The White Lion Cowbridge

Hotels
9.2 (129 reviews)
Cowbridge Road Ystradowen , Cowbridge , gb

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared kitchen
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Great food
Beautiful decor
Cons:
Overpriced
No TV in room
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.49
Many reviews highlight cleanliness with phrases like 'super clean' and 'Clean gorgeous tasteful'.
Service
9.76
Consistently mentioned as 'friendly and helpful staff', showcasing high service quality.
Location
9.3
Described as 'great location' and 'handy for attractions', indicating a good experience.
Room Quality
9.25
Rooms noted as 'beautifully decorated', 'lovely suite', and 'comfy beds', signifying high satisfaction.
Amenities
8.78
Missing amenities such as tea/coffee facilities in rooms impacted the score slightly.
Value for Money
8.24
Comments about high price without breakfast suggest some dissatisfaction with value.
Food and Beverage
9.29
Food quality praised as 'excellent and good value', contributing positively to the dining experience.
Overall Experience
9.46
Overall sentiment reflects a great stay with high levels of satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:46

Property Description

Experience Comfort and Convenience at The White Lion Cowbridge

Luxurious Accommodation: Indulge in comfort in our guest rooms equipped with a coffee machine and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Relaxing Amenities: Unwind in our garden or on the terrace, and enjoy a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant or a drink at the bar.

Convenient Location: Situated just 22 km from Cardiff Castle and close to Principality Stadium, our hotel offers easy access to top attractions.

Book your stay at The White Lion Cowbridge and make your trip to Cardiff unforgettable!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 129 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.49
Service: 9.76
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 9.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 9.29
Overall Experience: 9.46
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Gillian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Staff and food amazing, the room was lovely and i did not want to leave

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • gb
7
excellent apart for no tv staff and chef and customers were lovely really friendly.
Pros:

no breakfast which was fine. where was the tv?? had my laptop but no tv???

Cons:

no tv

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sheenson • couple • gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

The way we got treated. Cleanliness super . Very charming gorgeous place . Fantastic Food. What else you need ?

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mathew • solo_traveller • gb
10
Wonderful staff, superb spacious room and great food - would happily stay here again
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Chris • couple • gb
10
2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Friederike • couple • de
9
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
8
Our stay was nearly perfect but spoiled because the room needs a better heating system.
Pros:

We loved the private access from the car park. The decor in the double room was beautiful. It was obvious the facility was newly renovated. The shared kitchen was a big plus giving us table, chairs and facilities for hot drinks including kettle, coffee machine etc. We loved the huge bed which was really comfortable. The room and bathroom was spacious. The staff were extremely welcoming.

Cons:

We stayed on a particularly cold night. The room was serviced by 2 small radiators which although they were hot did not provide enough heat to comfortably warm the room. We were cold.
We failed to join the WiFi.

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
Convenient for a one night stay
Pros:

Very clean and well decorated

Cons:

No lightbulb in bedside light. Tap loose in washbasin. No breakfast.

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
8
2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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Maggie • couple • gb
7
Convenient stop over, staff lovely but overpriced.
Pros:

Very nice en suite room

Cons:

No television and Wi-Fi did not work upstairs. Connected in the pub but lost signal by the time you reached the bedroom. Not good.

2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Di • couple • gb
8
Comfy bed and super clean but missing facilities which is a shame
Pros:

Lovely suite, very comfy bed, lovely en suite, super clean

Cons:

Only downside for us was no tea / coffee in rom - have to use small kitchenette outside room shared with other rooms so not ideal would prefer in room facilities for this
Also no TV in either the lounge part of suite or bedroom

2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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ROBERT • couple • gb
6
It suited our purpose for this visit
Pros:

There is no breakfast

Cons:

I think the accommodation was over priced

2025-10-19 • via Nuitee
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NerysAnna • couple • gb
10
2025-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Naylor • couple • gb
9
2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
9
Great location in the Vale of Glamorgan - handy for attactions
Pros:

Large comfortable room with excellent bathroom, tea and coffee facilities (with fresh milk). Friendly and attentive staff. Good food and wine in the pub/restaurant, No TV - which I think is a bonus!

Cons:

There is no breakfast facility - not a problem for us as we were travelling around and there are plenty of coffee shops etc where you can get breakfast in nearby villages

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Huw • couple • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Clean, Great Location, Nice room, comfy bed. nice staff.

Cons:

Not enough light in the room. no tissues, No pillow under covers.

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Beautifully decorated and spacious room with lounge area to relax in and a large en suite shower room. Very friendly and welcoming staff and a picturesque location, would highly recommend.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
10
Although the location is a small village, the pub with a couple of luxury rooms above was excellent.
Pros:

I dined in the pub restaurant. It was excellent and good value. The local villagers who use the place were welcoming and friendly as was the host. No TV in the bar or lounge, just nice soothing jazz music. Also no TV in the room but who needs a TV ? The room and huge bathroom with massive walk in shower was excellent. Great pub with great food and great accommodation.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-08-01 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • gb
9
Brilliant
Pros:

Beautiful rooms and given space to enjoy them

Cons:

Not much in walking distance

2025-07-31 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
7
Beautiful but expensive
Pros:

Beautiful little place. The room was amazing. The bed was super comfy, nice big room with a huge ensuite bathroom. The staff were amazing and very friendly.

Cons:

The price. Over £170 just for a one night stay without breakfast.

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee