Reviews of Bank House B&B
Bank House 4 High Street, Bishops Castle, SY9 5BQ, United Kingdom
#1 of 14 hotels in Bishops Castle
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 40 B&B reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.6
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
9.5
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Staff
10.0
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Value for money
9.3
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Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Graham
United Kingdom71 reviews1 helpful vote10“A warm welcome and great breakfast in Bishop's Castle”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothiing
Lovely location in the Centre of Bishop's Castle. Gerry was extremely helpful and welcoming. We really appreciated the love and care put into the breakfasts, home made bread and marmalade and locally sourced delicious sausages and bacon. Delicious. Great local recommendations, the Castle Hotel is a very short distance and does an excellent Sunday Roast and good beer too. Gerry couldn't have done more to make us feel welcome and at home
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Sarah
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Wonderful, relaxing, beautiful, place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Cannot think of a thing.
Gerry was very welcoming, as was her lovely cat. Barn House was a lovely place to stay, plenty of space, very clean. Breakfast was very good food; it included wonderful homemade bread, jam, marmalade and apple juice. One of those memorable places to stay, in a very good way. We are very keen to return.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 28 November 2023
Madeleine
United Kingdom68 reviews6 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
An excellent stay in a beautiful house, very relaxing and host could not have been more helpful.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Mike
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The long walk up the Hill at night to eat out shame Gerry doesn't do eveving meals...
Gerry was a marvellous host who couldn't do enough for us. Breakfast was excellent ...
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Rebecca
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote10“Excellent B&B”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Beautiful room and building. Lots of space. Lots of lovely added touches such as robes and even a rubber duck! Friendly and helpful. Lovely breakfast. Great location.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Karen
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“We stayed for one night and Bank House was the perfect place for our visit to Bishops Castle.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room and en-suite were lovely, with high quality toiletries and good quality drinks including real milk. The breakfast was cooked to order with delicious ingredients and homemade marmalade. Gerry was welcoming and a great host.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Barbara
United Kingdom14 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Excellent location, super comfortable bed and charming hostess”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Excellent bed, slept like a log. Charming owner. It is very quiet at night which we really appreciated.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Louise
United Kingdom12 reviews10“11 out of 10 !”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely house, very comfortable room and bed. Delicious breakfast. Gerry was very welcoming.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Clive
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Although the room we booked wasn’t the one we ended up in, due to a reallocation of rooms to accommodate a family, Gerry”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A character property in a central location in town, with the added benefit of off street parking.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Julie
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A beautiful place with homely touches and a very hospitable host.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Tracey
United Kingdom7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great small touches. Lovely atmosphere
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Kim
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A relaxing break, felt very spoilt by all the extras which was lovely.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The shops were shut most of the time we were there (beginning of the week).
Great breakfast. Lovely cake & biscuits & fresh milk for tea. Generous towels and dressing gowns. The room was a really good size. Helpful, friendly host.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Leanne
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Large Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing. All good!
The showers and the cat! The beautiful and the friendly lady
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Greg
United Kingdom5 reviews10“If you like walking in a beautiful area, this is an excellent place to stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
As I’ve indicated the Bank House exceeded our expectations. The owner Gerry had lots of local knowledge which enhanced our visit. Lots of home made food which was presented well and enjoyed by us both. This recommendation from us both is well deserved, we will return in the future.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Emily
United Kingdom6 reviews10“Beautiful B&B, Fantastic Host, Highly recommend!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing!
The building is beautiful and the host Gerry is lovely, really welcoming and friendly. The breakfast is delicious and the overall location was perfect for our needs.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Susan
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Friendly, comfortable, delicious homemade food, wonderful host, comfortable beds, great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The breakfast was delicious and nothing was too much trouble. There was plenty to choose from including fresh fruit, full cooked breakfast and homemade marmalade and jams. There was homemade cake upon arrival and shortbread which was so tasty and just what we needed following our journey.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Jacqueline
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“wonderful visit and super comfortable room with helpful and friendly host.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the sound carried round the house but other guests weren’t very noisy so it didn’t really matter.
spacious room, comfy bed, delicious breakfasts and home made cake in our room when we arrived. a friendly welcome too.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 25 November 2022
John
United Kingdom4 reviews10“A very enjoyable stay made so by the friendliness and positive attitude of the owner.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Large Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a lot. It would be difficult to insert a bath in the room I occupied, indeed by doing so the symmetry of the room would be seriously compromised, but baths are I referred to showers by some of us.
Very good quality food of which the granola, bread, marmalade and jams were homemade. What stood out was the helpful and welcoming disposition of our hostess who was also good fun. At last, I’ve found a B and B in the area to which I’ll return. What will linger in the memory is the clunk as the bedroom door was shut - steel panelled as you’d expect from a former bank.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 18 July 2022
Isaac
United States16 reviews1 helpful vote10“Beautiful B&B in a beautiful little spot of English countryside.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Large Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Gorgeous little place, very friendly and accommodating staff. The lemon drizzle cake left in the room was a delicious extra touch!
Stayed in July 2022
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Reviewed: 16 May 2022
Marilyn
United Kingdom15 reviews8.0“A pleasant place to say in a lovely village.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
As there is no double glazing it was rather noisy in the late evening, but it was a Saturday night so not surprising and we were prepared for that.
Location is excellent-right in the middle if Bishop’s Castle, ‘though parking can be an issue of the property’s parking is full. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 11 May 2022
Philip
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Really enjoyed our stay, so well looked after by the host!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Large Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All good!
Lovely host, superb rooms, great service, fantastic location!
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 9 May 2022
Tom
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Very enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Gerry, the owner, was very welcoming
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 3 March 2022
Sarah
United Kingdom11 reviews9.0“Lovely historic house in heart of town”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Really good breakfast, excellent quality and plenty of it .
Stayed in February 2022
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Reviewed: 28 February 2022
Annette
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“A lovely and luxurious experience.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The chairs were too low for me.
Gerry was an excellent host and couldn’t have done more to make us feel at home. The house is beautifully decorated and everything , the bedding, towels, crockery, the food(homemade cake in the room) are all top quality. We were particularly lucky to be there when there was a very interesting musical evening as part of the arts festival. My only comment is that the chairs in the bedroom were all too low for me however in keeping with the decor. I’m sure I could have asked for a suitable chair but didn’t think to. We will definitely return to Bank House. Penny and Philip.
Stayed in February 2022
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