The Lion Hotel, Belper
About the Hotel
Rooms at The Lion
The Lion Hotel features 22 rooms furnished in a rustic style with 18th-century architecture. Room options include single, double, twin, and king-size rooms, and suites. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a bath or shower, a TV with Sky channels, tea and coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, an ironing board and iron, a telephone, a wardrobe, and complimentary toiletries. Extra beds are available for children under 12 for £15.00 per child per night.
Dining at The Lion
The Lion Hotel offers a family-friendly restaurant with a gastro bar menu and pizza restaurant. The restaurant serves homemade cuisine, including stone-baked pizzas from an authentic pizza oven. The Brewery Tap features traditional ales and bar snacks. The bar area includes beamed ceilings, leaded windows, and leather seats. Champagne breakfast is available for £19.95 per person.
Events and Leisure
The Lion Hotel hosts live music nights and special events on weekends and weekdays. The hotel is near attractions such as Heage Windmill, Ritz Cinema, and Belper River Gardens. Belper neighbors Ashbourne, Ripley and Matlock, making it a base to explore Dovedale and the Peak District. The Attenborough Nature Reserve, with trails, is nearby. Pickford's House features a secret garden.
Location and Transport
The Lion Hotel is in the Derwent Valley Mills Heritage Site in Belper, a historic market town, 40 km from East Midlands. Nearby landmarks include White Peak Distillery (4.5 km), Crich Walk (6.5 km), and Duffield Castle (3.5 km). Belper neighbors Ashbourne, Ripley and Matlock, making it a base to explore Dovedale and the Peak District.
Services Offered
The Lion Hotel is a licensed wedding venue with two suites: The Vaults (max. capacity 21), Strutt Suite (max. capacity 40), and Arkwright Suite (max. capacity 120). Optional extras for conferences and meetings include flip chart paper and pens, tabletop projectors, bottled water, and food. The hotel offers buffet packages starting from £14 per person and three-course meal options. Wedding services include canapés, a 3-course wedding breakfast, buffet options, and drinks packages. A wedding coordinator is available.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
