The Red Lion

The room was booked by my employer for a one night stay. I arrived to check in at around 6.30pm and was asked if I wanted breakfast. I confirmed that I did and I was asked to pay £12 in advance, which I did. I confirmed that I would be down for breakfast at 8 am. The room was clean and pleasant enough and I had a comfortable night's sleep. When I went for breakfast I was greeted by the housekeeper who offered me tea. I then heard her on the phone to the pub's owner, saying there was no Chef. She asked the owner to speak to me, but she wouldn't, leaving the embarrassed housekeeper to apologise and inform me that despite me paying in advance that there would be no breakfast. I was promised a refund, but the housekeeper wasn't authorised to refund my card payment. I was asked to leave my details to be refunded but by the end of the day I am still awaiting my refund.

A really good evening meal spoiled at the pub by a terrible nights sleep. Last orders were at 9.40 as the pub closed at 10pm. We were ushered out of the bar at 10pm prompt and made our way to the room. Clearly the 10pm deadline was not observed by others and from 11pm until 1.30am loud discussions, arguments and even a few duets thrown in kept us awake. There was no information about who we could contact about the noise phone number etc. I stamped on the floor quite loudly having had enough and the noise then stopped . I understand that the manager lives on the premises so surely he/she should be sensitive about the paying guests that are staying re the noise. Breakfast next morning was poor with most of the cooked breakfast cold, sausages not cooked properly etc. All in all a terrible experience and if the pub wants to have paying guests to stay it needs to ensure their comfort and ensure if they stay open beyond 10pm as advertised that they control the noise . Recommended for the evening menu but not the stay !

Such a friendly welcoming place to stay. The landlord and landlady are so welcoming. The staff and also their rooms and food are spot on.can’t have stayed at anywhere better.we definitely be going back there to stay

Well what can I say , what a fab overnight stay we had Bill & Debbie could not have made us more welcome we arrived as guests and left as friends , nothing was too much trouble , room was clean and comfortable had everything we needed , several breakfast options available and excellent value , we also stayed for Sunday lunch and I cannot fault it great value and generous portions , Bill and Debbie only took over about 3 months ago and seem to have gathered a fabulous team around them , special shout out to Kiera what a little sweetheart , good luck to you all , cannot wait to return , thank you for a great stay best wishes rRoy & Caron

Staff were lovely, as was the room. We couldnt fault it. It is a real gem, right in the middle of town. Worth paying for breakfast too. Lovely food and a great price.

The Staff were very helpful and very friendly as was the manager Billy, Minor problems arose but were dealt with quickly and politely. The food was excellent and of good value as was the Drink available, Would visit again.

Stayed at the Red Lion for a couple of nights whilst attending a wedding at Lympne castle which is less than 10mins by cab. Great family run pub, with super friendly and helpful staff and owners. We had a good clean room, as you might expect from an old inn, sloping floor etc. Good social friendly time in the bar in the evening with the landlord and locals. Breakfast was full English, was also good. I’d definitely go back if I was heading to that part of the country again.

We had a very warm and welcoming reception, but after that it was only going one way, down hill. The room was very basic and small with dirty sheets. Then the manager cut me and my fiancée off, after having an average meal. My fiancée and I were told we had enough and that we should leave. It was my birthday and being told at 47 I was staggering around after 4 pints is ridiculous. We booked in for 2 nights and to be honest we couldn’t wait to leave.

The staff is very friendly, but it is a pub with B&B: limitations. It is a location next to the channel crossing, but for seiht seeing I would choose a different location.