Lion Hotel Dulverton

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.

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.

A nice cosy hotel in Dulverton. Hosts were very attentive and chatty. They were so helpful with providing local directions for sightseeing in the area. The price was very fair and the breakfast and dining were wonderful! They have a varied menu for dining! The beds were comfortable and the room was kept clean. The bathroom looked freshly renovated and I had no issues with the shower.