Farmers Arms, Presteigne

The Farmers Arms dates back to the 17^th century and formerly known as the Blue Boar.  The landlord in 1830 was one Hugh Whimbridge who was followed in 1844 by his widow Grace.  During this time it was a popular and lively public house much frequented farmers, pedlars and hawkers.

By the late 19^th century it was known as the Farmers Arms and the name remains to this day.  During the 1960s it was refurbished to include a restaurant area and began letting rooms for bed and breakfast. 

Interestingly, being so close to the English border it has a bilingual inn sign. 

Reputedly haunted by a former 17^th century landlord called Dougann who is thought to have sheltered Charles I from the Roundheads during the Civil War.