About this property
An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet. For many years, the Lion Inn was a traditional pub. Now, after a sympathetic refurbishment, it has been transformed into a contemporary bistro and bar with luxurious en suite rooms. All of the deluxe air-conditioned rooms have modern flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and free wired internet access. Some of the rooms have balconies overlooking the garden, while others have direct access to the garden via their very own terrace. Stylishly decorated with antiques and salvaged furniture, the bar has a vintage French feel. A natural extension to the bar area, the restaurant maintains a mix of old and new. The menu is based on traditional pub food with a modern contemporary twist, and the conservatory allows you to take in the picturesque views while you dine.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Barbara
Canada“Beautiful facilities, great restaurant, charming lavender and herb garden, lovely room.” - Maurice
United Kingdom“The bonus was the pub and the food downstairs room was comfortable and clean” - Hannah United Kingdom“The property was beautiful and the staff were brilliant. Amazing breakfast too.”
- Tina United Kingdom“It was a beautiful location. We stayed for Radio 2 event but would not stay again as there is nothing in location we would want to visit”
- Adrian United Kingdom“Staff were really friendly. Room was nice Breakfast was good. Attached pub was good”
- Kerry United Kingdom“I have stayed a few times now, I think this is genuinely the nicest accommodation that Chelmsford has to offer. I work in high end hospitality, travel a lot and fortunate enough to stay in some stunning hotels around the world and I am fully aware...”
- Andrea United Kingdom“Staff were so kind and helpful and food was excellent We stayed for the weekend for BBc2 radio in the park festival Hotel was so comfy clean and great facilities”
- Catherine United Kingdom“The busy and sociable vibe. The helpful staff, good food and great rooms.”
- Alison United Kingdom“Location and beautiful hotel and lovely helpful staff”
- Richard United Kingdom“Very nice place, the room was very good and comfortable. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Very good facilities and when I am next working in that area I will be looking to stay there again”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that bookings of 5 rooms or more will be treated as a group booking and will have additional terms and policies applied.
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
