Historic home of boatbuilder available as a holiday let
On Sunday, a blue plaque was officially unveiled at the property by the town’s mayor.
An historic home in Bridgnorth that was honoured by a blue plaque this week, is being let as a holiday home.
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History lovers can now stay in the former Bridgnorth home of 18th-century timber merchant and boat builder William Oakes, which has been officially renamed William Oakes House in his honour.


On Sunday, a blue plaque was officially unveiled at the property by the town’s mayor.


Now the historic Georgian house has been made available as a holiday home on Pass the Keys East Shropshire.
The three-bedroom property is spread across three levels and combines its period character with the comforts of a modern holiday home, giving guests the opportunity to experience a piece of Bridgnorth’s history while staying in the town itself.
Guests can stay from £147 per night. To book, visit https://book.passthekeys.com/listing/william-oakes-house-georgian-house-garden-pass-the-keys/
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