The Lions

Nice room, big and comfortable. Bottled water offered for free. Tea coffee biscuits also. Easy to find the place. Appreciate the warm welcome by John and Pablo, who are running the place. It was good the Gin Tonic!!! Breakfast rich and delicious, especially the home made jams. Served in the beautiful dining room with classic music is really an excellent experience. The bathroom big and with hot water plus the clean towels and the bathrobe. Lighting in general very romantic.

This is a really special place. I travel an awful lot and rarely remember, or am moved to write reviews, but The Lions is different. Run by John, Paulo and their cat Luiz, this early Georgian red brick villa is beautifully decorated- the fittings and furniture are things you’d be happy to have in your own home, and that might not sound a big deal, but it makes a big difference. Like the sausages at breakfast - proper sausages, not the type you normally get in hotels and B&B’s. Paulo’s homemade jam is excellent, and I’m not sure who is responsible for the garden, but I think half the David Austin catalogue is in there, beautifully arranged as you’d expect. My favourite bit of my stay though was how immensely genuine and likeable the hosts were. I tend to book hotels rather than B&B’s for fear of feeling like I’m intruding, but I always felt completely welcome and at home.

The location was perfect for walking into the town centre. The hosts Pablo and John were very welcoming, and nothing was too much trouble for them. Breakfast was lovely. Our room was the deluxe double, which was a spacious room, very clean, with a comfortable bed, decor was lovely, and had a bath and a shower. After check-in, we were invited into their beautiful garden for a welcome drink, I had a glass of wine, and my wife had a gin and tonic before we headed out to explore. We would definitely stay here again.

Pablo and John are wonderful hosts. It's a lovely house with spacious rooms and a garden, and you're immediately made to feel at home. It's how you imagine a good B&B should be, a great alternative from hotels if enjoy a more informal and friendly atmosphere. You can also easily walk to Newark North Station in under 20 minutes if you don't want to take a taxi.

The Lions is easy to find and there was no problem with parking. The hosts are very friendly and attentive and we were made very welcome. This lovely 200 year old house has been superbly and sympathetically renovated and the garden is beautiful. Our rooms were very well equipped and comfortable - just what we needed after a gruelling 4 and 1/2 hour drive. There were plenty of breakfast options. Our breakfasts were generous, beautifully and well prepared, and served with a personal touch that made us feel special.