Best Western Red Lion Hotel in Salisbury, England

Housed in a 13th-century building, Best Western Red Lion Hotel is recognised as Europe's oldest purpose-built hotel. Handmade furnishings produced on site feature in many of the individually decorated rooms. The building retains original oak beams, log fires, and a cobbled courtyard that dates back to its coaching inn days.

Each room is individually decorated with a mix of antique pieces and handmade furnishings. Some rooms offer four-poster beds and have en-suite bathrooms with modern fixtures. All rooms include a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a selection of toiletries.

The Victoria Lounge serves coffee, tea, cakes, brunch, lunch, and afternoon tea in a setting with oak beams and two log fires. The 1220 Bar offers real ales and wine in a striped, historic bar room. A diverse breakfast buffet is available each morning, with options including a cooked-to-order selection.

The hotel is a licensed venue for weddings and can host up to 120 guests in its function rooms. The beautifully maintained courtyard offers a scenic outdoor setting for ceremonies and receptions. Meeting and banquet facilities are available for business events, with fax and photocopying services on site.

The hotel is located 400 metres from Salisbury Cathedral and within a 5-minute walk of Salisbury's shops, bars, and restaurants. The rail station is a 15-minute walk away, and the New Forest National Park is a 15-minute drive. Stonehenge and Old Sarum are nearby historic sites easily accessible from the hotel.

History: Europe's oldest purpose-built hotel, 13th-century building

Location: 400 metres from Salisbury Cathedral, 15 min to New Forest

Weddings: Licensed venue for up to 120 guests

Dining: Victoria Lounge, 1220 Bar, diverse breakfast buffet

Parking: Private parking available on site (subject to availability)

Rooms: Individually decorated with handmade furnishings