The Old Bake House

46-47 High Street, Cleobury Mortimer, Near Kidderminster, DY14 8DQ
Telephone: 01299 270193
AA: 4 Diamonds

Cleobury Mortimer lies half way between Ludlow and Kidderminster on the A4117. The building, situated in the main street, was originally two houses, built in the late 18th century, and contains oak beams, dormer and bay windows and is grade II listed. It is fully heated and each guest room has its own private bath or shower-room. With tea and coffee making facilities and radios. Residents lounge with television and separate Dining Room. Evening meals by arrangement Coeliacs and Vegetarians catered for - Full English or Continental breakfast of your choice. The owners, Robert and Joan Neil are happy to provide local information to help make your holiday complete. On arrival you will be offered a pot of tea. Off road parking is available if required.

Cleobury Mortimer Despite its village charm it has 2,400 inhabitants, which accounts for a good array of shops and the selection of pubs and restaurants in the neighbourhood. Particularly famous for a Norman Church with its leaning spire, Cleobury Mortimer is at the centre of a wide touring area. Local amenities include golf riding, fishing on the river Severn, Safari Park, walking and a Leisure centre in nearby Stourport. Racing at Ludlow with an annual Music and Arts Festival. The area abounds with interesting shopping for Antiques, Crafts, Furniture, Fabrics, Paintings Country Clothing, and much more.

South Shropshire and Beyond The Brecon Beacons and Snowdon in the West with the Welsh coast less than two hours away, plus Offa's Dyke and the Welsh Marches. Bristol and Bath are to the South West. Shrewsbury and Birmingham to the North. Malvern with its theatre and Worcester to the South. Stratford on Avon to the East. Nearby is Wenlock Edge and the Long Mynd. There are numerous English Heritage and National Trust properties in the region providing houses, gardens and castles, as well as good food and excellent walks. Well worth a visit is Ironbridge giving a fascinating Panorama of the Industrial Revolution.

Directions From M5 (J6) take the Kidderminster Rd A449 and turn off left at Ombersley. Follow signs to Tenbury Wells until you reach Great Whitley after which take a right fork onto B4202 at Abberley, sign-posted Cleobury Mortimer. Follow this road, crossing the A456 at Clows Top, and finally turn left onto the A4117 which brings you into Cleobury.

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