The Down Inn in Bridgnorth, England

The Down Inn's restaurant serves a renowned carvery featuring locally sourced meats, with a full range of vegetables and Yorkshire puddings. Guests can also order from a varied menu that includes steak and kidney pie, sea bass, and vegetarian options like vegetable curry. Breakfast offers a full English buffet, Eggs Benedict, and kippers, all freshly cooked to order.

The hotel provides spacious en-suite bedrooms, including a dedicated accessible room with the largest wet room on-site and an emergency cord in the bathroom. Family rooms offer double aspect windows and countryside views, while some double rooms feature super king beds. An accessible room is available with a lower bathroom sink, toilet grab rails, and wheelchair access.

A large function space with a dance floor accommodates up to 95 guests for weddings, celebrations, and meetings. The hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities, along with private check-in/check-out for event groups. The bar staff can join in with dancing, as noted by guests celebrating 50th wedding anniversaries.

The Down Inn sits in the Shropshire countryside, just 5 minutes from Bridgnorth and surrounded by public footpaths with views of the countryside. The Severn Valley Railway is approximately 3 miles away, the Ironbridge Gorge Museum 12 miles, and RAF Cosford Air Museum 15 miles. National Trust's Wightwick Manor and Gardens is a 25-minute drive, and Wolverhampton is 17.5 miles away.

The hotel offers family rooms with ample space and children's menus at the restaurant, with options like kids' meals and smaller portions. Staff are noted for being attentive to young children, making families feel welcome. The shared garden and outdoor furniture provide space for children to play, while the carvery attracts many family groups on Sundays.

Dining: Best carvery in Shropshire, with locally sourced meats

Rooms: Spacious en-suite rooms, including accessible room with wet room

Events: Function room for up to 95 guests with dance floor

Location: 5 minutes from Bridgnorth, near Severn Valley Railway

Family: Family rooms and kids' menus available