Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (2573 reviews)
Tarporley Road Stretton , Warrington , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location (near motorway, handy for travel)
Friendly, helpful staff
Good breakfast and on-site restaurant
Comfortable and welcoming rooms
On-site pub and free secure parking
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness (reports of rubbish and bath scale)
Limited breakfast options (no cereal/fruit/continental) and late weekend start time
Rooms/bathrooms could use upgrades; no air conditioning in some rooms
Limited in-room refreshments (no bottled water, few tea options)
Some bed descriptions misleading (pull-out mattress in family room)

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed comments: several guests said rooms were cleaned well, but others reported rubbish on the floor and brown scale in the bath, indicating inconsistent housekeeping.
Service
9.5
Consistently praised: staff described as friendly and helpful (e.g., resolved bed issue, welcoming reception), which was a strong positive across reviews.
Location
9.5
Frequently noted as convenient: handy for motorway/ferry connections and a good stop-off; pub attached but generally not noisy.
Room Quality
7
Generally comfortable but mixed: many found rooms good and welcoming, while others noted tired decor, bathroom needing upgrades, and issues like lack of air-con or short hairdryer lead.
Amenities
7.5
Some useful amenities (on-site pub/restaurant, desk fan provided) but gaps reported: no bottled water, limited in-room refreshments, short hairdryer cable, and limited breakfast choices at times.
Value for Money
8.5
Viewed as good value by many guests with good-sized rooms and free parking, though a few mentioned recent price increases.
Food and Beverage
9
Strong positive: multiple guests praised breakfast and hotel meals as delicious with good choice; some noted limitations (no cereal/fruit/continental options and weekend start times).
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive: guests repeatedly described comfortable, welcoming stays, recommended the hotel, and said they would return, making overall sentiment excellent.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-15 07:31

Property Description

Charming Country Pub and Hotel in Warrington

Scenic Garden Oasis: Enjoy a tranquil stay surrounded by a beautiful garden, perfect for relaxing strolls and peaceful moments.

Delicious Dining Experience: Indulge in savory meals and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar, offering a delightful culinary journey for guests.

Modern Comforts: Unwind in well-appointed rooms featuring a flat-screen TV, cozy bedding, and convenient amenities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Experience the essence of countryside charm at Cat & Lion Country Pub and Hotel. Book now for a memorable retreat.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2573 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 10
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Natasha • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Really lovely welcome, we had such a long journey and running late, however check in was easy and staff so friendly.

Cons:

Nothing, just the fact that we had to leave early and couldn't have breakfast.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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trevor • couple • gb
1
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
9
Great place to stay - but check the room will be serviced
Pros:

Lovely room, spacious and clean - great location, breakfast was excellent!! Friendly staff too.

Cons:

We were there for two nights but our room wasn’t serviced at all - we returned to our room the first night having been out all day at a party to find beds unmade, wet towels not replaced etc. not sure why!

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
8
Good value for money
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bedrooms too dark

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Wilcox • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Good full English breakfast. Rooms in seperate building from pub so quiet

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • ch
5
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Liz • family_with_children • gb
10
Would stay here r in a heartbeat again
Pros:

The staff were really friendly especially Katie she was really helpful and welcoming and Russell who we saw Sunday morning
The pub was warm and welcoming too much like the staff x dog friendly too

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
7
Needed somewhere to stay near the Warrington Golf Club for one night.
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

Lower ⭐️ rating than I’m used to.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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sueb • couple • gb
9
Sue
Pros:

Lovely comfortable rooms. Everything you need. Hairdryer, iron, ironing board. Tea coffee and milk and extras in reception. Beds very comfortable, staff friendly. Attached pub great for food and drink

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Joanna • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Very close to motorway which we needed to continue our journey. Quiet and friendly with a lovely park nearby to walk our dog.

Cons:

All a bit tired...needs a lick of paint ...Great apart from that

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great Sunday roast big breakfast

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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jeannie • couple • gb
8
Lovely, friendly pub/hotel in great location
Pros:

Great location near motorway
Friendly staff
Lovely large room, comfortable bed, nice decor
Very clean
Hotel rooms in separate building next to pub.
Lovely meal in the pub in the evening. Great atmosphere in the pub.

Cons:

Limited choice for breakfast..no cereal, fruit or yoghurt, only toast, pancakes or cooked breakfast.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • gb
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
8
Excellent value for money
Pros:

Very friendly staff and superb breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
8
👍
Pros:

The pub was lovely really good atmosphere, evening meal was good, the staff were lovely. Definitely recommend the breakfast.

Cons:

Room a bit pricey and little dated.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Ella • couple • gb
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good value, would use again
Pros:

Location, nice bar, very good breakfast
Easy parking and adjacency to main roads

Cons:

Room slightly jaded but still ok and a lingering smell of disinfectant/cigarette smoke

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Large spacious room. Clean and warm.

Cons:

Breakfast was very dry, cooked food but heated in a microwave and not very nice.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee