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Dog Friendly Hotel in Shropshire

The Castle Hotel is a truly Dog Friendly Hotel. We actively encourage our customers to bring their dogs with them, and why not, we have spectacular walking countryside for you and your K9 companion to enjoy together. PLUS Dogs stay free of charge!! We even provide a dog welcome goody box in your bedroom on arrival.

We treat dogs here just as we treat our human customers. Be sure to introduce your dog to our members of staff as we love to get to know them over the course of your stay. Dine with us and have your dogs by your side in any one of our bar areas at all meal times.

As recommended by Rough Guides for Dog Friendly breaks away.

If you have any dog related needs including dog food refrigeration or any other requests just let us know. Our fully enclosed garden is perfect to let the dog of the lead.

If you would like any dog friendly walks where you can safely let the dog of the lead just ask for our routes at the hotel reception with many starting from the hotel front door.

We look forward to meeting you and your dogs here at The Castle Hotel. For more dog friendly information at The Castle Hotel please click here.

Whilst we love having well-behaved dogs to stay, we do have a few hotel rules to ensure that all of our guests enjoy their stay.

  • Well behaved dogs are welcome to be left in your room but we ask that your dog must never be allowed on the furniture or beds.
  • Please bring bedding for your dog(s) and if they are mucky or wet after a walk, please do dry them off using the dog wash & dog towels that are provided so that they are clean before entering any part of the hotel.
  • Dogs are welcome in the Main Bar and staff may use their discretion to allow dogs in other bars but they are unfortunately not allowed in the oak panelled dining room. They must be quiet and calm or you will be asked to take them outside or back to your room.
    Should your dog bark or whine excessively during your stay then sadly we will have to ask you to leave the dinning area.
  • Pets are allowed in the garden, but please clean up any mess left behind. Waste bags are available from behind reception. Please note that there is a small but deep pond in the garden which pets are not allowed in.
  • Refrigerated space is available for storage of pet food and there are lots of dedicated bins for pet waste dotted around the property.
  • A variety of walks suitable for dogs starting from the hotel front door are available in front of reception along with information on pet friendly attractions. Please ask a member off staff to recommend pet friendly walks.
  • Guide dogs are welcome and allowed in all areas of the hotel.

“Highly recommended by friends the Hotel did not disappoint. charming and helpful staff, delicious food and drink and comfortable room made this a very pleasant overnight stay on our Journey.”

A. Person — Trip Advisor

  • star ratingThis is a wonderful place to enjoy if you’re in Bishop’s Castle. We called in for coffee and cake on the Saturday and returned for Sunday lunch the next day. Fantastic service, excellent food and drink and a really nice atmosphere.

    avatar thumb Keith G
    1 August 2026
  • star ratingWe had 2 specifications a walk in shower and a large bed bigger than a double! The Castle Hotel could meet both requirements! The room was large and well ventilated ,it was very hot, not anyone s fault. What there was an outside seating area close to our room.
    The hotel is very dog friendly which we didn t mind but may not suit everyone.
    The hotel is very old, lots of changes of level and very atmospheric. The Dining Room has wooden panelling , I expected Mrs Bennett to appear.
    The cooking is excellent . We drank excellent local wine from the nearby winery, local beer was available. I suspect the ice cream was also local.
    A daily what s on sheet was provided at breakfast , a nice touch to encourage local visits.

    avatar thumb ahs1956
    1 August 2026
  • star ratingThe Castle Hotel is a very well managed hotel. Staff are well trained (and really pleasant and helpful) and everything was very efficient. This was a one night stay as we were cycle touring ; our bikes were safely stored and we were upgraded to a better room which was spacious and comfortable and really tastefully decorated. The only minor disadvantage was the proximity of the Town Hall clock which strikes every 15 minutes night and day - we had to close the window. The food in the restaurant is good, and well
    priced, although for us the portions were too large. Breakfast was fine. Check in and checkout times are generous (3pm and 11am respectively) The garden is a very pretty and relaxing space and there is a guest terrace.
    We would have no hesitation in returning.

    avatar thumb Dajtrav
    1 August 2026

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