Bennetts End Inn, Knowbury, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 3LL

The attractive village of Knowbury is a sought after location five miles east of the famed market town of Ludlow. Ludlow is renowned for its castle as well as its food and literary festivals. Another famous beauty spot is Clee Hill which is 2 miles distant and the village of Knowbury is on one of the main walks from and to there with this walk/footpath actually running across the pub's car park.

The Bennetts End Inn has a wealth of period charm and character and reputedly dates back to the 17th century. It stands in a good size plot with lovely trade gardens benefitting from outstanding views. It is the quintessential English hostelry and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. It is briefly described as follows:

TRADE AREAS
The downstairs trading areas consist of three rooms: The LOUNGE BAR 'The Fireside Bar' interconnects with the RESTAURANT being a very attractive room with heavily beamed ceiling, feature fireplace with beamed lintel and exposed stone and antique brick back fitting. The room is principally quarry tiled but part is carpeted and has traditional seating for 25 or so customers. There is a counter from central BAR SERVERY having beamed effect frontage. As previously referred to, the room links with the RESTAURANT - 'The Garden Room' which is carpeted and a feature of the room is the extensive glazing which is south facing and overlooks the garden and beyond across rolling Shropshire countryside and, on clear days, to the Malvern Hills. The room is well appointed with reception lounge area seating 10 or so customers and formal dining seating for 20 customers. There is a set of LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S CUSTOMER TOILETS. The PUBLIC BAR - 'The Village Bar' is a linear room located to the front of the property and there is direct access on to the front seated patio area. The room is carpeted and has rough cast plastered walls, beamed ceiling and traditional seating for 25 or so customers and a counter from the central bar servery.

The KITCHEN is conveniently located for all the trade rooms and is well appointed and of good size with Altro nonslip flooring, a six section galvanized extraction canopy and a comprehensive selection of stainless steel catering effects and work surfaces. There is a DRY STORE/FREEZER ROOM adjacent. Also at ground floor adjacent to the service rooms is the pub's OFFICE. Accessed from the rear of the servery is an on level BEER CELLAR with delivery access from the side of the premises.

OWNERS ACCOMMODATION
Located at first and second floor and arranged as follows: Two interconnecting reception rooms including good size LOUNGE with beamed ceiling, KITCHEN/DINER adjacent, BATHROOM with suite of wash hand basin and bath with shower over, separate WC adjacent.
Second floor - BEDROOM 1 of DOUBLE SIZE and BEDROOM 2 of DOUBLE SIZE.

EXTERNAL
The grounds are a feature of the pub. The plot is split into three principal sections. Immediately to the rear of the lounge bar and restaurant is a lovely lawned garden with picnic style bench seats benefitting from the views as previously referred to across the rolling Shropshire countryside. To the front of the property is a forecourt area which has benches and seats and is conveniently located for the traditional entrance and adjacent to the Village Bar. To the side is a tarmac CAR PARK with spaces for 20 or so vehicles.