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NOTE: (The information on this site should be used for guidance only - opening times, prices and other detail MUST be verified with the individual providers)

In TOWN

Mount Cottage
(01588) 638288
Bull Lane, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire SY9 5DA
Heather Willis
mountcottage.co.uk

Sponsor of Bishops Castle Leaflet

Cosy cottage converted from 17th century barn. Modern and fully equipped throughout while retaining much original character. Three minutes walk from the centre of this picturesque market town. Glorious countryside all around with well marked walks. Sleeps 4 with two bedrooms – one twin & one double. Small enclosed garden and garage.
VB 3 Stars. £175 - £300 per week inclusive. Pets welcome. No smoking.

Claremont
Tel/Fax (01588) 638170
Bishops Castle, Shropshire, SY9 5BW
Mrs Audrey Price
priceclaremont.co.uk

Sponsor of Bishops Castle Leaflet

Our three self-contained holiday cottages are located in the grounds of our large Victorian home close to the town centre. The properties offer comfortable and well-equipped accommodation for two to six people. Private off-road parking and safe indoor storage for cycles, etc. Please see our website for details.

VB 3 Stars
Bed & Breakfast available at Claremont House
Not Inspected
Elvan Cottage
(01269) 851453
14, Welsh Street, Bishop’s Castle , Shropshire.
Correspondence: Ty’r Orsaf,
Kings Road, Llandybie, Carmarthenshire SA18 2TL
G. Hamer
hamerholidayhomes.co.uk

Homely and fully equipped three bedroom cottage, a 17th century semi-detached merchants house,near the castle site on the edge of the town centre. Sleeps 6. Comfortable bedrooms, beamed lounge and dining room, modern kitchen and gallery landing.
From around £220 per week fully inclusive. No pets, brochure available. Off road parking.
Inspected by Country Holidays.
Elvan and Castle Cottage (below) are adjacent with a parking area in between - ideal for larger groups of people.

Castle Cottage
(01269) 851453
1, Castle Street, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
Correspondence: Ty'r Orsaf, King's Road, Liandybie,
Carmarthenshire SA18 2TL
G. Hamer
hamerholidayhomes.co.uk

An interesting historic old building at the corner of Castle Street, opposite the castle site and on the edge of the town centre. It is fully equipped and sleeps 6 with 3 comfortable bedrooms, beamed open plan lounge with log burner. From £200 per week fully inclusive. No pets, brochure available. Off road parking.
Not inspected


Bailey End
19, Welsh Street
(0208) 767 3718
Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
Correspondence: 81 Balham Park Road, London, SW12 8EB
Mr & Mrs. C. Wentzel/Mr & Mrs N. Sanderson
baileyend.co.uk

Sponsor of Bishops Castle Leaflet

Characterful and comfortable town house with inglenook fireplace, flagstone floors and some exposed beams. 4 double bedrooms and 1 single. Sleeps 9. From £220. Linen extra. Pets by arrangement. Brochure available.
Not inspected
35, Welsh St
Bishop's Castle, Shropshire SY9 5BS
(01275) 857152

Mr. & Mrs. S. Falk
Correspondence: Cider Farm, Backwell Common, Backwell
Bristol BS48 3AD
ciderfarm.com/bishopscastle

Cosy Comfortable and quiet newly refurbished grade II listed terraced cottage. Ideal base for exploring the local countryside, and walking country. Comprises sitting room with open fire and original bread
oven, modern fitted kitchen with large breakfast bar, conservatory and
south facing cottage garden with patios. Two bedrooms: One double bedded and one twin bedded. Bath with shower.
From £235 per week. Short breaks from £140. Dogs allowed. Linen included. Paypal accepted.
Not Inspected
35 welsh street
Tudor Cottage
36, Union St., Bishop's Castle,
Shropshire SY9 5DF
01588 680203
Correspondence:
Rachael Kennedy
Brockton Mill, Brockton, Lydbury North,
Shropshire, SY7 8BA.
tudor-cottage.com

A three bedroom holiday cottage in the midst of Bishop's Castle with spacious living areas and a beautiful private garden which has views across the town and to the hills beyond.
The property has been recently renovated to a high specification with all one could need for a real holiday: open fire, fully fitted kitchen inc. all appliances, dining room seating 6, antiques, books, two bathrooms (one upstairs and one down) and comfortable beds (towels and linen provided).
Sleeps 5 with two double bedrooms and one downstairs single. Full central heating throughout.
A welcome basket is included in the price and home cooked meals and fresh produce from the owners garden are available.
£340 - £600 per week inclusive. Weekend breaks from £200. No pets. Brochure available. Listed in Alistair Sawday's "Special Escapes" - www.specialescapes.co.uk
Not Inspected.
 
The Porch House
(01588) 638854
High St. Bishop’s Castle,
Shropshire SY9 5BE
Gill and John Lucas
theporchhouse.com
Two charming self-contained apartments ideal for couples, in an historic sympathetically restored Elizabethan town house. Lots of character, and very popular with guests who like somewhere special to stay for anniversaries, birthdays or just as a getaway. Cosy sitting rooms with open fire or wood burning stove, king-size comfy beds, en-suite bathrooms and well equipped kitchens. Central town location with off street private parking, secure storage for cycles, use of garden and BBQ in summer. All linen included. Advice on walks in the area and places to see whatever the weather; and where to eat, whatever your tastes.
£190 - £340 per week. Short breaks available. Free Wi-Fi and cabled internet access. No smoking or pets. Credit cards accepted (not Amex). See website for further details and for B&B accommodation.
Not Inspected.
OUT OF TOWN
The Firs
01588 638560
21, Colebatch, Bishop's Castle,
Shropshire, SY9 5JY
Maureen Thuraisingham
thefirscolebatch.co.uk


A spacious one bedroom bungalow with double & single bed and sofa bed in lounge. Cenral heating, log burning stove,
overlooks open countryside, dogs welcome, own secure garden.
VB 3 stars £210 - £320 per week. Open all year.
Inspected by Sykes Cottages
 
Oakeley Mynd Loft
01588 630349
mobile: 07906 641521
1, Oakeley Mynd, Stank Lane,
Bishop's Castle,
Shropshire, SY9 5EX
Judith Shone & John Kearins
jkearins@btinternet.com
Spacious, first-floor studio apartment set in beautiful gardens with stunning views over the surrounding hills, just under 2 miles from Bishop's Castle. Ideal for cyclists, walkers and car tourists, the apartment is in a chalet-style building in the grounds of the owners' home, on a quiet country lane, on national cycle route 44. It has its own garden seating area, parking and secure bicycle storage if required.
Furnished and decorated to a high standard with modern, fully equipped kitchen area, lounge area, 2 single beds (plus double bed settee), and separate shower room.

Price: from £280 per week or £45 per night for short breaks, includes all power, heat, towels and bed linen.
Not inspected.

Broughton Barn
(01588) 638393 (mobile 078900 747759)
Lower Broughton, Montgomery, Powys SY15 6SZ
Kate & Tom Bason
www.broughtonfarm.org.uk
Youth hostel style accommodation in converted 17th century barn with exposed beams throughout on a working livestock farm just 2 miles from Bishop's Castle on the Montgomery road (B4385). The barn sleeps 12 and has central heating, fully equipped kitchen, sitting room, drying room and showers. Plenty of parking and safe storage for bikes - groups of walkers and cyclists welcome. £275 - £375 per week. Short breaks and overnight stays available (from £10 per person).
Not inspected
 
Broughton
(01588) 638056
Bishop’s Castle
Shropshire SY9 5JL
Ivor & Sheila Leeke
email: sheilaleeke@btinternet.com

The spacious wing of a listed farmhouse on a working farm. Peaceful garden with panoramic views of the Shropshire and Welsh hills. Ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding and within easy reach of OffaÍs Dyke and the Shropshire Way. Centrally heated with open fires. Sleeps 5 with one double bedroom and one family room. £250 - £300 per week. Linen provided. Pets by arrangement. Stable/paddock for horse.

Walcot Hall Holiday Apartments
(01588) 680570
Lydbury North,
Shropshire SY7 8AZ.
Administration Office
walcothall.co.uk

Eleven spacious apartments sleeping 2 – 60 guests in the historic former home of Lord Clive of India. Walcot Hall is set in spendid surroundings overlooking lakes to the front and an arboretum to the rear – ideal for bicycling, fishing, riding, boating and bird watching. Apartments have an abundance of character with exposed beams, wood burning stoves and an array of antiques.
£330 - £850 per week. Children and pets welcome.
The ballroom is available for parties, balls and weddings.
VB 2 and 4 Stars
(see Camping and What To Do Pages)

 
The Old Cwm Barn
(01588) 640090
mobile: 07530 854841
The Old Cwm Farmhouse
Mainstone, Bishop’s Castle
Shropshire SY9 5NA
Ingrid Roberts
cottageinshropshire.com
This charming, converted barn in the rural parish of Mainstone, set near to the English/Welsh border in glorious countryside with panoramic views. Excellent walking area with OffaÍs Dyke and the Shropshire Way passing close by. It is a 10 minute drive to the attractive and fascinating market town of Bishop's Castle. Comfortable accommodation includes utility room, kitchen/diner, lounge, bathroom and 3 bedrooms - sleeps 5 ( 2 double & 1 single) with cot available. There is a large private garden with patio, decking over stream and seating area, barbecue , swing and Wendy house. Sky Freesat. This unique cottage, accessed by a farm track, is set deep in the countryside. Water is fed from a natural spring. The surroundings boast a wealth of natural history including badgers, bats, jackdaws, jays, woodpeckers and and buzzards and rare breed pigs, chickens and ducks on a picturesque pond. Rare breed pigs, chickens, and ducks on picturesque pond.
The five acre property affords stunning views from virtually every window. From £225 per week inclusive of all fuel power, bed linen and towels. Pets by arrangement. No smoking.
Not inspected
Barn Cottage
(01686) 670534
White Gwenthrew Farm,
Sarn, Powys SY16 4EQ
Audrey Hale

A barn conversion situated in the beautiful Vale of Kerry. The 17th century barn is fully equipped and nearby are excellent interesting and scenic walks, including Offa's Dyke, and three castles! It is only an hour's drive from the coastal resorts of Borth, Aberystwyth and Aberdovey. Sleeps 6 with 1 double and 2 twin bedded rooms (cot available). The kitchen is fully fitted with a washer and the lounge has TV & CD. There is oil central heating, a patio to the rear and parking. Children welcome.
£495 summer, £395 winter, Mon - Fri £295 inclusive of linen, towels and heating. Welcome pack on arrival. One dog allowed. No smoking. Farmhouse B&B next door £25 per night.
Visit Wales 3 Stars
Walkmill Cottage Barn
(01588) 650671
Walkmill, Wentnor, Bishop's Castle
Shropshire SY9 5DZ
Rita & Barry Preston
stmem.com/walkmillcottage

A converted 200 years old stone barn adjoining the owners cottage set in a large, landscaped garden in a hamlet by the River Onny. Sleeps 2/3. Pubs and local shop are only a quarter of a mile away and there is excellent walking with the Long Mynd and Stiperstones nearby.
£195 - £295 per week inclusive. Short breaks £30 per night, Dogs by arrangement. No smoking. Short Breaks off-season.
VB 3 Stars

 
Five Priest Weston
Mobile: 07813 216703
5, Priest Weston, Montgomery, Shropshire SY15 6DE
Correspondence:
Cottage Lettings, 13 Welsh Street, Bishop's Castle, Shropshire
SY9 5BS
5priestweston.co.uk
Sylvia Taylor

A cosy, recently renovated country cottage, situated in hamlet right on
Welsh/ English Border with stunning scenery. An ideal base ……
Off Road Parking; Patio; Garden.
Sleeps 3 adults; Comprises; living/dining room with log burner; modern fitted kitchen with; dishwasher, microwave, fitted fridge, electric hob and oven; upstairs; WC/bath with over bath shower and shaver point; two bedrooms; one double bedded room; one single bedded room, with option of a travel cot (high chair also available).
Sleeps 3 - Downstairs; living/dining area with log burner; freezer; kitchen
with fitted fridge; dishwasher; microwave; ceramic hob and oven. Upstairs;
WC/bath with over bath shower; shaver point; one double bedded room; one
single bedded room; optional cot and high chair. Oil Fired Central Heating.
From £285. Linen, towels, all fuels inclusive + free bottle of wine and welcome pack.
Not Inspected
Apple Tree Caravan
(01588) 650187
Mobile: 07969 966445
Apple Tree, White Gritt, Minsterley, Shropshire SY5 0JN
www.appletree.moonfruit.com
John Brierley



A six berth static caravan set in its own private garden area in the beautiful Welsh/Shropshire border area sixteen miles south west of Shrewsbury and six miles north of Bishop's Castle. This is a place of naturalness and peace - rural and hilly. The accommodation comprises lounge with dining area, kitchen, bathroom with toilet and shower, one double bedroom and two twin bedrooms. The caravan is fully equipped with Freesat TV, DVD player, stereo, microwave, as cooker, gas fire and fridge. Bed linen, duvets and pillows, garden furniture and BBQ are provided.
£180 per week inclusive of gas and electricity. Sorry no pets or smoking.
Lower Farm, Shelve
01743 891117
Shelve, Minsterley
Shropshire Sy5 0JF
lowerfarmholidays.co.uk
Jane Traies
Comfortable self catering accommodation in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 9 miles from Bishop's Castle and 12 from Shrewsbury. The cottage sleeps 2 plus sofa bed and the flat sleeps 2. Stunning views, wonderful walking, peace and privacy.
£275 - £350 per week includes bed linen, towels and heating. Short breaks by arrangement. Garden produce available in season.
No smoking and regret unsuitable for pets. Open all year.
Visit Britain 4 Stars & SSTA
lower farm shelve
The Lodge, Mount View
(01743) 791621
Pennerley, Minsterley
Shropshire SY5 ONE
Les and Sue Lee
ecolodgeholiday.co.uk
An eco-friendly timber lodge set in an idyllic location high in the Shropshire hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on a smallholding next to Stiperstones Nature Reserve. Fantastic panoramic views. Ideal for walking, bird watching, biking as a touring base or for just taking it easy.
Double bedroom, bunk room, shower room, galley kitchen and lounge/dining area. Sleeps 4 (or more using sofa beds). Full sized gas cooker, microwave, fridge and under floor central heating. Balcony.
£195 - £325 per wek. Metered electricity. Linen provided at extra charge. Pets welcome including horses. No smoking.
Not inspected.
The Byre
(01743) 891412
Crosfields, Gravel bank, Minsterley, Shropshire SY5 OHG
John and Yvonne Hart
www.gleanings.co.uk
The Byre is a detached, luxury, self-catering studio retreat set in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills - an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has been converted to the highest standard of accommodation for 2 people of all abilities, with a large wet room, ideal for those with mobility problems. Situated on our 14 acre smallholding, which is a designated wildlife site, this idyllic location provides panoramic views of the Stiperstones and surrounding natural countryside, where you can hear the cry of Curlews and watch Buzzards soar overhead by day and Owls by night.
Inside you will find an extremely spacious, open-plan living area, with oak flooring and oak beams. The cosy, comfortable accommodation has gas central heating, a fully equipped compact kitchen area, plus a double swingaway bed complete with an ortho-comfort mattress. We have made every effort to ensure visitors a comfortable and relaxed stay and within the cottage. There is a flat-screened television/DVD player, a Radio/CD player together with a selection of DVDs, CDs, books and games.
A new Study Centre on the smallholding will be available to visitors whenever possible - perhaps to just relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery through the floor to ceiling windows, or try your hand at art or just enjoy the peace whilst reading a good book.
£260 - £290 per week inclusive. For more information please feel free to contact us or take a look at our website.
Clun & The Clun Valley
Lake House Cottages
(01588) 640410
Guilden Down Rd., Clun,
Shropshire SY7 8NY
www.lakehousecottagesclun.com
Tim & Julie

Lake House Cottages are situated at the edge of the village of Clun with magnificent views down the Clun valley, yet within four minutes walk of the village centre where there are two good pubs and a variety of shops.
We have five beautifully restored cottages, all fully equipped and decorated to the highest standard. They have full central heating, four have log burners. All have TV/DVDs. and Freeview. 1 cottage sleeps 8 with disabled access, 1 cottage sleeps 6, 1 sleeps 4 and 2 sleep 2 people. There is a garden and ample private parking for car or cycles. For the equestrian visitors, we have parking for horsebox or trailer and a large field on site. Walkers, cyclists and horse riders are very welcome.
£180 - £1270 inclusive. All cottages have central heating and three have log burners.
Cottages 4 U 4 Stars
Linen and towels provided. Children welcome. Pets by arrangement. Open all year. No smoking. Horse riding, fishing , golf and clay shooting nearby.
Pooh Hall Cottages
(01588) 640075
Woodside, Clun,
Shropshire SY7 0JB
Sue and Peter Murray
pooh-hallcottages.co.uk
Three cottages withwonderful views over the Clun Valley and walks from the door. Fully equipped kitchens, TV, DVD, VCR & CD/radio and wood burning stoves. Each cottage has its own parking and outdoor seating area.
From £285 - £485 per week. Short breaks available. Evening meal service and welcome pack, both using local produce. Adults only.
Gold Award from Visit Britain
for standards of accommodation and service 2010
Clunton Farm Granary
(01588) 660120
Clunton Farmhouse, Clunton,
Shropshire SY7 0HZ
Pauline Edie
clunvalleyretreat.com

Two self contained apartment in a beamed and oak floored converted granary situated in the beautiful Clun Valley. Ideal for walkers, cyclists and riders and a bird watchers paradise. Circular walks from the doorstep and a village owned pub offering real ale and home cooked foods within walking distance.
Each of the apartments sleeps six with 2 twin bedrooms and a sofa/bed in the sitting area. There is an open plan kitchen/sitting/dining area with washer/dryer, fridge freezer, electric cooker and microwave and a shower room.
£350 per week, £200 per weekend. Dogs by arrangement. Open all year.
VB 3 Stars.

Buckshead Cottage
(1588) 640298
Brynmawr farm, Newcastle-on-Clun
Shropshire SY7 8QU
Mrs. Sue Wheeler
buckshead-ecocottage.co.uk

Buckshead is a small, 2 bedroom, self contained cottage set in its own garden/vegetable garden in the beautiful Clun Valley with spectacular views. It is sustainable and eco-friendly with its own wind turbine and solar hot water system woodburner for heating and hot water and recycling facilities. Buckshead is situated on an organic working farm three miles North West of Newcastle. There is a farm trail and Rhos Fiddle, Shropshire Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve and an SSSI is only half a mile away. Ideal for walking, touring or just unwinding!
From £300 per week including all services.
Not inspected
Druids Lodge Holidays
(01588) 660657
Hopesay, Craven Arms,
Shropshire SY7 8EX
www.druidslodge.50webs.com
Gary Spence

Druids Lodge offers excellent self-catering accommodation in the small and attractive village of Hopesay, within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Lodge is just off the Shropshire Way and a short distance to Ludlow, The Longmynd Hills, Stokesay Castle and many other fine historic sites and buildings. Long-distance walking routes are just a few minutes drive away.
It is also conveniently situated for public transport, with a train station and bus stop within a couple of miles (we can advise if you would like to visit while leaving your car at home). The nearby village of Aston-on-Clun also has a garage, shop and public house. Organic Produce is available from a local farm.
Corndon is a recently refurbished ground floor apartment for two people. The living/bedroom with double bed has direct access to the patio terrace, which has superb views. There is a separate kitchen, bathroom and hall way. Clunbury offers ground floor accommodation and contains a double bedroom, single bedroom, kitchen, living room, bathroom and reception area. Includes use of an outside terrace area.
£190 to £250 per week inclusive, discounts for longer stays. Short breaks also available. . Both are fully furnished with all conveniences, including cooker, fridge, microwave, satellite TV and connected to a central fire-alarm system. There is ample parking space at the Lodge.
Not Inspected
Kerry Cottage
Hesterworth Holidays
Tel/Fax (01588) 660487
Hopesay, Craven Arms
Shropshire, SY7 8EX
Roger and Sheila Davies
hesterworth.co.uk

A warm welcome awaits you all the year round. Comfortable well equipped cottage which sleeps 2 to 4 with one double bedroom and a bed settee in Lounge. There is also a double bedroom available in the main house. Walks from the door onto the hills. Village with a pub half a mile away. Ludlow 10 miles.
£211 - £307 per week. Electricity by £1 meter. Short breaks available. Linen provided.
Visit Britain 3 Stars
There is also B&B for two available at Linley Cottage.
(see also B&B section)

The Anchorage
01686 670737
Anchor, Newcastle on Clun,
Craven Arms,
Shropshire, SY7 8PR.
adamsanchor.co.uk
Mrs Nancy Adams

Two well equipped, modern caravan holiday homes situated at the head of the Clun Valley in South Shropshire's AONB.  Perfect for walking, cycling, riding or just unwinding! Each caravan sleeps six in three bedrooms. Laundry/drying room on site.
 From £160 per week inc. gas, electricity,bed linen and towels.  baggage transfer from £5.  Well behaved pets and children welcome. Stabling and grazing for horses. No smoking. Open easter to October.

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