The Castle Hotel - Bishop's Castle

$$$$||View on mapBishop's Castle, United KingdomMarket Square, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom, SY9 5BN|
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The Castle Hotel - Bishop's Castle
Market Square, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom, SY9 5BN·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Location9.5
Staff9.5
Comfort9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples63%
Families14%
Groups12%
Solo10%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.1Perfect
Location9.5
Staff9.5
Comfort9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Facilities9.0
Who stays here
Couples63%
Families14%
Groups12%
Solo10%

Historic 18th-century hotel at the top of Bishop's Castle with spectacular views of the Shropshire Hills

Amenities

The Castle Hotel Bishop's Castle offers 3 bars with log fires and an outdoor seating area with views of the Shropshire Hills. The property includes a garden, picnic area, and sun terrace for guests to use. On-site parking is free and there is an electric vehicle charging station available.

Rooms

The Castle Hotel's bedrooms are individually decorated and each has a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Each room includes a flat-screen TV and a DVD player, plus tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can book rooms in the main building or the Elephant Gatehouse, which has its own private garden.

Dining

The Castle Hotel's restaurant serves local produce and a modern food menu, with a Full English breakfast available every morning. Three bars offer local real ales and cider, all with log fires in cooler months. The outdoor seating area overlooks the Shropshire Hills and is used for dining in warmer weather.

Pet-Friendly

The Castle Hotel Bishop's Castle welcomes dogs with a pet basket and pet bowls provided in the room. Guests receive a free sausage for their dog at breakfast. Dogs are allowed in the bars and garden, but not in the oak-panelled dining room.

Location & Activities

The Castle Hotel sits at the top of Bishop's Castle with panoramic views of the Shropshire Hills. Cycling and hiking routes start directly from the hotel, with printed walk maps available at reception. The towns of Shrewsbury and Ludlow are a 30-minute drive, and Hawkstone Park Golf Club is 40 minutes away by car.

  • Dining: 3 bars with log fires and local real ales
  • Rooms: Individually decorated beamed bedrooms with DVD players
  • Pet Policy: Full dog welcome kit and free sausage at breakfast
  • Location: Top of Bishop's Castle with views of Shropshire Hills
  • Parking: Free on-site parking with electric vehicle charging
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-22:00
from 08:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP 16.5 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:19
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Rooms and availability

Family Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Deluxe Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Twin Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds1 Double bed
  • Mountain view
  • Shower
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Air conditioning
TV

Flat-screen TV

Laundry
Sports activities

Hiking

Cycling

Breakfast

In-room breakfast

Sports & Fitness

  • Hiking
  • Cycling

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area

Room view

  • Garden view
  • Mountain view

Room features

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about The Castle Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 143 £
📏 Distance to centre 600 m
✈️ Distance to airport 94.8 km
🧳 Nearest airport Chester Hawarden, CEG

Location

Market Square, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom, SY9 5BN
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Market Square, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom, SY9 5BN
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Market Square, Bishop's Castle, United Kingdom, SY9 5BN
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