The Castle Hotel

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

The Castle is located in a quiet area, at the top of Bishops Castle, with spectacular views of the town. It offers 3 bars with log fires, a restaurant serving local produce, and beamed bedrooms. The Castle Hotel’s restaurant serves a modern food menu and a full English breakfast is available every morning. The outdoor seating area, where guests can eat and drink in warmer months, has views of the Shropshire Hills. The bedrooms are individually decorated and have a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Modern touches include a flat-screen TV and a DVD player and guests can enjoy tea/coffee making facilities. The towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow are a 30-minute drive from the 18th-century property, while Hawkstone Park Golf Club Course is 40 minutes away by car. There is free parking on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Jeremy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“An excellent stay! Extremely comfortable room and immaculately clean. Helpful and attentive staff in reception, restaurant and bar. Wonderful meals and menu choice. Beautiful surroundings, garden and conservatory.”
Janet
United States United States
“The property was situated very well and had fabulous views”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great place to stay and the staff are excellent. We have stopped here before and we have booked again.”
Lesley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“As vegetarians we had no difficulty in eating well.”
Lisa
Australia Australia
“Everything The staff were so friendly and welcoming , the restaurant was exceptional and our room was perfect with lovely views of the the countryside.”
Denise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing village with lots of amenities. Hotel is set in fantastic surroundings & offers lots of local walks. We stayed in room 7 which over looks the main entrance with stunning views. Garden is large & hotel has great atmosphere. Breakfast was...”
Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful old building tastefully updated in places. Lovely room, great staff and a fantastic choice of food both for breakfast and dinner”
Maxine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel, staff were very friendly and the food was amazing. Bed was very comfy too.Would definitely go back there again.”
Timothy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All round excellent pub/hotel. Traditional atmosphere. very comfortable room and good food. The little town of Bishops Castle is unspoilt and perfect for visiting the beautiful countryside along the Welsh border.”
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely area. Comfortable beds and modern en-suite. Great that fresh milk is supplied in small glass bottles (great, much better than plastic). Fantastic breakfast (and evening meal) and attentive staff. Lovely period features in this historic...”

Hosted by Bex Hunter, Henry Hunter & Milly

9.3
Host Review Score
Bex Hunter, Henry Hunter & Milly
The Castle Hotel is located at the top of the small hill that Bishops Castle is perched on. The hotel stands on the ancient site of the castle that once stood here. Panoramic views from our hill top gardens are the perfect place to relax and unwind.
We moved to The Castle Hotel in 2010 and have since fallen in love with the small quirky town of Bishops Castle & the surrounding Shropshire Hills. We live onsite & when we can get away we enjoy taking our little dog on long walks in the countryside.
Bishops Castle is the Home of Real Ale. The UK's oldest licensed Brewery, The Three Tuns is located 50 yards away from The Castle Hotel, plus the Six Bells Brewery at The Bottom of town both serve up some of the finest Real Ales in the land. Bishops Castle itself is located in the heart of The South Shropshire Hills a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. So why not spend the day walking in some of the finest countryside in the land, then back to The Castle Hotel for a pint of local real ale......
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Castle Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per child, per night

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Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note if guests book a room-only rate, there is no breakfast included in the price.

Please note: The picture representing the room type a customer is booking may not be the specific room they are allocated.

Please note, the Luxury Family Suite is suitable for families traveling with children. An additional fee of GBP 25 per child per night will be charged on top of the room rate. Please inform the property if you will be bringing an extra child by using the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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