THE RED LION

Hotels
8 (229 reviews)
The Red Lion High Street , Cricklade , gb

Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
CCTV in common areas

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from pub
Dampness in some areas
Missing amenities like breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
6.39
Some rooms reported as grubby and not well-serviced.
Service
8.86
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned in multiple reviews.
Location
8.9
Great location near the Thames path and high street.
Room Quality
7.85
Spacious rooms reported, but some negatives about noise and description discrepancies.
Amenities
7.88
Comfortable beds and good facilities but lacking some amenities like breakfast.
Value for Money
7.34
Some reviews cited it as overpriced, especially for room only.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Excellent food quality mentioned, but breakfast availability criticized.
Overall Experience
8.36
Generally positive experience despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 10:49

Property Description

Charming 4-Star Accommodation
THE RED LION in Cricklade offers a delightful stay just 11 km from Cotswold Water Park. With a garden, restaurant, and bar, this 4-star property provides a cozy retreat near popular attractions like Lydiard Park and Kingsholm Stadium.

Comfortable Rooms with Garden Views
Each room at THE RED LION is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a TV, private bathroom, and plush bed linens. Some rooms even boast serene garden views, ensuring a peaceful stay for guests.

Convenient Location
Conveniently located just 78 km from Bristol Airport, THE RED LION is easily accessible for travelers. Explore the nearby attractions or simply relax in the charming surroundings of this Cricklade gem.

Book your stay at THE RED LION for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    No internet access available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 229 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.39
Service: 8.86
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.88
Value for Money: 7.34
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Leeson couple gb
10
Fabulous pub for a short stay
Pros:

A fabulous pub to stay in. Great location and really spacious and clean room with everything you need provided. The staff were excellent and also has a lovely bar and restaurant area to eat with excellent food. I would highly recommend this lovely pub. ☺️

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple gb
8
Comfortable pub stay
Pros:

A generously sized, clean and comfortable room in the courtyard of the pub. Good dinner in the pub. They don't do breakfast but there were a couple of cafe options in the high street. Just right for an overnight stay while walking the Thames Path.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
7
Great location with a really nice room.
Pros:

The room was very nice. And great noise blocking windows!!!

Cons:

The entrance to our rooms was round the back of the pub and exactly as you’d imagine the back of a pub. Unavoidable due to layout but as a guest just not very nice to pass through to get to the room

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
5
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Spencer couple gb
7
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Spencer couple gb
7
Could be so much better with a proper service attitude.
Pros:

The area leading to the room could do with a tidy up. The walkway could do with the weeds and equipment being removed. It could be made more welcoming with a few flowers in plant pots lining the way. The room is a nice size and clean but the bed is too small. A king would sit nicely here. The price was £125 without breakfast which is a bit steep. A couple of croissants, condiments and cereal plus milk would have been a great addition.

Cons:

There was a football event which went on until midnight. There was no mention of this when we booked, it was pointed out on arrival. The party was in the pub and gardens and the noise was horrific. Request on entry to room to remove muddy boots. Why not supply some hotel slippers.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Justine couple gb
1
Disaster but lovely kind staff
Pros:

The staff were amazing kind and helpful and the pub was lovely. Everything was clean.

Cons:

The room smelt strongly of damp and all the fabric on room curtains cushions and sheets were clammy. The damp was so bad we had to leave as it was affecting my asthma. My partner was also finding it uncomfortable to. The property did try to find us alternative accommodation but couldn’t. We were reimbursed £70 out of £105 pound stay. I feel we should have got a full refund as room not fit for purpose. But it was a kind gesture. Ended up in holiday inn express Swindon which was surprisingly good!

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Elliot solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Jennifer solo_traveller gb
8
I love this pub. Would stay here again.
Pros:

Excellent staff. Friendly atmosphere.

Cons:

It was difficult to find somewhere convenient to park.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Helene couple gb
8
Perfect stop for anyone walking the Thames Path
Pros:

Spacious and well equipped. We had a dog friendly room on the ground floor which suited us perfectly

Cons:

A bit messy in the outside area near our room
No breakfast available at the pub but options are available within a 2 min walk

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely few days walking the Thames path
Pros:

Great selection of beer. Ideal location for walking the Thames

Cons:

For prices a bit high. Rooms need a bit of an update.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Leah extended_group gb
3
Would not recommend unless you want to go to sleep very late (well after the pub closes)
Pros:

Friendly staff and good food in restaurant (thank fully this is a separate room to the main pub area which had been incredibly noisy with live music playing to the point that you could not even hear yourself speak).

Cons:

This is an extremely busy and loud pub with the bedrooms facing into the beer garden which had loud music and customers until the pub closing time, after which there was continued disturbance from the staff clearing away. There was no noise insulation for the rooms and given how busy the pub was I would query why they bother selling accommodation. If these issues has been noted in other reviews of the property I would have certainly booked somewhere else.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Carl extended_group gb
9
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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William couple gb
10
Amazing perfect
Pros:

Great location , lovely big room plus big bonus very dog friendly .

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Giorgio 268 solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Good property in a quiet area. Spacious room with an exceptional bed (large and very restful).
Absolute silence at night, excellent.

Cons:

No breakfast service.
Other reviews mention the outdoor tables with televisions. They're part of the pub's folklore and didn't bother us.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Layne solo_traveller ca
7
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Roger extended_group gb
9
Very nice, busy and atmospheric pub…lovely village
Pros:

Great location for Thames Path, spacious room, had a bath which was nice. Lovely staff and great food.

Cons:

Didn’t do breakfast but recommended cafe close by

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Katherine couple ch
8
Quite nice stay for the price, perfect location for Thames Path, excellent food in the restaurant.
Pros:

The restaurant is exceptionally good.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee