The Castle Hotel Bishops Castle

The Castle Hotel is in a quiet little square in the Shropshire market town of Bishops Castle, midway between Ludlow and Shrewsbury. The hotel has eight delightful en-suite bedrooms, three bustling bars, and a fine oak panelled restaurant known as The Oak Room. Each of the three bars has its own individual character, some with open fires, and one with a terrace out into the garden. The Oak Room has a more refined air, away from the hustle and bustle of the bars. In the warmer months many guests prefer to dine in the superb hotel gardens. South facing and elevated, with vine-hung terraces and raised fish ponds, they have splendid views over the town to the surrounding hills. You can sit and watch the buzzards and hang gliders soar, with a glass of something cooling to hand. The Castle's kitchens produce modern pub food that is healthy, hearty, flavoursome and fresh - and very good value. The hotel has a comprehensive wine list and there are usually at least five real ales on tap in the bars.You are in an eighteenth century four star inn with good food, panoramic views, fabulous gardens and one of the finest selections of real ales in Shropshire.Set in a quiet square well away from passing traffic Close to Powis Castle, Ludlow, Church Stretton, Shrewsbury and Wales All bedrooms en-suite, TV, tea and coffee making facilities etc. Three bars and an oak panelled restaurant serving local produce We are a Four Star Inn and have been recommended by The Good Pub Guide for fifteen years continuously Fabulous beer garden with panoramic views of the Shropshire Hills Three crackling log fires in the cooler months Children and well behaved dogs welcome

Features & Facilities Include: Parking Spaces Licensed Bar Public Restaurant Disabled Access/Facilities

Address: The Castle Hotel Castle Hotel, Market Square Bishops Castle Powys SY95BN

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Directions

Bishop's Castle is situated in the unspoilt South West corner of Shropshire, about 20 miles south of Shrewsbury, 18 miles west of Ludlow, and right on the border with Wales. It is about 1.5 hours drive from Birmingham, about two hours from Manchester and Bristol, and about 4 hours from London. The hotel is at the top of the high street, at the northern end of the town. You can't miss it!Approaching from the South East (M54, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, A5)Follow the M54 motorway to Telford and then the A5 round Shrewsbury. At one of the many roundabouts on the outskirts of Shrewsbury take a left turning south signed A488 to Bishops Castle (20 miles).If you are approaching Birmingham on the M6 or M40M42 during the rush-hour (4.00pm -7.00pm) we strongly urge you to use the M6 toll road around Birmingham (around £4.00). Come onto it at J4 from the M6 or J7a from the M42. Leave the toll at its northern end at T8, and follow the A460 south to connect with the M54 at J1. Do not stay on the toll until it finishes and joins the M6 as you cannot get onto the M54 travelling south.Approaching from the North or North-West (ManchesterLiverpoolChester North Wales)Head south from Chester down the A483 signed Wrexham, onto the A5 to Oswestry and then back onto the A483 to Welshpool. Then follow A490 to Churchstoke and then follow signs to Bishops Castle.Approaching from the South (M5, Bristol, Worcester, Hereford, Ludlow)Head for Ludlow and leave Ludlow on the A49 signed to Craven Arms. Just after Craven Arms turn left on the A489 signposted for Bishop's Castle.