'Immaculate Rooms' Paddy Burt,
Daily Telegraph
Shropshire Hotel with 15 en-suite hotel bedrooms available in tastefully converted out buildings annexed to the main building.
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3 nights for the price of 2
Sunday to Thursday nights
1st October 2010 to 31st May 2011
Excluding
St Valentine's, bank holiday Sundays and Mondays, Mother's Day and festival dates.
CLIVE'S BLOG
Sat 17 Jul 2010
The Ludlow Festival ended last Sunday evening in a magnificent display of fireworks that could be seen from the very edge of the town. By all accounts, it was an extremely successful festival that was well attended so we shall look forward to an equally packed programme next year.
If you are looking for quality bed & breakfast accommodation in Ludlow, we do recommend that you contact the Clive where you will be offered luxury en suite rooms situated in converted buildings separate to the Clive's award winning and Michelin listed AA 2 rosette restaurant.
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Sat 10 Jul 2010
The people of Ludlow may love their food but they also have a high regard for keeping fit and to prove it, the Ludlow Challenge takes place on Saturday 17th July where the fit and healthy can tackle either 15 or 25 miles of undulating Shropshire and Herefordshire countryside and then be rewarded by....... yes food! On this occasion, there will be no requirement for the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant but there could undoubtedly be a need for luxury hotel bed & breakfast accommodation for the night.
Sat 3 Jul 2010
William Shakespeare's famous play of love turned bad by unfounded jealousy is playing to packed audiences at Ludlow Castle as part of Ludlow Festival. The town has been bursting at the seams with so many enthusiastic visitors who have travelled from far and wide to be part of this very successful annual event. Needless to say, the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant has also been extremely busy as its reputation spreads with its luxury bed & breakfast accommodation also being snapped up.
Sat 26 Jun 2010
Like the majority of the country, Shropshire is experiencing the most amazing weather which we have all been waiting a long time for so we are making the most of it at the Clive. The umbrellas are up, and laughter can be heard as our guests enjoy a bottle of champagne or wine in the Clive's courtyard. If you would like to join them and dine from our AA 2 rosette menu or spend the night in one of our luxury en suite bedrooms, please do call us on 01584 856565. Quality bed & breakfast accommodation in Ludlow is very much in demand with so many festivals taking place in the Ludlow calendar.
Sat 19 Jun 2010
One day a year since 1989, Ludlow has opened up many of the town's most stunning and interesting private gardens for viewing by green-fingered enthusiasts. Hidden away behind the high walls of the historic town centre are some breathtaking horticultural displays bursting into a riot of summer scents and colours.
Each year, different parts of the town are showcased and this year among the eleven gardens open, are 3 of those first to take part 21 years ago. This is a wonderful opportunity to wander around the town and take a good look at a marvelous variety of private gardens and find inspiration from the way their owners make the most of different shapes and sizes. As well as enjoying a unique garden spectacular on Sunday 20th June, you can also enjoy afternoon tea, cool down with ice creams and snap up some of the plants for sale. If you are a fan of gardening (or just like a nose around!) don't miss out.
Sat 12 Jun 2010
Ludlow's Slow Food Mini Magnalonga takes place next Sunday 20th June. The Mini Magnalonga is like the Magnalonga but with less slog but still the rewards of lovely food stops. This year, walkers will be making five stops, including La Becasse, The Green Cafe and The Charlton Arms. With Ludlow recognised as the food capital of England, you can guarantee that sustenance of some form will feature somewhere in a Ludlow event!
So if you want to sample some of the best food available in Ludlow, the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant is the place to dine and with a Michelin listing, you can be certain of being offered great food.
For quality bed & breakfast accommodation in Ludlow, the Clive is highly commended, offering luxury and spacious hotel en suite bedrooms
Sat 5 Jun 2010
The Church Stretton Walking Festival is in full swing and the weather could not be better. The area is visited by so many keen walkers who want to head up the Long Mynd and see just how wonderful the Shropshire countryside is. For anyone keen on improving their map and compass skills, the course covering these areas of expertise is thoroughly recommended.
At the end of the day, all dedicated trekkers deserve the best accommodation and where better to stay than in one of the Clive's luxury hotel bedrooms. And after your limbs have recovered from the long hike, drop into the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant for an exceptional meal to remember. Can you think of a better way of spending a lovely summer's evening?
Sat 29 May 2010
Ludlow's recorded history begins in 1086, not long after the arrival of William the Conqueror, when Ludlow Castle was built as one of a line of castles along the Marches to keep out the Welsh. A town was planned at the castle gate soon afterwards and in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, the castle was extended and then town walls were built. Before 1138, Ludlow was known as 'Lodelowe' and as the River Teme had rapids, was called 'a place on the hill by a loud river'. The original medieval street layout survives to this day and Ludlow has character to match its history. Of the many half-timbered buildings, the Feathers is the most striking - a rare example of Jacobean architecture. Other buildings of note include the former grammar school founded in 1282 and St Laurence's Parish Church, one of the largest in the country with parts dating back to pre-15th century.
With this fantastic history on offer, you will undoubtedly come to the conclusion that Ludlow is well worth a visit and so too is the Clive's AA 2 rosette award winning restaurant. The Clive's evening and lunch menus change seasonally and all food is locally sourced to create a mix of traditional and contemporary cooking. The Clive Restaurant can be found in the Good Food Guide and is Michelin listed.
In addition to serving exquisite food in the restaurant, the Clive has 15 luxury ensuite hotel bedrooms which can be booked on line or by telephoning 01584 856565.
Sat 22 May 2010
With this fantastic weather we are having, what better time is there to get out and enjoy the countryside and it does not come much better than the secret Shropshire Hills and north Wales. The Elan Valley and Lake Vyrnwy are easily within reach of the Clive and while you are there, look up and admire the expanding Red Kite population. The best way to take advantage of all that is on offer is to reserve bed & breakfast accommodation in Ludlow. The Clive's luxury hotel accommodation is extremely popular so do not delay, book today to avoid disappointment. And for a meal to remember, we do recommend that you book a table in the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette and Michelin listed restaurant before arriving.
Sat 15 May 2010
We have just received the programme for the Ludlow Festival which takes place between 26th June and 11th July. This year, the Shakespeare play will be Othello, directed by Ben Crocker. The programme for the festival looks really good with the brilliant Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain returning and also an Audience with Melvyn Bragg.
With Ludlow's reputation for excellent food, it is essential that you dine at one of the best restaurants in the area. The Clive comes highly recommended and has been awarded 2AA rosettes and is Michelin listed.
Accommodation in Ludlow will be very much in demand
during the Ludlow Festival so we do recommend that you waste no time in booking luxury bed & breakfast accommodation. So contact The Clive on 01584 856565 to secure a reservation. Then after a good night's sleep, tuck into a delicious breakfast.
Sat 8 May 2010
This weekend, Ludlow is once again heaving with thirsty beer connoisseurs and sausage samplers as the region once again celebrates great real beer, proper bread and seriously good bangers. Michelin man Will Holland will be demonstrating how easy it is to put together a delicious meal. There will also be live music and more than 200 vintage and classic cars to bring back the memories.
As you can imagine, the Clive's Ludlow bed & breakfast accommodation is fully booked for this packed weekend but there is no better time to look ahead and reserve a luxury ensuite hotel room for another time. Whilst doing so, it would be a good opportunity to book a table in the Clive's AA 2 rosette and Michelin listed restaurant - just so that you don't miss out on the best bit!
Sat 1 May 2010
We had a film crew at The Clive this week, shooting in one of our luxury bedrooms with a very well known comedienne taking the lead role. Well, that certainly puts the Clive on the map, doesn't it? You too can take advantage of the Clive's quality bed & breakfast accommodation in Ludlow. Our ensuite bedrooms come highly commended and if you wish to reserve a room, we do recommend that you contact us as soon as possible as we are extremely busy.
And for a meal to remember, the Clive's AA 2 rosette and award winning restaurant is definitely the in place to eat, where you can dine on Fillet of Woofferton Beef with dauphinoise potatoes, Pan Fried Barbary Duck with truffled lyonnaise potatoes or Fillet of Spring Lamb with aubergine & mint risotto and then have a delicious dessert to follow. Sounds absolutely scrumptious!
Sat 24 Apr 2010
The South Shropshire countryside is looking wonderful at the moment. From personal experience, I can confirm that woodland not far from The Clive is carpeted in white wood anemones with bluebells ready to take over within the next 10 days. Is there a better reason for heading to Shropshire to experience this wonderful sight? So contact the Clive to book quality bed & breakfast accommodation in the Ludlow area where you will be able to spoil yourself in a luxury hotel bedroom. You will, of course, then want to dine in style in the Clive's AA 2 rosette and Michelin listed restaurant. And by the way, don't forget to pack your walking boots!
Sat 17 Apr 2010
The Clive has just changed its menus
and although firm favourites have been retained, like Battered Cod and hand cut chips and the Sunday Roast Sirloin of Shropshire Beef with Yorkshire pudding and of course delicious roast potatoes, there are some tempting new alternatives like Cornish Crab Cakes, Rosy Veal and Iced Blackcurrant Parfait. To see the full menus, please go to the RESTAURANT page but the only way to sample and enjoy is to reserve a table in the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette and Michelin listed restaurant. And just in case you might be too full to make the journey home, we would thoroughly recommend that you reserve bed & breakfast accommodation so that you can relax in one of the Clive's luxury hotel bedrooms. What a great way to end the day!
Sat 10 Apr 2010
The Clive has two new artists exhibiting from this month.
Emma Belton has studied printing and printmaking at the City Lit, London and Warwickshire College. Having grown up and lived in South Shropshire, her exhibition is a collection of her recent watercolour and mixed media work that aims to capture the wonderful experience of being in the Shropshire landscapes. She is particularly interested in using colour to evoke moments when the light falls on an area to make it appear a brilliant hue. She is also interested in building up layers and textures in a painting to capture the feeling of being in a place.
Emma is exhibiting at the Clive until the 2nd July.
Nicola Haigh trained in fashion/textiles but has spent most of her career using watercolour and acrylics with a passion for silk batik. Her recent work is primarily based on nature, particularly water. She is fascinated by the way ripples in water change the reflections and how light manipulates the colour and appearance of the surface. She uses photography to capture a moment and creates her work using combinations of acrylic, oil, batik, fused fabrics and embroidery. Nicola teaches watercolours, silk painting and batik.
Nicola is exhibiting at The Clive until the 9th July
Of course the best way to view the artists work is to dine in the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant and if you need quality bed and breakfast accommodation , we suggest you book a luxury hotel bedroom at the Clive.
Sat 3 Apr 2010
On the weekend of 8th/9th May, the second Ludlow Spring Food Festival will be held in Ludlow Castle. Last year was the first time this event had been staged and it proved to be so successful that there was no hesitation in deciding that it should become an annual event. The spring festival centers on beer, bangers and bread with a 'Meet the Brewer' opportunity on the Friday evening. There will be 130 real ales on draught from small breweries in Wales and the Marches with seriously good sausages and bread. In addition, there will be a display of classic cars also taking place on the Sunday. Sounds like a fantastic weekend for all lovers of beer and sausages (and that is not just the guys!).
If you still need to book bed and breakfast accommodation in the Ludlow area,
you will need to be quick if you want a luxury en suite hotel bedroom at The Clive. In addition, the reputation of the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant is spreading which means we are extremely busy so we do recommend that you book soon.
Sat 27 Mar 2010
It is Easter next weekend and The Clive's luxury hotel bedrooms are rapidly being snapped up. If you are still planning a short break away and have not already secured your room reservation, we do urge you to contact The Clive without delay.
And to dine in an award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant and enjoy a meal to remember, we suggest that you reserve a table in the Clive's Michelin listed restaurant,
Sat 20 Mar 2010
We were extremely busy at the Clive last Sunday on Mother's Day with so many deserving mothers enjoying an excellent meal in our restaurant. If you would like to reserve a table for a special occasion or just to spoil yourselves, you are advised to telephone The Clive as soon as possible to book a table in their AA 2 rosette award winning restaurant.
Sat 13 Mar 2010
Spring is definitely in the air. We have had some wonderful weather during the last week and this is reflected in the faces of the Shropshire people who are eager to share their beautiful countryside. The snowdrops in south Shropshire have been spectacular and we are now looking forward to the bluebells. This is the perfect time to plan a break away from a humdrum world before Easter is upon us. Until the end of May, The Clive still has its great value bed and breakfast offer of 3 nights for the price of 2, with the cheapest night free. To take advantage of this promotion, contact The Clive without delay to reserve a luxury en suite hotel bedroom.
And if you wish to complete the stay with a fantastic meal, we do recommend that you reserve a table in the Clive's award winning and Michelin listed AA 2 rosettes restaurant. You will not regret it!
Sat 6 Mar 10
Our current artists in residence at the Clive are
Nick Raybould and Rachel Hatfield.
Nick
studied at Leamington Spa and Derbyshire where a wild rule breaking punk attitude was encouraged. This has seeped through into his paintings today. Inspiration may have come from a lot of areas such as music, nature and the results have evolved like a journey. While he may start out with a mental picture of what he wants, his work never follows those pre-determined ideas, instead growing with each new colour mixed and applied.
Rachel's exhibition is based on local landscapes. She has been influenced by David Hockney since her degree at Exeter Art College and enjoys working across multiple
canvasses. Colour is very important in her work and she uses it to enhance the natural features and forms she sees in the landscape. When composing a painting, she likes to use roads and hedge lines to draw the viewer in or divide the image. She likes to think of her work as being simple, bold and bright.
The best way to view these artists' paintings is to dine on delicious food in the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosettes and Michelin listed restaurant. And if you need to look longer and harder, we suggest that you take advantage of bed and breakfast accommodation in Ludlow and in particular The Clive's luxury hotel en suite bedrooms.
Sat 27 Feb 2010
An exhibition featuring the work of Peter Blake,
one of the leading British pop artists of the 1960s, is currently taking place at the Assembly Rooms in Ludlow. Alphabet features a set of bold and colourful silkscreen prints, one for each letter of the alphabet. Peter Blake is probably best known for his now iconic cover design for the Beatles Sergeant Pepper album.
The exhibition runs until Sunday 14th March and as that date should resound in everyone's memory as Mothering Sunday, may we suggest that you take the opportunity to reserve a table in the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant. And if you really want to spoil the most important lady in your family, you could also reserve quality bed and breakfast accommodation at the Clive where she will be able to relax in a luxury hotel bedroom.
Sat 20 Feb 2010
February is often a season of glowing mists and vivid sunsets in Shropshire, a time when you notice the days getting longer and the first spring flowers beginning to emerge. High up in the Shropshire Hills, close to the Welsh border, is Stapeley Hill, some 1,000 feet above sea level where lies the remains of a once great Neolithic stone circle - Mitchell's Fold. There is a legend attached to Mitchell's Fold stone circle involving an evil witch, who milked a magical cow dry and as punishment she was turned into stone. The locals then built a ring of stones around her to prevent her from escaping. Legend has it that the large stone remaining today is the petrified body of the witch.
To experience the sunsets and spring flowers, the mists and mysteries that Shropshire has to offer, we recommend that you book bed and breakfast accommodation in Ludlow and take advantage of the Clive's 3 nights for the price of 2 offer in luxury hotel accommodation. And at the end of a fabulous day, you can relax by a roaring fire in the Clive Bar before moving on to our award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant. Sounds like the perfect break.
Sun 14 Feb 2010
Love is in the air and the evidence is in the number of couples who joined us for a romantic St Valentine's dinner yesterday. Our restaurant is fully booked again for our Sunday lunch menu today and also this evening when our diners will once again be enjoying the special menu in our Michelin listed, AA 2 rosette restaurant.
If you feel that you have missed out on this occasion, it is never too late to book quality bed and breakfast accommodation at the Clive in Ludlow. You will be able to enjoy the comfort of a luxury hotel bedroom, dine on superb food in our award winning restaurant and enjoy the stunning surrounding countryside.
Sat 6 Feb 2010
St Valentine's Day is fast approaching and as it falls on a Sunday this year, we have taken the decision to offer a special menu on the evenings of Saturday 13th and on Sunday 14th February. Both days are proving to be extremely popular so if you would like to book a table in our award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant, we do recommend that you contact us as quickly as possible. And if you would like to really spoil the love of your life by adding a bed and breakfast stay, it is still possible to book a quality hotel room for you to relax in after an excellent meal.
Sat 30 Jan 2010
We have had some fantastic restaurant news in Ludlow. Mr Underhills, Ludlow's prestigious Michelin starred restaurant, has been named Harden's Best Restaurant in the UK. We could not be more pleased to hear about this worthy accolade and this signifies that the Shropshire market town of Ludlow, famed for the quality of its restaurants, delicatessens, butchers and bakers, is the town to visit if you like good food.
If you are looking for a quality restaurant serving excellent food at prices you can afford, The Clive Restaurant is, without doubt, one of the best restaurants in Ludlow and is highly recommended. And for luxury hotel rooms that you can afford, The Clive's bed and breakfast accommodation can be reserved either via the website booking form or by telephoning direct.
Sat 23 Jan 2010
We are delighted to announce that the Clive Restaurant is open again after an extensive refurbishment of the kitchen and dining areas. We do recommend that you take the opportunity to dine in the restaurant for an excellent meal from our new dinner and lunch menus. Food is prepared and freshly cooked by our Head Chef using only the finest and freshest local produce to create a mix of traditional and contemporary cooking in our 2AA rosette award winning restaurant.
And if you would like to complete the evening with an overnight bed and breakfast stay, it is worth checking on availability of the Clive's luxury en suite hotel bedrooms.
Sat 16 Jan 2010
The Clive's restaurant and bar are closed at the moment as the kitchen is undergoing major refurbishment work. We have also taken the opportunity to make improvements to the two restaurant rooms and the bar which will undoubtedly enhance the appearance of the dining areas.
We will be open again on the evening of Friday 22nd January and are eagerly looking forward to once again welcoming our valued customers. In the meantime, we are able to take accommodation bookings and can offer a full Continental breakfast to our residents.
Sat 9 Jan 2010
The Ludlow Food Centre is working to change the public perception that it is expensive and to encourage more shoppers to eat locally produced food. The centre, immediately adjacent to the Clive Restaurant, is looking to establish itself as somewhere to shop for the basics rather than just luxury items.
Once you have visited the Food Centre and completed your food shopping, before leaving the area, drop into the Clive's Michelin listed, AA 2 rosette award winning restaurant where you will be able to dine on exquisite food at competitive prices.
Sat 2 Jan 2010
We were full to the gunnels on New Year's Eve with diners and dancers, some in fancy dress, which provided a fantastic atmosphere. The excellent menu offered was well received and the evening enjoyed by all, including our hard working staff.
Sat 26 Dec 09
We had the most amazing response to our Xmas menu promotion with a record number of people dining in the Clive Restaurant during the month of December. We were so pleased to find that we had judged the market correctly, offering competitive menus but without compromising on the excellent quality of food.
Sat 19 Dec 09
It is icy cold outside but we are keeping the Clive fire burning to ensure that it is warm and welcoming to all our guests. We have been extremely busy with Christmas meal bookings and it has been so good to see everyone enjoying themselves despite the economic situation. We are now looking forward to New Year’s Eve and if you are still looking for somewhere to dine, we do recommend booking a table in the Clive’s award winning and Michelin listed AA 2 rosette restaurant for a delicious New Year’s Eve dinner with music for dancing until 1 am.
For bed and breakfast accommodation in Ludlow, the Clive’s highly recommended luxury hotel bedrooms are available at very competitive rates.
Sat 12 Dec 09
Following the success of the TV series ‘Victorian Farm’, three more 60 minute programmes looking at the lives of 19th century farmers are currently being broadcast on BBC2 for Christmas 2009. Filmed just along the A49 from Ludlow, in and around the Acton Scott Estate, the three ‘Victorian Farm’ experts discover in depth how the Victorians created the celebration of Christmas as we know it today.
We have yet to see what kind of a Christmas meal is prepared at the ‘Victorian Farm’ but it seems that in the more wealthy homes, Victorian families dined sumptuously on raw oysters, fried smelts with sauce tartare, sweetbread pates followed by roast turkey with cranberry sauce, potatoes a la maitre d’hotel, rice croquettes and peas, washed down with a glass or two of Roman punch. This would then be followed by Nesselrode pudding, crackers and cheese with Parisian salad, fruit, macaroons and coffee…..Phew!
At the Clive in Ludlow, we would not be able to produce a meal quite like the Victorians were accustomed to but we can offer you good food befitting an award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant. And if you would like to complete the occasion with quality bed and breakfast accommodation, you could also reserve a luxury hotel en suite bedroom to collapse into at the end of a wonderful evening. Sounds like a great idea!
Sat 5 Dec 09
We have recently received details of next year’s Ludlow Festival which will be held between 26th June and 11th July 2010. This will be the 51st season of this very popular event. Ludlow Festival offers an experience unique in open-air theatre and added to the fact that the local area is steeped in history and offers outstanding opportunities for walks and tours, you will find that it is well worth while staying for the entire festival. With this in mind, we can assure you that the Clive’s luxury en suite hotel accommodation will be available at prices you can afford. And for a dining experience you will wish to repeat, we highly recommend the Clive’s award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant.
Sat 28 Nov 09
Ludlow is proudly hosting BBC Shropshire's annual carol service which will be recorded in St Laurence's Church on Sunday 6th December and then broadcast on Christmas Day. Tickets may be hard to obtain now but if you are successful in securing any and would like to dine in style before singing your heart out, you would be hard pushed to do better than have an excellent Sunday lunch at The Clive in Bromfield just outside Ludlow. To book a table in their award winning AA 2 rosette and Michelin listed restaurant, call the hotline as soon as possible.
The Clive can also offer superb quality en suite hotel bedrooms at very competitive rates.
Sat 21 Nov 09
There are some great courses being held at the Acton Scott estate, where the BBC series The Victorian Farm was filmed. Andrew Crawford, an internationally renowned craftsman and teacher in the art of box making, is offering day, weekend or taster courses. All levels are catered for and beginners are welcome.
What a great way to spend a weekend, closeted amongst the fabulous Shropshire Hills while learning the skills needed to make a fine wooden box. And at the end of the day, you will need to relax in quality bed and breakfast accommodation to match those skills. What better place to stay than at the Clive just outside Ludlow. A luxury en suite hotel bedroom and an exquisite meal in an award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant - what more could you want.
Sat 14 Nov 09
We have had some great comments following a birthday celebration held at The Clive last week. The lady concerned and all her guests had a fabulous evening, very well fed (compliments to the chef) and could not think of a better way to celebrate her birthday. Well, that says it all doesn't it!
If you have an important occasion to celebrate with friends and family, we cannot think of a better place for you to dine than in The Clive's AA 2 rosette restaurant. You will find that we are extremely flexible and can provide you with a menu to meet your requirements and budget. And if you are also looking for quality bed and breakfast accommodation, we highly recommend the Clive's luxury hotel bedrooms.
Sat 7 Nov 09
Another of Ludlow's renowned festivals - The Medieval Christmas Fayre - takes place in the castle grounds on 28th and 29th November. Once again, Ludlow will become alive with visitors from all other the country who can expect to be entertained by jesters, archery and historical re-enactments. There will be over eighty stalls presented by traders from Ludlow and across the UK, dressed in medieval costumes. It has always proved to be a great treat for all the family in such a glorious setting.
After stepping back in time in Ludlow Castle, why not step back into the 21st century by visiting The Clive to sample excellent food in their AA 2 rosette restaurant. You will need to call soon to be certain of reserving a table in this popular award winning restaurant.
For quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Ludlow, you cannot do much better than the Clive's luxury ensuite hotel bedrooms. Don't delay, book today.
Sat 31 Oct 09
It is difficult to believe that we are now into autumn when we have had such wonderful weather during the last few days. It is so good to see our diners relaxing in our courtyard and on the front lawns, soaking up the atmosphere whilst enjoying an excellent meal and a glass of good wine. If you would like to join them, we recommend that you do not waste any time in reserving a table in the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant.
And if you feel like prolonging the day into night, you could also book quality bed and breakfast accommodation. It may not be too late to secure a luxury en suite hotel room at The Clive.
Sat 24 Oct 09
We hate to mention it but Christmas is fast approaching but the Clive already has an excellent selection of Christmas menus to suit all purses. In fact we already have a lot of bookings which is proof that we have recognised what is required. If you go to our restaurant page, you will be able to click onto a copy of the menus for Christmas and New Year which reflect the Clive's well earned reputation for good food. To ensure that we have a table for you in our AA 2 rosette restaurant, we recommend that you telephone without delay.And while you are thinking about celebrating with your friends and family, you may also like to consider staying overnight so that you can relax after your delicious meal. The Clive offers luxury hotel bed and breakfast accommodation in tastefully converted out buildings to a very high standard. Sat 17 Oct 09
Ludlow is such a brilliant place for festivals and the next one to look forward to is the Medieval Christmas Fayre which takes place on Sat 28th and Sun 29th November. Ludlow Castle will be bustling with medieval entertainers, minstrels and traders. At the same time, The Clive in Ludlow will be bustling with guests eager to sample the delicious delicacies that will be on offer in the town before returning tired and weary for an even more delicious meal in our award winning AA2 rosette restaurant.
For quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Ludlow, contact the Clive. Their luxury en suite hotel bedrooms are very much in demand.
Sat 10 Oct 09
We have been so busy at the Clive and although the country is going through a very difficult patch, it is good to see that our valuable customers have not given up on dining out. And we have been just as busy on the hotel side and have been able to boast that our luxury hotel bedrooms have been fully booked on several nights every week.
So if you are wanting to book luxury hotel accommodation in Ludlow, we do recommend that you contact the Clive without delay to ensure that you are not disappointed. And if you like to enjoy good food, we suggest you also book a table in our award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant.
Sat 26 Sep 09
It has felt a little autumnal the last few mornings so we really need to make the most of a day like today. There is wall to wall sunshine in our courtyard which is the place to be when you are enjoying a superb lunch and a bottle of good wine.
To book a table in one of the best restaurants in town, contact the Clive in Ludlow. This award winning restaurant with 2 AA rosettes is well worth a visit. And the bed and breakfast accommodation is excellent too offering some of the best luxury en suite hotel bedrooms in Shropshire.
Sat 19 Sep 09
The Ludlow Food Festival was once again a fantastic success with around 21,000 people attending over the 3 days. At the Clive, we had several couples calling in to ask about our accommodation and having seen the high standard of the rooms, they had no hesitation in booking for next year's festival dates.
If you are looking for top quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Ludlow, contact the Clive as their luxury hotel bedrooms are very much in demand. And if you also like to dine in style on exquisite food, book a table in their award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant. You will not be disappointed.
Sat 12 Sep 09
The glorious 12th has well and truly gone but fortunately, the pheasants are still plentiful. The Clive is so convenient for shooting parties in the Shropshire area and dates are being snapped up by enthusiastic gun handlers with an eye on a good feast.
Once you have sorted out the date for your shooting party you will then need high quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Shropshire. Your best alternative is to contact The Clive in Ludlow which is within shooting distance of your day's activities. You will be offered luxury hotel bedrooms and exquisite food in an award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant. What more could a chap ask for!
Sat 5 Sep 09
In case you have forgotten, the Ludlow Food Festival will be taking place during the coming weekend. Enthusiastic foodies will be trampling the streets of Ludlow searching for the best sausage, beer or bread or will be faced with the difficult decision of which desserts to sample .......Mmmmm. If you still have room afterwards for an excellent meal, we suggest you telephone The Clive in Ludlow to book a table in their award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant. And if you are looking for bed and breakfast accommodation, the Clive in Ludlow has luxury hotel rooms to offer you.
Sat 29 Aug 09
Is Ludlow still THE place for foodies asked Shropshire Life magazine. How could there be any doubt when we have Michelin starred chefs like Will Holland and Chris Bradley. But of course it does not stop there. The town is bristling with excellent independent food shops - butchers, bakers, delis and a 'fromagerie' not forgetting an excellent monthly farmers market. Even the Hairy Bikers have been to Ludlow to check it out!
An extended visit in order to adequately take advantage of the eating opportunities is a must. For one of the best bed and breakfast accommodations in Ludlow, we recommend
The Clive's luxury hotel bedrooms and for a delicious dining experience that will not break the bank, contact The Clive in Ludlow which sources only the finest and freshest local produce for their award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant.
Sat 22 Aug 09
We have just released our Christmas and New Year menus and they have to be seen to be believed! We have adapted the Christmas menus to suit everyone's pocket with delicious 3 course meals at £15.00, £20.00 and £25.00 per person. And you don't have to be in a party to dine at the Clive. We would be very happy to see you alone, with your friends, colleagues or club members. Please give us a call and we will be delighted to send you our leaflet giving full details.
This year, our New Year's Eve menu is at the very competitive price of £50.00 per person for a fabulous 4 course dinner and you can then dance the night away til midnight and beyond. We also have a very favourable overnight package to offer.
If you are looking for bed and breakfast accommodation in Ludlow, contact The Clive. The Clive has luxury en suite hotel rooms and also an award winning AA 2 rosette and Michelin listed restaurant.
Sat 15 Aug 09
Ludlow Castle was the most important castle in the Marches of Wales and was the stronghold of the Earls of March. The ruin sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the river Teme and consists of a rectangular outer bailey, built in the latter half of the twelfth century and an oval inner bailey entered through a strong gatehouse called the Great Tower. The chapel is a Norman structure that resembles the Temple Church in London but all that remains of this building is the west door and circular nave. To discover the full history of Ludlow Castle, join one of the tours currently taking place on Wednesdays and Thursdays. After your educational tour of Ludlow Castle, step back into the twenty first century by dining in the Clive's Michelin listed and award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant. And if you need bed and breakfast accommodation, you could not do better than to reserve a luxury en suite hotel room at The Clive in Ludlow.
Sat 8 Aug 09
Are you still looking for accommodation during the Ludlow Food Festival? Although we have been fully booked for some time on the Friday and Saturday nights, The Clive still has bed and breakfast accommodation available on Thurs 10th Sep and Sun 13 Sep. This would give you the opportunity to spend either Friday or Sunday visiting about 130 top quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches and also get involved in food demonstrations and of course sampling. Do check out the festival programme to find out what else you would otherwise be missing.
We do recommend that you contact the Clive in Ludlow before the last few luxury bed & breakfast hotel rooms for the nights of Thursday 10th or Sunday 13th September are snapped up and at the same time, book a table in The Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant.
Sat 1 Aug 09
The AA has informed The Clive Bar & Restaurant with Rooms in Ludlow that it has again achieved a place within the top 10% of its star rating and has issued their AA Highly Commended Award certificate which recognises this achievement.
If you are looking for a bed & breakfast in Ludlow and want luxury ensuite hotel accommodation and also to enjoy a superb meal in an AA 2 rosette restaurant, we highly recommend that you contact The Clive in Ludlow.
Sat 25 Jul 09
We have received some fantastic feedback from a bride and groom following their recent wedding reception at The Clive. Compliments were showered upon us - "... thank you for all the effort you put in to making our wedding day so perfect .... we had an amazing day ... it was so lovely to know everything was in safe hands ... huge compliments to the chef ... food was to die for ... the lamb was cooked to perfection ... the buffet was also amazing ... the tables looked gorgeous ... ".
If you are looking for a suitable venue to hold a wedding reception, give the Clive in Ludlow a call. The Clive's luxury hotel accommodation is available and the award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant will be able to cater to your requirements.
Sat 18 Jul 09
If you are more into relaxing sports than exacting sports, try a trip in a glider at the Midland Gliding Club on the Long Mynd. They are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year and have some great offers like a 15% discount on courses until the end of October or alternatively a voucher to put towards the cost of a trial lesson. Once you have had the opportunity to glide above those stunning Shropshire Hills, you will not be able to keep away!
Luxury hotel accommodation at The Clive in Ludlow can be reserved quite simply by using the website booking form or telephoning 01584 856565. We also recommend that you book a table in the Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant before arriving to avoid disappointment.
Sat 11 Jul 09
We realised recently how brilliantly the Clive in Ludlow is situated for those very keen cyclists who like to take on the challenge of the Land's End to John O'Groats cycle ride. In fact, we have proved to be a very convenient stopping off point on several occasions over the last few months.
If you will be needing a comfortable pillow to lay your weary head after a long cycle ride and somewhere secure to leave your bicycle, the Clive in Ludlow is the place for you. The Clive's luxury en suite hotel accommodation and AA 2 rosette restaurant are situated close to the beautiful Shropshire hills.
Sat 4 Jul 09
The Ludlow Challenge takes place next Saturday, 11 July, when the fit, fast and fanatical will tackle either 15 or 30 miles across the Shropshire countryside and then flop. After an exhausting walk, what you really need is to recoup in a relaxing hot bath while looking forward to a good meal and what better place to do this than the Clive in Ludlow where the en suite hotel rooms are luxurious, the food is delicious and the bath water is definitely hot!
Sat 27 Jun 09
We are half way through the Ludlow Festival and we have been so lucky with the weather. The Shakespeare production of Romeo & Juliet is absolutely fantastic and well worth seeing. And there is so much more to look forward to including the London Welsh Male Voice Choir and the pop finale concert featuring some worthy favourites like Marty Wilde and Alan Price.
You could also look forward to a fabulous meal in the Clive's award winning restaurant in Ludlow or if you are looking for bed and breakfast and the luxury of an en suite hotel bedroom, your best bet is to contact the Clive in Ludlow.
Sat 20 Jun 09
We had a lovely surprise when we opened our copy of The Times yesterday. In the Bricks & Mortar section of the newspaper,
there was an article on a Grade II listed Victorian house for sale in nearby Onibury. In the Fast Facts section at the end of the article under Where to Eat were the words "Head for The Clive in Ludlow." What a great recommendation to receive!
However, when you are in Ludlow, you don't need an excuse to dine in the Clive's AA 2 rosette award winning restaurant. Or if you are hunting for a new home in Shropshire and need bed and breakfast for the night, we could not recommend a better place to stay than in the much sought after luxury en suite hotel bedrooms of The Clive in Ludlow.
Sat 13 Jun 09
We don't just know all about food in Ludlow, we also know what to drink. We have some excellent vineyards in Shropshire and the surrounding areas and in fact Ludlow Vineyard has several award winning wines to tickle your pallet. However, if you are more partial to a drop of ale or cider, our Local to Ludlow producers can adequately fit the bill.
If you want to dine on appetising food, drink good wine in lovely surroundings and stay in quality hotel en-suite bedrooms, the best recommendation is to contact The Clive in Ludlow. Their luxury hotel rooms and AA 2 star award winning restaurant are thoroughly recommended.
Sat 6 Jun 09
Next Sunday 14 June is the much awaited annual Secret Gardens of Ludlow when a leisurely afternoon can be spent viewing some of the wonderful gardens hidden away behind the houses of Ludlow. There will be a plant sale and added to this, tea and yummy cakes will be available. If you do have the time to make this much recommended tour and have not devoured too many delicious cakes, we suggest that you book a table in the Clive's AA 2 rosette restaurant. If you are also looking for quality bed and breakfast accommodation in Ludlow, it would be wise to contact The Clive without delay.
Sat 30 May 09
The weather is hot, hot, hot so it is essential that we make the most of it as our diners are certainly doing. They look so relaxed on the front lawns and in our delightful courtyard, chilling out with a long drink and some appetising food. If you feel like joining them, we would thoroughly recommend booking a table in The Clive's award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant in Ludlow. And just in case you get a little too relaxed and don't feel like making the journey home, you could also book bed and breakfast for the night in one of the Clive's luxury hotel bedrooms. Mmm... sounds like an excellent idea!
Sat 23 May 09
There is so much happening around Ludlow now that the summer months are here. This weekend in particular, Stokesay Court, where the film Atonement was filmed, will be having a special open day for the gardens. Tours of the property have to be pre-booked but this is a one off opportunity to view the gardens in all their glory. Then, of course, there are numerous gardens being opened at different times under the National Gardens Scheme.
What a wonderful excuse to book bed and breakfast accommodation in Ludlow and then escape to the country. It is a recommendation that you stay in one of The Clive's luxury hotel bedrooms and then complete the package by dining in the AA 2 rosette award winning restaurant.
Sat 16 May 09
Ludlow's new Spring Food Event was held last weekend and proved to be a great success so it looks as though this event will make a regular appearance on the Ludlow calendar in future years. The Clive's bed & breakfast accommodation in Ludlow for the weekend of the Food Festival in September has been fully booked for some time but if you have not already reserved a table in our AA 2 rosette award winning restaurant for that weekend, we highly recommend that you call The Clive soon.
To book luxury ensuite hotel accommodation in Ludlow, call The Clive and speak to a member of the reservations team.
Sat 9 May 09
It is time to dust off your walking boots as there is an event coming up that will stretch your legs to the limit. On Saturday 11th July, the annual Ludlow Challenge takes place with the option of walking either 15 or 30 miles so it is not for the faint hearted. There will be refreshments en route, a rewarding buffet meal at the finish and a free Hobsons beer to help mask those aching limbs.
At the end of an exhausting but exhilarating day, what you will need most is a comfortable bed and a hot bath. The Clive in Ludlow still has a few luxury en suite hotel rooms remaining for that night but you will need to be quick.
Sat 2 May 09
Spring Bank Holiday weather is infamously bad but at The Clive in Ludlow, we have high hopes this weekend so the garden umbrellas are out in preparation for the sunny weather we are all hoping for. And if our prayers are answered, the sound of laughter will once again reverberate from our courtyard across the Shropshire Hills!
If you
would like to book a table in The Clive's award winning restaurant or a luxury ensuite hotel bedroom in Ludlow, we suggest you call The Clive's hot line to discuss availability.
Sat 25 Apr 09
Ludlow is in the middle of the Shropshire Triangle!
Two hundred years ago, Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury and the same year, William Penny-Brookes was born in Much Wenlock. Brookes' lifelong efforts to revive the Olympian Ideal resulted in the first Olympics of modern times being held in 1896. And just a mere one hundred years earlier, Ironbridge became the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and is now a World Heritage Site.
Without doubt, the best B & B in Ludlow where you will find quality hotel accommodation is The Clive, right in the middle of the Shropshire Triangle. A stay at the Clive would also give you the opportunity to sample the excellent food served in our award winning AA 2 rosette restaurant. Do not delay, book today.
Sat 18 Apr 09
The hot news is that Ludlow's first beer festival will be held during the weekend of the new Spring Food Event on 9th/10th May. If you are not already acquainted with our local real ales, then you have definitely been missing out on some excellent brews from Ludlow Brewery, Woods and Hobsons, not to mention some very satisfying ciders from Mahorall and Dunkertons.
The Clive's bed & breakfast accommodation in Ludlow is rapidly getting booked up so if you are looking for a luxury hotel room in Ludlow, our advice is to contact The Clive as quickly as possible.
Sat 11 Apr 09
The sun is out and so are our diners who are making the most of a wonderful day in our attractive enclosed courtyard. Our bed & breakfast accommodation in Ludlow is also very much in demand as bookings are coming in thick and fast for our luxury bedrooms. If you are thinking of booking a last minute bed & breakfast break in Ludlow and would like to take advantage of our three nights for the price of two offer, please remember that this only runs until the end of May (see rooms).
For quality ensuite hotel accommodation in Ludlow or to reserve a table in our 2 AA rosettes restaurant, telephone us soon to avoid disappointment.
Sat 4 Apr 09
We are delighted to inform you that following a recent visit by an AA inspector, it has been confirmed that the Clive restaurant will continue to retain its two AA rosettes accolade. We are obviously extremely pleased with this report as the inspections are carried out without any prior knowledge.
This of course endorses that the In place to be seen dining is the Clive Restaurant. And if you are also looking for exceptional Ludlow hotel bed and breakfast accommodation, why not complete the package by reserving an en suite room to retire to after your meal.
If you have not already booked your Ludlow B&B, you would be wise to contact the Clive very soon before our luxury en suite accommodation is fully booked. You will also need to be quick if you want to reserve a table in our award winning restaurant as the news is quickly spreading about how good our food is.
Sat 21 Mar 09
This year is the 50th anniversary season of the Ludlow Festival which takes place from Sat 20th June to Sun 5th July. The programme has now been released and there is a host of celebrity stars appearing including Sir Derek Jacobi, Sir David Frost, Julian Lloyd Webber and our very own Pete Postlethwaite.
The Shakespeare production in the Castle grounds will be the wonderfully romantic Romeo and Juliet and to make life easier, the Clive will be offering an early dining menu to help you reach your performance in good time.
Good bed & breakfast accommodation in Ludlow will quickly be snapped up so it is advisable to book one of the Clive's excellent Ludlow hotel rooms soon or to dine in our award winning two AA Rosettes restaurant, please call or e-mail us before it is too late.
Sat 14 Mar 09
Ludlow is proud of its heritage and is definitely holding its position as the centre for food and drink in Britain.
When the restaurant Hibiscus moved away from Ludlow, unfortunately, the Michelin star went too. However, the restaurant was taken over by the renowned chef, Alan Murchison, as a sister restaurant to L'Ortolan in Reading with Will Holland as Head Chef. The excellent news earlier this year was that the new restaurant, La Becasse, has been awarded a Michelin star after just over a year which we were all delighted to hear. This proves beyond doubt that if you are planning a gastronomic trip, Ludlow is the place to visit.
May we suggest that you take advantage of the Clive's excellent value 3 nights bed & breakfast for the price of 2 offer so that you can relax in our outstanding en suite hotel bedrooms in Ludlow. And with entries in the Michelin Guide, Good Food Guide and of course our two AA Rosettes, a meal in our restaurant is a must.
Sat 7 Mar 09
If you have recently had a heavy cold and are still adorned with a red nose, you will not feel out of place on Friday 13th March. On Red Nose Day, all red noses are very welcome at The Clive, whether you are dining in our award winning restaurant or just dropping in for a drink in the Clive Bar.
The Clive's exceptional hotel accommodation and award winning restaurant are situated in Ludlow in the beautiful county of Shropshire.
Sat 28 Feb 09
If you are too young to have experienced a journey on a steam train, it is not too late to find out what you have been missing. Next weekend, the Festival of Steam takes place on the Severn Valley Railway which is only a short distance from Ludlow.
A section of the line was extensively damaged in the July 2007 floods but last summer, HRH Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall visited the railway after it was fully re-opened.
Unfortunately, HRH was not able to drop into the Clive while in the area but if you decide to board a steam train for a memorable journey through our glorious countryside you should also consider the possibility of a bed & breakfast stay in Ludlow in The Clive's hotel accommodation or dine in our award winning restaurant.
Sat 21 Feb 09
At long last, it looks as though spring is on its way. The fields and hedgerows in Shropshire are festooned with snowdrops and will soon be followed by the bluebells and these are the ideal times to put on your walking boots and head for the hills. And of course the best hills to visit are the Shropshire Hills. At the Clive we are extremely lucky in having so many beautiful areas nearby for walking, including the Long Mynd which is well worth a visit.
So if you are looking for quality B&B accommodation in Ludlow, please come and join us at The Clive Restaurant with Rooms, a contemporary Ludlow hotel in the beautiful county of Shropshire and sample our food, our wine and particularly our exceptional accommodation.
Mon 16 Feb 09
We had a very busy and successful evening on St Valentine's day at the Clive Restaurant. It was really good to see so many people joining us to celebrate this romantic occasion. And of course the next special day looming on the horizon is Mother's Day on Sunday 22nd March. If you are looking for somewhere special to take the most important lady in your family, we have a delicious lunch menu to offer you.
The Clive's excellent bed & breakfast accommodation is in Ludlow in the beautiful county of Shropshire.
Sat 14 Feb 09
Earlier this week, Shrewsbury celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin with a huge cake and 200 candles. If you are a Darwin fan, you will be pleased to hear that there is a host of events taking place in the region to celebrate the life of this amazing man and culminating in a firework and bonfire extravaganza on Saturday 7th November. As a result, we are expecting a high demand for hotel accommodation in the area.
You need to contact The Clive Restaurant with Rooms in order to book quality bed & breakfast accommodation in Ludlow and to sample our excellent food and wine and the comfort of our hotel style accommodation.
Mon 9 Feb 09
As you will probably know, Ludlow has long been recognised as the centre for food and drink in Britain. So you will not be surprised to hear the announcement of a new Food Festival taking place in Ludlow Castle this year on Sat 9th and Sun 10th May.
Early indications are that it will be a weekend of music and of course good food - no doubt plenty of it! If it is anything like the September Food Festival, hotel accommodation will quickly get booked up so we do recommend that you give The Clive a call soon to secure your room before it is too late.
A telephone call to The Clive Restaurant with Rooms will secure first class hotel style accommodation in Ludlow.
Sat 7 Feb 09
If you are looking for somewhere to take the children during the Easter break and want to escape from the kitchen sink and garden to a hotel, why not spend a few nights here at The Clive and take full advantage of a day on the farm instead.
The BBC2 series Victorian Farm is an historical observational documentary which follows a team of people who become Victorian farmers and spend a year working on a late 19th century style farm. The series explores the extent to which the traditional crafts and skills of ordinary people in the Victorian era have been forgotten. Filming took place at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm which is only a short distance from Ludlow.
So why not join us at The Clive Restaurant with Rooms, Ludlow in the beautiful county of Shropshire and sample our food and wine and the comfort of our hotel style accommodation.
