Project

The Wheatsheaf Inn and Cowshed Restaurant

John Corner redeveloped The Wheatsheaf Inn website with custom design, SEO, and a secure booking system featuring spam protection and autoresponder emails.

A full website redevelopment for The Wheatsheaf Inn and Cowshed Restaurant, including bespoke illustrations, SEO optimisation, and a custom booking system with autoresponder and spam protection.

About The Wheatsheaf Inn, Raby

The Wheatsheaf Inn and Cowshed Restaurant, located in the village of Raby, is a 17th-century thatched pub full of character and history. With rustic oak beams, roaring fires and an inviting courtyard, it’s one of the oldest public houses in Wirral. The adjoining Cowshed Restaurant adds a modern touch, serving locally inspired dishes and craft ales in a beautifully converted cattle barn. Together they create a warm, authentic and quintessentially British dining experience.

Project Overview

Since the original website launch in 2017, The Wheatsheaf Inn’s online presence has evolved to reflect its history and growing reputation. The latest redevelopment focused on improving usability, modernising the design, and enhancing visibility across search engines.

The key objectives included:

• Redesigning the website to align with the brand’s rustic identity and modern service standards.
• Improving navigation through a clean accordion layout, making it easy to browse menus, events, and opening hours.
• Integrating a secure, user-friendly booking system with spam protection, autoresponder confirmations, and database storage for lead management.
• Strengthening local SEO and performance optimisation to boost organic search results.
• Showcasing the venue with regularly updated images highlighting seasonal dishes and special events.

What I Delivered

• A custom WordPress redesign featuring bespoke illustrations that celebrate the inn’s heritage.
• A streamlined, mobile-friendly layout for effortless browsing on all devices.
• A secure booking form with built-in spam protection, automated reply emails, and database integration to safely record booking requests.
• Comprehensive on-page SEO setup and metadata optimisation across all core pages.
• Simplified contact and location section, including a live Google Map and quick access to key details.
• Optimised homepage photography system, updating automatically with fresh seasonal content.