We are the largest Hotel in the rural area
between Welshpool in Powys and Oswestry and Shrewsbury
in Shropshire.
Situated away from the main road, just off the A483 in the leafy
countryside between Oswestry and Welshpool we are within easy driving
distance of all the main routes.
The Offa’s Dyke long distance walking path runs right outside of our front
door.
Business, conferences, free Wi-Fi, mountain
views; we have it all here.
Owned and run by Karen and Rob Cook
Williams the Hotel boasts large en-suite bedrooms, courtyard suites with
their own garden / car park, holiday cottages, camping and caravanning with
electric hook-up and shower room, fully licensed bar and restaurant, and
there is even our music sales / shop within the grounds.
Karen Williams is an excellent chef who grew up in the area, making a name
for herself with versatile and local dishes, and using local produce where
available.
Rob Cook Williams is a professional musician and has ran his music
business, now called 'Golden Guitars' (to run alongside 'the Golden Lion')
since the 1990’s
We are a Real Ale bar, and stock local beers as well as traditional
hand-pulled cider alongside the regular ales.
No cream-flow!
We also stock a good range of spirits and
whiskies including the very popular Welsh Penderyn single malt and Brecon
Gin.
Restaurant open seven days a week
Excellent local dishes, three course menu
Traditional Farmhouse Sunday Roasts
We are in the Vegetarian and Vegan guide books. Vegetarian, Vegan and
Celiac dishes available (please book in advance)
Buffets, Weddings / Parties / Corporate Bookings catered for
2 Car Parks, one in our gated courtyard
THINGS TO DO:
The immediate area is rich in activities:
Walking
Cycling Fishing
Climbing Exploring
Caving Touring by
car Geology / Fossil Hunting
Circular Canal Walk behind the Hotel, ½ hour walk; regular wildlife
includes herons, swan families, rabbits, otters, buzzards, peregrine
falcons.
Vyrnwy Aqueduct, 20 minutes walk away
Canal locks and lock-keeper’s cottage, ¾ hour walk
The magnificent River Vyrnwy runs alongside the canal
Fly fishing on the River Severn – salmon, trout, grayling
Rich industrial heritage;
In-tact Victorian Lime Kiln and chimney nearby
Meadow walks
Rodney’s Pillar, Two-hour energetic walk / climb, 5 minutes drive
away from the Hotel
Beautiful Lake Vyrnwy and its many waterfalls, ½ hour drive away
The famous race track, Loton Park Hill Climb is nearby
Bulldog International Rally
of North Wales: the event is based in the
market town of Welshpool, and is the second round of the Dulux Trade MSA
British Rally Championship
Several good golf courses, clay shooting, horse riding
After a long day out, relax with our live music evenings:
MONDAYS: acoustic jam night: singers, songwriters, everyone welcome
TUESDAYS: blues jam night, electric
WEDNESDAY: jazz jam night
See our Venue listings pages for more details:
We have our own Annual Music Festival with craft stalls, market stalls and
charity stalls, etc, usually first week in August.
We are home to Arddleen
Air Gun Team
*****LEAGUE WINNERS 2009, 2010,
2011****
GOLDEN GUITARS MUSIC SALES
Our newly opened shop has the advantage of selling strings, books and
instruments when everyone else has closed, as we work to Hotel hours!
See ‘Guitar Tuition courses’ page for more information.
Local crafts: As well as
the Guitar Tuition we sell a range of locally made craft pieces including:
Hand – Tied Fishing Flies, national award winning.
Hand made, locally crafted DULCIMERS
Greetings Cards
Post cards, stamps, pens, etc
To contact us:
The Golden Lion Hotel
Offa's Dyke
Llandysilio
Powys, Wales
SY22 6RB
Tel: 01691 830295
Fax: 01691 880344
E-Mail: bookings@goldenlion.org.uk
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