|
|
The Raven Hotel & Restaurant(Much Wenlock, Shropshire, UK) |
|||
|
|
The modern Olympic Games owe much to a certain Dr Penny Brookes, who lived in Much Wenlock - he founded the Wenlock Olympian Society in 1850 and, years later, worked with Baron Coubertin to found the modern Olympic movement. In 1890, the Baron wrote: 'And of the Olympic Games ... it is not a Greek to whom one is indebted but rather to Dr W P Brookes'. Since the games began, the Raven has been the haunt of spectators and competitors alike. Then, as now, the traditional welcome is as warm as a 300-year-old coaching inn can muster. The place has immense character: the flower-filled courtyard gives access to bedrooms which have been delightfully furnished. There are four-poster beds and an imaginatively designed galleried suite that tastefully blends old and new. For a more contemporary feel, book one of their wonderful new 'Forge' rooms. Before you dine, have a look at the Olympian memorabilia on display in the public rooms - and then prepare yourself for a treat. Look at the menu, and you will agree with Paddy Burt of the Daily Telegraph: 'This is what I call serious food'. It's imaginative and delicious, with a good choice of something traditional, much higher up the culinary scale. All told, the Raven is without doubt an absolute winner!
| Single Occupancy | 75 |
| 12 Doubles/Twins | 120 - 130 |
| 1 Four-poster | 130 |
| 1 Family Room | 140 |
| 1 Suite | 160 |

10 miles from Telford, between Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth at the A4169/A458 junction. Turn right at the end of the high street; the hotel is 100 yards on the right.
Amex, Diners, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
AA ![[AA Star]](/res/images/design/AAstar.gif)
![[AA Star]](/res/images/design/AAstar.gif)
75%
Hotel
Owner: Kirk Heywood
On site: garden, health & beauty
1 meeting room/max 16 people
Nearby: Golf, tennis, fishing, riding, swimming
Name: Shrewsbury
Distance: 10
No. Of Holes: 18
Par: 70
Yards: 6207
none
Pets: No pets; guide dogs only
Disabled Facilities: No facilities for disabled guests
Seasonal Closure: Closed 24-26 Dec
City:
Telford - 10 miles/15 mins
Shrewsbury - 13 miles/20 mins
Rail Station:
Shrewsbury - 13 miles/20 mins
Airport:
Birmingham - 53 miles/1 hr