Dogs Welcome

We at The Castle Hotel are a very Dog friendly establishment. With fantastic walking countryside right from the front door we understand that Bishops Castle is just as much fun for Dogs as it is their owners. Hotels that welcome pets are good news for dog lovers – no-one likes kennelling their pet. Shropshire is such a quiet and rural county that we think it is ideal for pets and their owners, so The Castle Hotel in Bishops Castle has been a pet friendly hotel for many years, and pets stay free of charge.

When booking a room just let us know that you are bringing your dogs with you and we will make sure they are made to feel just as welcome as yourselves. We provide a Dog Welcome Box in the room for your pet which includes a feeding mat, food bowl, drying towel, lead, treats and poo bags.

You are more than welcome to have your dog with you at the table for Breakfast, Lunch & Evening Dinner in our bar areas, just let us know on booking and we will make sure we assign you a Dog Friendly table throughout your stay.

We are awarded Pet Friendly Accommodation status by Shropshire Tourism.

If you have any questions relating to your pet please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01588638403.

Pet Friendly Hotel

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.

All up to date weather information is printed on the “breakfast” sheets which are provided every morning, and long distance weather forecast can be found at www.ukweather.com.

“Dog Friendly” reviews from Trip Advisor

We stayed here with our walking group for 3 nights, we eat at the hotel for 2 of those nights. The food was delicious, lots of choice served by friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble for our hosts Henry and Rebecca, a special mention for Millie, only little but so cute. The hotel is old and full of character, rooms are comfortable and clean. The area is so beautiful; we wish we could have stayed longer. We will be back.

Tripadvisor guest

Stunning location, luxurious rooms with excellent amenities. Warm welcome from friendly staff and Millie! Gorgeous food and perfect little village with interesting shops. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Tripadvisor guest

We enjoyed our stay very much and the evening meals were gorgeous too. A range of local draft beers added to the atmosphere that was very much about England and its border at its best. The room was spacious and comfortable and we had a warm welcome and a friendly goodbye. I would recommend the Castle hotel to anyone who fancies a bit of luxury at a reasonable price but wants their accommodation to be small and personal. Millie the resident pooch added to the wonders of this place and our Border terrier was made welcome as well.

Tripadvisor guest

Only had a 2 night stay, but wished could have stayed longer! Could not fault any bit of the hotel, room, staff, food, area………even Penny (our Dog) found it relaxing! Highly recommended to friends and family. Will return for a longer stay soon.

Tripadvisor guest

Hi readers this is a great hotel food amazing great ,myself and 5 other members of my family had 3 rooms which was of very high standard indeed, I’ve paid more for rooms before in other hotels but value of these rooms we had in my experience are fabulous value ,go on give them a try .there is a super relaxed atmosphere in this hotel staff are all very polite courteous and a joy to speak with they are a credit to this hotel ,a truly wonderful time spent here thanks to everyone who looked after us oh and they are pet friendly hotel they have a super little dog called Milly who our little dog loved.

Tripadvisor guest

We’ve just enjoyed a short break at the Castle Hotel and we could not find fault with anything. Our room was spacious and comfortable, the food was delicious with a great choice and all of the staff were helpful and friendly. The breakfasts were very generous, more than enough to set you up for a day walking and the evening meals were very good value for money. Our dogs were also made welcome, we ate breakfast and dinner in the bar where dogs are allowed and they were always offered a bowl of water. The location is also perfect for exploring the beautiful Shropshire countryside.

Tripadvisor guest

We and our dog stayed 3 nights, and would not change a thing. The room was great, food superb and the hospitality was second to none. Lovely to find a genuinely dog friendly hotel in such a beautiful part of the country. We will definitely be booking again in the future.

Tripadvisor guest

We were given a voucher for Great Little Places in Wales and this was one of the few Hotels that not only welcomed dogs but did not charge for them either. An old Hotel that had been refurbished but still retained its character with wood panelling and beams, we found it very comfortable although staying during a heat wave meant that the room, under the roof, was very hot. We had spectacular views over the town from our window at the front of the hotel, while at the back there were gardens with plenty of seats for eating al fresco if you so wished.

Food was very good, especially the fish dishes and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. It is a good location for walking in the beautiful countryside of the borders and near many attractive towns such as Montgomery, Clun, Church Stretton etc. Dogs were welcome at meal times in designated areas so they never had to be left on their own, which was great. The Castle Hotel has such a warm and friendly atmosphere that I would not hesitate in recommending it to people who like a place with charm. For those who prefer a new, contemporary hotel, this probably is not for you.

Tripadvisor guest

Once again our stay at Bishops Castle was excellent. The room was spotless and the staff really friendly and helpful. The food was perfect, it was one of the reasons we returned. Would recommend this hotel to anyone thinking of going there. Spent a lovely afternoon in the hotel garden enjoying the views of the area. Will definitely be returning with our dog Gene who was welcomed by Milly the owners pet.

Tripadvisor guest

We stayed at this hotel in the heat wave last year and enjoyed it so much we went back this year just after the snow. It is a real jewel and we had an equally good stay this time, The dogs loved it especially romping in the snow on our walks. The food was excellent and it was difficult choosing as there were so many tasty things to pick from. Wish we could have stayed longer. Lovely comfy beds too. Room Tip: All rooms look as good as each other, we had a peek in one of the new ones, gorgeous!

Tripadvisor guest

“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

This 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.

Keith G
1 August 2026
We 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.

ahs1956
1 August 2026
The 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.

Dajtrav
1 August 2026