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The White Lion Inn

High Street, Gillingham · Hotel

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Photo: Renaud Mayers

A small three-room inn on Gillingham's High Street, best suited to travellers who want a simple, no-fuss overnight stop in Dorset.

What's nearby

  • Bourton Fencing LTD 250m away
  • The Surgery, Silton 300m away
  • Gulf Forge Garage 400m away
  • SPAR Forge Grage, Bourton 400m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible entrance

Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.

About The White Lion Inn

For anyone after a straightforward base rather than a destination in itself, The White Lion Inn offers a compact, easy option right on the High Street in Gillingham, Dorset. With just three rooms, it has the feel of a proper local inn rather than a large hotel, which suits guests passing through or staying briefly in the area.

The property keeps things simple with a restaurant and bar on site, breakfast available each morning, free WiFi, and a garden to sit out in. Reception operates around the clock, which is useful for guests arriving outside typical hours, and free on-site parking makes it a practical stop for anyone travelling by car.

Gillingham itself is within easy reach of the surrounding Dorset countryside, and golfers may want to note Yeovil Golf Club nearby. Guests looking for extensive facilities or a resort-style stay should look elsewhere, but for a no-frills, well-placed overnight stay, The White Lion Inn does the job.

Reception hours

Monday
11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 10:30 PM

Diners like this pub's delicious and hearty food, with many highlighting the excellent Sunday roast and quality ingredients. They also mention the welcoming, friendly staff and the cozy, authentic country pub atmosphere. Guests appreciate the lovely beer garden and convenient parking.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Property type
Hotel
Location
High Street, Gillingham
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Shaftesbury