“Comfortable country hotel in a charming Shropshire town, with stunning views - reminiscent of a French hilltop village. The 12 bedrooms are contemporary in style. Downstairs you'll find bars, dining room and a glorious garden & terrace for balmy summer days.”
“Comfortable country hotel in a charming Shropshire town, with stunning views - reminiscent of a French hilltop village. The 12 bedrooms are contemporary in style. Downstairs you'll find bars, dining room and a glorious garden & terrace for balmy summer days.”
Hotel Review
When the medieval motte-and-baillie castle, built by the Bishop of Hereford, fell into disrepair, it was replaced by the Castle Hotel on the site of its old baillie (enclosed court). The square stone building has presence. To the left of the entrance is the Snug – just that – with further bars beyond; to the right, a venerable panelled dining room. Outside, a surprise: a lovely garden full of flowering borders and a spacious terrace under a pergola. In the sunshine, with those spellbinding views, it feels distinctly Gallic. The owners had much to do when they took on the Castle: central heating, bathrooms, wiring, the works. They redecorated the bedrooms – and put in smart new bathrooms – in uncontroversial contemporary style and some have those eye-gluing views. But it’s downstairs that you will feel the pull of this place. It’s the constant hum of activity and the way the hotel and its market town are plainly symbiotic. Put simply it's a well run, comfortable country hotel, perfect for a rustic escape.
Recommended for
- Country Escape
- Located amid an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Recommended For
- Sights nearby
- You are spoilt for choice for things to do including characterful towns, ancient castles and bountiful gardens.
- Cycling
- Fantastic cycling country amid the South Shropshire hills with something for all abilities.
- Great walks
- Great walks straight from the door plus the South Shropshire Way and Offa's Dyke
- Country Escape
- Located amid an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Other Activities
- Superb shooting closeby
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Hearty modern pub grub. Eat in any of the three bars or the oak panelled dining room.
- Spa
- Comprehensive range of in-house treatments which are available on request.
- Sit-out Terrace
- Fantastic terrace for outside dining in the summer months
- Views
- Stunning views over the surrounding countryside
- Pet friendly
- Pets stay for free!
- Quiet
- Owner managed
- Traditional
- Child friendly
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Hearty modern pub grub. Eat in any of the three bars or the oak panelled dining room.
- Spa
- Comprehensive range of in-house treatments which are available on request.
- Sit-out Terrace
- Fantastic terrace for outside dining in the summer months
- Bar
- There are three separate cosy bars all with log fires
- Views
- Stunning views over the surrounding countryside
- Garden
- Lovely flower filled south facing gardens
- Pet friendly
- Pets stay for free!
- Child friendly
Activities
- Sights nearby
- You are spoilt for choice for things to do including characterful towns, ancient castles and bountiful gardens.
- Cycling
- Fantastic cycling country amid the South Shropshire hills with something for all abilities.
- Great walks
- Great walks straight from the door plus the South Shropshire Way and Offa's Dyke
- Other Activities
- Superb shooting closeby
- Fishing