Ludlow in Shropshire has become a lure for restaurateurs. The town has the most Michelin-starred restaurants of any area outside London. The Financial Times quotes Claude Bosi of the Hibiscus, Shaun Hill of the Merchant House and Chris Bradley, of Mr Underhill's. All believe their success is due to the idyllic, old-world character of the town. The Merchant House is also favourably reviewed in The Daily Telegraph.

Financial Times 26/08/00 page 3

The Daily Telegraph 26/08/00 page 18 (Weekend section)