The Red Lion, Madley

Hotels
8.9 (551 reviews)
The Red Lion , Hereford , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in bathroom
Rooms felt cramped

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
Cleanliness in the bathroom was only ok.
Service
9.65
Staff were all very nice and friendly, contributing to an overall positive experience.
Location
9.05
Great location for walking dogs, though close to the road.
Room Quality
8.15
Some rooms were somewhat small and cramped.
Amenities
9.05
Included breakfast and the ability to sign in to Netflix were positives.
Value for Money
8.65
Breakfast included was an incredible extra for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.35
Food was delicious, both for dinner and breakfast, with variety.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall excellent experience, with plans to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 10:16

Property Description

Prime Location
The Red Lion in Madley, just 11 km from Hereford Cathedral, is a tranquil escape with easy access to nearby attractions.

Modern Amenities
Rest easy in our stylish guest rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, free toiletries, and comfortable bedding for a relaxing stay.

Delectable Dining Options
Indulge in a hearty breakfast buffet or savor à la carte dishes at our on-site restaurant, promising a delightful culinary experience.

To experience luxury amidst nature, book your stay at The Red Lion, Madley now.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 551 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 8.65
Food and Beverage: 9.35
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Pieter • couple • nl
10
geweldig
Pros:

This beautiful 16th century hotel is located on the border between Wales and Herefordshire .
The room was clean and quite large with a good bed.
The food was delicious and the staff very friendly. Highly recommended.
Abergavenny is a half hour driving away. A charming and bustling town.

Cons:

niets

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Gerard en Anita Backus • couple • nl
10
Geweldig en zeer gastvrij
Pros:

Na autopech kwamen wij later aan in het hotel dan gepland en werden wij heel hartelijk ontvangen.
Door die pech was het noodzakelijk om langer te blijven en de eigenaren hebben ons overal mee geholpen. We hebben ons heel erg thuis gevoeld en de eigenaren hebben ervoor gezorgd dat ons verblijf als een thuis voelde, geweldig!!
De kamer was top en we hebben heerlijk gegeten, zowel ontbijt als diner.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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victoria • couple • gb
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • couple • gb
8
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Lovely location. Liked the wireless charger in the room. Public rooms decorated very nice

Cons:

Room was really small with a 'step' to be able to walk round the bed. Dressing table unusable due to the step, unable to sit at it.
Sadly quite a small menu and nothing on it I could eat so had to go out in the evenings. There were LED lights round the bed head that looked lovely but kept switching themselves on at random times

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Sook73 • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

A wonderful country getatway before heading back to the big bad smoke. So comfortable and quiet - we had space to recover in the quiet with an excellent pub and meals on site!

Cons:

Nothing to dislike!

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gg
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
6
Disappointing.
Pros:

Breakfast was adequate, not exciting. No hot option. One pot of coffee for two just sufficient for cup each, no top up offered. Room itself was very clean , well furnished with adequate extras.

Cons:

Blind to main road fixed, unable to completely drop. Didn't exactly feel welcomed by the staff/managers/owners, more interested in serving the regulars. Evening meal served and then asked within a few minutes was everything OK before we had even had a chance to start. Subsequently disappeared. At the end of the meal when asking for feedback be prepared to listen. 3 medium rare steaks were in parts blue, one medium steak was most definitely medium rare. We were trying to provide feedback to the chef. He needs to learn the palm and fingers rule. Yes, we do know , both son in laws are chefs.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • gb
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
9
A lovely time we will be back
Pros:

We enjoyed the breakfast

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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April • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
6
Very welcoming and comfortable stay, go somewhere else for breakfast .
Pros:

Beautiful location, lovely staff and very comfortable beds

Cons:

Breakfast early as it stops at 9 am, asked to leave at 915 as they were setting up for lunch so we couldn’t finish our coffee!!

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • gb
7
Convenient and comfortable accommodation with good food.
Pros:

Clean and comfortable rooms.

Cons:

It wasn’t made clear that the cooked breakfast items weren’t included.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • gb
7
Pleasant
Pros:

Nice pub/hotel and friendly staff

Cons:

Bedroom too close to main road

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Joy • couple • gb
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • ch
8
Great overnight stay, really good breakfast
Pros:

Lots of character and friendly staff

Cons:

Unfortunately the room fan didn’t help with the heat

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • solo_traveller • gb
7
Breakfast included was a disappointment
Pros:

The king size bed was comfortable, the room was clean with tea&coffee available we didn't use the shower there was a strong smell of sewage in the bedroom but it was clean with fresh towels.

Cons:

It is advertised as breakfast included which is one of the reasons why we booked there they only give you Continental breakfast and not a cooked breakfast. So we were very disappointed in that so we only had toast as we were waiting to be offered the full cooked breakfast The coffee is nice. I think you should advertise as Continental breakfast included. Not breakfast included as I know we weren't the only ones that were disappointed not having a cooked breakfast!

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Brightwell Travellers • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee