Accomodation - Ironbridge Shropshire

[S4CJO]

Apologies that this is not the normal techie question .

I and friend with Griff are taking a weekend to tour around the Ironbridge, Bridgnorth and Ludlow area and looking to use Ironbridge as our main point. As I’ve not been there for years and friend has never visited that area I’m looking to see if anyone has stayed in the area and can recommend some accommodation .

I’ve checked out the web and the Tontine Hotel seems to fit the bill though they have no car park apart from the pay & display next door for which they provide a voucher so no charge.

[Slacey]

There is the Valley hotel near the power station which is OK, but I'd recommend the Malthouse on the main street, a resteraunt / bar with nice rooms above.

[Chassis 33]

I stayed here about a year ago for a friends wedding, made a weekend of it http://www.parkhousehotel.net/ only complaint was the function room only had Eurofizz on tap, I had to go to the main bar for a proper pint, minor issue and all in a very pleasant weekend.. Its about 6miles from Ironbridge http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=SHIFNAL+TO+IRONBRI...

Regards
Iain

[S4CJO]

Thanks Iain, certainly looks a nice place however fully booked on the July dates but will keep it in mind for next time.

The Malthouse also looks OK, mentioned in the previous response though need to check out the parking arrangements.

Clive

[Slacey]

The Malthouse has parking for around 12 cars directly outside (it's own car park) or if full the public car park opposite is well CCTV'd - We left my TVR and my mates Cayman there without trouble.

[Karussell]

You may want to try The Raven in Much Wenlock. Much quieter as far as cars and pedestrians go, and only a few minutes hoon from Ironbridge

The only problem with Ironbridge is that your car may get some late night drunken "yoof" attention, due to lack of any secure/away from road parking

K

[Black Chim]

You could always try the Shakespear Pub about 1 1/2 miles down river from Ironbridge(10 minutes by car) same side of river past the new suspension bridge. Really friendly place, run by twin brothers. Good real beer, hearty pub grub, own roadside car parking, but in a quiet spot. Never tried the rooms but been told they are fine.

[S4CJO]

Thanks all I have however now booked The Malthouse though I'll keep the other places in mind just in case we do the same run again.

Thanks for all your comments

Clive

[S4CJO]

Hi All,

Thanks for the info on the Malthouse where we stayed over Friday and Saturday night ( 25th & 26th ). Thought at first it was going to be a fiasco as when we arrived on Friday afternoon, having had a hot drive across country they only had us down for one room and not the two as we had booked. Anyway after the staff had made some calls to the boss and a complimentary drink for the four of us, all was sorted.

Spent Saturday and Sunday touring the area taking in Long Mynd down to Ludlow and back around to Ironbridge via Bridgenorth. The run out on Saturday was to Ludlow and back via Clee Hill and some very good driving roads. Lunch at Stokesay Castle so architect friend could give us a run down on the building structure circa late 13th century. He is a petrol head but is also a bit of an anorak when it comes to building construction, can’t knock him too much as he’s sorting out our building extension at the moment. The car park at Stokesay is free and quite large and I’m sure would make a great meeting point for a local area meet, just a thought. Amazingly during the two days driving we came across various other makes but no TVR’s?

The only drawback at the Malthouse as it is also a music venue was the amount of people spilling over into the car park which did get loud and number of glasses left on some cars. Fortunately for the Griff and Chim I think they had some respect for no beer or glasses made it on to the cars.

Did meet a local TVR owner on the Friday evening, nice Chim with Estorils who mentioned that there was a breakfast meet at Cosford on the Saturday though due to our plans we couldn’t make though thanks for the info.

As our little group of friends can only ever get it together once a year due to work and life commitments, sad bunch ! I'm planning our next annual weekend drive and perhaps North Yorkshire could fit the bill.

Anyway thanks all.
Clive.