The garden ponds, Bishops Castle

Why Stay At The Bishops Castle Hotel

The historic Bishops Castle is a delightful market town situated in the southwest of Shropshire. Shropshire is a lush, green county in the Midlands region of England in the UK. A mere 1.5 miles west of Bishops Castle and you are upon the Welsh English border, making Shropshire a great choice for finding accommodation near Wales too.

If you’re looking for accommodation in Shropshire, The Castle Hotel in Bishops Castle is a fantastic place to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Well positioned in the market town itself, it is a great location for holidays as you can easily access nearby beauty spots in Bishops Castle, The Shropshire Hills, Wales and beyond. With twelve ensuite bedrooms and a Market Square Cottage and The Elephant Gate House available to let, The Castle Hotel has accommodation and accessibility options to suit your needs.

For truly unique accommodation near Bishops Castle, guests can choose to stay in the Market Square Cottage just across the square or in The Elephant Gate House. The Elephant Gate House is a converted 300-year-old stables, which can accommodate up to 4 adults. Enjoy the beautiful and historic architecture of the Gate House or Market Square cottage and cosy up in one of the most distinctive and welcoming boutique accommodation gems in Shropshire.

What Activities do Bishops Castle Hotel provide?

Within the walls of this historic hotel, guests will find a wonderful array of special offers and treats to add comfort and wonder to their stay. Guests can enjoy dining in our grand oak panelled restaurant or taking afternoon tea on the terrace. The beautiful country walks in the surrounding area are perfect for those who like to explore on foot or with a dog in tow. Whatever you like to do to unwind, we are sure you will find your happy place at The Castle Hotel.

Walking

The Castle Hotel is a popular accommodation option in Bishop’s castle for walkers. If walking is your thing, you will find an abounding selection of gentle walks, trails and invigorating hike paths in the area surrounding Bishops Castle.

Dog and Pet Friendly Accommodation

The Castle Hotel is also a fantastic dog and pet friendly hotel and accommodation option in Shropshire. If you’re wanting to bring your best K9 friend on holiday with you to enjoy the Shropshire Hills walks and trails, you will find a very warm welcome in Bishops Castle from us at the Castle Hotel and we welcome all. There’s plenty of countryside walking to be enjoyed. There are also dog welcome goody bags that are available on arrival and to top it off we do not charge extra for dogs to stay, yes that’s right, dogs stay for free!

Afternoon Tea

Experience a classic English afternoon tea in The Castle Hotel’s oak panelled dining room or in the garden looking over the splendid views of the Shropshire Hills. Indulge in a vast array of beautiful sandwiches, cakes, scones, biscuits and treats right here at The Castle Hotel.

Events

From the Michaelmas Fair to the Winter Arts Festival, there are a great many unique events which take place during the year in Bishops Castle. Building your trip around an annual event can add a great highlight to a holiday and choosing accommodation in Bishops Castle can help you to experience the place to the fullest.

Contact Bishops Castle Hotel

To find out more about what the luxurious Castle Hotel has to offer in the way of bedrooms and special offers, please reach out the reservations team on stay@thecastlehotelbishopscastle.co.uk, calling 01588 638 403 or make a booking enquiry using the Booking Enquiry Form.

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Sunset over Bishops Castle

Please note that due to the nature of The Castle Hotel which is an old building all our accommodation is on the first or second floors and may present access difficulties for the elderly or disabled. But staff at the hotel are always ready to assist with luggage and in any other way to make your stay more comfortable.Interested? Then you’ll want to check out our great prices here, our amazing special offers here, or go right ahead and Contact us here.We are a Pets Welcome Hotel – Conditions apply –click here

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Stay any midweek night (Sunday to Thursday) from in August & September and get a lovely 10% OFF our B&B rates. Its as simple as that.

Prices start from £126 a night B&B per couple.

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The Bedrooms

We have twelve lovely bedrooms, all en-suite, TV, pillows, sheets, all mod cons you see. And all suffused with that "away from it all" feeling. Some bedrooms have lovely views of the town and the surrounding hills, and others look out over the fabulous hotel gardens.

The Gardens

The gardens really are a feature in their own right. South facing, you gaze over the top of the little town to the big hills beyond, serenaded by the tinkling waterfall in the adjoining lily ponds. Have lunch in style on the extensive decking area with seating for over 50 guests, shaded by vine-covered arbours.

Things To Do

With various activities to do close by you will never be short of things to do during your stay ion Shropshire at The Castle Hotel. Take a lazy stroll around the ancient cobbled streets of Bishops Castle or for the more energetic activities try some walking or cycling around the surrounding hills.

Bishops Castle

Bishops Castle is a small and ancient market town encircled by the South Shropshire Hills, and is only a few miles from the Welsh Border. It is approximately equidistant from Shrewsbury and Ludlow It therefore makes the perfect place to start your exploration of this beautiful corner of Britain.

Shropshire

Shropshire may be one of the countries quietest counties but don’t be deceived- there´s still plenty to see and do. Shropshire has over 90 places to visit – historic houses and castles with beautiful gardens, the famous Ironbridge Gorge, and several National Trust properties nearby, including Powis Castle and Attingham Hall.

What our visitors say

  • 3 night stay - perfect - Food absolutely lovely, staff friendly - perfect mini break with our dog. Glorious countryside, wonderful walks - would highly recommend, thank you we will certainly come back. Maria x Stayed June 2015, travelled as a couple

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  • We stayed with a group of friends to take part in the Bishops Castle Challenge Walk. Everything about the hotel was great. Rooms, food, very friendly and helpful staff . A good location for exploring the beautiful countryside of Shropshire. Definitely a hotel to come back to. Stayed August 2015, travelled as a couple

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  • We stayed at The Castle Hotel for one night. Our room was fantastic with a beautiful view down to the village. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Fabulous garden with a great panoramic view of the village. Our evening meal with lovely as well as breakfast. We will be back for longer next time. Stayed June 2015, travelled as a couple

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