I stayed at the 400-year-old hotel named one of the ‘world’s most handsome inns’
WELCOMING guests to this Jacobean inn for over 400 years, The Feathers Hotel know what they’re doing.
Dubbed ‘the most handsome inn in the world’ by the New York Times, here’s everything you need to know about staying.
Where is The Feathers Hotel?
Hugged by the hills of South Shropshire and the Welsh Marshes, Ludlow is a market town with honey-stone squares, half-timbered houses and fine dining.
Famed for its walled medieval town that boasts an array of locally produced food and drink experiences.
For walkers and cyclists, Ludlow is an excellent base to explore the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
If you’re arriving by train, then The Feathers Hotel is a 7-minute walk from the station, but is also a short drive from the M5 along the A49.
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What is it like?
The Grade I-listed Feathers Hotel is one of Ludlow’s most famous Jacobean landmarks.
Built in 1619, it’s like stepping into a period drama with room service.
Incredibly, the inn has been welcoming travellers since 1670.
The Feathers Hotel takes its name from the carved Prince of Wales‘s feathers on its timber facade.
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It’s not hard to imagine why The New York Times once named it the “most handsome inn in the world”.
What is there to do in and around the hotel?
You don’t need to go out to have a boogie at The Feathers.
Motown and Funk play 1-6pm on Saturdays, and check out Emily Woods performing chill classics on Saxy Sundays.
But if it’s history you want, then it’s a five-minute walk to the ruins of Ludlow Castle or 25 minutes from 13th century Stokesay Castle.
Make sure to check out Ludlow Farmshop, which is the OG of field-to-fork food worship.
What is there to eat and drink at The Feathers Hotel?
Around the turn of the millennium, Ludlow found culinary fame as the market town of 10,000 with three Michelin-starred restaurants.
It is still home to fabulous, fresh local produce.
The hotel’s menu blends British classics with modern dishes – from stone bass with Welsh mussels to coronation chicken with a burnt apple bhaji.
Fancy a tipple? Bottomless Spritz Brunch is available every Saturday, or take a seat in the Grade-I listed lounge for afternoon tea.
What are the rooms like?
A £2.7million renovation gave The Feathers a new lease of life.
The 42 refreshed bedrooms blend beams and diamond glazed leaded glass with waterfall showers and crisp linens.
We stayed in a family suite – spacious and wood-panelled, with all mod cons.
How much is The Feathers Hotel?
Rooms at The Feathers Hotel start at £89 per night. B&B stays this winter are from £106 per night.
Is it family friendly?
Family rooms are available from £161. For details, see feathersatludlow.co.uk
Is there access for guests with disabilities?
While there is a lift to all but one floor and a wet room bathroom available on request, there is no completely step-free access to rooms.
There is onsite parking with dedicated accessible parking bays.