Nestled in a picturesque setting, The Red Lion at Hellidon offers a warm welcome with its garden, bar, and restaurant. Guests can unwind with free WiFi in public areas and appreciate the helpful multilingual staff that previous guests have raved about.
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About this property
The Red Lion at Hellidon
When visiting Daventry, The Red Lion at Hellidon is a great choice to consider. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit The Red Lion, which serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
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 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Towels
Stay connected
WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Red Lion – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Also known as
The Red Lion at Hellidon Inn
The Red Lion at Hellidon Daventry
The Red Lion at Hellidon Inn Daventry
Frequently asked questions
Does The Red Lion at Hellidon offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Red Lion at Hellidon 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Red Lion at Hellidon?
Yes, pets are welcome. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Red Lion at Hellidon?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Red Lion at Hellidon?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Red Lion at Hellidon and nearby?
The Red Lion at Hellidon has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Red Lion at Hellidon?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, The Red Lion.
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Reviews
The Red Lion at Hellidon Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent, with a variety of options including freshly baked croissants and delicious cooked meals. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
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8/10 Very good
13 Feb 2026
Clean room , friendly staff , great food
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2025
Great pub great staff and great food! Would definitely stay again when next in the area.
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Sept 2023
Love staying here, food is fantastic and the rooms are nice and quiet
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2023
Excellent food and lovely staff….
Grant
Grant, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
6 Oct 2025
Staff very helpful had to change rooms due to strange smell coming from the bathroom, would have liked the continental breakfast on a table and not on the bed.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2023
Very nice food, staff were excellent. Would stay again.
Ellen
Ellen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jun 2025
Very kind friendly staff. Good food. I've stayed several times and will go again. The bedrooms are clean pleasant and comfortable.
Diana
Diana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2024
Lovely place, lovely staff. Room was clean and brilliant way to serve breakfast was perfect for us!
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Staff helpful and friendly, cooked breakfast on sunday was delicious , and lovely continental breakfast for Monday and Tuesday plenty of choice in box
teresa
teresa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 May 2025
A very good stay
Lovely village pub in a beautiful spot. Evening meal was a high standard. Rooms were quite small but very nice. Common parts would benefit from a refresh
M
M, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 Aug 2023
Great restaurant and bar,
Room was clean but bed was to soft for my liking.
leia
leia, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
27 Aug 2024
I've stayed in this pub quite a few times, as have family nearby. The staff are always kind and helpful and the rooms are always clean and very comfortable. Top rating for a country pub!
Diana
Diana
Diana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Friendly helpful staff, clean throughout.
Redlion is in a Nice and quiet area, so we had a peaceful night's sleep . Continental breakfast supplied with a great selection of choice .
teresa
teresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Mar 2025
Outstanding.
Outstanding in every respect. Welcoming and friendly.
Excellent rooms. Great food. Very dog friendly. Could not have asked for more.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Jan 2024
Red Lion Review
I have stayed here many times and it never disappoints. Rooms and all areas extremely clean. Staff always polite and friendly. Food always up to a high standard. It is a pleasure to stay here and can be highly recommended.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
Northamptonshire Pit Stop
The Red Lion is located in the wonderful countryside of Northamptonshire. The room we stayed in was the Napoleon room which did not disappoint. The front view with sheep roaming in the field was a joy to behold. The breakfast box in the room was excellent, having had a wonderful meal the night before. The stay was memorable and a return visit is a must.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Aug 2024
The red lion was a wonderful place to stay. The staff were friendly and it was very clean. I was worried because we were in the cottage next to the pub that it could be loud, but it wasn't at all. I slept so well and they had really comfortable beds. The shower had good water pressure and the soaps they provided were lovely.
It was perfect and exactly what we expected from booking.
Thanks so much - will be back :)
Lydia
Lydia, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
9 Sept 2024
Shame about the poor communication issues
Lovely room (in the end) and superb meal in the evening (one of the best this year). Lively convivial bar but let down by Hotels.com not making clear only certain rooms were pet friendly which lead to a bit of a stand off when checking in. Negotiated it in the end but you don't need that sort of grief when travelling.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
20 Feb 2025
Sneaky Midweek Break
This is our second trip in six months to the Red Lion and we fully intend to book again. We stayed in the Napoleon room as we did on our previous trip. The only reason that I could not give an excellent review on every point was that I did not check the breakfast box in arrival only to find out the following morning that it was incomplete and only set for one guest which was disappointing when we had a big day ahead of us. However the manager was very apologetic when we told him that evening and it was a genuine miscommunication between the management and housekeeping. I am sure it would not happen as a norm. The restaurant was fabulous on both evenings and for an out of the way pub it was really busy on both evenings. I can absolutely recommend the Calves Liver….. absolutely delicious.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 May 2026
Room very cosy and staff very friendly
Michele
Michele, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 Oct 2025
Beautiful, scenic, quiet but close to amenities. Food was amazing and you feel so very well cared for.
Leslee
Leslee, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 May 2023
Superb location and breakfast
Grahame
Grahame, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Jan 2024
Great stay
Lovely place great team
leia
leia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2022
Extremely clean and comfortable room, breakfast in the room was excellent. I will definitely stay here the next time I’m in this area on business
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Sept 2022
Very good food.
Would have liked real coffee for breakfast.