Fine dining at The Checkers
We are so lucky to have The Checkers fine dining restaurant on our doorstep in the heart of beautiful Montgomery. Expect an exciting dining experience by chef Andrew Birch in an intimate and relaxed environment with a focus on carefully sourced seasonal ingredients and fine wines. Superb food, great wines, a chilled atmosphere and a chance to get away from it all are promised at this 17th-century coaching inn, brimming with character.
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Wine tasting at Kerry Vale Vineyard
Kerry Vale Vineyard is a real gem. This award-winning family-run vineyard, owned by husband and wife team Russell and Jan Cooke, was planted in 2010. It is home to 6,000 vines, with four varieties – Rondo, Pinot Noir, Phoenix & Solaris, all ideally suited to our English climate. Visit, tour, taste and buy – there’s always an event to tempt you.
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Vineyard tours at Hencote
Visit the vineyards at Hencote, which houses just over 27,000 vines. Hencote is a thriving vineyard with an on-site winery, restaurant, balcony and bar which boasts panoramic views of the vineyard below and wider Shrewsbury. Guests for their vineyard tours have the opportunity to soak up the team’s deep passion for wine, and find out more about their precision management approach to viticulture. Each tour concludes with a wine tasting featuring a variety of Hencote award-winning English wines.
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Brunch at Greenhouse Cafe and Kitchen
Discover a menu that celebrates the best of British produce, featuring fresh dairy from Daisy Bank Dairy, premium pork from The Prized Pig Butchery, and high-quality eggs from Hamer Eggs. Complement your meal with a Hundred House coffee and immerse yourself in the passion for quality food cultivated by Lewis King, the cafe’s founder, who launched this delightful spot in 2022.
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Pub grub at Miner's Arms
For a taste of genuine local hospitality, stop by the family-run Miner’s Arms. This charming, traditional village establishment is a wonderful place to unwind after a day of exploring. Known for its warm welcome and classic pub atmosphere, it’s a favourite amongst guests and locals alike. Be sure to plan your visit for a Friday night, as their delicious, stone-baked pizzas are always a great hit!
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Local produce at Ludlow Farm Shop
Take a trip to Ludlow Farmshop – a one-of-a-kind shopping environment where farming, passion for great food and retail come together to create an award-winning experience. At 40 minutes away, the farm shop is well worth a visit for fresh, locally reared and produced food – 80% of the food sold comes from Shropshire and surrounding counties and around half is made on site.
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Relax with a private chef
Got a big occasion to celebrate? If you are looking to pull out all the stops from the comfort of one of our Marrington properties, there is little better way to ensure the occasion goes off with a bang than hiring a private chef to serve up a feast of fine dining.
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