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The Castle Hotel

4.0 star property
Enjoy 3 bars/lounges at this 4-star Bishops Castle inn

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A garden with wooden pergolas and tables, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
A restaurant interior with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a menu board.
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
A stone building with a green door, two windows with flower boxes, and a sign indicating a restaurant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Market Square, Bishops Castle, England, SY9 5BN
  • Place, Bishop's Castle Town Hall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishops Community Hospital
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Bishop's Castle Library
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a television.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a green bedspread, two pillows, and folded towels on a nightstand.

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a window with blinds, a chair, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a window with a view.

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a window with curtains, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, a wooden bench, and a dresser.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Comfort Suite

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Deluxe Townhome

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bishops Castle

In Bishops Castle .Your stay at this inn will put you steps from Bishop's Castle Town Hall and a 5-minute walk from Bishops Community Hospital. Also, Bishop's Castle Library is within half a mile (1 km) and Shropshire Hills is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bishop's Castle Town Hall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bishops Community Hospital - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bishop's Castle Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ludlow Castle - 27 min drive - 23.2 miles
  • The International Centre - 49 min drive - 44.5 miles

Getting around

  • Broome Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Horse Inn, Clun - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Six Bells - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Post Card Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Three Tuns Brewery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Castle Hotel

Enjoy 3 bars/lounges at this 4-star Bishops Castle inn
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at The Castle Hotel. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Bishops Castle inn is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Castle Hotel offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Bishops Castle inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 to 16 per person
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10 to 16 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Castle Hotel Bishops Castle
Castle Bishops Castle
The Castle Hotel Inn
The Castle Hotel Bishops Castle
The Castle Hotel Inn Bishops Castle

Frequently asked questions

Does The Castle Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Castle Hotel.

How much does it cost to stay at The Castle Hotel?

As of Jul 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Castle Hotel on Jul 15, 2026 start from $156, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Castle Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Castle Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 10 and 16 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Castle Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Castle Hotel?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Castle Hotel have a pool?

The Castle Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Castle Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Castle Hotel have a spa?

This inn doesn't have a spa, but it does offer spa services.

How close is The Castle Hotel to downtown Bishops Castle?

The Castle Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Bishops Castle.

The Castle Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 138 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

This hotel is great - fantastic location and really great staff. We ate in and the food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with excellent food and beer in a beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Great staff and our dog was welcome as well 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious room. Great staff and great bathtub!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly place with good food - great location for our short stay in Shropshire.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and the bed was so comfortable. The bath was also really comfortable. The food was to die for and service was brilliant. We were staying for work and are in the area often, will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spacious cottage I was giving and very clean, the food in the bar was great and the staff were really nice, also the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the cottage which was absolutely delightful; very clean; lots of character and the bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed an amazing meal, and the staff are very welcoming, friendly and professional. We would love ❤️ to stay again, Lisa and Mick
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel in a great location. Large comfortable room, with great bed. Very nice food with a big selection on the menu. Very dog friendly. Nice garden with adjoining garden to the castle garden, so room to exercise your dog. Close to beautiful walking areas. The perfect break
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A must stay hotel!!!

Excellent hotel set in beautiful Shropshire countryside. Every aspect of our one night stay was brilliant from room to food to service. I cant' recommend this hotel highly enough!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel has character and the food and drink excellent, loved the 3 different bar areas. Would stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

A lovely relaxing stay at The Castle Hotel. Great service, lovely room amazing views from the garden. Food was lovely too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely winter break

Fantastic hotel, fantastic staff looking forward to returning in the near future
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay with beautiful surroundings. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good as always which is why we visit as often as we can. Excellent dog friendliness which is important to us as well as good food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet serene hotel

Beautiful room clean comfortable spacious food amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Castle Hotel

A lovely room with beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place and staff, will definitely be back, hopefully sooner than later. Wonderful base for the Shropshire Hills.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all round. Fabulous dining, would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

sam

Lovely quirky hotel

We are local and only stayed as having work done on the house, so have eaten there many times. Pleasantly surprised how nice and well maintained the room was and very clean. Great atmosphere in the bar, and will recommend to our visitors and the staff were really lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun property with unique rooms. Very friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful food in restaurant. Amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd stay at this lovely hotel and it did not disappoint. Very helpful staff nothing too much trouble. Lovel comfortable room everything you could need all there. And the superb food hit the spot what a great menu something for everyone
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back

We really enjoyed our stay at the castle hotel . The room was comfortable , the staff very friendly & the food excellent. We will definitely be back in the Spring
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect for dogs

Lovely spot, with great food. Very pet friendly, even gave our dog sausages for breakfast. We had a large room with small courtyard which was perfect. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a long weekend with a partner and dog. Staff were super friendly and attentive. Breakfast was delicious and provided daily walks and info which was really helpful! Beautiful spot and super dog friendly, with dog washing facilities as well as complimentary sausage for your dog at breakfast and doggy box in the room on arrival provided towels / dog blankets and bowl. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024