Abel's Harp in Shropshire

Stayed at the Abel's Harp it's a hotel decorated shabby chic and in the country, it also has Glamping huts we found the staff Julz And Dermo fantastic that's the main reason for the five stars,we also had a beautiful steak dinner on our first night the rooms are not massive but more than adequate and are on suite,we also had fun feeding the alpacas that belong to the hotel,We found Julz does everything from 1st thing in the morning till after 10 at night don't know what she's paid but she's worth every penny as she made our stay extra special,my suggestion to the hotel is to put on a fast food menu at a reasonable price especially for the glampers then many would stay in the hotel vicinity and not drive to nearby villages for food.

Found this a quirky but very confusing place:Didn’t start well on check in when we got half way through it but before getting the keys were moved aside so they could deal with some one else::: that continued throughout the two nights stay where we found the staff, while not rude just couldn’t be bothered.We were asked if we wanted to eat in the restaurant and if we wanted to upgrade to a cooked breakfast: (usual breakfast is a small croissant and jam left in a bag at the bedroom door around 10pm) yes to both evening at 7pm and we must be there at 8-30 am for breakfast: well the evening was ok, food good but they forgot our desert and the place emptied so we left it at that: breakfast however, we turned up at 8-30 to find the place in darkness with no one there:::: after knocking on a door we were told that no breakfast had been booked but if we wanted chef could do us one,...we left it as it seemed we were putting them out...The room was small but comfy & clean.There was no bin in the room only a tiny one in the bathroom which isn’t great; we had one small plastic cup for us both to drink from or use for cleaning your teeth which is crazy The alpacas are pretty cool and given great weather you could enjoy the hot tub - didn’t fancy the walk down the car park in me wet shorts myself..All in all this place is different but nice, don’t expect to much customer care and you’ll be fine. Shop around on wowcher etc for prices, try not to go direct as they use wish box which is a joke in my opinion

Stayed here. Checked in was given the shed night sky when we got there the bed hadn't been changed and there was tea in the cup and the room was really dark and depressing my husbabd wanted to leave. We walked back to reception and told the lady we didn't want to stay in there she apologised and gave us keys to treasure. Absolutely freezing it did however warm up with the heater and felt cosy they are sheds but they are ok inside the views were stunning. The only problems with this glamping is the toilets they are to far away there is no lighting so its pitch black and its very steep when walking back. We were not offered a torch luckily our phones have torches on. I'd also like to know which sheds are dog friendly as I have a few bite marks. Glad we went but we won't be returning could be a lovely place with a bit more thought and closer toilets

So many rules, regulations and penalties. Unhelpful rude staff.Mouldy, damp, cramped, outdated rooms and reception. Didnt bother staying even for the one night we had arranged. Left half an hour after check in.I can almost certainly say you will regret staying here. Despite lengthy, unnecessary producing of documents and proofs we have been refused a refund. They should be ashamed. I cant stress enough how rude and difficult they have been.

Afterwards tea on a quiet Monday afternoon. Lovely views over the south Shropshire hills. I had checked in previously to meet the covid virus track and trace details. Two of our party are vegitarians who were well catered for. Lovely scones and plentiful tea and coffee. Overall a really nice experience. Would I book another afternoon tea ? Yes certainly..

If you are staying in the glamping huts you have no choice but to eat here really as there are not many other pubs around, and you cannot self cater.Menu is very limited and expensive for what it was.Aside from meze boards, there were only 4 main choices (bangers and mash £12, vegan bangers and mash £10, steak £16, a donut burger £14).Bangers and mash- pretty sure it was instant mash (ITS SO EASY TO MAKE MASH!!! WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT), nice sausages, very basic boiled peas £12A slightly strange burger - 2 donuts, meats, bbq sauce, chips £14The presentation of the food was nice, the staff were lovely, but very expensive food considering the quality. We also saw the chef bringing food bags in from the local supermarket...£11 for a double gin that was literally a £20 bottle of liqueor.

We used the Groupon voucher to visit for Afternoon Tea. Overall a really enjoyable experience. The food was lovely, and was presented beautifully. The views from the dining area over the hills were spectacular! Our waitress was very friendly, and made the effort to put all of our uneaten cakes and biscuits into a ‘doggy bag’ so we could take them home and enjoy them later. I would recommend this pub for anyone looking for a nice afternoon tea in a gorgeous vintage pub. If the management do read these reviews, i’d offer the following in the way of constructive criticism; Upon arrival there was no one in the bar, and after ringing the bell twice and waiting around 5 minutes, we had to walk through the building to try and find someone to seat us. Again, after our food was served, staff disappeared again and we could not find anyone to ask for a refill of our drinks.Additionally some of the crockery was a bit grubby. The unicorn teapots (as lovely as they are) were quite dusty on the top and had old tea stains underneath the spout. The spoons were quite badly watermarked and tarnished. All very minor things that didn’t effect the quality of our drinks, but things that we all noticed and commented on nonetheless. Thanks for a nice afternoon and thank you to our waitress who was very hospitable (when we could find her!)

Fabulous views from the location. Afternoon Tea even better. Well presented plenty to eat and even a small selection of cheese to go with it . New management have recently taken over who gave a warm, friendly and efficient customer service. Have already recommended and will return again myself.

I stayed here recently with my wife and our dog for two nights as a celebration of my recent birthday. We occupied the Sky room. We had a wonderful time. The owners are so very welcoming and the whole experience was very positive. We enjoyed our cosy room on what was a cold and overcast weekend with fog and drizzle. The lounge is a great place to relax with a drink and to chat with the other residents. We dined in on both nights and thoroughly enjoyed our meals on both occasions. Meals were served promptly at the time we agreed, and the dishes were well presented and plentiful. The menu provides plenty of choice for meat-eaters and for vegetarians/vegans alike. I can honestly say that we really experienced a wonderful time here and will certainly return again. Thank you to the team at Abel’s Harp for providing us with such a memorable experience.

Very unwelcoming owner with an odd attitude towards customers. We followed a published pub walk, parking as advised at Abel’s Harp, planning to stop for drinks and food on our return. Left four cars tightly parked to minimise space in their (empty) carpark, and set off on a circular walk, only to find the owner intercepted us on our walk (having gone looking for us in her car!) telling us to move our cars in a very abrupt manner. There is no signage to indicate any parking rules or restrictions. We duly moved our cars, and indeed our custom, elsewhere. We’ll not be back.

The fish platter and steak meal would highly recommend, oh and the fresh scones with cream and jam are a definite 👍

Personally I loved this hotel. Very quirky and kooky and in a lovely quiet part with beautiful surroundings The hotel staff were fantastic and couldn't do enough for us when we stayed and we also braved the cold on both nights to use the hot tub which was an added bonus Took a day and went into the town centre which was about 30 mins drive away and was surprised how full of shops it was We stayed in the actual hotel and not the glamping pods. but the hotel was lovely warm and friendly Our room was lovely as was our bathroom nothing to complain about We had a 3 course meal on the first night and food was excellent for us.We would have no issue recommending this hotel at all

We’ve just arrived home after a lovely night away. We upgraded to a room and took our dog (a rather large and bouncy Irish Setter!) after not being able to find a free weekend for the glamping pod. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the afternoon tea and a meal in the evening. It’s a great location for long walks!

We came to stay at abels harp for my husband's birthday, the place could do with updating but quirky, we really enjoyed our time there, the staff were very accommodating even though they were rushed off their feet and seemed to be doing all jobs, the manager Tracey couldn't do more for us, and even with all the work she was doing still managed to smile at chat to us, thank you for everything

didnt have what i chose on the menu couldnrt eat what i was given so went hungry. cost for me and wy wife to eat was £30 what a rip of

If you want to spend your weekend sleeping on a broken bed in a below average room go here .if not I suggest you look at premier inn .Couldnt use the so called jacuzzi cause it's filthy and the glamping pods are basically sheds ! Better save your money for somewhere else cause this place is a con! We arrived early and were told we couldn't check in until 3.30 no offer of a drink or use of the rest room .so we waited in the car .A bad smell in the upstairs of the hotel and the toilets downstairs need a good clean.I don't eat fruit so the fruit in a bag for breakfast was not good. Fruit with a cheap pan au chocolate and a strange cookie thing. we ended up going to a local Cafe for a breakfast .We will no return here .

Spent 1 night and loved the place good room very friendly staff and although a small menu food was fantastic would highly recommend

Lovely young lady on the bar was left to work the bar, restaurant and bringing out meals on her own, she was running round Bless her. Very unprofessional staff member shouting at her staff so guests could hear! they couldn't even get sausage and chips right! Sausage tasted off, the mash was instant mash, salad well just tomatoes! The place needs a good clean and revamp! The pictures of the place online do not match the place?! Total letdown we will not be returning!

We stayed in a glamping pod or shed for two nights the duvet cover was inside out as it was badly stained staff changed without a fuss, if your looking for any type of luxury, DON'T GO. find somewhere else.There is No wi-fi in the sheds..

We booked Afternoon Tea for two at £30 each, (reduced to half price with a voucher). All we received was a pot of tea, a flat scone, two biscuits and a cup cake.There were NO sandwiches, No Sausage Rolls, No quiche etc etc. . We sat and waited thinking they might bring the rest of the food but we never saw the staff again. For what we received it was a rip off.It certainly wasn't afternoon tea and it actually cost more than Patisserie Valerie.A complete waste of money for poor food and poor service. DONT GO

Booked it on groupon , on a arrival all seemed nice , the afternoon gin tea wasn’t as I thought gin biscuit couldn’t taste the gin I thought would come with a gin as the advertise it everywhere , dinners over priced, you can’t just have a main meal you have to have two courses minimum, as for the glamping , could easily be got up to standard but it’s not... it’s a summer house dirty and dusty, the toilet and shower is a good walk away no one has thought about this , we stayed In the Treasure room looked like a kids room , overall wouldn’t go again or recommend it

Popped in with the intention of having a meal but it was deserted and we soon found out why. Very unfriendly, very expensive drinks and nothing nice about it at all. We soon left and found somewhere else to eat but it is sad when a quaint pub in a lovely area has no local feel to it and is very unloved.

Firstly Abels Harp is in a very picturesque area and the b and b is very quirky which we liked.

On arrival we were shown to the garden room, after being told we had to order off the dinner menu there and then!Told there's no cooked breakfast, despite on booking and on website stating there is(I wouldn't have booked it if I'd known!) Dinner was OK but had to wait for the rest of my chips and my pudding had very cheap, Tesco value custard, not nice!We had only one all shampoo and conditioner in our room, there are 2 of us and one bath towel, no soap!The room is OK but a bit tired and a hair dryer would've been nice too. We went to go to breakfast to find a bag outside our door with a cheap choc croissant and couple of muffins and fruit, nobody downstairs no tea, coffee etc, cereal, toast was said in the eve but nothing available.... Very odd!! Lovely people but false advertising and very disappointed that no cooked breakfast was offered as advertised!!!

This place is completely falsely advertised. The website does not show the correct information and on arrival it was very clear that the photos do not match the reality of what it is really like.

I'll try & be constructive - stayed for one night & immediately got the impression something was not quite right- firstly we were thrust the evening meal menu & asked to pre-order & at what time - the same for the following mornings breakfast. The evening meal was terribly poor, waited over an hour for an underwhelming mushroom starter, then the fish fillet, cleary out of a box & triangular in shape was dry & cold at the thick end

Absolutely amazing place to stay! The accomodation is really good! Views to die for, red kites flying overhead whilst lounging in a hot tub. Couldn't be better....

We had a great 2 nights here last week and we’re lucky enough to be in this beautiful part of the country when it snowed !! We stopped in ‘night sky’ cwt , was warm and comfortable and decorated accordingly!!

The afternoon tea is served on a picnic table, nice and quirky, and is delicious. The evening meals are cooked fresh and served hot, and the waitresses are cheerful and pleasant. The meals are 2 courses £19 and 3 courses £20.

Poor. Not clean, poor food. This place has potential but needs work inside and out. We stayed in a room in the hotel having 'upgraded' from a glamping hut. They were not proper glamping huts A more garden summer house with a bed and no facilities. Poor.

The hotel is really off the beaten track, anyone looking to get away from it all this is the place. It is only a small hotel, 5 rooms I think all with names, we stayed in the Garden Room, and they have 8 glamping pods. It is definitely unique. With it being so small people mix and chat and enabled people to get to know each other, it made for a very friendly atmosphere in the bar of an evening.

Don't go. Website is good, but the reality is very poor. Rooms need refreshing and the food is expensive bland and overcooked.

Went to Abels Harp for a two night stay including afternoon tea and wine, slept in the Callow Room, although fairly small facilities were well catered for including a good shower.

Had a fab time here lovely accommodation really quirky place friendly staff Tania was fab host really funny could have a laugh with her.Hot tub on site with great views met other couples there that were all really friendly.Only problem is Tania had no help in the kitchen so couldn’t accommodate people for food if they just turned up.Would definitely return.

Looked lovely from outside but very quirky and old inside. Very odd decor quite eccentric. Room was very small with no space for clothes as hangers were over kettle area. Kept banging legs on sides of bed. Walls very thin and could hear everything in next room. On a positive note the views were stunning of the countryside and food was nice. Staff very friendly and helpful.

We booked and paid for afternoon tea in advance through groupon. When we arrived there was no staff around. Eventually a staff member saw us after about 10 minutes of waiting, bearing in mind we advance booked and were there on time. This person was holding dirty bed sheets and was sweating profuously and told us to wait in the lounge as she was very very busy. She then disappeared without asking what we were there for.

Weird unwelcoming and would never recommend or visit again booked by phone the day before but was made to feel like a liar as they had no record of the booking

Not easy to find, but is in a lovely location with views over the country side.Nice room,staff helpful and friendly. We ate in on both nights and the food was good and a good cooked breakfast, or choice of cereals, toast etc. Cook and supervisor both lovely girls and very friendly and helpful.

We were treated by our daughter to afternoon tea for two.

Totally disappointing Advertising as a wedding fayre & yet after a long journey arrived to find it was 'just' a open day for their establishment . Disfunctional, having viewed rooms they in need of a good deep clean Really dissatisfied with

Gorgeous place with the most wonderful manager Sam. She was amazing and made the place what is was. The location is stunning and everywhere is easily accessible

We were a bit sceptical after reading the reviews but can honestly say we enjoyed our stay. Staff were really friendly and we spent 2 nights of the three we were there in the bar chatting to other couples. Adam and Shannon were brilliant and looked after us! We loved the cosy, friendly environment! Our room was lovely and very clean. There was a problem with the hot water during our stay but was resolved straight away. Food was lovely too. Really couldn't fault the place!

Cleanliness and hygiene awful. Stopped in pod bin full of rubbish dirty linen asked for clean changed myself. Dirty cups in room used our own. Bathroom facilities filfy as was the hot tub. Chef didn’t wash his hands after going to toilet. Waiter dirty hands. Breakfast awful didn’t bother with breakfast on the second morning. Met other guests who said the same.

Had a lovely Alice in Wonderland themed afternoon tea here. Nice food, beautifully presented. Staff very friendly. Stunning setting in the Shropshire hills.

Caterer to our dietary requirements. Really tasty food. Lovely china and teapots. Quirky decorations

We booked a nights glamping through Wowcher the staff were very friendly and lovely. it is worth knowing that it is very dark between the cabins and the loos which is about a 7-8 minute walk away so I would deffinatley take a torch. If you have an afternoon tea offer then that is only available between 2-4pm.. The menu is small and the dining room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop they could do with some mood music in there.

Had a very pleasant experience .glamping pod had heater that really warmed tbe cabin ..being in january .most welcome . Friendly new staff have taken over and making improvements . Hot tub was lo y on a cold dark night too. Breakfast was servex quickly and ample . I would recommend a stay

Booked a 1 night stay with breakfast and afternoon tea. Absolutely except visit very welcoming and the food is delicious. Rooms are lovely and clean would highly recommend.

Having booked in advance, quite satisfactorily, this visit started out badly, with the 'sat nav' refusing to recognise either the village or the residence name, and after having travelled most of the very minor roads in Shropshire, following instructions form various 'locals' who weren't too sure either, we eventually reached 'Abel's Harp' only to find a sign on the door which read 'closed'

Pleasant one nights stay, overall a good experience and would recommend if you're into the outdoors.

The food here can be good, it depends who is cooking that night. The choice is not wide, but I am told that a new menu is due soon.

When I booked a free mini afternoon tea was included which I upgraded at the cost of £5 per person. In my opinion this was worth it. We had a selection of sandwiches and some great homemade cakes.

It would appear people on here didn't have a good time when staying at Abels Harp but myself and my partner had a lovely time. The place was welcoming and the dinner was excellent. I would recommend staying if you are used to a hostel/camping environment.

I would firstly like to say I really hope the couple running the hotel read this review, as it is more for their benefit. Should things remain as they were for our visit they are going to fail.

Hot tub out of use (not the management's fault but disappointing), food over-priced and nowhere else in the vicinity. A poor night's sleep due to springs in the mattress almost through the cover. Breakfast was good, the views were lovely, but we wouldn't return.

After a poor visit last Sept ( manager walked out ) we returned to try again - place is in a beautiful area.

Booked direct with Abels Harp. First impressions were not good. Looked like the window at the front was boarded up with a Abels Harp sign. Room was tiny and shabby. Had a problem changing channels on TV, Remote not working tried batteries but nothing. We arrived about 3ish, When asked about food,I was told the restaurant was booked for that evening and that it was a 7.5 mile trip to the nearest place we could get food from. When we got back after visiting a lovely pub call the Lowfield and nice food,with accomodation, I wandered into the restaurant to see that only 2 tables for 2 people had been set out, one for quarter past 7 ine for half past 7, so why he could not cater for 2 more people baffled me somewhat. No food or drinks were allowed in your rooms, and the bar closed at 9.30pm. Certainly will not be staying there again. Shame really,because we were looking forward to the stay.If I ran that place I would certainly do it much differently and spruce the place up. Old chairs in the garden area that one had a wedding ribbon tied round it that looked like it had been on there for ages. A bike leaning on a tall bird table that had pushed it back into the bushes. All little things like that that would make a difference to how people may look at the place.

Booked via booking.com and added dog in special remarks box. Double checked with hotel direct on pet and confirmed booking. When we arrived a miserable man said that he was not aware of the dog. I said that i had double checked this. I then asked about food and he replied that he was on his own and only doing pre booked dinners. As the nearest pub doing food was 8 miles away we felt this was unacceptable and as his attitude was I don't care we left to find somewhere else

Visited for afternoon tea. Sandwiches and cakes were very good. Presentation was good too. Disappointed with only English breakfast tea available. Girl was most attentive who served us. Must admit the place looked much better on their web site. Car park wasn't very good if mobility impaired.

My friend booked a hotel room through groupon in October 2016 for 20th February for two nights. She subsequently booked a second room direct so that the hotel could save costs . The dates were changed to 21st/22nd February with the hotels approval. Then it appears that the management of the hotel changed hands and Simon took over. He claims to have sent an email saying the accomodation had been changed to CHALETS. Having stayed in many CHALETS around the world they are usually better appointed than hotel rooms with a more private location. However we had not picked up on this unsolicited change. When we arrived having travelled over 100 miles we were told there were no hotel rooms available and we were booked into the CHALETS. On further investigation the CHALETS turned out to be small single room wooden huts without toilets or running water. The youngest in our party was 67 and the oldest 72 and sleeping in a small hut in the middle of February with no facilities did not appeal.

Great tasting food and really generous portions - with produce from the farm. Staff are friendly and warm!

Had lunch here, and it was either a full menu starting at £13.99 plus add ons. We just wanted something light and plumped for soup with bread.