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The White Lion

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of The Royal Mint Experience

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Restaurant
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Suite

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cowbridge is home to The White Lion. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rhondda Valley and Barry Island Beach, while St. Fagans National Museum of History and Castell Coch are cultural highlights. Enjoy an event or a match at Cardiff City Stadium, and consider making time for Barry Island Pleasure Park—a top attraction that's not to be missed.
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Cowbridge Rd, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7SF

What's nearby

  • The Royal Mint Experience - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • St. Fagans National Museum of History - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Cardiff City Stadium - 16 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Principality Stadium - 20 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Barry Island Beach - 22 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Pontyclun Station - 5 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fox and Hounds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Pipeworks Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪1 Town Hall Square - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Windsor Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ivor Arms Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The White Lion

Hotel near The Royal Mint Experience
At The White Lion, you can look forward to a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and communal kitchens

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Tuesday - Sunday (noon - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The White Lion Hotel
The White Lion Cowbridge
The White Lion Hotel Cowbridge

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Lion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The White Lion?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The White Lion?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The White Lion?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The White Lion located?

Situated in Cowbridge, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of The Royal Mint Experience, St. Fagans National Museum of History and Rhondda Valley. Llandaff Cathedral and Barry Island Pleasure Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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The White Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great inn / pub. Shame no breakfast or would be excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully finished rooms with very comfortable beds and fantastic bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely decorated and easy to access. Stay in area regularly to visit and would be looking to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute booking. Extremely spacious and comfortable suite. Excellent food and beer. Lovely friendly welcome and service from both ladies behind the bar. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything apart from lack of tv. Our own fault as didn’t check this out when booking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the White Lion. The room and bathroom are beautifully done and very comfortable for a cozy sleep. The staff are absolutely lovely and super helpful, the owner Chris even gave us a ride to a party, which we were very grateful for. Everything was superb, from the room, the delicious food and the wonderful staff. 10/10 and we very much look forward to coming back. Thank you Chris and all your staff for making our stay so fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Don't stay at this hotel if you are a single female. I arrived on Monday only to find the place shut with no food available. Had to drive out in the dark in a strange place to find something to eat. Was left in the whole building on my own feeling very vulnerable with no staff on site overnight. Could not watch TV as no TV aerial. Spoke to owner and he laughed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Absolutely fantastic stay. Vicky the GM could not have been more helpful and friendly. Amazing room and lovely food. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has it all! The bed was the comfiest thing ever! Immaculate all through from the room to down at the bar and outside! Just come home and we already looking to reserve for next month AMAZING
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

A lovely welcome at the White Lion. Spacious comfortable room, nice and clean, lovely modern bathroom. Bed was very comfortable. Excellent. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Lovely country inn. Very friendly. A bit out of town 8 mins. Only drawback was no breakfast, but not a problem as Cowbridge has plenty of nice options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely Perfect!

This was a last minute booking for our family of 4 attending an event in Cardiff. This is possibly one of the nicest rooms I've ever stayed in. The family room is actually made up of 3 large rooms. A living room, bedrom, and bathroom. The living room contains a large sofa which is also a double sofa bed. Oddly, there is no TV. This didn't bother us, but some might expect one. The bedroom contains a king sized double bed which was extremely comfortable, and a large walk-in wardrobe. The very large bathroom had no bath, but a very large walk-in wet room style shower which we preferred to a bath. Tea/coffee and other facilities can be found in a shared kitchen area just outside the room. Still and sparkling bottled water is provided in the room. Decor appeared luxurious and in perfect condition. The room was absolutely immaculately clean akin to a brand new show home. The view from the windows was pleasant over the quiet village with field afar and the neighbouring churchyard. We woke to the sound of lambs bleeting and birds singing. The landlord was very friendly and welcoming. The private carpark is large with plenty of spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024