Name: The Castle Hotel
Address: Market Square, Bishops Castle, SY9 5BN, United Kingdom, Market Square, Shropshire, SY9 5BN, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $90 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.2

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Country House The Castle Hotel

Market Square, Bishops Castle, SY9 5BN, United Kingdom –

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Great location. Room was spacious and bathroom had both shower and a bath. Linen clean and bed comfortable. Great view outside window.

Matthew, United States of America

Friendly staff, lovely accommodation at the Market Square suite. The suite was recently decorated, nice and warm with a comfortable bed and good shower. Great breakfast.

Anonymous, United Kingdom

Lovely location. Wonderful views. Fantastic staff.

Anonymous, United Kingdom

It was an amazing stay with lovely staff and delicious breakfast.Highly recommend it to everyone.

Alexandra, United Kingdom

Comfy bed, clean room, lovely warm bathroom and beautiful decor.

Jane, United Kingdom

Lovely modern bathrooms, comfy bed, great nights sleep, a smashing breakfast in the morning!

Jonny, United Kingdom

Great bed White table cloths Friendly smiling staff The VIEW! Clean bathroom Clean bed and towels Church bells Breakfast (poached were overdone and hard :( ) Dinner was excellent Hot shower

Roger, United Kingdom

The property was nice, staff friendly Food was good

Pamela, Ireland

Room was spacious bed was large and very comfy Food was excellent, served hot, could order what I wanted Lovely local location

Sue, United Kingdom

The room and ensuite were both very spacious and the facilities excellent. Both the snug bar and the oak panelled dining room were pleasant places to eat.

Janet, United Kingdom

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What guests loved the most:
“Great location. Room was spacious and bathroom had both shower and a bath. Linen clean and bed comfortable. Great view outside window.”

Matthew United States of America
“Friendly staff, lovely accommodation at the Market Square suite. The suite was recently decorated, nice and warm with a comfortable bed and good shower. Great breakfast.”

United Kingdom
“Lovely location. Wonderful views. Fantastic staff.”

United Kingdom
“It was an amazing stay with lovely staff and delicious breakfast.Highly recommend it to everyone.”

Alexandra United Kingdom
“Comfy bed, clean room, lovely warm bathroom and beautiful decor.”

Jane United Kingdom
“Lovely modern bathrooms, comfy bed, great nights sleep, a smashing breakfast in the morning!”

Jonny United Kingdom
“Great bed White table cloths Friendly smiling staff The VIEW! Clean bathroom Clean bed and towels Church bells Breakfast (poached were overdone and hard :( ) Dinner was excellent Hot shower”

Roger United Kingdom
“The property was nice, staff friendly Food was good ”

Pamela Ireland
“Room was spacious bed was large and very comfy Food was excellent, served hot, could order what I wanted Lovely local location”

Sue United Kingdom
“The room and ensuite were both very spacious and the facilities excellent. Both the snug bar and the oak panelled dining room were pleasant places to eat.”

Janet United Kingdom

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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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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An Inside Look at The Castle Hotel

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.

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Clun Castle
5 miles
Montgomery Castle
8.1 miles
Stokesay Castle
8.3 miles
Dolforwyn Castle
11.3 miles
Powis Castle
12.7 miles
Wigmore Castle
13.3 miles
Womaston Castle
13.5 miles
Ludlow Castle
14.5 miles
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
17.1 miles
Maesmawr Golf Club
17.6 miles

Natural Beauty

Shropshire Hills Mountain
0 miles

Closest Airports

Birmingham Airport
53.2 miles
Gloucestershire Airport
54.3 miles
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
58.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Staff were friendly and attentive, the location is beautiful and they put on a delicious breakfast. It started at 08:00 but that was too late for me so they kin...”

Andrew

United Kingdom

“Excellent warm friendly staff..nothing too much trouble. The rooms are nicely furnished with all you need..bed was very comfortable and a wonderful characterful...”

Ellie

United Kingdom

“Great place, excellent staff and great food! Perfect location if you’re planning to drive around the area as well. ”

Arneesh

United Kingdom

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1 Restaurant On Site

Restaurant

Food: British

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, High tea

Menu: À la carte

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3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations 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.

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

All older children or adults are charged GBP 30 per person per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs 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.

The Castle Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The Fine Print

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.

Staff9.5
Facilities9.1
Cleanliness9.4
Comfort9.3

Value for money8.8
Location9.4
Free WiFi8.8

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“Friendly staff, lovely accommodation at the Market Square suite. The suite was recently decorated, nice and warm with a comfortable bed and good shower. Great breakfast.”

Anonymous

“Great bed White table cloths Friendly smiling staff The VIEW! Clean bathroom Clean bed and towels Church bells Breakfast (poached were overdone and hard :( ) Dinner was excellent Hot shower”

Roger

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Newest Reviews for The Castle Hotel

Reviewed: April 10, 2019

Gary
United Kingdom
Age group: 45 – 54
10

“Amazing stay in a traditional setting offering first class service”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bike/boot/dog wash

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 1, 2019

Alexandra
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Number One”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We liked absolutely everything.
It was an amazing stay with lovely staff and delicious breakfast.Highly recommend it to everyone.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 21, 2019

Gerry
United Kingdom
10

“Very enjoyable place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The view from the windows was over the service yard.
Great breakfast and the dinner was excellent

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 20, 2019

Eckhard
Germany

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was fine
Very friendly staff

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 18, 2019

Richard
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing not to like we enjoyed it all

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 16, 2019

Jane
United Kingdom
9.2

“Great nights stay in lovely rooms. Food and ale was very good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bell chiming every hour outside room (slightly annoying) in room 2 could hear people in next room using the bathroom. Neither of these issues spoiled our stay though.
Comfy bed, clean room, lovely warm bathroom and beautiful decor.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 12, 2019

Jonny
United Kingdom
9.6

“Romantic, warm, cosy, delicious food.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
To be picky, to have an extended breakfast time perhaps to 10:30-11:00
Lovely modern bathrooms, comfy bed, great nights sleep, a smashing breakfast in the morning!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 11, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

“Very pleasant, we’ll be back”
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could do with something to stop the water from the shower hitting the windowsill and soaking everything! (Room 4)
Comfortable atmosphere, friendliness and helpfulness of staff

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 9, 2019

Lisa
United Kingdom
9.2

“Lovely place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Could do with a mini fridge in room
Everything

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 7, 2019

Peter
United Kingdom
7.9

“pleasurable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
OK

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: March 3, 2019

Roger
United Kingdom
8.3

“Great sleep , happy helpful smiley staff, superfood”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Carpets Draughty window , needs maintenance room 12 Breakfast options in the hall way
Great bed White table cloths Friendly smiling staff The VIEW! Clean bathroom Clean bed and towels Church bells Breakfast (poached were overdone and hard :( ) Dinner was excellent Hot shower

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 1, 2019

Pamela
Ireland

4 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Basic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Outside there is a church clock which went off all night every 15mins most annoying
The property was nice, staff friendly Food was good

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 27, 2019

Wesley
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The walk up the hill
Loved the room with real Oak A-beams

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 25, 2019

Sue
United Kingdom
10

“Beyond expectations”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Pillows - I am very difficult to please as I like pillows i can sink into I didn't ask to change them because I was only there 2 nights
Room was spacious bed was large and very comfy Food was excellent, served hot, could order what I wanted Lovely local location

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 20, 2019

Tim
United Kingdom
8.3

“Excellent, thank you👍”
- • With a pet
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cream tea needed proper clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Breakfast excellent and quick.

Stayed in February 2019

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	Double or Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking Spacious beamed bedroom with a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have views of the town and hills, some overlook the hotel's gardens. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Mountain view • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room features a electric kettle, DVD player and seating area. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Mountain view • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This twin room features a seating area, electric kettle and DVD player. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Mountain view • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Basic Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room features a seating area, DVD player and electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Mountain view • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This double room features a DVD player, seating area and view. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Mountain view • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This twin/double room has a seating area, DVD player and electric kettle. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Mountain view • Hypoallergenic • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Luxury Family Suite 1 twin bed and 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This suite has a electric kettle, dining area, kitchenette with cooking facilities and DVD player. Best suited for guests traveling with their family, this room has a single bed and space for a camp bed should it be required. Room occupancy is for a maximum of 2 people but additional children can be added for an additional fee of GBP 25 per child per night included breakfast. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Hairdryer • Wake-up service/Alarm clock • Iron • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Carpeted • Fireplace • Guest bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe or closet • Garden view • Mountain view • Hypoallergenic • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by stairs only • Clothes rack • Fold-up bed • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Books, DVDs or music for children Parking: Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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