Baldwin House Guest Information

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WELCOME

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HELLO and Welcome to Baldwin House Guest House,

I am delighted that you have chosen to stay with us for your accommodation needs
here in Stourport-on-Severn. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if there
is anything that my team and I can do to assist you further during your stay with us.

Whether you are staying here for business, leisure or just visiting family or friends,
my team and I aim to make your stay as comfortable as possible. We are always
looking for ways to improve our services to you, so if there are any aspects of your
stay that you feel need our further attention, then please do not hesitate to bring
these to my attention as soon as possible during your stay.

In this Guest Information Book, you will find our own “A-Z Directory” where we
have tried to include as many pieces of information that may be of assistance to you
as possible about the facilities and services here at BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST
HOUSE, as well as information about the Stourport locality – pubs, restaurants
and leisure activities, and information on town and city centres further afield, that
you may find of interest.

I wish you a pleasant stay at BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE, and I hope
to welcome you back again soon.

Kind Regards,

Dave Percival
OWNER

…Raising the standard of luxury accommodation in Stourport town

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About Baldwin House

We believe that the original house was built during the late 1700’s. Baldwin House
is the end of a terrace of four houses. Originally, the main entrance door was
located on the side of the house – where the large arch is in Reception today:

In the 1800’s a further building was added, forming a full height Victorian Drawing
Room, which is now our glorious Breakfast Room and also a full height Victorian
Ballroom on the first floor. The Ballroom was accessed through double doors and
an archway, through the wall that is now part of Room 6 and The Mitton. We
believe that The Mitton, on the first floor, was infact a lounge/Smoking Room –
from where they would have had access to the Ballroom and the front balcony.
The original Ballroom ceiling is still visible through a loft hatch in one of our
laundry rooms – please ask, if you are interested, we would be delighted to show
you!
The original ceiling rose from the Ballroom was relocated and is now on the ceiling
in our Breakfast Room.
Each terrace house was originally built with a three story Coach House to the rear.
Our Coach House is now let separately from the main Guest House and can be
seen on the left hand side of the main windows in the Breakfast Room.
Much of the house is still original, however there was a major fire in the early 1980’s
during which the roof and floor structures of the Drawing Room and bedroom
above were lost, requiring rebuilding

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The floor structures above and below The Mitton have also been replaced (circa:
1980’s) maybe indicating that there was some level of disrepair or even deriliction
in the 1960’s/70’s to parts of the original house.

In the 1800’s this was the home of Thomas Baldwin, who owned iron foundries
and metal pressing factories here in Stouport. Foundry Street is located at the far
end of Lombard Street and the loading dock onto the side of the canal can still be
seen from the canal towpath. There were also iron works at Wilden, a short walk
from Baldwin House.

Thomas Baldwin was the great grandfather of Stanley Baldwin, the British Prime
Minister between the two World Wars. The Baldwin family originated in
Shropshire, and populated Stourport and Bewdley where they established
businesses in the Iron industry.

Sometime during the mid 1900’s Baldwin House, together with it’s adjoining
properties, were operated as a private boarding school. Some evidence of this can
still be found in loft spaces where the higher sections of walls are still painted in
“school” pastel shades.

The Guest House business here was established in the late 1980’s. In the 1990’s
ownership passed to a local family, and then again in the early 2000’s. We
purchased Baldwin House as a going concern in 2015 and embarked on an
extensive redecoration and upgrade program.

Today, the Guest House boasts nine guest rooms, most with their own en-suite
facilities. Two of the rooms are Deluxe, and offer en-suite jacuzzi hot tub
bathrooms. Room 6 retains the private balcony to the front of the house which
used to be the front of the Ballroom.

Baldwin House Guest House is one of three “Baldwin House’s” known to us here
in Stourport! – One of the other ones is a small shopping parade at the top of
Lombard Street.

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Breakfast

Our breakfast times are:

Monday to Friday 07:00 until 09:00

Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays 08:00 until 09:30

Breakfast is served in The Victorian Drawing Room, which is located at the end of the hallway to the
right hand side of Reception.

When the weather allows, it is also possible to take breakfast on our Garden Terrace.

Please note from our Breakfast Menu, that some items require placing an order the evening before, to
allow us time to source the ingredients, these are noted on our menu.

Vegetarian & other dietary options (such as Gluten Free, dairy free etc) are available for Breakfast,
please enquire, as we are more than happy to accommodate most dietary requirements on an individual
basis.

Hot breakfast sandwiches “to go” – we are happy to provide you with hot breakfast sandwiches “to go”,
please place your orders the evening before. A choice of breads, and also toasted sandwich options are
available.

We do ask that you ensure that you are seated for Breakfast no later than 30minutes before the end of
the service period(s) shown above.

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In this section of our Guest Information Portfolio, you will find
information about services that we can offer you within Baldwin
House Guest House and also services provided by our local partners.

In addition we have tried to include some local and further afield
points of interest for you to consider.

We have organised this section on an A – Z Directory basis.

If you still cannot find what you require, then please ask, we will do
our best to find a solution that is right for you.

Our A to Z of information

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Amusement Arcades – There are several located in Bridge Street, and also at the funfair – Treasure
Island, next to the bridge.
Ask – If you require any additional information, then please contact us directly, and we will be pleased to
assist however we can.

Attention – You can attract our attention at any time during your stay, either by ringing the service bell,
located on the right of reception, or by calling: 075 01 01 21 51 – anytime.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not answer the front door or service bells, after the front door is closed each
evening. Guests can continue to contact us, directly, by calling: 075 01 01 21 51 at anytime.

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Baby Cots and High Chair – are available, upon request, for use during your stay at BALDWIN HOUSE
GUEST HOUSE, please just ask.
Baggage and baggage transfer – You are welcome to leave your baggage here after check-out. Our Guest
Lounge is an ideal, secure environment to leave your baggage in. Your collection of the baggage can be
arranged directly with us. We can also pass your baggage on to a transfer agent, if you wish to transfer to
any other accommodations upon check-out (especially useful to our walking and cycling Guests).
Banks – There are several banks in the High Street – HSBC and TSB provide both counter services and
ATM machines. There are also free to use ATM machines at Tesco and the ESSO petrol stations.

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Canal Basins – Just at the end of Lichfield Street, you will reach Stourport’s Canal basins, this is where
the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal meets the river Severn. The canal runs underneath York Street,
and into the upper basin. From here, canal craft can descend through either wide beam or narrow beam
locks to the lower basins and then to the River Severn beyond.
Many canal craft are moored in the basins, set against the back drop of Stourport Yacht Club – with its
iconic white clock tower. The building is Grade 2 listed.

You will also see, The Tontine, originally built as a Georgian hotel to accommodate the many business
and trades people who used the river, canal and Stourport’s basins for commerce. The Tontine became
private flats, operating in an old English system called a Tontine. This form of property ownership was
eventually outlawed, as it saw members of a Tontine benefit by assuming the shares of other Tontine
members upon their deaths.
Later The Tontine was operated as a public house, many visitors to BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST
HOUSE (of a certain age) tell us that they held their 21st birthday celebrations at The Tontine  Today
The Tontine consists of privately owned flats and town houses.
Celebrations? – Please make us aware as early as possible and we will do what we can to make your stay
at BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE a memorable one!
Cold Drinks – A selection of cold drinks cans (Coke-Cola, 7-Up), together with cold mineral water are
available to purchase from the drinks fridge in reception. Please leave money, or an “IOU” note (to be
settled later), in the “Postbox” to the right hand side of the drinks fridge.
Corkscrews, glasses, bottle openers - are available, upon request for use during your stay, please just ask.

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Dining in your room? – Please ask for crockery, cutlery and glassware for use in your bedrooms. We will
also supply you with napkins and a plastic “tiebag” for your leftover waste etc, which helps keep the food
odours in your bedrooms to a minimum.

Dogs – Well behaved dogs are welcome to stay at BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE by prior
arrangement only. Your dog must remain with you throughout your stay and must not be left alone in
your Guest bedroom at any time.

There is a supplementary charge for dogs which covers the additional cost of a hypo-allergic clean of the
room following your stay.

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Electrical Appliances – We do not allow connection of your own medium-large electrical appliances,
including electric heaters, cookers, ovens, washers, grills etc to our electrical supply within the guest
bedrooms. You are however allowed to connect your own small electrical appliances, such as electric
shavers/hair-dryers/tongs, personal computers, mobile phones etc.

Most bedrooms are also provided with USB charging sockets within one or more of the double mains
sockets on the wall.

If you are in any doubt, then please ask first. Many thanks for your co-operation.

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Fire Alarm Testing – We test our fire alarm systems each Thursday morning, a sign will be displayed on
reception during each test. We apologise for any inconvenience the alarm causes during this regular
testing. Testing typically lasts for approximately 20minutes during the mid-morning.

Fish & Chip Shops – Stourport is “blessed” with many fish and chip shops, indeed at the bottom of the
High Street, in Bridge Street there are several right next door to each other. We have included our own
recommendations with the Restaurants & Takeaways section of this Guest Information Guide.

Fresh Flowers – We can organise fresh flowers for delivery to Baldwin House on your behalf, normally
this is a very quick service (during normal trading hours) and is provided through our partners: COOK’S
FLORIST, High Street, Stourport-on-Severn.

Funfair – Treasure Island Funfair is open daily and is just a short walk from BALDWIN HOUSE
GUEST HOUSE, by the main road bridge & river. You can purchase ride tokens within the fair, and the
also have a coin slot arcade. Please ask for details.

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Guest Lounge & Bar – is located opposite reception on the ground floor. You are welcome to use the
lounge at any time during your stay, but please note that we do lock the lounge every night until breakfast
time in the morning.

The Bar operates as an HONESTY BAR, please do help yourself to drinks from behind the bar
and use of the glassware etc, noting down what you consume for payment later.

If you require any specific items, as well as ice, sodas, waters etc to accompany your drinks, then
please do not hesitate to ask us, we will be more than happy to assist.

Gift Shops – There are several gift shops in town including:

Manton’s – High Street, for jewellery, watches and other stylish items.

Bentleys – A whole range of gift items, as well as an extensive selection of greetings cards, Yankee
Candles and handmade gift chocolates. Bentleys are located in the High Street.

A Touch of Class – in Lombard Street, a lovely little gift shop. Great handbags and lots of
different items to collect.

mooch gifts & home - award winning gift retailer based on the corner of Stourport High
Street selling a unique range of cards, gifts and home accessories over three floors. Additional
store in neighbouring Bewdley.

Golf – The nearest golf course to BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE, is Ombersley, about 4 miles
south west of Stourport. Their telephone number is: 01905 620747.

There is also, fun, pitch & putt, and Crazy Golf courses located near the river. One of our maps can show
you where these attractions are located.

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Hairdryers – There is a hair dryer located in your bedroom – attached to the wall, in a drawer or wardrobe.
If you have difficulty locating it, please ask and we will be pleased to provide you with another dryer.

Hairdressers – There are a number of hair dressers in Stourport. Eric Jon(01299 823283), located in
Parkes Passage, is a short (3minute) walk from BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE. Image Hair &
Beauty (tel:01299 822444) are located at the top of Lombard Street, again a few minutes walk from our
Guest House.

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Ice – A bucket of ice can be arranged for you in your bedroom. Please just ask.

Internet Access – Wireless network access is available in all parts of BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST
HOUSE, including all Guest bedrooms at no additional charge.

On your device, search for Network Name: BaldwinHouse_Guest

Passcode: baldwinhouse1234

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Iron & Ironing Board – is available to you during your stay, please just ask and one will be delivered to
your bedroom.
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Jogging? – We have maps printed of the local area which show walking/jogging routes along the canal and
or river. Please just ask at reception for a free copy.
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Keys – You will have been provided with a set of keys for BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE , these
include an electronic fob, which allows access through both of our front doors to guests, 24 hours a day.
Our Premium rooms operate on a single tag/fob which will operate both front doors and the Guest
bedroom door.

To Operate: Hold the electronic fob to the reader, outside each front door (the readers have a
red light on them). The reader will “beep”, when it does, just gently “rattle” the door once or
twice, to ease the lock & then push the door open.

PLEASE CLOSE ALL DOORS BEHIND YOU - THIS WILL ENSURE YOUR OWN
AND OTHER GUESTS SECURITY THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT.

Please remember to return your keys when you check-out. If a member of staff is not available,
please leave your keys in the white “Postbox” which is located behind Reception.
Larger groups of guests (Fishing parties) : You are welcome to leave most of your room keys &
fobs in the same white “Postbox” for the day, only taking one or two keys with you to re-gain
entry to BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE.

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Kidderminster – Is our larger nearest town to Stourport. Here you will find a larger selection of High
Street shops, as well as several shopping centres:

The Swan Centre – is an undercover, walkable shopping centre, located in the middle of
Kidderminster

Weavers Wharf – Is a central shopping area, with Marks & Spencers, Debenhams, TK Maxx,
Next, Boots, Sports Direct outlets, as well as Frankie & Benny’s, McDonalds and Pizza Hut.
Weavers Wharf is adjacent to the main shopping street in Kidderminster, by car it is accessible
from the ring road.

Crossley Retail Park – is directly opposite Weavers Wharf, on the other side of the ring road.
This retail park has: Currys/PC World, Halfords, Office Depot, Pets at Home, The Range,
Sainsbury’s and Mountain Warehouse outlets.

Tesco – A larger Tesco Superstore can also be found in the centre of Kidderminster.

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Laundry – We use an external laundry service. Service washes of your personal laundry can be arranged
at an additional charge of £20 per bag. Please ask for further details.

Letters and Post – There is a Royal Mail postbox located in the wall of the Chandlery Shop, at the end of
Lichfield Street (Next to the canal basins). Stourport’s Post Office is located within The Co-Op Store in
Lombard Street.

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Marina - A short drive or a very amiable 1mile walk along the riverside to Stourport Marina – where
there is a Club House, bar and restaurant, also offering entertainment. Please enquire before attending.

Maps – We can provide you with a local Stourport “Walking map”, which shows a selection of the pubs,
takeaways and restaurants that are on our doorstep. We can also print bespoke maps from Google Maps,
to show whatever detail you require.

If you are allergic to, or dislike pets/dogs, please make us aware, and we will discreetly do our
best to keep Molly and her littler friend, Princess, out of your way during your stay.

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Nightlife in Stourport-on-Severn – Please refer to our directory of restaurants and pubs for further
information, however the “hot” spots in Stourport town are:

Worley’s The Swan – A live music pub, at the top of town, with very regular live bands and
musicians playing. The Swan attracts slightly larger bands/acts than your average pub venue. Also
featuring Mimi’s Bistro, offering lite bites throughout the day, there is a pavement dining area
that can be used as well.
Worley’s Hope & Anchor - A new addition to Stourport, this renovated ale house now offers an
up market, themed bar venue which will certainly appeal to any Steampunk fans amongst you.
Located in New Street, it is a short walk from BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE.
The Lodge – is just behind The Swan, in Lombard Street, and offers wine, cocktails and ale in a
stylish and lively bar environment. They also have smaller live entertainment acts, especially at
weekends.
The Black Star – Classic canal-side pub, with pub food, but also a key location for live music,
mainly at weekends.
The Wharf – Live music and party venue, which also offers food, bar service open to the public
most evenings. Spectacular surroundings, within the upper canal basin, off Mart Lane.
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Over the bridge – head down the Dunley Road, towards Great Witley, for Witley Court House &
Gardens, or head slightly North-East to Abberley and The Elms Hotel & Spa. A little further afield, and
you can arrive at Bromyard & Bromyard Downs, and further across to the cathedral city of Hereford,
where the Mappa Mundi can be seen, exhibited within the cathedral itself.
Or head North-West to the nationally recognised culinary centre of Ludlow, Shropshire (30mins drive),
a beautiful walled town, complete with castle and magical market square, surrounded by the river Teme.

Further north from Ludlow is Stokesay Castle and the Carding Mill Valley and Long Mynd.

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Parking – Lichfield Street has unrestricted, free to park, parking bays along the length of it. In addition,
whilst a guest at BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE, you are welcome to park in The Royal British
Legion car park, right next door to us.

Princess – Is our lovely, friendly, Sprocker Spaniel, who is always pleased to see you and will be even
more pleased if you pay her some attention!

If you are allergic to, or dislike pets/dogs, please make us aware, and we will discreetly do our
best to keep Princess out of your way during your stay.

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Restaurants and takeaways – Please see our separate section on Restaurants & Takeaways, also our
“Walking Map of Stourport” which highlights many within easy walking distance of BALDWIN HOUSE
GUEST HOUSE. We also display several information frames relating to local restaurants in the reception
area.

River – The River Severn is a very short walk away from BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE. With
the Severn Way footpath extending in each direction along the riverbank, the river offers an infinite
number of different and interesting activities.

A walk upstream along the river path from Stourport Basins rapidly brings you to Treasure Island
Funfair, and then the Stourport river road bridge (A451). Beyond the river bridge are several
attractions including: Playland, Crazy Golf, The River Steamer (which operates river rides during
the summer months), free to access children’s playgrounds and swing parks, a skatepark, and
extensive riverside meadows, which are a delight to amble through. The meadows also provide
grounds for specific events during the summer months, such as: A dog show, a country and
western weekend, with live entertainment and line dancing, several touring caravan conventions
etc.

Bewdley (the next small town up) is easily reached along the river path and is approximately 4
miles upstream.

Lincomb Lock – Is a wide beam river lock system located at a point where there are natural
rapids affecting direct river transit. The lock is immaculately maintained, with pretty grass and
floral borders. Lincomb lock can be reached by walking down stream, along the river foot path
for approximately 1.3miles. You can also access Lincomb Lock by car via the Stourport Road
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Room Service: Our Head housekeeper is KIM, who visits most days and takes pride in refreshing your
room and room supplies for you during your stay. Kim is also responsible for setting our Guest Bedrooms
in between each stay.
Should you have any specific requirements regarding your room, please ask Kim, or myself, we will be
delighted to assist you.

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Severn Valley Steam Railway – Operates a scheduled service from Kidderminster along the very
picturesque Severn Valley, northwards through: Bewdley (& through West Midlands Safari Park), Arely,
Highley, Hampton Loade and finally terminating at Bridgenorth – a very picturesque Shropshire town,
which is well worth an hour or two exploring.
Kidderminster train station is a short taxi ride from BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE.

Shopping – Larger shopping centres and town/city centres are within easy reach. Birmingham, Merry Hill
Shopping Centre, Kidderminster, Ludlow, Hereford and Worcester all offer unique aspects to shopping
experiences. Please see the Shopping and Places of Interest graphic within this folder for further travel
information.

Smoking – May we remind you that the smoking of cigarettes, cigars, pipes and Vape machines is strictly
prohibited within BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE. Smoking is only permitted on the pavement
at the front of the house (where you can use the ashtray attached to the wall), or the large barrel planter
that is on the pavement. Smoking is also permitted on the balcony of Room 6 – so long as the doors to
the main bedroom are always kept closed.

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Stourport-on-Severn – The town was a thriving Georgian port town, with much commerce being
transacted around the canal basins, where the canal meets the River Severn.

In later years it became an inland “seaside resort” for Birmingham. Connected by a mainline railway (now
removed). The residents of Birmingham used to descend on Stourport-on-Severn for high days and
holidays. The Swan Hotel used to offer 20-30 Guest Bedrooms, and across the river on the southern side,
there is still to this day, static caravan park after static caravan park, where many Birmingham residents
still do maintain a holiday home. With the advent of family motor cars, the railway declined and was
finally taken out of service. Part of the old railway track/route, now forms a very pretty walk from the canal
(just past The Bird in Hand) and out across a large, very high viaduct, crossing Wilden Lane and beyond.

Stourport also had much industry, with several carpet factories, a vinegar works (which can still be seen
on the riverside) and its very own power station – which is now reduced to a riverside field, but still good
for walking dogs!

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Taxi: We recommend REGENCY TAXI, telephone: 01562-66666 from your smartphone and they will
send you a link, where you can “see” your taxi tracking towards your location.

We can also recommend: CENTRAL TAXI, telephone: 01562-51 51 31.

The Royal British Legion – Is right next door to BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE, at the end of
Lichfield Street. You are welcome to use their car park, during your stay with us, at no additional charge
to you. You will also be welcome to use their club bar and lounge (The Long Bar), where bar food is
served most Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at very reasonable prices. They also keep
an excellent cellar and their ales and drinks are the cheapest in Stourport! Pop in and mention that you
are staying at BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE.

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Umbrellas – There is a selection of umbrellas that you are welcome to borrow, in the Umbrella stand, in
reception. Please return after use.

Did you know, the umbrella stand in reception is a BALDWIN ORIGINAL umbrella stand,
made of cast iron at Thomas Baldwin’s Iron Foundry in Stourport-on-Severn!

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Vegetarian and Vegans

– Please let us know your dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate these within the
meals we provide to you. We would much rather meet your specific requirements than offer everybody
a “plain” vegetarian option.

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West Midlands Safari Park – Is located only 5miles from BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE. It is
a spectacular day out for adults and children alike. We advertise West Midlands Safari Park extensively
in our reception area, where you can find the latest information about attractions and ticket prices.

We sell discounted tickets to the Safari Park from Reception. You will find our seasonal ticket pricing
displayed on the wall in reception, with typical savings of at least 15% on the gate price for the same ticket.

Please note that there are two types of ticket: Safari Park only, and Safari Park and amusements (including
all of the ride admissions as well).

Please ask for further information and this season’s special prices.

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Restaurants, Takeaways and Pubs

We work in partnership with several local restaurants, takeaways and pubs serving food, which we believe
provide the visitor to Stourport-on-Severn, the best choice and the best quality available. This is by no
means a definitive list; however we do hope that it provides you, our Guest, with sufficient information to
choose where you eat and spend some of your leisure time in Stourport.

Ask at Reception for one of our “Walking Maps” of Stourport, where you will be able to locate all the
venues detailed in this Guest Information Guide.

Restaurants

The Olde Beams, Dunley Road (just across the bridge), is a large country pub serving super gastro style
meals each lunchtime and evening (Carvery on a Sunday). They have a large garden area which is away
from the road. They also welcome families and larger groups (although with larger groups, by prior
arrangement). Advertising for The Olde Beams and menus are available to view here at Baldwin House
Guest House. OPEN 7Days a week.

The Black Star – is a canal-side pub, serving good home prepared food. Menus are available to view at
BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE. Live music on most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The
kitchen is closed on Mondays …BUT…. They invite you to order or bring takeaway food into the pub on
Mondays, and will provide you with cutlery and crockery, whilst you continue to enjoy their
extensive selection of drinks from the bar. They have a large canalside garden that is particularly popular
in summer months.

The Old Rose & Crown – A short walk from BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE, on the Worcester
Road (A4025), serving traditional pub food most evenings.

The Brinton Arms – on the Bewdley Road, a short walk from town. This is a large pub serving food 7
days a week (similar style to Hungry Horse or Wetherspoons).

The Rock Tavern – Wilden Lane – A short drive, or a 15-20minute walk along the canal towpath and
then the disused railway line across the viaduct. Serving large portions of excellently cooked farye, from
steaks, grills, fish, salads and pies with fresh vegetables. Roast meals on a Sunday, but they still offer their
full menu as an alternative.

The Rising Sun pub – Lombard Street, or accessable via the canal towpath and bridge over the canal at
Lidl (Baldwins Bridge). Cosy pub, serving good quality home cooked food and specials. They have Sky
TV and a small patio area overlooking the canal. No food service Sunday or Monday evenings.

The Olde Crown – Near the river bridge in Bridge Street, is a Wetherspoons style pub offering similar
fayre every day of the week.

The Angel Inn – Our only true riverside pub, with a large seating area outside – glorious when the sun is
shining! – Traditional pub food served daily. Excellent ales and two recently refurbished bars and a lounge
area.

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Restaurants – Asian Selection
Namaste – Indian Eatery, the closest to BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE, this small Indian
“bistro” style restaurant becomes very busy most evenings. Offering really quite unique Indian Cuisine,
many of our guests say it is “the best they have ever eaten”. They offer a special deal from Monday to
Thursday - £9.95 for three courses.
Severn Tandoori – Located on Bridge Street, this is a large, traditional Indian restaurant, with separate
bar and seating area, air conditioned, offering white linen table cloths and silver cutlery. The food is of
the highest standards for traditional Indian cuisine. Due to their size, they can accommodate larger parties
easily.
Enigma – Indian restaurant located on The Gilgal (opposite the petrol station), traditional Indian
restaurant offering dining in a contemporary environment.
Golden Country – Cantonese Restaurant & takeaway, in the High Street, pleasant surroundings with
traditional Chinese restaurant fayre on offer.
China City – Cantonese Restaurant on the A449 near Ombersley (5miles/10mins drive from BALDWIN
HOUSE GUEST HOUSE). Spacious, air conditioned restaurant, white linen table cloths, many round
tables, and separate bar area. Excellent and varied Cantonese cuisine. We say, well worth the drive out.

Something Special:
Country Pub & Dining

We thoroughly recommend The Hadley Bowling Green – located a little further afield in Hadley
(8.5miles from BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE), towards Worcester on the A449. The Hadley
Bowling Green is a lovely Grade II listed half-timbered 16th Century Elizabethan Inn, which is adjacent to
one of the oldest Crown Bowling Green and Clubs in the country.
Drinks and food are served both within this large, impressive inn, and in the summer months, outside,
amongst the climbing floral plants that cover the front of the inn. The Crown bowling green can be seen
from here as well.
An extensive and innovative menu is offered daily, including dishes for people with dietary requirements,
such as vegan and gluten free.
Taxis can be arranged from BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE

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Pubs – Our Recommendations

There are many pubs in and around Stourport-on-Severn. We have listed here, our personal favourites
with the reasons why they are our favourites!

The Hollybush – A very short walk around the corner from BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE in
Mitton Street. A spectacular real ale tavern, offering a selection of 4-5 guest ales (changed very regularly),
and their own Black Country Ales craft beers (three: Pig on the wall, BFG and Fireside). Bar snacks,
including pork pies and pastries with pickles are on offer too. Upstairs – Sports bar with Sky-Sports TV,
and a rear elevated garden for al-fresco drinking. Perfect.

The Angel Inn – Riverside, with spectacular views across the river Severn. Watch the world float by on
glorious summer days from their front garden. Excellent beers offered by Marstons/Bankss. Recently
refurbished bars (two, saloon and lounge). Kay is your landlady, she will assist with your drinks selections.
Food offered during the day.

The Hope & Anchor – Newly opened, in New Street (across the High Street from BALDWIN HOUSE),
this is Matt Worley’s second venue in Stourport. Semi-industrial “SteamPunk” themed pub. Offering an
excellent selection of ales and unique beverages, with inside and out seating areas.

Worley’s The Swan – Top of the High Street, live music venue, fantastic bands and artistes perform here
each week. Real “music” themed bar area. Attached, is Mimi’s Bistro, offering excellent fayre throughout
the day.

The Olde Beams – Dunley Road, Across the Bridge, turn left – A large country inn offering a wide
selection of good beers and beverages. Also, food served daily from an extensive menu. Large garden
with seating, away from the main road.

The Olde Crown Inn – Bridge Street, near the river bridge. Wetherspoons “rebadged” – need we say
more, but offering good value for money food and beverages.

The Rising Sun – Canal side pub offering good Marstons/Bankss beers & beverages. Home cooked food
served Monday to Sunday.

The Old Rose & Crown – A short walk from BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE, on the Worcester
Road (A4025), serving traditional pub food most evenings.

The Black Star – Canal side pub offering Wye Valley Brewery beers and a good selection of other
beverages, including an extensive range of Gins. Serving good home prepared food. Menus are available
to view at BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE. Kitchen closed on Mondays, although they invite you
to order or bring takeaway food into the pub on Mondays, and will provide you with cutlery and crockery,
whilst you continue to enjoy their extensive selection of drinks from the bar. They have a large canal side
garden that is particularly popular in summer months.

The Brinton Arms – on the Bewdley Road, a short walk from town. This is a large pub serving food 7
days a week (similar style to Hungry Horse or Wetherspoons).

The Rock Tavern – Wilden Lane – A short drive, or a 15-20minute walk along the canal towpath and
then the disused railway line across the viaduct. Serving large portions of excellently cooked farye, from
steaks, grills, fish, salads and pies with fresh vegetables. Roast meals on a Sunday, but they still offer their
full menu as an alternative.

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The Royal British Legion – Is right next door to BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE, at the end of
Lichfield Street. You are welcome to use their car park, during your stay with us, at no additional charge
to you. You will also be welcome to use their club bar and lounge (The Long Bar) , where bar food is
served most Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings at very reasonable prices. They also keep
an excellent cellar and their ales and drinks are the cheapest in Stourport.
Pop in and mention that you are staying at BALDWIN HOUSE GUEST HOUSE.

Walking Map of Stourport-on-Severn

This is our walking map of Stourport. Everywhere on the map is walkable within 15mins. So, nothing is
too far away!
We have marked some of our recommendations for Bars, Pubs, Restaurants and Take-aways.
A paper copy of this map is available, upon request, from Reception – free of charge.

Please do ask at reception for further information and recommendations for where to eat, drink …..&
party in Stourport.

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Reviews:

We are DELIGHTED that many of our Guests take the time to leave us such lovely reviews on both
TRIPADVISOR and GOOGLE.
Please take some time to read these perspectives of other Guest experiences here at BALDWIN
HOUSE GUEST HOUSE.
We always welcome constructive feedback directly and always take any necessary actions to correct
matters directly with our Guests.
Please do not hesitate to talk directly to me, Dave, during or after your stay to address any concerns you

may have. Thank you.

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