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 $72 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 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

We 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.

Claire, United Kingdom

Lovely rooms. Excellent bathrooms. Very pleasant staff. Acceptable pub food.

Jan, United Kingdom

Staff were excellent, room was very clean. Very central position to all amenities in the local area. Lovely, comfortable bed. The room had everything you would need. No concerns at all.

Helen, United Kingdom

Excellent accommodation, staff and food. Really enjoyable stay and the owner couldn't have made us feel more welcome and nothing was too much trouble. A beautiful village too.

Nathan, 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 9.1 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

Area Info –

Closest Landmarks

Clun Castle 4.8 miles
Stokesay Castle 8.2 miles
Montgomery Castle 8.2 miles
Dolforwyn Castle 11.3 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

“Great food served at the Boars Head and Bishops Castle a lovely little town to explore. Car park on site.”

Susan

Australia

“The room was more like a little apartment, very spacious spotlessly clean and with a lovely bathroom. The gentleman in the bar was very helpful and the evening meal on the pub was lovely. The rooms are not part of the pub, so you don't get any noise at night.”

Travellertimes2

United Kingdom

“Friendly staff, excellent location to explore local sights, such as the Long Mynd, Shrewsbury, Much Wenlock, Ironbridge and Stokesay Castle, etc, comfortable beds/shower and quiet rooms.”

Rachel

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

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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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2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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The Fine Print

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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Cleanliness

9.2
Comfort

9.2
Location

9.2
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8.8
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9
Value for money

8.9
Paid WiFi

4.5

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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.
July 8, 2017

Jan
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
8.3

“Overnight stop on way home.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉If booking though an agency, a daily charge for using the inter-net, in the bedrooms, is made. The reason being , we were told, is the hotel needs to make up the 15% they are charged when guests book though an on-line booking agency. However it is free to use in the bar. Personally I have never come across this before. Is this a good idea?. , who knows?. Some people may not feel comfortable sitting in the bar doing this. Overall a very pleasant stay.
눇Lovely rooms. Excellent bathrooms. Very pleasant staff. Acceptable pub food.
July 5, 2017

Helen
United Kingdom
10

“Short break away”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The cooked breakfast was lovely but I didn't know what I wanted to eat for breakfast the night before, so I found it slightly difficult thinking about breakfast the day before it was required, just a small quibble , nothing major, only because this site asked me for something I didn't like.
눇Staff were excellent, room was very clean. Very central position to all amenities in the local area. Lovely, comfortable bed. The room had everything you would need. No concerns at all.
July 3, 2017

Nathan
United Kingdom
10

“A gem of a find!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 3 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing!
눇Excellent accommodation, staff and food. Really enjoyable stay and the owner couldn't have made us feel more welcome and nothing was too much trouble. A beautiful village too.
June 28, 2017

Chris
United Kingdom
6.3

“Could do better without a great deal more effort.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room - Pet-Friendly
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Paper thin walls in the bedroom. The free breakfast advertised extended only to "Continental" - there was a £6.99 charge for cooked breakfasts. Having prepaid for 2 nights accommodation, we returned to our room after dining in the restaurant only to be disturbed 10 minutes later by our host knocking on the door and asking us to return to the bar and pay for dinner. They may well have had issues with folk "doing a runner" hence the adoption of this policy but when you have already paid for 2 nights it seems a very heavy-handed approach to take on night 1. Oh, and they really don't take well to any sort of criticism!!
눇Bed was extremely comfortable. Room was clean, reasonably well-appointed and spacious. Food was perfectly adequate for the price.
June 24, 2017

Annie
United Kingdom
10

“Shropshire super-break”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Recommended. 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.
June 22, 2017

Kathryn
United Kingdom
9.6

“A warm welcome at the Boars Head”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The friendliness and good humour of the staff, nothing was too much trouble.
June 15, 2017

Peter
United Kingdom
10

“This is accommodation at its best.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇This is a fabulous accommodation in the centre of a wonderful market town which is surrounded by magnificent countryside. My room was beautifully designed with all comforts. The staff were very attentive to my needs.

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