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Hotels and Inns in the Scottish Borders, Shropshire and Somerset

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Scottish Borders

NAME OF HOTEL / INN	AMENITIES	ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS AT THE HOTEL OR NEARBY
The Wheatsheaf Hotel, SWINTON, DUNS BERWICKSHIRE	Situated in beautiful countryside. Restaurant, bar, superb cuisine. Log fire, beamed ceilings. Excellent accommodation.	Scottish Borders, 12 miles from Berwick-upon-Tweed. "The Macallan Taste of Scotland Hotel of the Year"
Shropshire
The Castle Hotel BISHOP'S CASTLE	Historic 18th century coaching inn. Three bars, restaurant, terrace for al fresco dining. 7 comfortable en-suite bedrooms	Superb location in Bishop’s Castle with views to the Shropshire Hills.
Pen-Y-Dyffryn Country Hotel, RHYDYCROESAU, Near OSWESTRY	Silver-stone Georgian listed building. Award winning cuisine, excellent accommodation.	Located in the beautiful Shropshire/ Welsh Borderlands. Oswestry 3 miles. Superb walking country
The Swan Inn KNOWLE SANDS, BRIDGNORTH	Quaint bed and breakfast inn. Restaurant, Bar, Free Parking.	Overlooks the River Severn amid the Shropshire countryside
The Halfway House Inn EARDINGTON, BRIDGNORTH	Delightful 16th century Country Inn. Good food, real ales. Comfortable accommodation. Activity weekends available. AA 3 Star	Beautiful setting in lovely countryside just one mile from Bridgnorth town centre on the B4363 to Cleobury Mortimer
The Old Orleton Inn, WELLINGTON, TELFORD	17th century historic Coaching Inn Awarded 5* in 2007 by Visit Britain. 10 boutique-style bedrooms, each unique in design and character. Wireless broadband.Full a la carte Restaurant, stylish Brasserie Bar, both with candlelit interiors	Located facing the famous Wrekin Hill, just off junction 7 of the M54, in the green belt western edge of Wellington. Ideal base for exploring Telford and Shropshire.
The Prince Rupert, SHREWSBURY	Widely recognised as the town's finest hotel, dating back to the 12th Century. Choice of restaurants, garden courtyard. Beauty treatments available in the health club.	Set in the heart of Shrewsbury, surrounded by narrow streets and timbered buildings and a short walk from the towns many historic attractions.
The Coalbrookdale Inn, COALBROOKDALE, TELFORD	Within the walls of this 19th Century building, the Coalbrookdale Inn also offers three Bed and Breakfast en-suite rooms	Located in Coalbrookdale, the rooms overlook the magnificent Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage site, Museum of Iron and the historic Darby Furnace
The Malthouse IRONBRIDGE, TELFORD	Unique Country Pub with rooms. Six individually styled en-suite rooms. Vibrant bar with live music for lighter eating, intimate restaurant with open fire for relaxing.	Located on the waterfront in Ironbridge with a car park in front.
The Sun at Norbury BISHOPS CASTLE, Near SHREWSBURY	Historic 16th Century country inn full of antiques and atmosphere. Excellent restaurant.	Idyllic countryside location, perfect for a romantic break
The Lion Hotel, SHREWSBURY	Renowned 17th century coaching inn in the heart of historic Shrewsbury	Located in centre of historic Shrewsbury
Albright Hussey, BROAD OAK, SHREWSBURY	16th century moated manor house. Four poster rooms, spa baths, award winning food.	Set in 4 acres of grounds, ideally situated just on the outskirts of the historic town of Shrewsbury.
The Crown Inn, HOPTON WAFERS, CLEOBURY MORTIMER	Full of character and period charm. 18 en-suite bedrooms. Restaurant with exposed beams, stonework and large inglenook.	Idyllically situated amid glorious countryside
The Church Inn LUDLOW	Historic inn in centre of ancient Ludlow. Dining area, Bar, traditional ales, bar meals. Comfortable en-suite accommodation.	Superb situation in heart of historic Ludlow with its Castle and historic buildings.
The Red Lion Coaching Inn ELLESMERE	16th century award winning coaching inn. A mixture of standard, en-suite and deluxe rooms available. 2 ground floor rooms with walk in showers for disabled people.	Located a 30 second walk from Shropshire's jewel Ellesmere Lake and a 2 minute walk into the market town of Ellesmere
The Clive Restaurant with Rooms BROMFIELD, LUDLOW	Historic building housing an excellent restaurant, café, bistro and bar. New en-suite rooms available from April 2004	Ideally located just 2 miles from Ludlow in beautiful south Shropshire
Cromwell's Hotel and Wine Bar SHREWSBURY	Lively bar, atmospheric oak-panelled restaurant, buzzing walled patio and quirky bedrooms	Ideally situated in the heart of medieval Shrewsbury
The Gaskell Arms Hotel, MUCH WENLOCK	Friendly 17th century coaching Inn offering excellent food, real ales. Comfortable accommodation mostly en-suite. Secluded walled gardens..	Ideally situated in the delightful market town of Much Wenlock. Shrewsbury 12 miles.
Somerset
Old Manor House Hotel KEYNSHAM, BRISTOL	Historic 17th Century Hotel believed to be the oldest dwelling house in Keynsham Village. This attractive listed building has nine en-suite bedrooms and excellent facilities, which reflect the 3 star standard.	Situated between Bath and Bristol, the Old Manor House Hotel is perfectly placed for those who wish to explore the local attractions in Bath, Bristol, Wells, Glastonbury and Weston-Super Mare.
The Carpenters Arms STANTON WICK, near PENSFORD	Lovely country inn, oak beamed bar, log fire. Good food, wines, ales. Twelve en-suite bedrooms. Wireless broadband.	Ideally situated overlooking the Chew Valley, just 8 miles from Bath and Bristol
The Oakhill Inn OAKHILL, NEAR RADSTOCK	Historic, welcoming country inn with loads of character. Award winning food and high quality accommodation in 5 en-suite rooms	Situated on the A367 between Radstock and Shepton Mallet with views of the Mendip Hills
Royal Hotel BATH	Victorian Hotel, located in centre of Bath adjacent to railway and all city amenities, with 31 rooms recently refurbished, specializing in short holidays/business & leisure breaks	Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, Bath Abbey & Theatre Royal are all closeby and easily reached form the Hotel’s central location and numerous events take place in Bath throughout the year
The Holcombe Inn, HOLCOME, BATH	Atmospheric 17th century English Country Inn, log fire, real ales, fine wines, excellent cuisine. Comfortable en-suite accommodation.	Picturesque setting in historic village. Ideal touring base for Bath, Bristol, Wells
Bailbrook Lodge Hotel , BATH	Georgian Hotel in own gardens 1.5 miles from central Bath. All rooms en-suite, some four-posters. A la Carte restaurant specialising in home-made cuisine.	Bath is a World Heritage City. Visit the Roman Baths, Pump Rooms and the Royal Crescent. Nearby are the villages of Castle Combe and Lacock.
Best Western Limpley Stoke Hotel, WOODS HILL, BATH	Traditional Georgian Country House Hotel on outskirts of Bath..	Lovely village setting with excellent views, easy access to M4.
The Greyhound Inn STAPLE FITZPAINE, TAUNTON	Charming 16th century Coaching Inn. Interconnecting flagstone bars, open fires, award winning ales.	Nestled under the Blackdown Hills yet centrally located just 4 miles south of Taunton and the M5
The Phelips Arms MONTACUTE	Charming 18th Century Hamstone Coaching Inn. Five individual enchanting en-suite rooms. Roaring log fire, beautiful walled garden.	Located in the un-spoilt Somerset village of Montacute, the location of the film 'Sense and Sensibility'.
The White Horse Inn WASHFORD	Traditional 17th century village freehouse. Comfortable en-suite bedrooms. Top quality pub food everyday.	Beautiful riverside location, set on the very edge of the Exmoor National Park, tucked in between Cleeve Abbey and Torre Cider Farm
The Half Moon Inn HORSINGTON, TEMPLECOMBE	18th century village inn listed in Good Beer Guide. Large gardens, ample off-road car parking. 10 en-suite rooms	Quiet location, one mile from the mainline railway station in Templecombe
The Moody Goose at the Old Priory MIDSOMER NORTON	The beautiful Old Priory Hotel dates back to medieval times (1152AD). Inglenook fireplaces, flagstone floors and oak beams. Award-winning Moody Goose restaurant	Situated in the heart of Somerset.
The White Hart Hotel WIVELISCOMBE, TAUNTON	Privately owned 16 bedroom hotel dating back over 350 years. AA 2 star rating. En-suite accommodation, restaurant and bar menu	A short drive from Taunton, Wellington and the M5, the White Hart is an ideal base for both business and pleasure.
The Fox and Goose BARROW GURNEY, BRISTOL	Good Food, freshly cooked on the premises.	Situated just 2 miles from Bristol airport.
The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel WELLS	Family run 2 star, Grade II listed building built in the 15th Century. Excellent Italian restaurant serving fresh locally sourced produce	Set on Wells Cathedral Green, a short stroll from Bishop’s Palace, the moat and Vicar’s Close, said to be the oldest inhabited street in Europe.
The Devonshire Arms LONG SUTTON, Near LANGPORT	Grade II listed former hunting lodge. Renowned restaurant. Rooms are contemporary and individually designed	Set on an idyllic village green, not far from the A303 (20 minutes from Yeovil)
The Haymaker Inn WADEFORD, CHARD	Restaurant, bar, skittle alley / function room, 5 quality en-suite rooms, beer garden	Set in a tranquil area of outstanding beauty, 2.5 miles off the A303 /A30 Ilminster to Honiton road
The White Hart MARTOCK	Beautiful historic hamstone Grade II listed coaching inn dating from 1735, boasting a 4 star Inn Rating. The hotel is accompanied by a traditional inn & a la carte restaurant. Free Wireless Broadband in Public Areas.	Set in the heart of south Somerset in an idyllic village. Yeovil 8 miles.
The Swan Inn KINGSDOWN, NEAR BATH	Friendly, family run country Inn. Dating back to the end of the 18th century. 2 en-suite double bedrooms.	Surrounded by breathtaking countryside. Spectacular views over the tranquil Box Valley.
The Full Moon RUDGE, FROME	Enchanting 17th Century inn with a reputation for fine food and comfortable accommodation. Friendly bar serving local ales. Indoor pool.	Situated in the small Somerset hamlet of Rudge, just 10 miles from the Georgian City of Bath.
The Hood Arms Hotel BRIDGWATER	Traditional 17th century refurbished coaching inn offering excellent food and accommodation	Located 10 miles west of Bridgwater, at the foot of Quantock hills, 1/2 mile from geological beach and superb countryside.
The Talbot 15th Century Coaching Inn and Award Winning Restaurant, MELLS, Near BATH	Historic 15th century Coaching Inn full of charm and character. Real ales, fine wines, excellent award winning cuisine. Comfortable en-suite accommodation including a four poster suite	Picturesque setting in medieval village of Mells, close to the Heritage City of Bath and cathedral city of Wells .
The George Hotel, CASTLE CARY	Thatched 15th century country town hotel. 17 en-suite guest rooms. A la Carte menu, chefs daily specials. Two bars, intimate beamed and wood panelled restaurant.	Thatched 15th century country town hotel, situated in the centre of the historic town of Castle Cary.
Thatched Cottage Inn, SHEPTON MALLET	The Thatched Cottage is a beautiful 300-year-old listed Inn lying in the heart of the Mendips	Situated in Shepton Mallet at the heart of the Mendip Hills
The Bear Inn, STREET	Victorian, ivy-clad inn. 25 comfortable guest rooms, all well appointed and with en-suite facilities.	Situated near Clarks Factory Shopping Village, a short distance by car from mystical Glastonbury with its Abbey and Tor.
The Old Malt House , TIMSBURY, BATH	Converted from an old brewery malt house to a small country hotel. Traditional country cooking a speciality. All bedrooms en-suite.	Located in a country hamlet by the Mendip Hills just south of Bath. Nearby are Wells and Cheddar Gorge & Caves.
The Hunters Rest Inn, CLUTTON HILL, near BATH / BRISTOL	Former hunting lodge, now a traditional country inn enjoying spectacular country views. Excellent restaurant, superb luxury accommodation including four poster suite. Miniature steam railway in grounds	Lovely country location. Ideally placed for visiting Bristol, Bath with its famous Roman Baths and Georgian architecture, and Wells, the smallest city in England, as well as the glorious north Somerset countryside.
The Northover Manor Hotel, NORTHOVER, ILCHESTER, Near YEOVIL	15th century former manor house. Intimate A la Carte restaurant, attentive service	Haven of comfort; warm and friendly atmosphere. Relax!
The George Hotel, CREWKERNE	Historic coaching Inn with cosy lounge, restaurant, bars, real ales.	Situated in the centre of Crewkerne, just a short drive from the Wildlife Park at Cricket St Thomas and ideally located for exploring Lyme Regis and the beautiful south coast
Queens Arms CORTON DENHAM, near SHERBORNE	New style country pub with rooms. Five individually furnished bedrooms offer supreme comfort with fantastic beds, Egyptian cotton linen and state of the art bathrooms.	Situated on the Somerset/Dorset border close to the A303 near Sherborne
Exmoor White Horse Inn, EXFORD	16th Century coaching inn. Excellent restaurant serving local produce (game and venison specialities).	Nestling in a valley of Exmoor National Park. Fly Fishing a speciality.
Dunster Castle Hotel, DUNSTER	The Dunster Castle Hotel offers contemporary style with traditional comfort. Cellar Bar, Squires Restaurant. Large private parking area	Situated at the foot of the medieval, cobbled High Street and Dunster Castle, with the medieval Yarn Market at the top of the road.
The Old Colonial, WESTON-SUPER-MARE	Imposing building located on the seafront. 9 well appointed rooms, including family rooms, some with sea views. Pub serving food all day	Located on the seafront in the centre of Weston Super Mare
Best Western The Swan Hotel, WELLS	Lovely 15th century coaching inn full of charm and character, log fires, warm oak panelling.	Lovely views of Wells Cathedral. Bath, Bristol and Glastonbury all within easy reach
The Admirals Table BRIDGEWATER	Welcome to the Admiral's Table, where you will find a warm welcome, comfortable en-suite accommodation and a great choice of dishes cooked in a wood-burning oven.	Conveniently situated just minutes from the M5 and A38
The Highcliffe Hotel, CLEVEDON, BRISTOL	Recently refurbished Victorian hotel. Restaurant, Bar, function room with sea views. Conferences. Comfortable en-suite accommodation.	Close Bristol, Avonmouth, Nailsea Ideal for business or leisure traveller. Bath 40 minutes.

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