The White Lion, located in an upscale setting, offers a charming retreat with a garden and restaurant. Relax at the bar or catch up on work with in-room WiFi and access to the computer station.
University of Southampton - 35 min drive - 30.0 km
Mayflower Theatre - 42 min drive - 33.2 km
WestQuay Shopping Centre - 42 min drive - 33.6 km
Getting around
Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 60 min drive
Southampton Botley Station - 10 min drive
Fareham Portchester Station - 12 min drive
Fareham Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
The Bakers Arms - 2 min drive
The Shoe Inn - 5 min drive
Boss Kebab - 7 min drive
The White Hart - 8 min drive
The Crown Inn, Bishop's Waltham - 7 min drive
About this property
The White Lion
The White Lion puts you within a 10-minute drive of South Downs National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Ice skating nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Patio
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The White Lion offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The White Lion does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The White Lion?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The White Lion?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The White Lion?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The White Lion and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and return when the snow melts for cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching. The White Lion also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The White Lion?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does The White Lion have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
What's the area around The White Lion like?
The White Lion is located a short 1-minute walk from Meon Valley.
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Reviews
The White Lion Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.4
Location
10
Staff & service
9.8
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2026
Such a lovely find and a 3 mile walk to Hambledon vineyard. So handy for a base. Food was great and pub atmosphere was wonderful. Thank you.
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
Lovely location, wonderful breakfast & a lovely sleep on such a comfy bed
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
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.
LAURANCE
LAURANCE, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Beautiful clean room, great food and drink. The staff was so welcoming and helpful. I would love to visit again.
Judi
Judi, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2025
Wonderful staff and location in a small Hampshire village. Much local D-Day preparation history. Food was great excellent.
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2026
Everything is excellent!
The room is beautifully equipped, with superbly comfortable bed, brilliant shower, decent size bath and good Wi-fi.
All staff in the pub were friendly and served us with good humour at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Food was brilliant (we ate there every night).
Location was just what we were after, small village with no shops, but easy driving distance from larger centres. Plenty of walking trails nearby.
Highly recommended.
Darren
Darren, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
We had a great stay at the white lion and the food was also wonderful. The staff was very polite and everything was spotless.
Leif
Leif, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2023
Lovely staff and excellent location for the beautiful countryside walking
Really enjoyed our stay
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Lovely spot and friendly hosts. Dining was very good
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2024
Perfect stay
Everything was perfect with the stay. Very comfortable and clean rooms, service spot on and the pub food was very good
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2024
Lovely pub with great food in a country village setting
gillian
gillian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Solo business trip
Great location good food helpful staff
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2024
Clean and smart, friendly service, lovley pub to
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
Lovelly located pub with an anex having rooms. Really welcoming good food and good accommodation in a quintessential English Village pub.
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2023
Friendly welcome, lovely clean, well appointed room, comfortable bed. Lovely dinner and breakfast. All in a stunning location.
kevin
kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2024
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.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2025
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.
diane
diane, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2024
Hidden gem
Clean comfortable accommodation, converted stables adjacent to pub set in picturesque village. Great menu, selection of wines and friendly staff. Lovely stay
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 10, 2024
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.
Briton
Briton, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
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!
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2024
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!
LAURANCE
LAURANCE, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2025
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.
Briton
Briton, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
A beautiful gem
Beautiful place to stay in a beautuful village. Amazing meal, chicken kievs are must. Great hearty breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2025
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.
Craig
Craig, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
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.