The Merrie Lion

Hotels
9.6 (654 reviews)
Brook Street Fenny Compton , Southam , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.56
Some rooms mentioned as not very clean.
Service
10
Staff received positive mentions indicating friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
9.56
Located in a lovely village with great access to attractions.
Room Quality
9.56
Rooms generally described as comfortable and pleasant.
Amenities
9.56
Facilities mentioned positively, including dog-friendly areas.
Value for Money
9.56
Good value for accommodation and included breakfast.
Food and Beverage
10
Food quality received high praise from multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
10
Overall satisfaction high with many recommending the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:32

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a stay at The Merrie Lion in Southam, where every room is equipped with modern amenities including free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.

Convenient Location
Situated just 36 km from Stratford-upon-Avon and 32 km from Coventry, The Merrie Lion offers easy access to nearby attractions and activities.

Easy Airport Access
For travelers, the convenience of being only 62 km from Birmingham Airport makes The Merrie Lion a perfect choice for your next stay.

Book now to secure your luxurious and convenient stay at The Merrie Lion in Southam.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 654 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.56
Service: 10
Location: 9.56
Room Quality: 9.56
Amenities: 9.56
Value for Money: 9.56
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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John • couple • gb
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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SARAH • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
8
4th July 2026
Pros:

Comfortable modern room in good location with very friendly staff

Cons:

Bathroom could have been cleaner

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Graham • family_with_children • gb
10
Modern, functional, superb stay.
Pros:

Excellent communication when calling prior to stay and on arrival. The rooms and building giving a feel of being clean, fresh, light, uncluttered, and solid/soundproof, well organised rooms. Great parking and loved how the keys worked.

Cons:

One window did not have a curtain which let light in very early, but cannot think of a anything else at all, it was an excellent choice.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Dog Friendly room and comfortable bed.The pub is excellent with great quality food. Very good value overall.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Philippa • couple • gb
8
Great food and hospitality in a village local
Pros:

Perfect location for a stop on our journey from Northampton to the British Motor Museum at Gaydon. Rooms are in a separate block to the pub, comfortable, all the usual amenities. Dinner in the pub was great - fabulous pub grub with imaginative specials. Only sorry we couldn't do it complete justice as we had eaten a massive Sunday roast the day before.. The breakfast was also superb. The staff were great, this is clearly a well functioning local business.

Cons:

No complaints

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
8
Very good snd great food
Pros:

Friendly local pub with good food and great staff

Cons:

A little bit noisy early morning with deliveries
The floor in our bathroom had smart black tiles but the effect was spoilt by white (limescale?) marks all over it which made it feel a bit grubby though I’m sure it wasn’t

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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DENISE • couple • gb
10
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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graham • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent stay as always
Pros:

Excellent choice of evening meal served in the pub and outstanding breakfast in the morning.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
10
Great location, amazing staff, great weekend away!
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean and spacious rooms, plenty of on site parking, excellent dinner and breakfast

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Keren • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
10
A relaxing stay with a warm welcome - excellent breakfast
Pros:

The welcome from Daphne - the landlady. She was very friendly, whilst being unobtrusive. She called me by name each time she saw me and this made me feel valued as a customer.

The room was so comfortable and spacious

My breakfast was cooked to perfection

Drinks on a beautiful evening in the pub garden - just seconds from the separate bedroom annex

The location was great

Cons:

One minor issue with some stains on a chair in my room but dealt with quickly and professionally by housekeeper

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Marc • solo_traveller • gb
10
Immaculate comfy room, easy parking, handy separate entrance, friendly staff, great breakfast!
Pros:

Very friendly owner helped me make a special arrangement for a late arrival.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Merrie Lion at Fenny Compton
Pros:

We had booked 4 rooms for the Friday for my Daughter, Wife and Bridesmaids and Bridesman the night before her wedding as the Merrie Lion was close to Kineton where she was getting married. We couldn't have wished for a better Pub/B&B. The Rooms were large, very clean and comfortable. The party all had fabulous meals in the restaurant and all the staff were lovely. We also had 6 rooms booked on the Saturday night for our wedding guests. The rooms are in a separate building from the pub so the guests could all could enter the rooms after midnight with there own key.
Please go and stay and support this fabulous Pub with great rooms and food. Special mention to the manager/ landlady as she made all the guests very welcome and helped to make it a special night for my Daughter Lauren and family.

Cons:

Nothing. Fantastic experience

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

We booked four rooms

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee