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Reviews of Lion and Unicorn Hotel 3 stars

Main Street, Thornhill, Thornhill, FK8 3PJ, United Kingdom

#1 of 4 hotels in Thornhill

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 276 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    9.0
    It was the best sleep, very clean and welcoming.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was excellent. A very relaxed atmosphere. There was a very generous selection of jams to choose from and the bread on offer was freshly cut. The bedroom was very clean and the bed and towels too. A very comfortable sleep.. If was just what we needed at the end of our journey.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    10
    Great Hotel fantastic staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - 1
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic staff service second to none, food great, big portions

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Perfect comfortable homely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - 1
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s very cosy and peaceful the staff are amazing nothing is to much trouble we’re going back again .

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2025

    10
    Home from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I only stayed one night before flying g out of Edinburgh

    Fabulous welcome. Great atmosphere and fabulous food.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Brilliant, loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fruit flies everywhere

    Amazing service from all the staff, all so lovely. Food was beautiful and the rooms are what you expect from a little place in the country side. Would stay again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Lovely stat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really lovely staff, both the ladies we dealt with were so courteous and friendly. The building is nice, not noisy at all even with it being above a pub. The pub itself is great, as is the food. Breakfast was amazing with cereal, toast and your choice of fry up items - we were really pleased with it, especially considering it's included in the price. Loads of parking at the rear of the property and the rooms are a decent size, very comfy beds.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room - 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good old fashioned and the older women work there guts out for you.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    8.0
    Old and quaint .
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The absolute racket from the bar when trying to sleep, and all the shouting outside until the bar shut

    Staff were great, food was good, the bed was comfy 😊, worth staying but maybe not on a Saturday night

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The choice of ales. No Guinness.

    The facility is lovely. Fiona and the staff went out of their way to accommodate us and make us happy. Such wonderful hospitality. Bed was extremely comfortable. Quiet and peaceful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    You know it’s good when it’s full of locals!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit off the beaten path, but that’s also part of the charm.

    Lovely and quaint…food was fantastic, fresh flowers at every table, accommodations clean and comfortable, parking was plentiful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb would highly recommend
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room - 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean, really friendly staff Excellent food

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff and all the patrons were exceedingly helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - 1
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic

    An absolutely fantastic joint ...full of charachter...and charachters ...owner ..and her staff no doubt carefully selected. Likewise the local produce all over the menu...if you want a break with 5☆ food, quality and service without the stuffiness of a big cold hotel and staff to suit...get your ass here 😉

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    9.0
    Lovely friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is only my personal preference but I think the tv needs rethinking about where it is and also would have preferred just a shower rather than a shower in a bath, but that’s said would definitely stay here again

    The staff were fabulous, you couldn’t have asked for more friendlier staff they are definitely a credit to this hotel and the good is amazing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Will definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room - 1
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small room but staying in character with the ambience of the period property.

    Excellant food, very friendly staff and beautiful location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My egg was over cooked ! Thats it nothing else just my egg

    This hotel/pub is a must for any traveler, it was that good I would of moved in, the owner and staff are absolutely amazing, they couldn't do enough for us, im definitely booking this place again next trip I do, the beds are really comfortable and the duvet are better than the one I got at home, and trust me I like my duvet, Food was amazing but only one dislike im sorry to say, my fried egg wasn't cooked properly too over done and crispy on the edge, but I can forgive them for that lol, but all in all the lady who owns this place deserves a medal, well done that lady

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room little small but ok for overnight stay

    Great dinner. Small but nice room. Staff very nice

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Had a really nice stop here on motorcycle trip with mate. Food and cold beers were excellent after a very hot day! Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very characterful and great location

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    10
    Great stay from the get go. A must go back spot with super staff and a relaxed atmosphere
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room - 1
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendliness from the get go. Great food. Relaxing and pleasant

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Staff were amazing, and the locals, so welcoming 🙏 Peggy is Awesome, food was great, and the owner Fiona Awesome too

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    9.0
    An authentic feel with great food
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a dislike, but the bathroom was very tight so something to be aware of

    My mum and I stayed at the Lion and Unicorn for a night and we are so glad we did! While small, the room was adequate for our needs, nice and warm, and was a true pub hotel experience. We had dinner downstairs which was phenomenal, and I can’t praise the staff highly enough for making us feel so welcome. We stayed here instead of Stirling to get more of a country feel, and it was one of the best choices we made on our trip.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    9.0
    no probs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    breakfast and evening meal was superb

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    8.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room - 2
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were really friendly and helpful and made me and my mum very welcome. I loved the location and our room was very nice.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Very nice room - excellent restaurant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice room. Very nice restaurant. Excellent meals. Very friendly staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

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