Name: The bucks head
Address: 42 High Street, Church Stretton, SY6 6BX, United Kingdom, 42 High Street, Shropshire, SY6 6BX, UK
Rating: 8.5

The bucks head

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Bucks Head in Church Stretton is housed in a recently renovated historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with baths, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and work desks. Additional amenities include free toiletries, TVs, and electric kettles, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Breakfast includes full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free selections, alongside champagne, warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Local Attractions: Located 18 mi from Ironbridge Gorge and 8.1 mi from Stokesay Castle, The Bucks Head provides easy access to nearby points of interest. Birmingham Airport is 53 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Double Room 1 queen bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 king bed or 2 twin beds
Double or Twin Room with View 1 king bed or 2 twin beds

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Sue

United Kingdom

“Great breakfast, lovely staff, room clean and comfortable”

Deborah

United Kingdom

“In the centre of the town. Breakfast was lovely. Car park over the road. Which is free from 6pm to 8pm. So if you buy a ticket after six then the time starts from 8am the next day.”

Simon

United Kingdom

“Old and full of character, nicely looked after and clean. Staff were super friendly and helpful, the bar has great food and beer, with a lovely outdoor garden. The location is fantastic, in the centre of Church Stretton, we used it as a base to...”

Gareth

United Kingdom

“Great welcome and help from everyone at the Bucks Head. Hearty breakfast with quality ingredients.”

Peter

United Kingdom

“This is a homely hotel with great staff. Situation in the centre of activities and shopping is excellent. Restaurant offers good choice and is very efficient. Street outside is very quiet at night.”

Tim

United Kingdom

“Staff very friendly and accommodating. We forgot to book breakfast and inform them of the dietary requirements of my partner (Veggie) But they were very accommodating and nothing was too much problem. Lovely place to stay.”

Rebecca

United Kingdom

“Middle of church stretton, breakfast was beautiful and we also had the 2 course Sunday dinner which was lovely”

Weist

United Kingdom

“Beautiful area to visit, lovely hotel and staff could not have been nicer”

Chloe

United Kingdom

“Lovely little place to stay for a weekend of walking at carding mill! The staff were friendly and more than welcoming, we tried some cocktails the evening we arrived which were lovely as was the breakfast the following morning. Our bedroom was...”

Raymond

United Kingdom

“Its such a freindly and relaxed hotel and the owners and staff were very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. For anyone wanting to walk the Long Mynd or other parts of the Shropshire Hills its an ideal base. The town of Church Stretton has...”

Hosted by Alex Powell & Rich Davies

9.5

Host Review Score

Alex Powell & Rich Davies

Nestled in the heart of Church Stretton, The Bucks Head is a traditional Shropshire pub, blending historic charm with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Surrounded by the rolling hills, often described as 'Little Switzerland', The Bucks Head has long been a favourite for walkers, locals and visitors looking to relax and enjoy good food alongside genuine hospitality. Explore local landmarks such as The Long Mynd, Cardingmill Valley and The Stretton Hills before retiring to one of our three named en suite bedrooms and enjoying a warming dinner in our restaurant.

Alex and Richard are both chefs who specialise in local produce, pub classics and great pastry dishes. They are both Shropshire born and extremely passionate about their trade.

Church Stretton is a historic town sitting within the Shropshire Hills - a perfect destination for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. One of the main highlights is The Long Mynd, a vast heathland plateau offering panoramic views, hiking trails, wildlife and opportunities for activities such as paragliding and horse riding.

Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
British
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The bucks head

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.