The Merrie Lion

The Merrie Lion Hotel in Cherwell District

4.9

Outstanding(582 Reviews)

Hotel in Cherwell District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this hotel

The Merrie Lion in Southam features free WiFi and rooms with a flat-screen TV.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cherwell District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

46.5 mi

Bletchley Park

48.4 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

47.4 mi

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

67.8 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Merrie Lion

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4.9

Outstanding(582 Reviews)

Hotel in Cherwell District

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this hotel

The Merrie Lion in Southam features free WiFi and rooms with a flat-screen TV.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Cherwell District

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

46.5 mi

Bletchley Park

48.4 mi

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

47.4 mi

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

67.8 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.9

Outstanding(582 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

5.0

Nov 2023

Great stayaway with friends - we all loved it

Friendly staff on arrival. Room far surpassed expectations, large, spotless , excellent nights sleep. Restaurant meal was superb, top notch - and 10% off as a staying guest Breakfast was also superb - will definitely stay again if in the area

nothing

5.0

Nov 2023

We only stayed one night coz our daughter was getting married the next day in Warwick house in south

Very clean and very comfortable and modern

Nothing

4.5

Jul 2023

Superb

Modern well equipped accommodation. Easy parking. Good free wifi. Good breakfast to order.

4.5

Jul 2023

Met our needs perfectly

We know the village and the location of the pub well so knew what to expect and knew that we’d get good service from the landlady and her staff. The room was ideal, the bed very comfortable and we were impressed that there was a variety of teas available in the room. The breakfasts were extremely good.

We arrived in the rain and there was nowhere to hang our wet jackets up in the room other than the back of the chair or on the curtain rail, a simple double hook on the door would have been a perfect solution. The seating, a sofa and chair were welcome additions to the room however they were rather noisy to sit on.

5.0

May 2023

Exceptional

location ,excellent breakfast ,very friendly staff spotless rooms

nothing

5.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Amazing stuff

4.5

May 2023

Daphne was a very good host who was friendly and attentive and served us with excellent breakfasts during our stay.

The property was clean with all you need plus a few extras like bottled water, hot chocolate, tissues. Situated in a beautiful village with friendly staff.

Nothing to complain about but it would be nice to have a blind or curtain on the small window in room 5 so that sunlight doesn’t wake the guests prematurely.

5.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

Our second visit to the Merri Lion and still just as good. Friendly staff comfortable room and an excellent breakfast

5.0

Aug 2022

very comfortable stay, excellent facilities and friendly/helpful staff

Very good communication before and during visit. Warm welcome

Nothing

4.0

Aug 2022

Very enjoyable

Visiting friends nearby. Excellent location, friendly staff and environment. Dinner was good and breakfast was immense!

Only criticism was some people in car park were quite noisy after we'd retired for the night. Not the Merrie Lion's fault, but inconsiderate on their part. If there isn't any perhaps some signage in the car park would hel reminding people to be aware of the residents?

4.5

Aug 2022

Fantastic value for money, a lovely stay!

The space and facilities in the room were fantastic, the bed was very big and very clean and comfortable. The shower was better than some hotels I’ve stayed in which was great! The staff over at the pub couldn’t be more inviting and helpful, nothing was a bother. Breakfast food was outstanding, the service was quick and friendly. We stayed here for two nights and the location was perfect for travelling to an event at Warwick house.

5.0

Aug 2022

Great !!!!

Friendly staff , great room, comfy bed peaceful location , lovely breakfast , will definitely stay again

Nothing

4.5

Apr 2022

Superb

Everything. Fiod

5.0

Apr 2022

Great place to stay

The premises is lovely and the rooms are superb. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The choice and quality of food is superb. The breakfast choice and quality is outstanding.

5.0

Mar 2022

Will defintely return

Delightful, friendly & well managed pub

4.5

Mar 2022

Fantastic hospitality in a lovely village

Amazing hospitality from Daphne and her friendly team. I felt really welcome and looked after. Breakfasts were delicious and plentiful. Rooms are comfortable with a good bed and excellent shower.

5.0

Mar 2022

Friendly & Fantastic !

easy to find, super clean, friendly staff. Couldn’t wish for a more pleasant stay!

that we weren’t here for longer!

4.5

Mar 2022

Superb

Location,staff and food all good here.

Heating bit iffy . comes on obviously by timer,but room never more than tepid

5.0

Mar 2022

Exceptional

Lovely comfy bed and shower was fab. Staff were friendly and so helpful

5.0

Mar 2022

Excellent

The evening I arrived I was given a form to complete to order breakfast the next morning, which I thought was a really good idea. I got exactly what I asked for. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. I had a lovely evening meal which was a very reasonable price. I would thoroughly recommend The Merrie Lion.

5.0

Mar 2022

Tidy little retreat pub

Service was awesome, food was awesome, staff were awesome Daphne the owner clearly me on the morning to check everything was OK 👍

Nothing

5.0

Feb 2022

Exceptional

The location is great, the staff all very friendly. I felt welcome and looked after. The full English breakfast was the best I've had recently.

4.5

Feb 2022

class

Food in the pub is 5 star

5.0

Feb 2022

Exceptional

Food both in the evening and Breakfast Outstanding, would highly recommend

4.5

Sep 2021

Clean, modern room, with very friendly staff.

Breakfast was excellent, a wide selection available, all served freshly made. Also the breakfast was included in the price. Location of the Merrie Lion was perfect for us, as we were meeting with family and they lived 300m away. Also the selection of beers in the pub was excellent. We have stayed once before, and will stay again.

Nothing, we were very happy with our stay

5.0

Sep 2021

Superb accomodation Fantastic food Super friendly staff

Daphne and all the staff at Merrie Lion were exceptionally friendly, helpful and proffesional during our stay.We look forward to visiting again when in the area. Breakfasts and Evening meals were superb.

Everything exceeded our expectations

5.0

Sep 2021

Great find!!

Everything was great!! Daphne the owner was just lovely - extremely helpful and very friendly. Exceptionally clean rooms. Breakfast was fab too 😀

Nothing negative at all!!

5.0

Sep 2021

Perfect stay! Would book again in a heartbeat

The pub is in a pretty village. The pub itself is just so full of character & is extremely well kept & was a lovely place to be. The staff were all really friendly and made us feel very welcome. The hotel, which is in a barn type building across the car park was absolutely first class. Obviously all very newly done, well designed & the room was huge & very well equipped with everything you could need. Gorgeous bathroom too with lovely toiletries. We stayed at the hotel the rest of the afternoon after we arrived, having a few drinks, then had an evening meal which was really fresh, tasty & good value. In the morning, we had breakfast which again was excellent quality, tasty & service was great. We had only booked one night but definitely feel we want to come back again, especially as the dog friendly rooms came with a little private garden area for each room so would be ideal to bring our pooch. The whole experience was just very well thought out, organised & definitely made you feel so welcome & looked after. It all seemed to run seamlessly. Thank you!

Honestly couldn’t fine one fault!

5.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

Loverly rooms large rooms so comfortable and clean staff very polite and friendly 10 out of 10

Everything

5.0

Aug 2021

Excellent place to stay

Everything was exceptional. Cannot fault anything. Perfect location, our room was spotlessly clean. Pub & restaurant absolutely great & food was excellent. The staff went out of their way for us, with the landlady even doing breakfast for us earlier than they normally would as we had to leave early in the morning. Highly recommend a stay here. We will definitely be going back at some point.

3.5

Jul 2021

Spotless room, good shower and a pleasant stay

Our overnight stay was specifically for the purpose of easy travel to Silverstone circuit the next day. Location-wise, it was great. The room was spotless, the bed comfortable and it had a good shower in a very clean bathroom. The food was excellent and on evening that we stayed, it was BBQ night with live music - what's not to like about that! The staff were very nice, the service good and having asked for a takeaway breakfast the next morning, we weren't disappointed (even if it was given to me upside-down in a carton with open sauce pots that went everywhere!). It was good value for money and I'd stay here again but in a different room - one with windows.

There wasn't a lot to dislike about The Merrie Lion but on the warmest night of the year, the absence of a window and air conditioning in our room meant that it was too warm overnight and there was nothing we could do about it. It was a ground floor room (room 3) with a French door leading to a private, gravelled area but who wants to leave a ground floor door open at night. The gravelled area was overgrown and full of weeds and the table and chairs looked a bit sad and depressed, which for an accommodation so young (built Spring 2019), I was very surprised.

4.5

Jul 2021

It was everything we had hoped for and we look forward to our next visit.

Excellent location for Silverstone. Delicious dinner on Saturday evening and very tasty breakfasts with good orange juice and excellent coffee. Great selection of beers and lagers at the bar and Daphne and her staff made us very welcome indeed.

There wasn't anything we didn't like and the twin room we occupied was perfect for us. Hopefully we get to stay there again and we certainly recommend the Merrie Lion.

5.0

Jul 2021

Friendliest Host

Spacious rooms with comfy beds

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cherwell District?

The average price for a rental in Cherwell District is $227 per night. This rental is $135 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Merrie Lion. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Merrie Lion pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Merrie Lion?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and balcony or patio.

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The Merrie Lion

Hotel in Cherwell District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cherwell District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Merrie Lion

Hotel in Cherwell District

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Cherwell District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Cherwell District?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is The Merrie Lion pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Merrie Lion?

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