The White Horse Inn, Great Barrow. Chester.
It Is The Perfect Hideaway
The pub is an old coaching inn c.18th century nestled in the centre of Great Barrow village ideally situated on the outskirts of Chester and a perfect base for visiting the historic city and all of the local attractions such as Chester zoo, Cheshire Oaks, roman walls, the cathederal, the blue Planet aquarium, ice cream farm and much much more.
We are still researching our history but thanks to a lovely local lady we have found out the following so far!!!
In 1838 it was owned by Samuel Higginson, and was an old thatched building before it was rebuilt by the Birkenhead Brewery.
in 1850 John Leach was Innkeeper, and in 1860 he is described as “farmer/Innkeeper”. Old Mrs Leach had a room at the back where dancing took place to concertina and tambourine and dances that “anyone could dance who couldn’t dance”. Village maidens went after Dad was in bed for “Mother didn’t mind” though the rector disapproved.
In 1893 when the Inn was being re-built, Albert Edward Spencer came to be Innkeeper and was here until his death in 1934.
Today, the pub has been renovated and updated with 4 guest rooms built into the old stables and hayloft and an additional self catering cottage built in 1906 and just a short walk from the pub.. The White Horse Inn still retains many of its original features.
Accommodation
Deluxe King Room with Sofa Bed
Situated in the old hay loft of the Inn this room features a king sized bed and a double sofa bed with en suite walk in shower room.
Tea/coffee making facilities
Hairdryer
Free wifi
Free car parking
Please contact us to book your stay or click on the link below.
King Room with Sofa Bed
Ground floor room with wider doors and lower light switches for wheelchair users. Ensuite bathroom with shower cubicle.
Note: this room is only semi accessible for wheelchair users as there is a small step into the shower which may not be suitable for people with very limited mobility.
Tea/coffee making facilities
Hair dryer
Free wifi
Free parking
Please contact us to book your stay or click on the link below.
Self Catering Cottage
Just a short walk around the corner from the pub we have our cosy cottage. with two double bedrooms and a sofa bed it can sleep up to 6 guests.
As well as the usual facilities that you would expect from a self catering holiday cottage, our guests also enjoy all the comforts of the BnB with large fluffy towels, crisp white bed linen and complementary toiletries plus tea and coffee facilities.
You can also book into the pub for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you would like to.
Please contact us to book your stay or click on the link below.
White Horse Amenities
With quality local ingredients at the heart of our philisophy we hope that there is something for everyone. Please check out our menus tab.
Drink
We have a great selection of drinks for you to enjoy. From soft drinks for the kids to something a little stronger for the adults – pull up a chair, sit back and enjoy your time with us.
We offer both outside catering and outside bar facilities so please contact us for further information.
If you would like to book a private party/event with us please contact us for further information