In a magnificent 16th-century building, Red Lion Coaching Inn offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, cooked breakfasts and elegant rooms. With a central location in Ellesmere, the inn is surrounded by Shropshire countryside. The individually designed rooms at the Red Lion each have a satellite TV and tea and coffee facilities. Some have a private bathroom and period features, and all have a video player, with access to a free video library. The award-winning restaurant serves traditional British cuisine, using fresh local produce. There is also a world wine list, vegetarian options and a children’s menu. Full English breakfasts are served daily, with lighter options also available. With a picturesque village location, next to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Red Lion Inn is just metres from The Mere Lake and Cremorne Gardens. Wrexham is a 20-minute drive away and historical Shrewsbury can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American

  • FREE parking!

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Good proper pub, with comfortable rooms at a reasonable price
Pamela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Stay here regularly,and as usual had a lovely stay. Breakfast was really good, and the waitress was as cheery and friendly as always.
Cameron
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, I can’t fault anything, my stay was great.
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The friendliest of welcomes. Amazing food. Comfortable room. In the centre not from ftom the Mere
Joanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Evening staff were brilliant. Food excellent. Room was spacious and clean.
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The pub was really nice & the food was great Staff were brilliant great service
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
As always comfortable and pleasant, we thoroughly enjoyed our second stay there and will again
Jeff
Canada Canada
Comfortable rooms, delicious food, staff was very welcoming.
Margaret
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A lovely cosy room. Staff were friendly. Excellent breakfast. Great value .
Croft
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast filling and well cooked. Location good for purpose.

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 bunk bed
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1 large double bed
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2 single beds
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1 bunk bed
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Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Very good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$0.14 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Pancakes • Butter • Eggs • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea
Red Lion Ellesmere
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Service
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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