The Hen & Chickens Guest House is very conveniently situated within easy walking distance of all Ludlow's attractions, including the castle, market, shops and restaurants. Unusual so close to the town centre is our large, secure, well-lit car park.

Built around 1760, the Hen & Chickens' original building reveals its age in sloping floors and ceilings, oak beams and steep, turning staircases.  For over 200 years an inn, the name may have originated from the common stone bottles in which ale was sold; a hen being the larger, and of course the chicken, the smaller.

Delicious breakfasts are served (cooked to perfection on grease free plates - Quality in Tourism Inspection Sep 07) including locally produced sausages, home cured bacon and free range eggs. Vegetarian choices are also provided.

Bedrooms have comfortable beds, colour TV, hot drinks tray, hairdryer etc. On the first floor there is an en-suite double and a single room with its own private bathroom, whilst on the second floor there is a double and a twin room, both en-suite. Bathrooms, all with showers, are large and decorated in bright, cheerful colours.

FREE BROADBAND is available for our business visitors who wish to use their laptops. 

We accept most credit and debit cards [excluding American Express and Diners].