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The Pheasant at Neenton

Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Inn
+44 (0)1746 787955
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Per night
£130 - £150

3 rooms

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

Pets welcome

The inn is the hub of this thriving village in 'the blue remembered hills' with great food and super rooms – a Sawday's Community Champion

Per night
£130 - £150

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The Experience

Opposite the pretty church, surrounded by picture-perfect hills, is an 18th-century pub that’s been remarkably reinstated; today, the Pheasant is owned by the locals. John is co-op chairman, head chef Mark and Sarah manage it all flawlessly. The main bar is cosy, with a wood-burner in the chimney breast and rugs strewn on the tiled floor; the dining room is filled with light.

There’s an orchard providing fruits for the kitchen, they tune their award-winning menus to the seasons, they seek out local suppliers (including lamb from the field next door) and fish comes fresh from the boats in Cornwall. The beers include Hobson’s and other local breweries, the wines are from Bibendum.

Three bedrooms, reached via an external stair, are spotless, sober, and decorated in restful colours. Bathrooms are immaculate with tip-top showers, one has fabulous views. Breakfasts are fabulous and Sunday lunches legendary. Walks are from the door.

We think you'll love

Sitting in the relaxed, informal bar then tucking into one of Mark's imaginative seasonal dishes
Exploring foodie Ludlow and the glorious South Shropshire countryside
All the superb walks on the doorstep with a great network of footpaths and trails up Brown Clee Hill

You should know

The external stairs to the bedrooms might be a problem for some
All the bedrooms are dog-friendly

Essentials

EV charger
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Spa
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Bar
Barbecue
Licensed premises
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Tennis court
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price: from £130

1 Twin/double: From £130
2 Doubles: From £130

Information

Booking information

Check in: 2-3pm, 6-8pm
Check out: 11am
Other details: Dinner, B&B £85-£95 per person.
Closed: Rarely.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals: Starters from £8. Mains from £14. Open all day Wed-Sun.

Reviews

Rescued and refurbished in country-rustic style, this community local is hidden deep in the Shropshire Hills between Bridgnorth and the foodie town of Ludlow. A cracking rural base offering a big welcome, good country cooking, and three comfortable rooms. A ramble up Brown Clee Hill (fantastic views) is the perfect prelude to an excellent lunch or dinner.

David Sawday's Inspector

David Patrick, Gillingham Sep 2019

Lovely Pub. Wonderful dinner (we had one of Mark’s specials). Very friendly staff. Nice airy comfortable room. Very good breakfast. And a lovely quiet lane nearby to walk our dog. All in all excellent. We look forward to returning.

Liz Feb 2019

Comfortable rooms, really friendly and enthusiastic staff and wonderful food. The chef even came out and gave us a recipe after I’d said how much I’d enjoyed it. Lovely surrounding countryside for walking and only 20 minutes from Ludlow. Thoroughly recommend.

Deborah, Buckinghamshire Jan 2019

The food was fabulous, the hosts very good and it was a lovely old pub renovated well. The rooms were simple but comfortable. Definitely recommend - great chef.

Michael Jul 2016

We stayed here for 3 nights last week and thought it quite excellent. This really was a good find, well situated for our purposes and efficiently run.

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Location

The neighbourhood

600 miles of byways and bridleways criss-cross their way over some of Britain's most spectacular landscapes – this is a walker's paradise. Head for the dramatic ridges of Wenlock Edge, the Long Mynd and the Clee Hills for views stretching to the Cotswolds, Snowdonia, the Peak District and the Brecon Beacons. Stop for lunch at Tally Ho in nearby Bouldon, visit Ironbridge for museums and the gorge.

Local points of interest from John Pickup

Set below the ‘blue remembered hills’ of Housman’s poetry, The Pheasant is owned for posterity by the community but run by talented hospitality professionals. A place to relax and enjoy superb Shropshire food, ales and fine wine in a real country local.
Ludlow, delightful market town and Slow Food mecca of the UK with arts, music and food festivals, is just 20 mins away. Pop to Bridgnorth (15 mins) and its Severn Valley Railway. See Shrewsbury, birthplace of Charles Darwin, with its half-timbered streets
The Ironbridge Gorge, World Heritage Site and cradle of the Industrial Revolution (30 mins) has a dozen superb museums to fascinate you for days. English Heritage and National Trust properties abound: Wroxeter, Attingham Park, Dudmaston and Boscobel House
It’s just 2 miles to the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 4 to Brown Clee hill, the highest point in Shropshire with a 360o view. On a clear day you can see the Welsh mountains, the Peak District, the Malvern Hills and the Cotswolds
Roam the spectacular walking country with vistas across old England and the Marches. Footpaths like the Shropshire Way lead you through Corvedale and over Wenlock Edge to the Long Mynd. Or just walk up to Five Springs and drink in the view before dinner.
The Shropshire Hills have an unparalleled variety of geological features for such a small area, representing most of the earth’s history. View the diverse landscapes: crags, scarps and valleys and different building materials which lend such character.

Introducing

John Pickup

In 2014, without a village hall, school or playground to their name, the doughty villagers rallied. They acquired land behind the pub, got planning permission, sold seven houses, and helped fund the restoration and extension of a previously derelict 18th-century inn. Thanks to managers Mark and Sarah, and director John, both pub and village thrive.