No other county can compete with the quality and diversity of our local produce. Just look at the many markets, laden with fresh fruit and veg; or the butchers, the bakers, the delicatessens on almost every corner. You'll soon see why Shropshire is a gourmets idea of heaven.
All this bounty has had an interesting effect on the local restaurants. Ludlow has been described as "a little bit of France near the Welsh border" and with more Michelin Stars than any other town in the UK you can see why.
Shropshire is renowned for its real ale and leads the way in the "home brew" revival. Real ale inns and micro-breweries including the Three Tuns at Bishops Castle which has been happily brewing since 1642 and now has a history of beer and brewing museum available to visit.
Shropshire to go - fill your fooddrink basket with wines from Tanners in Shrewsbury (Central England Wine Merchant of the Year for the 6th year running) or from the Wroxeter Roman Vineyard. Home smoked bacon from Maynards, Organic food from Pimhill, Market Drayton Gingerbread (- the locals prefer to dunk it in port), Quails eggs, local cheeses and real dairy ice-cream.
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Goldstone Hall is a 17th Century Manor where even The Times thinks the food is sublime.
Phone: 01630 661202
Email: enquiries@goldstonehall.com
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Saracens is an 18th Century Coaching Inn - and now an excellent restaurant with 5 comfortable guestrooms. All rooms have goose-down duvets. Egyptian Cotton bed linen, TV & refreshments.
Phone: 01939 210877
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Fishmore Hall is a new and privately-owned boutique country house hotel set on a hill overlooking the charming town of Ludlow.
Phone: 01584 875148
Email: reception@fishmorehall.co.uk
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Superb 17th Century Country Inn, set amidst Shropshire's rolling hills with stunning views over the Severn Valley & Chelmarsh Reservoir and offering a unique mix of Bed & Breakfast and Self-catering accommodation.
Phone: 01746 861469
Email: bull_chelmarsh@btconnect.com
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Well known as one of the top golfing venues in the UK and now boasting a luxury spa and well being centre, Macdonald Hill Valley provides 4 star accommodation designed with your comfort and privacy in mind.
Phone: 0844 879 9049
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Situated on the borders of Shropshire, Cheshire and North Wales. Five miles from Whitchurch, ten miles from Wrexham and five miles from Ellesmere with neighbouring Malpas very close by.
Phone: 01948 830532
Email: hanmerarms@btconnect.com
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The Raven Hotel is an 18th century coaching inn, set in the heart of the beautiful, historic market town of Much Wenlock.
Phone: 01952 727251
Email: enquiry@ravenhotel.com
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Sweeney Hall Hotel is an impressive Georgian country house with extensive grounds. It has been individually furnished with en-suite bedrooms.
Phone: 01691 652450
Email: enquiries@sweeneyhall.co.uk
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17th Century historic country inn. Comfortable en-suite rooms, award winning meals from local produce, traditional beers. Ideal location for exploring the Shropshire countryside.
Phone: 01584 841205
Email: info@crowncountryinn.co.uk
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A farm shop like no other, the Ludlow Food Centre is situated on the fringes of the Earl of Plymouth Estate (located on the A49, two miles north of Ludlow).
Phone: 01584 856000
Email: info@ludlowfoodcentre.co.uk
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