1 / 8The Lion at Malpas
Malpas, Cheshire West and Chester
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room.
A village inn in Malpas, Cheshire, with 16 new rooms, several of them for well behaved dogs, and a 17th century Tudor Cottage that takes two dogs.
The Lion, named Best Inn at the 2026 Great British Pub Awards, has been a central part of village life in Malpas for over three centuries, in the south west tip of Cheshire close to the borders with Shropshire and Wales. Recent renovations have added 16 new bedrooms at this dog friendly inn.
Several rooms are open to well behaved dogs, with a ceiling of two per room, and the Tudor Cottage takes up to two dogs as well. The cottage dates back to the early 17th century and sleeps up to eight, with a spacious living area and log burner, a separate snug with a second log burner and a record player, two king-size bedrooms and a twin, and a kitchenette, plus a full hot and continental breakfast each morning. In the inn, the new rooms are made with beautiful fabrics and reclaimed timbers, with fluffy pillows and toiletries from the Bath House, Sedbergh.
The cooking is British, from pub classics to more inventive dishes, built on close relationships with local farms and producers: a three-course meal in the relaxed dining area, a casual bite in the cosy snug or a glass of your favourite tipple at the well-stocked bar. With a dog in tow, the inn doesn't say where among them you can settle, so check before reserving.
The Lion also has the Brereton Suite, a self-contained event space, and a small number of additional beds are available for children under 12. Two of Wildpack's walks are within easy reach for the dog: Bickerton Hill, Maiden Castle and Raw Head at 3.8 miles, and Whitchurch Waterways Country Park at 4.9 miles.
Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.
At a Glance: Dogs
- Rooms for dogs
- Selected rooms
- Dogs per room
- Up to 2
- Size or breed limits
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog fee
- There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much
- Left alone in the room
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the bar
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the lounge
- The hotel doesn't say
- Eating with your dog
- The hotel doesn't say
- In the grounds
- The hotel doesn't say
- Dog extras
- The hotel doesn't say
- Walks from the door
- The hotel doesn't say
- Nearest dog friendly beach
- None within 20 miles
Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.
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For You
- Rooms
- Log burners
- Children
- Children welcome
- Awards
- 2026 'Best Inn' - Great British Pub Awards
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lion at Malpas dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms, up to 2 dogs per room. This comes from The Lion at Malpas's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.
How many dogs can I bring to The Lion at Malpas?
Up to 2 dogs per room.
Is there a charge for dogs at The Lion at Malpas?
There is a charge; the hotel doesn't say how much.
Can I eat with my dog at The Lion at Malpas?
The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.
Can I leave my dog in the room at The Lion at Malpas?
The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.
Are there dog walks near The Lion at Malpas?
Dog friendly walks on Wildpack within 5 miles include Bickerton Hill, Maiden Castle and Raw Head (3.8 miles) and Whitchurch Waterways Country Park (4.9 miles).
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Walk3.8 mi awayBickerton Hill, Maiden Castle and Raw Head
Cheshire
Heath and woodland scented with gorse give dogs plenty to explore on this climb through Bickerton Hill to Raw Head and the Iron Age ramparts of Maiden Castle.
Walk4.9 mi awayWhitchurch Waterways Country Park
Shropshire
A canal and waterway walk near Whitchurch with calm towpath stretches, waterside wildlife and a relaxed atmosphere throughout.
Walk7.4 mi awayFenn's and Whixall Mosses from Morris's Bridge
Shropshire
A flat walk for dogs on a lead across a lowland wetland on the Shropshire and Wales border, past boardwalks and a viewing tower to the Llangollen Canal.
Attraction8 mi awayBeeston Castle and Woodland Park
Cheshire
A ruined fortress on a crag above the Cheshire Plain, reached with your dog through a proper wooded climb, with views over eight counties at the top.
Walk9.4 mi awayColemere and the Llangollen Canal
Shropshire
An easy, flat loop for dogs on a lead around Cole Mere, one of north Shropshire's glacial meres, through old woodland and along the Llangollen Canal towpath.
Walk10 mi awayErddig Parkland Walk
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A National Trust parkland walk through 1,200 acres where dogs can run free in a designated area, past a waterfall and a Norman motte and bailey.
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