Arrow Mill
Pub with rooms in Alcester, Warwickshire
From £140 per night
Curator's notes:
- Stunning converted water mill
- River Arrow & mill ponds - alfresco heaven
- All-day classic pub menu; real crowd-pleaser
- Stylish & cosy, country-style rooms
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Rooms from:
9 doubles: £140
Good to know
Major credit cards accepted
Disabled access & toilet
Alfresco & private dining
Weddings
Fishing (permits available)
Helipad
Parking available
No dogs overnight
Scenic & serene
The setting is very tranquil, the spacious grounds are bordered by the idly flowing River Arrow and the reed-fringed mill ponds Look out for herons, wagtails, warblers, swans and damsel flies in summer.
Alfresco heaven
Book a table on the stunning terrace (teak furniture; huge floral displays) for alfresco meals with garden and mill pond views. Or grab a beer and chill out in a deck chair on the lawn.
Afternoon tea
Arrive early for afternoon tea overlooking the mill pond - sandwiches, cakes and homemade scones with clotted cream served with tea or coffee, or a glass of bubbly.
Rooms
Nine rooms ramble across two floors of the restored mill building and they are the icing on the cake - some have feature beams, while the best have deep tubs and walk-in showers and serene views across the mill pond and open countryside.
There are classic King/Twin rooms, more spacious Superior rooms and a Suite with a roll-top bath in the rooms. All have been refurbished in classic country style with soothing hues on the walls and the feature panelled wall behind the super-comfortable beds - topped with crisp linen, thick down and colourful throws and cushions.
Expect to find the decor stylish and welcoming with big bedside lamps, eye-catching botanical prints, retro radiators, upholstered chairs, Smart TVs. Added detail touches include a coffee machine, telephone, decent teas and a teapot, full-length mirror and a well-researched guest information folder. Bathrooms are smart and modern, with trendy brick-tiled walls, huge walk-in storm showers and luxury L'Occitane toiletries.
Restaurant & bar
The all-day menu evolves every six weeks and is a real crowd-pleaser featuring pub classics alongside more inventive chef's specials, gluten-free options, and roasts on Sundays.
Nibble on halloumi fries with tomato salsa or tomato, mozzarella, basil fritters, then kick off your meal with seared scallops with ham fritters, pea purée and lemon dressing or perhaps roasted tomato and red pepper soup.
Eclectic main courses range from crispy beef salad and Malaysian sweet potato, aubergine and chickpea curry to steak burger with spiced tomato mayonnaise, coleslaw and fries, and lamb rump with tomato and mozzarella gnocchi and salsa verde. Finish with a traditional pudding like dark chocolate and orange tart with raspberry sorbet. If you arrive early don't miss the full afternoon teas (with bubbly).
To quaff, you'll find local ales on tap, a raft of boutique gins, classic cocktails and a short, global list of wines that includes 20 served by the glass.
Private dining
The upstairs beamed private dining room has a balcony overlooking the mill pond and terrace. The room seats 45 and is a great space for intimate weddings, family celebrations and business meetings.
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