The White Lion

4.0 star property
Travelers can unwind in the garden, enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, or appreciate the helpful staff at this relaxing retreat

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The White Lion sits in an upscale setting where guests find a peaceful garden and welcoming restaurant. The bar provides a spot to relax after a day of exploring, while in-room WiFi and a computer station keep everyone connected when needed.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is RM452
RM543 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (King)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Southampton is home to The White Lion. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Gunwharf Quays and WestQuay Shopping Centre, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Portsmouth International Port. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Utilita Bowl or Fratton Park. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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School Hill, Southampton, England, S032 3PF

What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Meon Valley - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Portsmouth International Port - 18 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Southampton Cruise Terminal - 30 min drive - 31.8 km
  • New Forest National Park - 32 min drive - 41.6 km

Getting around

  • Southampton Botley Station - 10 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bakers Arms - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bucks Head - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Black Dog - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shoe Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bat & Ball - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The White Lion

Upscale inn near South Downs National Park
Consider a stay at The White Lion and take advantage of a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A lift, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A computer station
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The White Lion have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, patios and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The White Lion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The White Lion?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Lion on 21 Jan 2026 start from RM 452.44, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The White Lion?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The White Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The White Lion?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The White Lion located?

Situated in Southampton, this inn is steps from Meon Valley and within 6 mi (10 km) of South Downs National Park and Wickham Estate. Fort Nelson and Royal Armouries Fort Nelson are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The White Lion Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 175 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location, wonderful breakfast & a lovely sleep on such a comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURANCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our second stay and will be back. Lovely room, spotlessly clean and all the amenities provided one needs. Comfortable and friendly Inn and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and location in a small Hampshire village. Much local D-Day preparation history. Food was great excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the white lion and the food was also wonderful. The staff was very polite and everything was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 star!!

The room was comfortable and clean. Basic, but what we needed. The food and staff were excellent! We ate there all 3 nights. Extremely english. Extremely country. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and excellent location for the beautiful countryside walking Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot and friendly hosts. Dining was very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Everything was perfect with the stay. Very comfortable and clean rooms, service spot on and the pub food was very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solo business trip

Great location good food helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and smart, friendly service, lovley pub to
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub with great food in a country village setting
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovelly located pub with an anex having rooms. Really welcoming good food and good accommodation in a quintessential English Village pub.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Authentic English Countryside Delight

Staff was incredible, food was delicious and room was small but comfortable and like new. You can’t beat this place for an authentic English countryside experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place, great food. Thank you.

We really enjoyed our stay. The staff and the food were standout. In fact, food was really really good. Our room was lovely and excellent value. We stayed for a visit to Hambledon Vineyard which was also fab.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briton

Pre cruise overnight stay.

Stayed overnight before starting a cruise. Very good restaurant, service & bar. Excellent breakfast. Staff friendly. We will definitely stay again as very handy for Southampton.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome, lovely clean, well appointed room, comfortable bed. Lovely dinner and breakfast. All in a stunning location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable 1 night stay

Great one night stay after attending a wedding in the area. Well appointed room, in adjoining stable block, with bottled water, comfy bed and great shower. Lovely breakfast. We were also given a courtesy call on the day to check we were still coming as we were at the wedding. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

Clean comfortable accommodation, converted stables adjacent to pub set in picturesque village. Great menu, selection of wines and friendly staff. Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at the White Lion before heading to Southampton the next day. Perfect stop over before joining our cruise. A really pleasant night, lovely meal, nice staff & a good breakfast. We’ll certainly be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURANCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly village pub with restaurant- good selection of beer and lovely garden area. Stayed the night in a comfy well appointed room. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful gem

Beautiful place to stay in a beautuful village. Amazing meal, chicken kievs are must. Great hearty breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Wonderful one night stay prior to a cruise. Room very clean and bed extremely comfortable. Ate dinner and breakfast, both meals were delicious and dinner prices ( and drinks) were reasonably priced. Special thanks to Wendy and Richard for looking after us well. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KARIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cant fault it in any way - spectacular place

Always lovely to stay here, the most amazingly friendly country pub, with wonderful food. Stay for business few times a year cant fault it. they even go the extra mile by coming in early so we can have breakfast earlier than normal due to 8am meetings. Stay wonderful, and definitely give this place a try (even if its just for food and the ambiance).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy bed. Superb shower, luxury towels. The food in restaurant was excellent. Starter Fish platter to share a great choice and chicken Kiev very tasty. Can see why it is a popular place to eat. Staff friendly and helpful. Good well cooked produce at breakfast. Soberton is a lovey quiet village worth a walk around to see church and the views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

White lion in Siberton

Very friendly locals from as soon as we drove up the side road. Highly recommend for room and food, 10/10 Room was great with bathroom and sitting room on ground floor, bathroom very spacious eith bath and very powerful seperate shower cubicle. With large double bed upstairs. Can’t fault staff at hotel at all, from checking in, to service at bar and restaurant . Very friendly and accommodating. Dinner was lovely, chicken Kiev was huge and lovely and the steak and ale pie was probably the best pie I have ever had full of juicy and well cooked meat. Prices in restaurant very reasonable. Bar prices also good and a wide selection of lager, ales and cider. Thanks to everyone at the white lion, we will return. Shout out also to the lay preacher who stopped for a chat whilst going to the church to lock up, what a lovely man.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023