdoor seating by the river, rooms well equipped, staff extremely attentive, we had 2 early starts & we were made breakfast boxes to take with us, would definitely book again
The room was clean, warm and comfortable. The staff were helpful. Parking was in front of the hotel, off the main street. The village had a few shops and a large town nearby. The hotel has a river at the bottom of the grounds which was lovely to sit near.
Lovely place to stay. Room was very comfortable. Food was outstanding, staff very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. I would definitely stay here again.
Great place to stay for work or holiday.Fresh and tasty food,drinks. Friendly and professional staff.rooms are also spacious ,clean and super cosy. Definitely will coming back again
Really enjoyed our stay and were able to sit outside in the sunshine by the river with a pre-dinner drink. The food was excellent well above usual pub grub. Will definitely stay again.
The Lion is in a lovely location, and has been renovated to a really high standard while keeping the features of the old coaching Inn it obviously was. The staff were really nice the food good and we had a very pleasant stay with them.