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| ⚫ | The '''Wild Hare Inn''' is a [[public house|pub with rooms]] in [[Tintern]] located {{convert|5|mi}} to the north of [[Chepstow]], [[Monmouthshire]], [[Wales]]. It is situated beside the [[A466 road]], across the road from the [[River Wye]], on the corner of an unclassified road to [[Devauden]] and [[Trellech]]. It is a [[Grade II listed building]].<ref>{{NHAW|num=24036|desc=The Royal George Tintern (now The White Hare|grade=II|access-date=31 January 2023}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The building dates from the 17th century, when it was the house of one of the [[ironmaster]]s responsible for developing the [[wire works]], in the nearby Angiddy valley, owned by the [[Company of Mineral and Battery Works]]. It later became an inn, and developed as a [[coaching inn]] after the new road along the [[Wye valley]] was built in the 1820s. It was known as the "Royal George" by 1835, though it is unclear which of the kings it is named after. By 1899 it was advertised as "an old established well-placed hotel... admirably situate...[and] of pleasing elevation, with flower garden in front".<ref name=hurley>{{cite book |title=The Pubs of Monmouth, Chepstow and the Wye Valley|last=Hurley |first=Heather |year=2007 |publisher=Logaston Press |location=Hereford |isbn=978-1904396-87-1 | |
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| ⚫ | The building dates from the 17th century, when it was the house of one of the [[ironmaster]]s responsible for developing the [[wire works]], in the nearby Angiddy valley, owned by the [[Company of Mineral and Battery Works]]. It later became an inn, and developed as a [[coaching inn]] after the new road along the [[Wye valley]] was built in the 1820s. It was known as the "Royal George" by 1835, though it is unclear which of the kings it is named after. By 1899 it was advertised as "an old established well-placed hotel... admirably situate...[and] of pleasing elevation, with flower garden in front".<ref name=hurley>{{cite book |title=The Pubs of Monmouth, Chepstow and the Wye Valley|last=Hurley |first=Heather |year=2007 |publisher=Logaston Press |location=Hereford |isbn=978-1904396-87-1 |pages=160–162}}</ref> |
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By 1939, it had been taken over by [[Trust Houses Ltd.]],<ref name=hurley/> later part of the [[Forte Group]]. It is now operated by [[Best Western]]. The hotel contains 14 rooms, a restaurant and bar and a conference room. In 2012, the hotel become one of 27 British hotels to achieve the top ‘International Quality Award’ in the inspection by the Best Western group.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tinternvillage.co.uk/eatstay/the-royal-george-hotel/|title=Best Western Royal George Hotel|publisher=Tinternvillage.co.uk|accessdate=12 October 2012}}</ref> |
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The annual Tintern Property Conference is held in the hotel every December.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-110908758.html|title= Tis the season to be lunching - Christmas is well and truly upon us.(Business)|publisher=''[[Western Mail (Wales)|Western Mail]]'' via [[HighBeam Research]] {{subscription required}}|date=3 December 2003|accessdate=12 October 2012}}</ref> The ''[[Birmingham Mail]]'' said that "the restaurant serves local Welsh produce with a fine wine list."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-117765808.html|title= Holiday Deals|publisher=''[[Birmingham Mail]]'' via [[HighBeam Research]] {{subscription required}}|date=27 September 2006|accessdate=12 October 2012}}</ref> |
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By 1939, it had been taken over by [[Trust Houses Ltd.]],<ref name=hurley/> later part of the [[Forte Group]]. Subsequently run by [[Best Western]] the pub now operates independently as the ''Wild Hare''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thewildharetintern.co.uk/|title=The Wild Hare, Tintern|publisher=The Wild Hare|access-date=31 January 2023}}</ref> |
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Pop star [[Mel C]] stayed at the hotel in May 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-117765808.html|title=Pop star Mel C makes a home in Wales |publisher=''[[Western Mail (Wales)|Western Mail]]'' via [[HighBeam Research]] {{subscription required}}|date=7 June 2004|accessdate=12 October 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= |
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http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-126079344.html|title=Sporty hits the switch|publisher=''[[Wales on Sunday]]'' via [[HighBeam Research]] {{subscription required}}|date=12 December 2004|accessdate=12 October 2012}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 18:32, 15 August 2023
| Wild Hare Inn | |
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  Location in Monmouthshire | |
| General information | |
| Location | Tintern, Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°41′52″N 2°40′56″W / 51.69778°N 2.68222°W |
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| Number of rooms | 14 |
The Wild Hare Inn is a pub with rooms in Tintern located 5 miles (8.0 km) to the north of Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales. It is situated beside the A466 road, across the road from the River Wye, on the corner of an unclassified road to Devauden and Trellech. It is a Grade II listed building.[1]
The building dates from the 17th century, when it was the house of one of the ironmasters responsible for developing the wire works, in the nearby Angiddy valley, owned by the Company of Mineral and Battery Works. It later became an inn, and developed as a coaching inn after the new road along the Wye valley was built in the 1820s. It was known as the "Royal George" by 1835, though it is unclear which of the kings it is named after. By 1899 it was advertised as "an old established well-placed hotel... admirably situate...[and] of pleasing elevation, with flower garden in front".[2]
By 1939, it had been taken over by Trust Houses Ltd.,[2] later part of the Forte Group. Subsequently run by Best Western the pub now operates independently as the Wild Hare.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Cadw. "The Royal George Tintern (now The White Hare (Grade II) (24036)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ a b Hurley, Heather (2007). The Pubs of Monmouth, Chepstow and the Wye Valley. Hereford: Logaston Press. pp. 160–162. ISBN 978-1904396-87-1.
- ^ "The Wild Hare, Tintern". The Wild Hare. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
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