The Poppy House

20 Market Square, Bishops Castle, SY9 5BN, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>396</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
396 reviews

Great bathroom with a bath. Radiators on a warm day. Plenty of space

David United Kingdom
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The Poppy House

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The Poppy House offers accommodations in Bishops Castle, 11 miles from Stokesay Castle and 17 miles from Dolforwyn Castle. Housed in a building dating back to 17th century, this guest house is 18 miles from Wigmore Castle and 18 miles from Ludlow Castle. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and Clun Castle is 5.9 miles away. At the guest house, units have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. A fridge and kettle are also offered. There is an on-site restaurant and coffee shop. Shrewsbury Cathedral is 22 miles from the guest house, while Attingham Park is 24 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 73 miles from The Poppy House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great bathroom with a bath. Radiators on a warm day. Plenty of space”
  • Tara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfect stay for myself, two children and a dog after a long walk along the Shropshire Way. Bedroom was warm and comfortable. Had fab dinner at the Three Tuns pub a minute walk away. Breakfast also excellent. Can highly recommend.”
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Quirky and welcoming ! Staff very helpful and good advice about where to eat, and to book a table early”

Managed by The Poppy House (B&B) Ltd

Company review score: 9.4Based on 393 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The Poppy House is run by Lynn, her daughter Claire, her brother Clive and his wife Julie. We moved to Bishop's Castle from the Black Country in July 2009 with mother and daughter in tow. This has made it a real family concern. Our previous careers involving Care Home Management, tourism, lecturing and administration have helped us create a strong family team with our number one priority being customer satisfaction.

Property info

ituated within the town of Bishop's Castle in the heart of the beautiful Shropshire hills is this grade II listed building known as The Poppy House. The Poppy House is a large rambling house. Parts of this fascinating property date back to the 11th Century with some historians believing it contains one of the old entrance towers to the original Bishop's castle. It has been suggested that the vaulted cellar was the cart entrance to the outer bailey from the town's market leading to a courtyard from where the name Market Square originated. This area would once have been the centre of commerce for the old town allowing merchants & craftsmen to trade in safety, close to the castle walls. The longest stretch of the wall remains intact in our garden where the original buttresses can be clearly seen together with the remnants of an old forge. Pieces of engraved stone have recently been found in the raised garden suggesting that this is the site of the castle's chapel. The remainder of the property has been added to over the centuries, mostly between the 16th and 18th. Timber frame walls and ceilings with oak floors throughout. We are a 4-star B&B accredited by Visit Wales. Please note from 1 January 2024 we will be operating on a room only basis. Breakfasts can be purchased at an additional cost at our on-site cafe, Thursday to Sunday from 9.00am.

Neighborhood info

Bishop's Castle is a small market town set in the beautiful Shropshire Hills midway between Shrewsbury and Ludlow. It is also home to two breweries including the oldest licensed brewery in Britain, the Three Tuns. It is an excellent base for good walking and cycling areas such as the Long Mynd and Kerry Ridgeway.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Poppy House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
Good free Wifi 34 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

The Poppy House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
16+ years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

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

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1 January 2024, accommodations will be offered on a Room Only basis.

Breakfast can be purchased at an additional cost in our on-site cafe on Thursdays, Fridays. Saturdays and Sundays from 9.00am.

Entry to the building will be self check-in via a keypad.

Please inform The Poppy House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Poppy House

  • The Poppy House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The Poppy House is 2,150 feet from the center of Bishops Castle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Poppy House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • The prices at The Poppy House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Poppy House has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Room options at The Poppy House include:

      • Family
      • Double