Horsepower?

From Stagecoach to Steam engine and Super-car, The Groes has seen it all!

This old Inn has had a long association with the road. For more than five centuries the latest form of transport has been rested outside while it’s owner has been enjoying the hospitality within.

It’s a tradition we enjoy keeping alive and the Inn still attracts the most modern (and not so modern) of horsepower. Readers of          magazine will often see our picture amongst it’s pages and regular visitors to the Groes will be used to seeing exotic motor cars resting in our car parks. We have an ever growing group of car enthusiast guests, drawn by our spectacular local driving roads and scenery, good parking is of course always available. (By the way we can still arrange stabling for your horses if required.)

But our interest is not limited to only the most modern of sports cars, for the last few years we have been proud to host the fantastic Three Castles Classic Trail. Open to any classic car made before 1983 the rally covers over 500 miles of local roads. Many pre war cars take part in the event including magnificent Bentleys, Aston Martins, Jaguars and from other parts the world, Studebakers, Ferraris and Porsches to name but a few.

Although the Inn will be closed to the public at lunch time on the day, resident guests will be able to enjoy the same lunch as the competitors and be treated to a spectacular three hour car show! Early hotel booking is recommended for this very popular event taking place on Saturday the 5th of June.