{"id":32038,"date":"2018-07-13T00:46:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T00:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expedia.blog.uk.sandwave.dev\/stories\/hotels-in-historic-half-timbered-buildings-2\/"},"modified":"2021-09-01T21:51:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T21:51:00","slug":"hotels-in-historic-half-timbered-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/stories\/hotels-in-historic-half-timbered-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Frame: Hotels in Historic Half-Timbered Buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;From elegant mansions to higgledy-piggledy townhouses, there&#8217;s just something about the half-timbered style. In the UK we associate them most closely with the Tudor period, but there are half-timbered buildings all over France, Germany and beyond, exuding an olde worlde chocolate-box charm. So, naturally, they make particularly lovely hotel conversions. Combining modern amenities with a quaint feel and original features, here&#8217;s our pick of five historic half-timbered hotels in the UK and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Feathers Hotel, Ludlow, UK<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/186000\/186327.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In one of England&#8217;s most scenic market towns, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Shropshire-Hotels-The-Feathers-Hotel.h17308.Hotel-Information\">the Feathers Hotel<\/a> in Ludlow, Shropshire combines centuries-old character with contemporary comforts. The building&#8217;s former life as a 17th-century coaching inn is visible throughout, from its half-timbered fa\u00e2\u02c6\u0161\u00c3\u0178ade to its low-beamed ceilings. You can sleep in four-poster beds, drink real ale on the caf\u00e9 terrace, and enjoy hearty, traditional fare in the award-winning restaurant. If you want to explore Ludlow during your stay, there are plenty of quaint shops and historic attractions within walking distance.<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Ludlow-Hotels.d5631.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">hotels in Ludlow<\/a> page for more options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hotel am Markt, Bacharach, Germany<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/186000\/186328.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Germany is known for its fairy-tale towns filled with half-timbered architecture, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Ahr-Middle-Rhine-Hotels-Am-Markt-Hotel-Restaurant-Cafe.h1442981.Hotel-Information\">Hotel am Markt<\/a> is a fine example. Housed in a lovingly restored historic building, the hotel enjoys a prime position in the central market square of the romantic town of Bacharach am Rhein. The rooms are cosy and comfortable &#8211; some have balconies overlooking the town square &#8211; and there&#8217;s a restaurant onsite with outdoor seating on the cobbled streets. Visit and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley, with its hilltop castles and rolling vineyards.<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Bacharach-Hotels.d6048652.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">hotels in Bacharach<\/a> page for more options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>H\u00f4tel Barri\u00e9re Le Normandy Deauville, France<\/strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180247.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Calvados-Hotels-Hotel-Barriere-Le-Normandy-Deauville.h1698.Hotel-Information\">H\u00f4tel Barri\u00e9re Le Normandy Deauville<\/a> was designed for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Located in the chic seaside resort of Deauville, this five-star hotel takes traditional Normandy style to a whole new level, with its half-timbered frontage and lavish, individually styled rooms. With first-class facilities, including a full-service spa, tennis courts, an indoor pool, a casino and beach bars, it&#8217;s easy to understand why the resort has attracted numerous celebrities over the years, from Winston Churchill to Coco Chanel.<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Deauville-Hotels.d1049.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">hotels in Deauville<\/a> page for more options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hotel Reichsk**<\/strong>\u00e2\u02c6\u0161\u00c2\u00bachenmeister,<strong> <\/strong>Germany<strong> <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180172.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A popular stop-off along the Romantic Road, Rothenburg ob der Tauber is the quintessential German market town, famous for its picture-perfect medieval buildings. Situated in its historic core, the four-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Rothenburg-Ob-Der-Tauber-Hotels-Reichs-Kuechenmeister.h565289.Hotel-Information\">Hotel Reichsk\u00e2\u02c6\u0161\u00c2\u00bachenmeister<\/a> makes a charming first impression with its medieval frontage. Its interior is equally enchanting, with rustic guestrooms, wood-panelled dining areas and an onsite spa. After tucking into your complimentary buffet breakfast, explore the Old Town&#8217;s labyrinth of narrow streets, lined with old-fashioned houses, boutique shops and spellbinding churches.<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Rothenburg-Ob-Der-Tauber-Hotels.d5252.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">hotels in Rothenburg ob der Tauber<\/a> page for more options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211; &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><\/strong>Mercure Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare Hotel, UK** <br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/180000\/180248.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No list of half-timbered buildings would be complete without mentioning Stratford-upon-Avon. Best known as the birthplace of Shakespeare, the medieval market town has some of the UK&#8217;s best-preserved Tudor architecture. One of the most noteworthy examples is the four-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Warwickshire-Hotels-Mercure-Stratford-Upon-Avon-Shakespeare-Hotel.h25095.Hotel-Information\">Mercure Shakespeare Hotel<\/a>, housed in a 14th-century building that&#8217;s every inch the typical image of Tudor England. The hotel still has many of its original period features, including beamed ceilings and stone fireplaces. Popular attractions such as Shakespeare&#8217;s birthplace and grave, the Royal Shakespeare Company theatres and the River Avon are just a short stroll away.<\/p>\n<p>Have a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels.d5703.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">hotels in Statford-upon-Avon<\/a> page for more options.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Combining modern amenities with a quaint feel and original features, here&#8217;s our pick of five historic half-timbered hotels in the UK and 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