The Lion Hotel, Blaenavon
Overview
Nestled just 8 minutes' stroll from Blaenavon Ironworks, The Lion Hotel Blaenavon welcomes guests with a sauna, a steam room, and spa therapy. Featuring a restaurant and a lobby area, the 4-star hotel is 3.8 miles from Goytre Wharf & Canal Visitor Centre.
Location
The hotel is located in a tourist area of Blaenavon, approximately 25 minutes by foot from Big Pit National Coal Museum. Located around 900 feet from Horeb Welsh Baptist Chapel, the property is in the vicinity of Blaenavon Community Heritage and Cordell Museum.
The Blaenavon hotel is also within reach of Brecon Beacons National Park.
Rooms
There are 12 rooms with blackout drapes and ironing facilities. Some of them offer complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as tea and coffee making equipment. The nice touches include sound-proofed windows, along with a writing desk. Along with a bathtub and a separate toilet, the en-suite bathrooms come with dressing gowns and towels.
Eat & Drink
The à la carte restaurant in the non-smoking Lion offers dishes for dinner. The restaurant serves British cuisine. There is a lounge bar, which offers a log fire in its interior design.
Leisure & Business
Additionally, staying at the Blaenavon accommodation, active guests can enjoy a golf club on site.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Locker room
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Steam room
Room features
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Guided toursExplore the hotel's historical significance with a knowledgeable guide who will share fascinating stories and insights about its past.
Interactive exhibitsImmerse yourself in the hotel's history through interactive displays that showcase artifacts, photographs, and personal accounts from its early days.
Historical reenactmentsWitness lively reenactments that bring the hotel's past to life, featuring actors in period costumes depicting key moments and characters from its history.
BirdwatchingAdmire a variety of bird species that frequent the hotel's beautiful gardens and surrounding countryside, with a bird guide available to help you identify different species.
Nature walksTake a leisurely stroll through the hotel's landscaped gardens and nearby nature trails, enjoying the peaceful ambiance and discovering hidden gems along the way.
Garden tea partiesIndulge in a delightful afternoon tea experience amidst the hotel's picturesque gardens, savoring delectable treats and fragrant teas.
- Cooking workshops
- Gin tastings
- Chef's table experience
- Art classes
- Art exhibitions
- Art tours
- Yoga retreats
- Spa treatments
- Mindfulness workshops
Location
* In the World Heritage town of Blaenavon, the hotel is situated near the Big Pit National Coal Museum and Blaenavon Ironworks. * The area offers historical attractions like Blaenavon Workmen's Hall and Blaenavon Community Museum, complemented by traditional Welsh pubs and restaurants. * Blaenavon World Heritage Centre and Keeper's Pond highlight the town's industrial heritage, making it suitable for history enthusiasts and culture lovers.
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