Guests say
Guests consistently praise The Schoolhouse Brewhouse for its spaciousness, homely feel, and excellent location in Bishop's Castle. The property's hot tub, tennis courts, and private garden are frequently highlighted as key features. The owner's friendliness and helpfulness are also well-regarded, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable stay. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is very positive.
Reviews frequently mention the property's cleanliness, with spotless bedding and towels provided. One review suggests minor improvements in the shower area, but overall, the high level of cleanliness contributes positively to guests' experiences.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to local pubs, shops, and restaurants, as well as being an excellent base for exploring the Shropshire countryside. Its central position in Bishop's Castle and the availability of scenic walks and interesting places nearby are appreciated by guests.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property spacious and well-equipped for a relaxing break. Some reviews mention dated decor and furniture, but this does not significantly detract from the overall comfort of the property.
The property's facilities, including the hot tub, tennis courts, and garden, are frequently enjoyed by guests. Some reviews suggest that certain aspects, such as the shower cubicles and hot tub, could benefit from maintenance. However, the wide range of amenities available is generally well-received.
While many reviews commend the owner's helpfulness and the property's amenities, there is no specific mention of gifts provided to guests. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness in terms of gifts, and the score is set to null.
About this property
The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is a wonderful, elevated, ground-floor apartment just a short walk from the centre of the historic market town of Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. With a hot tub, handy off-road parking, and woodburning stove, this family-friendly, self-catering holiday home rests next door to the owner's attractive house in 2.5 acres of grounds, offering quality, welcoming accommodation. The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is ideal for ground-floor living and provides light, airy bedrooms, one of which with a balcony and en-suite, and an inviting, open-plan living area where you can cosy up in front of the fire. Outside, the apartment has a pretty lawned garden, perfect for dining alfresco, and a fabulous hot tub and summerhouse, which are ideal for relaxing after a busy day exploring the area.
There is also shared use of a year-round tennis court, for any active (or competitive) members of your group. This Bishop's Castle apartment is in a wonderful location for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers, with Offa's Dyke and The Shropshire Way very close by. Explore the Clun and Kerry Forests, the lovely South Shropshire Hills, the medieval towns of Ludlow and Shrewsbury, Stokesay Castle and the Ironbridge Gorge museums, which are all within easy reach. The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is a superb base for exploring the many attractions close by. Note: This apartment can be booked with Ref. 15515, together sleeping up to eight guests.
Situated in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the historic market town of Bishops Castle. This lovely town offers a weekly market and an excellent variety of shops, pubs and places to eat. The town is famous for its annual Real Ale Festival and regular fairs, which includes the popular Michaelmas Fair. The town is ideally placed for walking and touring the Welsh Marches and rural Shropshire, plus the towns of Ludlow and Shrewsbury are within driving distance. There are a number of other attractions nearby including; Powis Castle, the Severn Valley Railway and walks along stunning Offa's Dyke and The Shropshire Way. A perfect location close to many places of interest.
EPC Rating: Band BAccommodation
Upper-ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms with TVs and iPod docks: 1 x king size with en-suite shower, basin and WC and access to large balcony, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Shared utility
Electricity from state-of-the-art photovoltaic cell system; heating from solar panels and oil-fired system for back-up; solar panels for hot water plus full water recycling system.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, shared use of washing machine, dishwasher.
3 x TVs, DVDs, CD, iPod docks, and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Free EV charging point.
Lawned garden with furniture and summerhouse with sofa bed.
Exclusive use of hot tub in garden.
Shared use of all-year-round tennis court.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking (including vapes and e-cigarettes).
Shop 0.3 miles, award-winning real ale pub/restaurant 0.1 mile.
Note: Ramped access to property.
Note: Local authority prohibits use of the hot tub between the hours of 11pm and 8am
Reviews (45)
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Colin
the owner goes the extra mile, and helped us out on numerous occasions . very comfortable accommodation, perfect location
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Tim
It has a large, open plan lounge with a small kitchen area and dining table and chairs. Both bedrooms are comfortable, a double with en-suite and twin with bathroom right across the corridor. The garden was a pleasant area with hot tub which was fairly private. There is some road noise but the garden area is screened by bushes. The location is really handy for the town centre. Bishop's Castle is an interesting place with brightly coloured houses and shops. The apartment is at the top of town, where the castle once was and there is a partially steep hill down to the bottom of town where the church sits. Great places to eat nearby, within 100 metres or so. The Castle Hotel does a great Sunday roast. An Indian, Chinese and Fish & Chips takeaways and a spinkling of pubs and cafes. Lots of pleasant walks from the doorstep contained on leaflets provided. We tried a couple and found them to be accurate and very scenic. Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Montgomery are all worth a visit and vary between 30 to 50 minutes drive away. Finally, Adrian is a very attentive, yet discrete host. Had a great time, no rain and pretty sunny at times.
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Robert
Adrian, our host, was most welcoming and provided lots of information about Bishops Castle, which was an interesting place to explore and so friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed using the hot tub and wandering around the lovely garden at the Old Schoolhouse. This was a unique place, with an fascinating history, which we hope to visit again. The surrounding countryside is some of the loveliest in the UK and there are many pretty towns and villages to explore. It was great, Thanks Adrian!