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Reviews of The White Lion Cowbridge

Cowbridge Road Ystradowen, Cowbridge, CF71 7SF, United Kingdom

#3 of 12 hotels in Cowbridge

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 75 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    Spacious and comfortable for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Can't think of anything. Worth noting it's room only but plenty of great places nearby for cooked breakfast. Little separate kitchen with tea, coffee and a fridge.

    Stylish, newly furnished, comfortable, spacious, spotlessly clean room. Helpful and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Luxurious rooms at a fair price with a warm welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Spacious and well presented rooms with a private kitchen area as we had booked both rooms. Friendly and welding staff and delicious food in the restaurant. Would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable and quiet which is what I needed for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was not offered breakfast which would have been useful for me - especially on a Sunday morning. No T V but used my tablet instead.

    Location a shortage distance where I needed to travel. Very clean and Comfortable bed very good shower.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    It was the perfect place to break our journey to Pembroke Dock. Chris couldn’t have done more to ensure our comfort. We
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really clean and comfortable. We were the only guests. Quiet and in a beautiful location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing the whole experience was fantastic

    Fantastic welcome from Chris and the staff, had a lovely day and will definitely be returning.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    10
    Relaxing, would highly reccommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was perfect for our stay.

    Room finished to a high standard, very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. The staff were welcoming and helpful. A relaxing little escape.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Bloody perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Barman Luke was fantastic, very warming and k ew what he was talking about. One of those people who you could ask a question and give you a full and detailed reply. 10/10

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tea, coffee facility's in the room. But available in mini kitchen.

    Very clean, needed for me. Fabulous

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    10
    Beautiful room superbly fitted out. Very comfortable bed. A1 facilities. Very friendly helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable and welcoming

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    9.0
    Gorgeous rooms....no expense spared in decor. Spotless and great sized rooms with a lovely lounge.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit more info on arrival about key arrangements etc.

    Breakfast is not included as such. There is a lovely kitchen with everything you need for cereal, toast, and tea and coffee. The hosts leave all of the above complimentary.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Beautifully furnished
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A Little way out of Cowbridge. States breakfast is included but only toast and cereal on offer from shared kitchen area. Pop up restaurant on premises had lovely food but offering very expensive - £35pp to £65ppfor a main course. Our steak was delicious but cost of meal was expensive compared to wait staff service. Both waitresses were lovely but if you are paying too dollar would expect not to have dirty dishes stacked in front or me or to have vinegar given in sarsons bottles. Need to rethink their product offering.

    Beautifully decorated with high quality finish. Spacious room and large bathroom

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    9.0
    Lovely & restful in beautiful surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast a bit intimate if both rooms being used

    It was so comfortable & the decor was great. Had a meal in the restaurant which was really good, lovely atmosphere.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    10
    One of the best places we’ve ever stayed!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a thing!

    Outstanding staff. Unbelievable service and beautiful dinner. Fab venue!!!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    Fabulous
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave

    Beautiful located and beautiful building staff where nice the room was top quality never been a bed so big and comfy. Would definitely stay again

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Brilliant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Oscar and the team went beyond our expectation. The food was amazing. Great value for money and we will be back.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Great stay - would stay again. Few teething problems but easily solved
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t much parking so had to park out on the road. We pre rang and asked if they had an iron as going to a wedding and they said they did, however when we got there they did not. Loved the kitchen outside the room, although the pastries weren’t great where had been left over night. Nothing huge, small teething problems which could make more value for money. However overall had a great stay and would stay again.

    Beautiful pub and rooms. Very friendly and helpful check in. Beautiful rooms. Very clean and the decor was stunning. Soap, shampoo and conditioner all smelt amazing. Excellent food and drink. Very comfortable bed and pillows - slept amazing!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    8.0
    Lovely pub with a vibrant friendly atmosphere and beautiful well equiped rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shared coffe/tea making area (although this is just personal as I wasn't comfortable popping out to make a cuppa in my nightie once I heard that the occupants of other room were up!), some cups and plates were chipped. Pillows were very hard which isn't my personal preference. Most dissapointing was the breakfast (stale pastries due to being cold and put out the day before)- this isn't the White Lion's fault they clearly state on their information sheets that they do not offer breakfast but offer complimentary pastries, whereas Bookings.com state that breakfast is included which raises expectations. Hot room which means having to open windows next to a quite busy and noisy road. Gutted that the rooms are not pet friendly we would definitely return if we were able to take our dogs next time.

    The room was very clean & very comfortable particularly the bed. The bathroom was exceptional and the toiletries were amazing. Staff members were very cheerful, helpful & professional. Decor throughout very good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a big deal but only down side was having to walk past restaurant kitchen door

    Such a lovely room, bed was so, so comfortable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    10
    Amazing food and beautifully designed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Actually, there was nothing that we didn't like. Although it would be great if they did do breakfast but they do leave pastry's out and you can make a coffee.

    The whole place is very well decorated, the room we had was really nice and the bed was so comfy and very comfortable pillows The staff all very friendly and a big shout out to Mathew in the Kitchen for helping us with directions and the food is just amazing 👍😀

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly, gorgeous room, super comfy bed

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    10
    Great stay and very comfortable .. Oscar was very pleasant and good front of house.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Breakfast was pastry and coffee ok for us but probably a little sparse for some clients. .. The only two areas to be noted was the tap in the bathroom is loose and the rug in the kitchen/common area slips under-foot and could be a potential danger.

    The room is exceptional and met all our requirements, fantastic location and property is of a very high standard .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    Excellent accommodation,Food and friendly helpful Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing at all

    Booked the White Lion for overnight stay ,Birthday treat for my Husband,we had booked Hensol Castle for gin making experience which is about 3.5 miles away,Oscar very kindly offered to take us to the Distillery,we’d booked dinner for 7pm at the White Lion the gin tour was a much longer experience and didn’t finish until just before 6pm…all taxi numbers we tried were not available ..we were about to cancel our restaurant booking and Oscar came up trumps and sent his partner to pick us up…we were so grateful and very impressed with the help and kindness. The at the White Lion/ Rock and Scallop exceeded our expectations, the staff were all without exception,friendly attentive even though completely rushed off their feet with service. Highly recommend for overnight stay,our room as more of a suite ,very high quality bath products,Bed linen etc ,croissants,coffee,tea,jams and yogurt with granola set on the landing with small kitchen area..Fabulous stay..many Thanks again to Oscar and his Team!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautifully designed room, newly renovated. Very comfortable bed. Oscar and team were very accommodating, communicative and helpful!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    8.0
    Luxurious room if you don’t mind a bit of noise from below.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was quite noisy from the restaurant below, only a problem because we were trying to put our little one down. It quietened down by about 10pm ish.

    The room was superb! Loads of space, stylishly done and very comfortable. It felt brand new! The shower was excellent! And the little breakfast table was a nice touch, the pastries were very gratefully received!

    Stayed in July 2023

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