Lion + Pheasant Hotel
Shropshire England SY1 1XJ
Even discriminating Brits find the Lion + Pheasant and its restaurant praiseworthy; both sit within walking distance of the Severn River and its lovely stone walkways and bridges. In summer, guests dine alfresco in the garden. At the bar, specialties like hearth-baked walnut bread and lavender mojitos make for a satisfying snack. Shabby chic barely does justice to the recently remodeled rooms within the hotel's 17th- and 18th-century townhouses. Exposed timber and brick add much welcome texture to the environs. For a more restful slumber, avoid the street-facing rooms.