The Three Lions, nestled near New Forest National Park, offers a warm welcome with a free daily manager's reception and on-site restaurant. Unwind in the garden or at the bar while staying connected with WiFi; previous guests have praised the helpful staff.
The Three Lions, Stuckton, Fordingbridge, England, SP6 2HF
What's nearby
New Forest National Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Godshill Village Hall - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Salisbury Cathedral - 21 min drive - 22.2 km
Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 27 min drive - 26.7 km
Southampton Cruise Terminal - 36 min drive - 38.8 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 32 min drive
Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 21 min drive
Christchurch Station - 23 min drive
Bournemouth Station - 25 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Altrullo - 15 min drive
The Moody cow - 3 min drive
The White Hart Inn - 10 min drive
George Inn - 2 min drive
About this property
The Three Lions
The Three Lions offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of New Forest National Park. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls, off-leash area, and litter boxes available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free daily reception
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
Meeting room
Coworking spaces
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Travel crib
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Champagne service
Highchair
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Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
The Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8.50 to 15.00 for adults, and GBP 8.50 to 15.00 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 74631707
Frequently asked questions
Does The Three Lions offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Three Lions does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Three Lions?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas, food and water bowls, and litter boxes are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Three Lions?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Three Lions?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Three Lions and nearby?
The Three Lions has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Three Lions?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Restaurant.
What's the area around The Three Lions like?
The Three Lions is located a short 8-minute walk from New Forest National Park.
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Reviews
The Three Lions Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
The hot tub was a highlight of the stay, being private, relaxing, and a great addition to the rooms. (19 reviews)
Breakfast was cooked to order and of a good standard, with plenty of options and unlimited tea and coffee. (11 reviews)
The spa experience was exceptional, with guests praising the cleanliness, comfort, and relaxation of the hot tubs and private terraces. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Highly Recommend
Really nice room on the ground floor, easily accessible for disabled. Lovely people running it, staff very good, highly recommend. Food was delicious and beautifully presented.
Angela
Angela, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2025
Hot tub was nice bonus
The outside area was great for the dog and the hot tub was a good addition.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
We stay here every year as a stop over on our way from London to Cornwall.
Lovely pub and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Staff are very helpful
Alex
Alex, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2025
Lovely rooms, and little terrace with jacuzzi. Staff are exceptional. Very warm, friendly and helpful. The staff really make this place a great stay. Breakfast was good too.
Clara
Clara, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 18, 2025
Nice stay. We will be back.
matteo
matteo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 25, 2025
Very informative staff and enjoyable breakfast.
Property has large car park and benefits from petrol station close by. Room we stayed in (Oak) was subject to irregular heating system noises which disturbed sleep.
IAN
IAN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2025
Weekend away in the New Forest. Perfect base, close to the forest and the beaches of the south coast. Comfortable hotel with great staff.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2023
Great find
Great time, lovely place to stay, eat and enjoy time with friends.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Lovely Hotel, great staff. Clean rooms and comfy bed
BA
BA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2024
Great base for exploring the New Forest.
A lovely place to have a short break. Perfect location and ideal accommodation.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Great stay at The Three lions
Great stay as on previous visits. Will absolutely using again
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2023
Clean comfortable room, pleasant staff, good food.
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2023
Fantastic
Fantastic stay. A little gem of a pub/hotel
Caroline
Caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2024
Very friendly staff. Lovely area. Rooms were separate from the main inn and so wonderful quiet. Highly recommend for a couple's retreat.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2022
Comfortable rooms, lovely view.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2023
Perfect couples retreat
From the room with a hot tub, the food, location and the service, this place is brilliant and the staff are a credit to this place
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2024
Some of the best food we have had eating out for a long time.
Lovely private space with hot tub. Quiet and peaceful. Helpful and friendly staff. World definitely revisit
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2024
Staff was really friendly and helpful
Ross
Ross, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2023
Saturday night away!
Everything about the stay was great, from the accommodation, to the food, and how friendly and welcoming all of the staff were.
Would highly recommend and will definitely be going back again.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2023
Staff great, room good size , fab bathroom, very clean and nice little extras in the room
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
We booked a room with private terrace and hot tub which were both amazing. Rooms were clean, the hot tub was great, we had our privacy and it was very quiet. Enjoyed our stay there and would highly recommend!
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2023
A very enjoyable stay. Recommended.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2022
Highly recommended
The hot tub was great and was very clean (which is not easy to do)
Mr R A
Mr R A, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 10, 2022
A lovely stay.
We had a really lovely stay, the room was large and well furnished and the bed was super comfortable. We had the use of a private jacuzzi which was very clean & good fun. All of the staff were very friendly & helpful and the food was excellent would highly recommend.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 23, 2023
The room was lovely and the hot tub was great. The restaurant and food were great. Only downside was the wait on food but we were told that the kitchen were understaffed which was understandable.