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The George at Ashley, an
18th century Grade II listed
public house complete with bed
and breakfast rooms, has just
been taken over and undergone
extensive renovation by Steph
and Neil Price. The couple moved
with their family from Newton, near
Geddington, to turn The George
into a traditional country pub and a
family business.

Although Neil is a qualifi ed chef
and has worked within the catering
industry in the past, he has for the
past ten years been running his
general building company. Steph
has been working in an accounts
offi ce for the past 18 years, but
has a TEC Diploma in Hotel
Catering and has worked in pubs
and restaurants before. Both have
hospitality backgrounds just never
worked together until now.

With the physically demanding job taking its toll on Neil’s
knees, and the couple always having had in mind to take
on a pub at some point, the time seemed right when The
George became available at the beginning of the year.
Lockdown put an initial stop to the contract in March, but
from July the purchase went ahead and Steph and Neil
have been busy preparing for the August opening over
the summer.

Their focus will be on good quality ‘pub grub’ with a
frequently changing specials board. Everything will be
freshly prepared on site, with locally sourced produce
supporting local suppliers wherever possible, ideally
within a 30-mile radius. As a freehold pub, The George
will be able to put on guest ales from the many local
breweries we are fortunate to have in the area.

The George has six letting rooms located at the back
of the main building in a separate recently converted
old Coach House: four double rooms, one twin and one
family room, all en-suite, with breakfast included in the
room rate.

The George at Ashley, Main Street , Ashley, LE16 8HF
Tel: 01858 565900 • www.thegeorgeatashley.com