Lion + Pheasant

The most recent project builds on PKA’s previous architectural work on this hotel: construction of eight additional guest rooms in 2001, and ‘The Stables’ holiday accommodation in 2005.

The existing buildings are Grade 2 listed for preservation, and their proximity to the River Severn resulted in a requirement for archaeological investigations as part of the sub-structure works. The specialist works to the project exposed PKA to the full spectrum of British listed building, building control, and health and safety legislation requirements.

Developed in collaboration with the conservation department of Shropshire County Council, PKA’s design conserves the existing interiors, while bringing the accommodation up to the highest ‘boutique hotel’ quality standards. Renovations have been approached from a philosophy of ‘minimum intervention’, making the least possible disturbance to the original historic fabric, while securing a sustainable – and economically viable – future use for the buildings.

The project was developed and completed within a very tight programme; work commenced on site in January 2010 and the hotel re-opened for business nine months later. It has been widely acclaimed in reviews in the Telegraph, Independent, Birmingham Post, and Shropshire Star.