The Red Lion

My daughter and I went on our travels and this time stayed at the delightful Red Lion hotel in Lacock. What a find, right next to the Abbey, which is also a must visit place but the hotel is perfect! It’s old, it has charm and character and even better the staff are warm, welcoming and very friendly. We had a room overlooking one of the side streets and a night you could hear a pin drop! So peaceful and quiet. We had breakfast there both mornings and it was a very good choice of menu for breakfast, had a full English and pancakes on the other day and both are highly recommended. Many stars have stayed at this hotel as Lacock is a famous village for movies and it’s interesting to speak with locals about who they have met over the years. The room we had was lovely, clean and tidy and had tea and coffee making facilities which is always most useful. We would definitely stay here again, it’s well worth a visit!

When we arrived, the staff wasn't very welcoming and we felt uncomfortable. However, they did take our heavy packs since we were early, so we could explore this quaint village. When we returned to the small pub below our room, they didn't know who we were. There are 5 rooms total! I don't think anyone else was staying there. Our room was decorated well, but the carpet wasn't clean. It is clear that dogs are allowed, and follow-up cleaning after their stay isn't done well. My allergies were killing me. The TV wasn't working and is ancient. The manager fixed the fuse issue. The bathroom was updated and modern. The tiles in the shower need to be deep-cleaned. The mattress wasn't great, so if you have back problems like me, it will be a challenge. The owner convinced us to have dinner in the pub, but when we went down, they asked if we had reservations. We were seated, but the manager came over and said they had a large party coming in, so we would have to wait a while to order. It was frustrating. My son's macaroni and cheese was amazing. My vegan Sunday roast was average with too much gravy, and I had a sick stomach all night. I didn't expect too much from a small country pub and inn, but despite the setbacks, we enjoyed Lacock and the Inn overall. The owner told us how to find the Harry Potter filming sites in the morning, but we had researched them the day before and had already done that. It would have been helpful on check-in. There were many films and TV shows filmed here.

An excellent stay, lovely room, great food, considerate staff, all in a a quintessential English village.

Spacious double room, well equipped, complimentary hot drinks and biscuits in rooms. Stayed for an evening meal and breakfast. All service and food superb. Plenty of menu options. Staff very attentive leading to a very enjoyable friends Birthday celebration. The pub itself is full of character but all clean and tidy.