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The White Lion Inn

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4.8/5 from 230 Reviews

100% Would Recommend

Facilities

  • Wi-fi
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
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The White Lion Inn

(230 Guest Reviews)

Guest Ratings

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Review Summary

  • Rooms 4.5
  • Value 4.8
  • Friendliness 4.9
  • Cleanliness 4.8
  • Facilities 4.6
  • Service 4.9
  • Location 4.7
  • Breakfast 4.8

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The White Lion Inn Information

Description

The White Lion Inn offers a rustic and cosy atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. At The White Lion Inn we have eight centrally heated en-suite rooms comprising of five doubles, one twin, one family room and one single, all decorated and furnished to a high standard with double glazed windows. Each room is equipped with a colour flat screen television, tea and coffee making facilities, WiFi Internet access and hairdryer. Children are welcome and a cot and high chair can be provided upon request. We serve Breakfast / Lunch/Evening meals. Our restaurant is not open on Monday. Our dishes are all made from locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Veg/Vegan/GF Menus are available We have a delicious selection of fine wines from all over the world to compliment our traditional ales and ciders. In warmer weather you can enjoy a drink or meal in our country garden which sits next to the brook or on our covered patio area . Dogs are welcome in the bar and garden areas. We also boast a resident Magician. Chris entertains locals and diners alike with his wit and close-up Magic, making the evening that bit more special. Chris is also available for bookings – holding the British Close- up Championship Award. Our facilities include a small function room with dance floor available for private hire, accessible toilets, bar and comfortable seating areas, restaurant and outside facilities including our new Pizza and BBQ Grill. Eight en-suite rooms, parking and bicycle facilities, dog walking areas and a five minute walk takes you to an excellent park for younger children. We have a village shop and travelling to Oakham and Melton Mowbray Towns takes about 15 minutes. The bus stops right outside the pub if you don’t want to drive and Rutland Water Nature Reserve and sailing lake is only 15 minutes from the pub. Please note; Restaurant is closed on Mondays

Cleaning and safety

  • Disinfected daily
  • Disinfected between stays
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing
  • Staff protective clothing
  • High-touch surfaces disinfected
  • Linens washed to local guidelines
  • Linens washed above 60°C/140°F
  • Mattress and pillow protectors
  • Washable duvet covers
  • Masks for guests
  • Gloves for guests
  • Staggered check-in
  • Reduced occupancy
  • No shared stationery
  • Outside air ventilation
  • First aid kit
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature checks (staff)
  • Socially distanced dining
  • Staggered time slots for dining
  • Sanitised tableware
  • Takeaway meals

Facilities

  • Baggage store
  • Bar
  • Books, DVD, games
  • Free high speed internet
  • Free WiFi internet
  • Restaurant
  • Weddings & private parties
  • Bike lock-up
  • WiFi internet
  • Meet & greet service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast lounge
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Breakfast served in restaurant

Parking

  • On-site parking
  • Free parking
  • Accessible parking

Children's Facilities

  • Children's menu
  • Highchairs
  • Children's play area

Business Facilities

  • Business facilities
  • Photocopying
  • Printing

Dining

  • Cooked breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • English/Irish breakfast
  • Healthy breakfast
  • Vegetarian options
  • Vegan options
  • Gluten-free options

Activities and Experiences

  • Bird watching
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Clay pigeon shooting
  • Dart board
  • Fishing
  • Fly fishing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Horse racing
  • Horse riding
  • Kayaking
  • Art galleries & museums
  • Parasailing
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Walking
  • Water activities
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine tasting
  • Farm life
  • Exhibition
  • Wild life

Policies

  • Check in
    14:00 23:00
    Early check-in available on request
  • Check out
    11:00
    Late check-out available on request
  • Child Policy
    Children welcome
  • Smoking Policy
    No smoking
  • Parties Allowed
    Parties not allowed
Booking Terms and Conditions Privacy and cookie policy

Accessibility

We have ramps for access into the building and in and around the interior of the building

Directions

  • Train from Melton Mowbray Railway Station (3.5 miles)
    We are located aprox 3.5 miles from the Station, the number 19 bus for Oakham stops outside the Station half past every hour up until 6.30pm and will stop directly outside the White Lion Inn in Whissendine
  • Road from Melton Mowbray (2.0 miles)
    Take the A606 towards Oakham after approx 2 miles turn left Whissendine Road at the end of the road turn left onto Oakham Road, continue onto Main Street The White Lion is on the left just after the bridge.
  • Road from Oakham (0.2 miles)
    Take A606 towards Melton Mowbray after Langham fork left Oakham Road into Whissendine continue onto Main Street The White Lion is on the left just after the bridge

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