Food & Drink
In the local area
Shropshire is known as a food hub, and there are plenty of places to visit during your stay
Here are some suggestions to get you started, however more options are available and our digital guide, made available after booking, will have further information.
Tea Rooms & Cafes
Church Stretton (10-minute drive)
Carding Mill Valley National Trust Tea Room
- Family friendly, dog friendly & accessible
Ludlow (20-minute drive)
- Child-friendly café with baby changing facilities
- Playground opposite
- Accessible facilities
- Next door to Ludlow Farm Shop
Farm Shops / Deli’s / Butchers
Proper Good Dairy – Local Fresh Milk & Produce (5-minute drive)
- Two vending machines available 24 hours a day, every day of the year!
- Milk vending machine – fresh organic pasteurised milk
- Chilled vending machine – various products sourced locally, such as muesli, eggs, jam, butter, cheese and snacks.
- Fresh milkshakes also available (8am to 8pm)
- Both vending machines take cash & card payments 24 hours a day
Saxtons Deli (10-minute drive)
- Specialising in cheeses, charcuterie, artisan breads, pickles, chutneys, olives, salads, pork pies, pasties, sausage rolls and savouries
- Frozen pre-prepared meals
- A range of desserts
Wenlock Edge Farm Shop (10-minute drive)
- Delicious cured meats and charcuterie
- Produced at Wenlock Edge Farm just up the road
Ludlow Farm Shop (20-minute drive)
- A unique food shopping experience where you can buy fantastic local produce
- Family friendly with café and accessible facilities
The Village Pantry (25-minute drive)
- Stocking local products including fresh milk, eggs, cheese, butter, meat, veg etc
- Offering hot drinks to take-away – coffee, tea, hot chocolate
- And sandwiches and food to ‘grab and go’, cakes, quiches and other treats.
Churncote Farm Shop (30-minute drive)
- Offering quality ingredients, grown on the farm or from other local and small producers
- Family friendly with café and accessible facilities
Battlefield Farm Shop (35-minute drive)
- An outlet for a range of delicious, locally sourced food
- Family friendly with café and accessible facilities
Local Pubs
All require pre-booking – please use the links below to book directly.
The Station Inn, Marshbrook (10-minute drive)
- Dog friendly & accessible facilities
The Kings Arms, Church Stretton (10-minute drive)
- Family friendly & dog friendly
The Bucks Head, Church Stretton (10-minute drive)
- Family friendly & dog friendly
The Ragleth Inn, Little Stretton (15-minute drive)
- Family friendly & dog friendly
The Green Dragon, Little Stretton (15-minute drive)
- Family friendly & dog friendly
The Pound Inn, Leebotwood (15-minute drive)
- Family friendly, dog friendly & accessible
The Royal Oak, Cardington (15-minute drive)
- Family friendly & dog friendly
The Swan Inn, Aston Munslow (20-minute drive)
- Dog friendly
The Bottle & Glass, Picklescott (25-minute drive)
- Family friendly & dog friendly
The Church Inn, Ludlow (25-minute drive)
- Family friendly & dog friendly
The Castle Hotel, Bishops Castle (30-minute drive)
- Dog friendly
The Boathouse, Shrewsbury (35-minute drive)
- Family friendly & dog friendly
Gourmet Pubs & Restaurants
The Crown Country Inn, Munslow (15-minute drive)
- Dog friendly
The Clive Restaurant, Nr Ludlow (20-minute drive)
- Dog friendly & accessible facilities
The Haughmond, Nr Shrewsbury (35-minute drive)
The Charlton Arms, Ludlow (25-minute drive)
- Family friendly & dog friendly
Fine Dining
Forelles, Fishmore Hall (25-minute drive)
- Nr Ludlow
The Cliffe at Dinham (25-minute drive)
- Ludlow
Mortimers (25-minute drive)
- Ludlow
Old Downton Lodge (35-minute drive)
- Nr Ludlow
The Walrus (35-minute drive)
- Shrewsbury
Vineyards
Kerry Vale Vineyard (35-minute drive)
- Offers quality English wines from the borders of the beautiful Shropshire Countryside.
- Vineyard tours and tastings are available
- Vineyard Kitchen & Wine Café
- The Cellar Door Shop
Please Note: Although we have tried to mention all venues that offer accessible facilities; are family friendly and/or dog friendly, it is advisable to ring in advance to check they can cater for your requirements.
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