Overview
Spread across several buildings at the bottom of Wyle
Cop, Shrewsbury's famous street lined with independent shops, the
striking Lion & Pheasant hides a historic sixteenth century
heart behind an early eighteenth facade.
Old certainly meets new throughout this beautifully renovated
building, which in 2010 was transformed into the place it is today
by the architect/designer team of Rachael Chidlow and Paul Keogh.
The minimalist-rustic design and décor comes as a surprise as you
step from the street into the contemporary reception-cum-lounge and
the cool and uncluttered bar, which have a distinct New England
look and feel. Equally cool is Ernest & Co, a stylish wine bar
created from an adjoining shop in 2019.
Think, sanded lightwood floors, pastel hues, big vases of fresh
flowers, deep sofas, glass chandeliers, spotlights and trendy
anglepoise lamps, and painted wall benches. Step into the dining
room and back 200 years to a world of ancient beams, slate floors
and a raised log fire in the huge stone inglenook. Wonky rustic
walls, thick timbers and beams extend upstairs into the intimate,
candlelit restaurant and many of the bedrooms.
COTTAGES - Independently minded guests or those with
kids can stay in one of three beautifully designed and kitted out
self-catering cottages, with the open-plan Stables next door to the
inn being ideal for families (sleeps 4). Hotspur is a beautifully
restored cottage in a quiet courtyard just around the corner. It
provides an open-plan kitchen, living and dining space and double
bedroom, bathroom, and a single bedroom with en-suite shower room
(sleeps 3).