Reviews of The Merrie Lion
Brook Street Fenny Compton, Southam, CV47 2YH, United Kingdom
#15 of 15 hotels in Southam
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 584 hotel reviews
9.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.8
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.7
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Staff
9.9
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Value for money
9.7
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Free WiFi
9.5
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Robin
United Kingdom15 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Check check in times. It is possible to check in until the pub closes but check by phone. Some websites state only 1600 to 1900.
Dog friendly with outdoor space for room only. Twin beds after request. Ut
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Mika
Japan25 reviews3 helpful votes10“A welcoming and warm place to stay with our pets in a lovely quiet village.”- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Contrary to what I expected as I thought it was going to be a room above the pub, it was not. It was a separate purpose built building next to the pub, the room was spacious, modern, clean and comfortable. We had pets and the room even came with its own small walled yard. Plenty of space for parking the car. The Landlady Daphne is very friendly and welcoming as well as all her staff, and the food at the pub was exquisite! The village is lovely surrounded by beautiful countryside fields. I thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
O'donnell
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Always excellent and we hope to return.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff are diligent and welcoming. The rooms are bright ,modern,spacious and beds very comfortable. The pub food is always delicious and Daphne cooks the best breakfast-fresh and plentiful using quality ingredients.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Helen
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Welcoming friendly staff. Fantastic breakfast. Lovely rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. It’s really nice
Teally clean, modern, comfortable
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Jon
United Kingdom15 reviews10“Lovely two nights in the center of England”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing, no complaints
Breakfast was excellent and catered for both a coeliac and a veggie with no fuss. Big bed, slept well Nice shower. Landlady lovely as were other staff on night we arrived
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom72 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything, but all the staff are simply the best.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Baldyman28
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice large clean room, next to a friendly pub with good beer and food
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Brad
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Absolutely delicious.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
I loved this place - the landlady was lovely, food was great, breakfast was beautiful and the whole place was super comfy.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Lyn
United Kingdom7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Friendly staff clean comfortable accommodation food excellent
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Lisa
United Kingdom30 reviews2 helpful votes10“Wow - what a lovely place to stay. From the comfortable room to the gorgeous evening meal - this is not somewhere to mis”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Amazing food - make sure you have an evening meal if you are staying. Lovely room and a fabulous breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Paul
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Perfect . Great village pub and grub.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing !
Everything!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Des
United Kingdom71 reviews2 helpful votes10“Very Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Not a lot
Pub Atmosphere, Freindliness of the staff. Breakfast is included in the room rate, this shoud be stated on the website
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Hannah
United Kingdom2 reviews10“A very comfortable stay at a lovely friendly pub”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful cozy and spacious rooms with a fantastic shower and little private yard. Delicious homemade food and a wonderful atmosphere in the pub.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Jayne
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Lovely place to stay, in a lovely village x”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The rooms were faultless, very comfy. Breakfast was excellent, glad I only went for the small full english, kept me going all day! We also enjoyed an evening meal at The Merrie Lion and again lovely food and very generous with portions. Really enjoyed our stay here, just a shame it was only for one night. We will definitely be back :)
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Ffion
United Kingdom14 reviews10“Exceeded my expectations for business travel accommodation. Will stay again!”- • With a pet
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
More vegetarian choices on the meat-heavy dining menu.
Everything was great, from the moment I drove into the parking space (there was lots of room) to the reception (friendly and efficient) to the room itself (larger than expected, light, airy and clean). Excellent food. Friendly locals. Lots of dog-friendly places to walk.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Neil
United Kingdom3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great spot, wonderful landlady and tasty breakfast!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Mark
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Good recommendation.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Would have preferred a cafetière of fresh coffe but that’s because I drink it at home.
Good breakfast well presented and plenty of it
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Sally
United Kingdom23 reviews9.0“excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
n/a
Garden for dog
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Chris
United Kingdom25 reviews10“A proper independent pup with modern clean, spacious and comfortable rooms”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely nothing!
Set in a lovely village, a proper independent pup with modern clean, spacious and comfortable rooms. The staff were all brilliant - polite, attentive, really thought about the experience they provided. The owners are clearly proud of what they achieve and nothing was too much trouble, an ethos that was felt throughout our stay. The food was excellent with choices of normal pub meals and great pizzas. Breakfast was second to none with everything you could ask for. They even bought in vegan milk and spread for my wife which shows how much they care. We will definitely be coming back here again, just too good not to!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Robert
United Kingdom1 review9.0“An excellent stay overall.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing to mention. All very good.
Friendly helpful and professional staff, excellent food (dinner and breakfast) and a comfortable room.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Paul
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0“Great place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No it was all good
Beautifully appointed room with excellent facilities. Clean, comfortable, comfortable and a great location. The staff are very helpful and the breakfast was first class, as was the service.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Catherine
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Only passing through but might alter future journeys so we can stay again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really lovely B&B by the pub; clean,spacious and super friendly landlady. Huge bed and fab shower. Food was excellent, we ate in the pub in the evening with friends and it was good but the highlight was the breakfast the following morning. Even defeated my 18 year old son!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Dorothy
United Kingdom34 reviews2 helpful votes10“An excellent overnight stay with delicious food!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food - both evening meal and breakfast. Excellent accommodation - comfortable, clean and quiet.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Keith
United Kingdom20 reviews1 helpful vote10“A gem in middle England.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing - everything perfect for our stay.
Second time we’ve stayed here and once again it didn’t disappoint. The pub itself is full of character and has a ‘nice feel’ about it - very welcoming and friendly. The breakfasts are really excellent and I’m sure the food served during the day and evening would be of similar quality - although we never ate there other than breakfast. Daphne and her staff are very friendly but professional at the same time. They say people make a place and this is certainly true of the people at The Merrie Lion. The bedrooms are of a very high quality with everything you could wish for from the toiletries to the tea/coffee facilities. They are clean and very well presented. This is our go to place when in this area.
Stayed in March 2024
