the old red lion

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Free Wifi

9.8

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Old Red Lion in Bruton offers family rooms with private bathrooms, free toiletries, showers, carpeted floors, TVs, and wardrobes. Ground-floor units feature garden or mountain views. Dining Experience: A traditional family-friendly restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Lunch and dinner are available. Leisure Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or bar, enjoy free WiFi, and take advantage of free on-site private parking. Location and Attractions: Located 34 mi from Bristol Airport, the hotel is near Longleat House (12 mi), Longleat Safari Park (14 mi), and Bath Abbey (25 mi). Highly rated for breakfast, bar, and staff.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    “Loved the food, the view, the bed but the best part is the owners, Tom and Anne.”
  • Mpl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly welcome. Cold crisp pints. Wonderful view over Alfred's Tower”
  • Casey
    United States United States
    “The staff was so welcoming and the meals were exceptional. . We truly experienced the English countryside.”
  • Margaret
    United States United States
    “Loved the location, breakfast was lovely. Just loved the people.”
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stayed the night before Glastonbury festival. Ideal location for those doing the same. Really lovely stay, owners were friendly and the restaurant was great. Lovely views over the countryside”
  • Victoria
    United States United States
    “One of the best stays ever. Tom, Anne, and the staff are truly exceptional in all respects. all went out of their way to make my stay enjoyable”
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent breakfast, friendly hosts and very clean.”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent. Choice of what to have / Full English”
  • Arvind
    United States United States
    “The full English breakfast was great and could be customized. That, along with cereal, fruits and yogurt made for a great start to every morning! The hosts are wonderful and I would recommend The Old Red Lion Inn if you need a place to stay in...”
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was quiet and isolated, along a country lane not suitable for HGVs. Fantastice home cooked breakfast and dinner, excellent hosts. I have good reason to thank Tom and Sophie especially for their kindness and help when my motorcycling...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The old red lion
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.