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Reviews of Curly Tail Accommodation 4 stars

Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AE, United Kingdom

#9 of 14 hotels in Bishops Castle

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 64 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Exceptionally well appointed and comfortable room and bed. Shame about the breakfast and the TV.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    "Breakfast on the go" was surprisingly meagre given the standard of the accommodation: packet of cornflakes and a Happy Valley oat bar plus small carton of apple juice and an apple, though milk for the cornflakes apple and juice were in a mini-fridge, which was good. It would have been much better to have, in addition, say a croissant with butter and jam or cheese, or a breakfast hamper like the one I got at the following night's accommodation, with a variety of cereals, bread and waffles for toasting and variety of jams and fruits, and a napkin! The towel in the shower was also disappointingly meagre. Television signal was poor so picture and sound kept breaking up. Property was difficult to find - I drove round the village 3 times before locating it. The address is given as Church Street but it is in fact in Station Road, and the Curly Tail sign can be seen only when approaching from the west. (It is located in the curtilage of the Blue Boar, which is in Church Street, but the Curly Tail building and the access is in Station Road.)

    Exceptionally well appointed room with comfortable bed and plenty of space. Spacious bathroom with excellent shower, off an entrance lobby so not directly connected to the bedroom.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv signal not very good

    Bed and pillows were comfortable, a little breakfast included ,toiletries and towels provided

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    A comfortable place to stay but breakfast rather lacking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast was very disappointing; just porridge which my husband doesn't like! There were no decaf teas or coffee, and we were very surprised to find loose unwrapped tea bags on the tray The TV reception was very poor so terestial TV was unwatchable. Sadly the internet connection was also poor so Netflix wouldn't run either!

    The property was lovely and clean throughout with enough space.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    A perfectly comfortable and agreeable property, which was peaceful, easy to access and provided good amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that there are no staff that you can contact on site could be problematic in certain cases. That wasn't the case for me, but if you did need something or something went wrong, I'm not sure how it would be resolved, but this is not unique to this property as I have discovered on my travels.

    The property provided a perfectly comfortable bed along with basic kitchen facilities which were useful. It was quiet, warm and perfectly agreeable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    9.0
    Excellent base to sleep over whilst meeting friends in Bishops Castle.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Clean, well appointed and decorated, well equipped room. More than adequate bathroom. Very competitively priced.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast to go a bit skimpy (tho I Coukd see why good for some). Kettle doesn't click off on boiling, bathroom fan making dying sounds

    Beds comfy. Has hairdryer that was useful. Nice decor and reasonable size.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    7.0
    A very comfortable base for an overnighter or if you had plenty to do during a longer visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front door would need draught excluders in cold weather. There was no way to just turn on tv and watch it. (No signal) Most folk May have their own devices but unfortunately, not I.

    Extremely nicely furnished and decorated Quality fittings It was great for time of year - neither too hot nor cold.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was described as great when booking. Turned out to be on the go pack. Not Great!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay, room was warm, bath and shower really good and bed very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing I wasn't keen on was the breakfast on the go

    The room was very cosy with a lovely bathroom and really nice furnishings.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    7.0
    Nice & Clean but very much self catering accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was a tub of make your own porridge. A health bar & a pot of orange juice each.Enough left in room for2 days. Was unaware of this as we expected a cooked English breakfast. Left without eating the 2nd days as we couldn’t face it so had a good breakfast on way home. Also hand wash on wash basin but bottles in showers completely empty & no where to put our own stuff fiddly trying to shower having to hold shower gel & hair wash in your hands. Frightened of slipping as both of us aged 79. Owner not seen at all no checking in on us. Left to make own beds etc. We thought we were getting a traditional B & B so we were disappointed.

    Cleanliness excellent.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    7.0
    Booked at short notice. Was convenient and very comfortable. Many thanks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Soundproofing a potential issue. Noise from the occupants of the adjacent room was initally loud and clear. Once they had realised the situation, there was no problem. TV signal kept breaking up. Had to watch the rugby on my phone.

    Immaculate and spacious room. Excellent walk-in shower - more like a car wash! WiFi signal and speed were spot on. Owner was on hand and most helpful (thanks).

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    8.0
    Lovely and peaceful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely accommodation in a lovely village. The owner was great and responded immediately with any queries. Would recommend

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely comfortable beds, car parking... tea and coffee provided... separate hall way and bathroom... Nice village...

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    9.0
    Nice little village we had a very nice meal and everyone was very friendly. The beds were very comfortable and we slept
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean comfortable and perfect for family of 4.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2023

    8.0
    Ok
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    See above

    Room superb....but problems with access if booked by company...access instructions come via app which wasn't accessible by the guest....took a long time to access room...also note the Boarhound Pub is permanently closed hence problems above. The listing needs to be updated

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant and easy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no wi-fi. TV was unwatchable due to constant picture freezing. This wasn't a major issue as we were mainly out of the room.

    Quiet room in good location. Hassle free access to room and check out.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2021

    7.0
    Lovely location for a short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom would benefit from being refurbished and we visited during a heatwave, the bedroom had no windows so the large fan had to do a lot of work! The owner was on holiday so the pub was shut and no breakfasts were available, we hadn’t pre-booked but notice of this would have been appreciated as Bishops Castle is a small town so we struggled to reserve a table for our evening meal.

    The room was accessed independently from outside so it didn’t feel like a room in a pub or a B&B. Everything was clean and tidy and the room was well presented. If using the area as a base for walking then a benefit of this accommodation is the room had a small entrance hall where boots and wet weather gear could be removed.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pub not open but due to the pandemic

    Quite

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2021

    9.0
    lovely place well presented and great value. loved the location and we hope to be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had no contact with a real person when there. There was a small problem with the shower so that couldnt be resolved while we were there but these things happen.

    The room was well finished with a modern and airy style. Everything was high standard and clean, very important in these Covid times!

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    wireless internet, does not work.

    quiet and peaceful place

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Ok

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2021

    9.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately the automated booking had a glitch and it took us a little time to get into the room, We were fortunate that there was a very helpful Chef on site who was very attentive, otherwise things could have been difficult.

    Room was excellent all the services that we needed, and a very nice bath. There was sufficient electrical connections and internet to communicate and to charge everything for the next day. The accommodation is located well for eating and provisioning in a very nice town.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is stunning no noise

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Excellent property for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Pet-Friendly
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness Comfortable bed Ease of check in/out

    Stayed in May 2024

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