Name: Boar's Head
Address: Church Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5AE, United Kingdom, Church Street, Shropshire, SY9 5AE, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $81 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Boar's Head

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

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United Kingdom · June 25, 2016

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The team here fit us in for dinner on a bank holiday weekend when we hadn't booked a table which was really lovely. Beds were super comfy, great shower, well decorated rooms, parking on site right outside the rooms.

Sammiesammie, United Kingdom

Everything was good. We were also able to meet with local family members in the pub.

Robin, United Kingdom

Friendly staff. Nice room. Handy having somewhere close by where we could eat.

Patricia, United Kingdom

Clean room, well equipped. TV channel choices good. Heating effective.

Andrea, United Kingdom

The staff were friendly, and the room surprisingly chic, comfortable and roomy.

Debbie, United Kingdom

The food and the beer! Seriously, the entire experience was great, the pub itself was a joy, accommodation first class, and Bishop's Castle will relax your very core.

Chris, United Kingdom

Very nice setting. Evening meal was both substantial and of very good quality.

Trevor, United Kingdom

everything clean and comfortable. good location. all on one level. modern room.friendly staff

Bess, United Kingdom

Claire who worked behind the bar and served breakfast was really lovely. The beds were really comfortable.

Val, United Kingdom

The whole package was to our liking in an ideal spot well worth diverting from the major roads. W

Jean, United Kingdom

A 16th-century coaching inn in the centre of Bishop’s Castle, The Boar’s Head is a traditional English pub providing accommodation in southern Shropshire. It offers homemade food, free parking, around 2 miles from the Welsh border. Free WiFi is available in all communal areas.

Each guest room has a TV, DVD player, iPod dock, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. Bathrooms have a shower and/or bath, with hairdryer and toiletries provided.

The pub serves a range of meals, including gourmet burgers, curries and Shropshire hotpot. The menu also includes pizzas and a selection of homemade desserts including caramelised apple pie and sticky toffee pudding.

The Boar’s Head is around 20 miles from Ludlow, and within 40 minutes’ drive of Shrewsbury’s historic town centre by the River Severn. Welshpool is a 30-minute drive away, and you can reach Snowdonia and Wrexham in around 1 hour.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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	Twin Room 2 twin beds or 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 14 ft² This room has a TV, DVD player, iPod dock, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. This room can accommodate an extra bed. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Wardrobe/Closet, Computer, Hypoallergenic, City view, Towels, Linens, Entire unit located on ground floor, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Chocolate/Cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 9 ft² This double room features a iPod dock, seating area and private entrance. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Private entrance, Sofa, Tile/Marble floor, Hardwood/Parquet floors, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Wardrobe/Closet, Computer, Hypoallergenic, City view, Towels, Linens, Entire unit located on ground floor, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Chocolate/Cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 16 ft² This room has a TV, DVD player, iPod dock, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. Room Facilities: Tea/Coffee maker, Shower, Bathtub, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Fireplace, Flat-screen TV, Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Alarm clock, Dining area, Electric kettle, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Wardrobe/Closet, Computer, Hypoallergenic, City view, Towels, Linens, Dining table, Entire unit located on ground floor, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Chocolate/Cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 0 years of age)	Triple Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 20 ft² This room has a TV, DVD player, iPod dock, alarm clock and tea and coffee facilities. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Desk, Ironing facilities, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Heating, Satellite channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Alarm clock, Dining area, Electric kettle, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Wardrobe/Closet, Computer, Hypoallergenic, City view, Towels, Linens, Dining table, Entire unit located on ground floor, Clothes rack, Toilet paper , Wine/Champagne, Bottle of Water, Chocolate/Cookies, Trash cans, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Shower cap, Socket near the bed, Adapter, Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Area Info –

Closest Landmarks

Clun Castle 4.8 miles
Stokesay Castle 8.2 miles
Montgomery Castle 8.2 miles
Dolforwyn Castle 11.3 miles
Powis Castle 12.9 miles
Wigmore Castle 13.1 miles
Womaston Castle 13.5 miles
Ludlow Castle 14.4 miles
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 17.4 miles
Maesmawr Golf Club 17.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Lydham Friday Market Market 2 miles
Spar Supermarket 0 miles
Boars Head Restaurant 0 miles
Boars Head Cafe/Bar 0 miles

Natural Beauty

Onny River 6 miles
Longmynd Mountain 12 miles

Closest Airports

Birmingham Airport 53.2 miles
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 58.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Cosy accommodation, good food and drink at the attached pub. Plenty of parking and friendly staff.”

Tom

Australia

“Recommended. Our room was large and very comfortable. Good pub food. Exceptional value and friendly service. Easy parking. Good location for Walcot Hall concerts. Excellent and would stay again.”

Annie

United Kingdom

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Menu: À la carte

Food: British, Indian, Mexican, Seafood, Asian, European

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

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3:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

One child under 16 years is charged GBP 10 per night when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

All children under 16 years are charged GBP 15 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged GBP 15 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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Kindly note there is a dress code of smart-casual clothing in the bar and restaurant areas.

After 19:00 children are not permitted in the bar area unless dining.

Pet-friendly rooms are subject to availability and additional charges. Please contact the property prior to arrival for more information.

Well behaved dogs are welcome in designated areas, but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Please note that hunting firearms are strictly prohibited inside the accommodation.

For cleanliness reasons, 'dirty shoes and work wear cannot be worn in the property.

A security deposit of between GBP 150 - GBP 250 is required upon arrival for incidentals. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.

Please ensure that dirty clothing and footwear is removed before entering the property.

WiFi is free to all guests in public areas. WiFi is available in the rooms but is subject to additional charges.

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9.2
Comfort

9.2
Location

9.1
Facilities

8.8
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9.1
Value for money

8.9
Paid WiFi

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September 19, 2017

SammieSammie
United Kingdom
Age group: 25 – 34
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 3 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
눇The team here fit us in for dinner on a bank holiday weekend when we hadn't booked a table which was really lovely. Beds were super comfy, great shower, well decorated rooms, parking on site right outside the rooms.
September 19, 2017

Robin
United Kingdom
7.9

“Well managed and food in pub was good and all staff friendly.”
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Everything was good. We were also able to meet with local family members in the pub.
September 14, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.3

“Lovely rooms and pub, but breakfast a disappointment.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Being given a twin when we'd booked a double. Luckily they managed to swap. Also the information booklet had a breakfast menu which stated full English breakfast was included but was told by staff that if we wanted a cooked breakfast we needed to order it the night before and it would be £6.95 each, but if not we could have cereal and as much toast as we wanted!
눇Good size room, more like an annexe.
September 9, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
5.4

“Annoyed by unjustified surcharges”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Being asked to pay to "upgrade" to a cooked breakfast (de rigueur in any normal brd and breakfast deal) at a cost of £6.99 per person per night - particularly since the "continental" breakfast to which we were apparently entitled consisted of just a bowl of cereal, a piece of fruit, and one and a half slices of toast. With the extra cost of the WiFi in our room (incurred because we had booked via a third party website) it was hard to escape the feeling that we had been ripped off; the "surcharges", had we opted for all these upgrades, would have added over 25% to our bill, when compared to the cost of booking directly with the hotel. Putting the booking.com feedback score on a plaque next to the desk was hypocritical, given that booking.com's customers were being penalised in this way. The room was poorly designed, with negligible natural light and dim artificial light, making reading difficult. The bath and shower were both cramped and the toilet seat wasn't fitted properly. We may stay at Bishop's Castle again, but not at the Boar's Head.
눇Bar staff were excellent, and the location was great. Bishops Castle is a quirky quiet base from which to explore a comparatively unknown but very attractive part of England.
September 8, 2017

Patricia
United Kingdom
8.3

“Relaxing and enjoyable.”
- • With a pet
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Pet-Friendly
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No wifi or signal on phone but not the owner's fault. Telecommunications companies there need to address this. Sound proofing could be better. We could hear the people in the next room having a conversation.
눇Friendly staff. Nice room. Handy having somewhere close by where we could eat.
September 8, 2017

Paul
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Very smart would come again
August 21, 2017

Andrea
United Kingdom
9.2

“Good overall but not remarkable.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Pet-Friendly
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Wifi only available in rooms if booked directly with the property, a bit mean. For the room price, a cooked breakfast should've been offered, but it was £6.95 extra if wanted. Continental breakfast isn't toast, fruit & yoghurt & Danish pastries, it's cold meats & cheeses, bread, croissants.
눇Clean room, well equipped. TV channel choices good. Heating effective.
August 13, 2017

Debbie
United Kingdom
9.6

“Good local pub with excellent rooms/standard”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Can't think of anything untoward
눇The staff were friendly, and the room surprisingly chic, comfortable and roomy.
August 11, 2017

Chris
United Kingdom
9.6

“I should have booked for twice as long, or even more, but the real world got in the way.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The tv was a bit technical- but an utter minor distraction.
눇The food and the beer! Seriously, the entire experience was great, the pub itself was a joy, accommodation first class, and Bishop's Castle will relax your very core.
August 4, 2017

Trevor
United Kingdom
Age group: 55 – 64
9.6

“We will go back in the future.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Very nice setting. Evening meal was both substantial and of very good quality.
August 3, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉We stayed 2 nights, but only the tea tray was replenished, the bed wasn't made, bins weren't emptied or the bathroom cleaned. Also no extraction in the bathroom which meant we had to leave the window open. The staff appeared a bit stressed it seemed as if the management were trying to cut costs.
눇The staff were friendly, the location was good.
August 3, 2017

Bess
United Kingdom
10

“great place to stay and eat”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇everything clean and comfortable. good location. all on one level. modern room.friendly staff
July 23, 2017

Val
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Cooked breakfast was extra and you also had to pay for wi if in your room. This wasn't made clear and after paying £80 for a room we thought that was really bad and won't be choosing booking.com again. Food in the restaurant was also bad.
눇Claire who worked behind the bar and served breakfast was really lovely. The beds were really comfortable.
July 20, 2017

Jean
United Kingdom
9.0

“A most pleasing nights stay in a very pleasant spot.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉With only the one night stay did not find any thing to complain about.
눇The whole package was to our liking in an ideal spot well worth diverting from the major roads. W
July 18, 2017

Claire
United Kingdom
10

“Brilliant place to stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Having more vegan food apart from that all fantastic.
눇We are vegan so only thing we could eat was fruit and dry toast with jam. When we booked we wrote we are vegan but this did not get to the owner who was put on spot. Everything else was perfect so not a problem at all.

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