Lion Hotel Dulverton

Thies, Piet, Nicky and all the staff were absolutely brilliant. We were a large group with lots of needs and requests, which Thies and the team helped us without fuss. The hotel itself had everything we needed, nice rooms - nothing too flash, but everything as described. Really appreciated having evening meals sorted and the breakfasts were lovely. A very convivial bar too!

From the moment we walked in Pete was attentive and friendly. He explained everything in great detail and even showed us where to park our car. The room was very well presented and even had little chocolate biscuits on the tea stand. The attention to detail was noticed and carried out throughout the hotel. Food was outstanding with every mouthful full of flavour. We are glad we stayed for dinner which although took time to prepare was well worth the wait. The chef came to our table to make sure everything was in order and to make sure we were happy. It can be typical for British people to be asked if their food is good and for them to reply it is, when it isn't. In the case of our stay this was never an issue. We thoroughly recommend The Lion hotel both to stay at and to eat the wonderful food. Thank you to Pete and his family for providing such a wonderful service.

We had a lovely few days at The Lion and were looked after very well by Thies and Chris. The room was very comfortable, and lacked no provision. The meals were exceptional - cooked interestingly and imaginatively, using fresh ingredients. We recommend this family-run hotel without reservation.

The Lion was my home and where I was brought up from 1970-77 as my parents ran this hotel back then. I was very disappointed with the cleanliness of the room I had considering it was apparently the best room in the hotel. Hadn’t seen a hoover in a while,hair everywhere. Cobwebs in both the bedroom and bathroom. A long hair in the sink and hairs around the toilet bowl. The floor in there needed a thorough deep clean. Mould on both windows and on all curtains. Water took forever to become slightly warm,but I’d also overheard that from other guests. Friendly staff and a good breakfast let down by poor cleanliness. Be aware also that for some strange reason the hotel doesn’t open until 3pm,so you’ll need to contact them if you require to check in sooner. It was the hub of the town back in the 70s and everyone went there,especially The Tap bar,but unfortunately has been closed for some time now. I do sympathise with the current tenants as they’re dictated to by the owner,so money is a big issue,but it certainly does need some money spending on it. All in all it’s a shame it’s got to this,just hope it springs back.

Hotel is convenient for Dulverton and Exmoor with car parking nearby. Rooms were large and we'll maintained with huge bath and shower. Service was very helpful and prompt. The Hotel had a real family feel, definitely not part of a chain. Did not have lunch or dinner but cooked breakfast was excellent and menu comprehensive. We will certainly come again, good value for what you get with access to Dulverton and Exmoor. A definite five stars from us !

The room we stayed in had not been cleaned for a considerable time plus was in desperate need of updating. To add to the problems, the wardrobe door was held shut by a chair and the bathroom door did not shut propertly. The housekeeping was lacking - the tea/coffee facilities were not replenished. This was unfortunate because the hotel is ideally positioned for visiting Exmoor. It was such a pity that the hotel did not come up to the standards that we found in ohers parts of the Moor.