The Black Lion was in a superb location for us, as we was going to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular and this pub was 7 mins away. Also the pub was nestled in a lovely little village, which was wonderful to wander round. The staff were so helpful, and lunch and breakfast was superb. Although our room was very clean, bed linen gorgeous and bed very comfy, the bathroom was extremely small. My Sister and I aren't very big people so it wasn't to much of an issue, but if you were bigger, you would struggle with the size of the room and shower.

As previously mentioned, just the size of the ensuite, which was very small.

staff were brilliant and helpful. young girls always with smiles on their faces. nothing was too much trouble for them. breakfast excellent and plentiful. quiz night was fun in the evening which we didn't do but enjoyed the atmosphere. meals were good. bed was comfortable. location in a quiet village was nice too. shower brilliantly hot and powerful.

not exactly something we didn't like but an observation. the bathroom was very small but everything worked as it should. no room to dry yourself without having door open. some people would not like that but it didn't bother me. there were more expensive rooms available apparently. my wife thought the shower cubicle was a little scruffy but ok. tall people please note. being hundreds of years old the door to our room was tiny as was the hallway ceiling in one section. I'm 5 ft 9 and hit my head going in. don't know what other rooms were like though. this is expected in an old building and it wasn't a problem.

The staff were a highlight of our trip, all very friendly and helpful. The hotel has a really nice atmosphere and was a lovely place to sit and enjoy the rare nice weather with a few drinks. The food was all very good (the scotch egg and fishcakes especially) and the room was clean and pleasant. Very pretty village. Overall we had a relaxing and very enjoyable trip.

The bed was a little uncomfy and the shower a bit small. The hotel has no designated parking so there's a chance you have to pay and display.

The breakfast choice was good and plentiful. My room was very charming and comfortable. The staff were very approachable and I was always greeted with a cheerful smile.. I had two evening meals and they were both very well presented and tasty. As I have a mobility issue I asked for my case to be carried up & down the stairs on both occasions this was done with a smile and taken up /brought down the stairs and taken out to my car as well

The uncertainty of being able to park near the venue - however Walsingham being as it is there is not anything that can be done about that. I was there 'out of season' and I was fortunate that when I moved my car I was able to return and park on the Friday Market Place - however at the major Christian Festivals I imagine it would not be so easy.

The best thing about this hotel is the food. Excellent quality and cooking.

My room was a bit cold and I used the duvet from the other bed for my second night. My room was also above the pub so not very quiet. Plenty of tea and coffee provided but only one biscuit and 4 little milks for 2 nights but in the grand scheme of things I really liked everything else

The breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. We had cooked meals in the evening time which were fantastic. The staff were friendly. The rooms were clean. Great location and lots of little walks around the pretty village. It wasn't far from Wells, just a short drive away. This hotel exceeded our expectations. A great find and would recommend and would certainly go back.

Nothing, just perfect for a great weekend away.

I ddin't get breakfast as I had to leave early on both days, I requested the night before if something could be left for me, but the answer was that there was no continental breakfast and nothing could be offered 8.30am was too late for me

The bar area, the language of some of the 'regulars'

The location was great. The bed was very comfortable. The evening meal was great, as was the Cotes de Rhone red wine. Black lion is a loverly little hotel to stay at.

We thought the breakfast selection was a bit poor. The non existence option of cereals, wasn't the best. And no option of fruit juices? But I still enjoyed my full English breakfast. And would still stay at the hotel again.

Breakfast great, freshly cooked, plenty of it, served by pleasant waiters. Food menu catered well for vegatarians and offered a wide selection, beautifully cooked. Staff very friendly, helpful and welcoming. Hard working. Location is wonderful.

Mattress! OK to sit on but like laying on a plank. Great if you need an orthopedic bed! Staff did check if any of the other rooms had a different mattress but to no avail. Car parking could be a problem in high season.

Food excellent. Room lovely clean and comfortable. Great times for breakfast giving maximum flexibility which was a real bonus. Meals were top notch. Really relaxing atmosphere.

Would have been nice to have tissues in the room and a comfortable chair and proper bedside table as the only chairs in the room were used as bedside tables.