The White Lion Inn

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The White Lion Inn in Whissendine offers family rooms with private bathrooms, including baths and showers. Each room features a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and TV. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy a traditional family-friendly restaurant serving lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. A bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening drinks. Leisure Facilities: The inn includes a garden, terrace, and children's playground. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Location and Attractions: Located 47 km from East Midlands Airport, the inn is near Belvoir Castle (27 km) and Belgrave Road (35 km). Other attractions include Leicester Railway Station (37 km) and the University of Leicester (38 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Graham
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Much more about the people than the property. Chris and the team were lovely from start to finish…the food was great and the ambiance was wonderful. If you are looking for a B&B for a couple of nights then I couldn’t recommend the is enough”
Westwood
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our second stay at the White Lion Inn and hopefully we'll be back for a third! Our room was exceptionally clean and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was well cooked with plenty of choice and service with a smile. Evening meals were...”
Isabel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great accommodation staff very friendly it was a great place to stay. Food was amazing 👏”
Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean room, warm welcome. Dog friendly . Lovely hangover no baskets”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, rural but accessible and parking outside door. Very welcoming and rustic charm with high end service and facilities. Great evening meal and great breakfast, made to feel at home. Totally recommend to anyone needing or tempted to...”
Colette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely comfortable room and beds. Home cooked meals and friendly hosts and staff.”
Jill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything!!! Owners were very friendly and helpful. We had an evening meal and this was delicious. Also had a full English Breakfast (which was included in the price) This was also excellent. If we were in this area again would certainly...”
Joyce
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location. Lovely village. Convenient stop off point. Clean friendly warm. Good food.”
Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely village location, quaint little pub , very friendly staff, food and breakfast excellent .Highly recommended.”
Jason
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and helpful staff, food was good. Would definitely stay again”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Until 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

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

There are no cots available at this property.

All 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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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Restaurant is closed on Mondays