About The Grove Arms
The Grove Arms, Ludwell welcomes all through its doors! Steeped with history the Grade 2 listed Inn sits perfectly to the side of the A30
The Grove Arms Description
Our Tale
The Grove is a retreat for all and has fast become the hub of Ludwell life with many joining the team for special occasions, a Sunday roast, a week long escape or simply a cosy drink in our village bar where you will find many a local relaxing with a pint.
The Grove Family
The Grove family dates back, through illegitimate descent, all the way to William the Conqueror. The family crest, now our logo, on the wall above the fireplace, includes the motto “NY DESSUX NY DESSOUX” “Neither Above Nor Below”. It also includes a red hand which represents the non-voting hereditary Baronetcy awarded to Colonel Grove for supporting the King against Cromwell in the Civil War.
The History of The Grove Arms
The original part of the building dates back to the 16th Century and is Grade II listed. Many of the original features are retained in the cosy snug bar including mullion windows and carved cornices. The thatched part of the premises has sadly been damaged by fire twice and has been completely rebuilt with the original exterior stones being painstakingly used throughout. The premises have been licensed since the 17th century and has variously traded under its current name and as The Black Dog.
Today at the Grove
We have fantastic amenities at the Grove with free wifi throughout, a residents lounge, sun terrace to the rear and 6 4* AA rated bedrooms.
Locals, Visitors, Walkers, Hikers, Pilots (from the local airfield) Dogs and Children alike are all welcome through our doors, we are perfectly situated for a long days walking through the beautiful villages in the Donhead Valley.
Please note, furry friends (cats and dogs) are also welcome to stay in our pet friendly 4* AA rated bedrooms – George our resident Jack Russell is partial to having the odd friend round for dinner! !
New to the Grove is our Country Room, what is this I hear you all ask? It is a secure room for any guns to be stored, wet clothes to be dried and wellies to be housed securely away from the public eye. This makes us the perfect choice as a rural retreat following a day’s shooting on one of the many local estates or simply perfect for walkers to store their belongings in safety ready to dry for another days walking the next day – nothing worse than soggy boots!
The team at the Grove are all female and we believe this makes our attention to detail exquisite. Nothing is any trouble to us and our returning guests do become part of the Grove family.