PR2S £85
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Located in historic Lower Corve Street, a few minutes' walk from the town centre, railway station, traditional pubs and Ludlow's Michelin-starred restaurants, The Merchant House is an ideal base from which to explore the glorious countryside of the Welsh Marches.
From around 1395, the house was occupied by a succession of dyers, woollen cloth being the source of Ludlow's prosperity during the Middle Ages. Six centuries later, under the direction of its previous owner, master chef Shaun Hill, The Merchant House was the town's first Michelin-starred restaurant.
Accommodation:
One Double En-suite:
With television, tea and coffee-making facilities, clock radio and hairdryer. An iron and ironing board are available.
We hope you will enjoy our recently refurbished timber-framed bedroom with antique bed, which retains the spirit of the Middle Ages but offers all the comforts of the 21st century.
One Adjoining Single with Private Bathroom
The adjoining bedroom has a single, antique, bed, tea and coffee-making facilities, clock radio and a sofa.
Breakfast:
A full English breakfast, cooked to order, and sourced whenever possible from local produce. Ludlow has a long and enviable tradition of producing and selling quality local foods, locally-cured bacon, sausages and free range eggs: we are proud to be part of the 'Local to Ludlow' campaign.
A Continental option with cold meats, cheeses, and speciality breads is available.
Garden: Relax in our town garden on the banks of the Corve. Centuries ago the river was used industrially by dyers, then by glovers and tanners. Today the Corve is home to ducks, kingfishers, dragonflies and wagtails, and visitors can look at the sheep grazing in the adjacent water-meadows, just watching the river flow to join the Teme – ‘Severn’s wayward daughter…’
Ludlow:
An architectural delight, with over 500 listed buildings, mainly half-timbered or Georgian; a Norman castle, now the backdrop to the town’s Shakespeare, Food and Medieval Festivals; and St Laurence’s Church, ‘the Cathedral of the Marches’, given a Five Star rating by Simon Jenkins in England's Thousand Best Churches. The poet A.E. Housman, author of 'A Shropshire Lad', is commemorated in the churchyard.
Visit the market, the individual shops, the traditional bakers, butchers, specialist food and cheese shops. Eat in historic pubs, Thai, Japanese or Indian restaurants, enjoy vegetarian food or tapas, and take afternoon tea in an award-winning tea room. Or book at one of Ludlow’s two Michelin-starred restaurants, La Becasse or Mr Underhills!
Join a guided tour around the medieval town centre; walk or cycle in spectacular surroundings; visit castles, gardens and stately homes; enjoy a day at Ludlow Races or just spend an hour or so reading in front of the wood burning stove at the Merchant House during the winter months, or relax in the garden in summer, watching the river and the butterflies.
We would love to welcome you to Ludlow and into our home.
" Has there ever been a visitor to Ludlow who hasn’t wished they lived there? “
Jeremy Paxman, 2009
Rates : From £85 per room per night based on two people sharing. £50 single occupancy.
No Smoking. Sorry, no pets.
4 Star Shropshire Tourism.
