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Reviews of The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast

The Old Smithy, Basford Bank, Craven Arms, SY7 8HJ, United Kingdom

#2 of 21 hotels in Craven Arms

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Review score

Based on 37 B&B reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.9

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.7

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    10
    100% amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike.

    This is the best place we have stayed in. Welcoming hosts, amazing breakfast, exceptionally clean, room is beautiful, views great, there is nothing to be negative about. 100% recommend staying here. We will definitely be back.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    Beautiful peaceful location, lovely big room with very welcoming hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Chris and Diane were both really friendly and welcoming, Chris brought us coffee, tea and Diane's homemade cake to our room after we arrived, there was everything you could want in the room and bathroom all to a high speck, the highlight was sitting out on the balcony the view was beautiful, looking over their chickens and watching wild rabbits and squirrels running around, it was so peaceful and relaxing.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    10
    Our first visit to Shropshire. Chris and Diane made it exceptional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Breakfast was amazing. Location was just what we were looking for - so peaceful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    10
    an oasis while attending a nephew’s wedding celebration
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    tucked away in delightful countryside, spacious and airy, clean and well appointed, just what we needed

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2023

    9.0
    Fabulous accommodation and location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't really anything that we didn't like apart from negotiating the single track road to the property but we soon got used to it and as the road was very quiet we rarely met a car coming the other way!

    The room was lovely with everything you could possibly want including homemade biscuits! The bed was very comfy. The view from the balcony was fabulous. The hosts Chris and Diane were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We had homemade cake and tea when we arrived and excellent breakfast every morning.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    10
    Lovely B&B in great surroundings in the country
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    -

    We had two wonderful nights in this great B&B. Lovely rural area, huge room, great shower, wonderful hosts (Chris and Diane are always helpful, make a great breakfast and you can have a good chat, too)!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2022

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Big very comfortable bed, well equipped, very clean, lovely breakfast and friendly helpful owners.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    10
    Fabulous and value for money. Will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful surroundings to walk and explore. Clean and comfortable accommodation. Lovely hosts and fantastic breakfast made to order.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2022

    10
    Excellent all round. Will bring bikes and walking boots next time! Thank you Chris and Diane
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much of a view but we were not expecting that anyway

    Very spacious and comfortable. Fresh crisp linen, fresh homemade banana bread on arrival with a tea and homemade shortbread biscuits! Very friendly hosts gorgeous breakfast room and food. We will be back!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2022

    10
    Best B&B in Shropshire and beyond.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Quiet location, excellent hosts, made us feel welcome and well looked after. The bed linen got a special thumbs up from my wife. Spotless and comfortable. Breakfast specially prepared with eggs from the house chicken. We will come back when visiting the area.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2022

    9.0
    Perfect stop point on our journey and close enough to Stokesay Castle for a visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Quite a long way from Craven Arms.

    The peace and number of birds was wonderful (3 Red Kites, 2 Buzzards and 1 Heron) Lovely wald up the hill to see the Long Mynd,

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2022

    10
    An excellent B & B and good value and with extremely friendly hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    The location is a little isolated and the approach roads are narrow. However, this might not necessarily be an issue for those that wish to spend time walking the locality. We were just passing through so we’re not able to explore.

    This B & B is a rare find. The room was spacious, airy and the facilities were excellent, it being bright and clean and modern. Our hosts were very friendly and approachable and we enjoyed our chat at breakfast. The dining room for breakfast was spacious, and modern with comfortable chairs and the breakfast itself, was prepared with thoughtfulness and care and tailored to our individual needs. Excellent. Well done Chris and Diane. The location was peaceful which we appreciated.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2022

    10
    Would recommend 100% - a stay we will never forget
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing we didn’t like

    The hosts of this B&B were amazing - so attentive and friendly wanting to know about our plans for the day. The room was unbelievable. You won’t be disappointed by the breakfast - plentiful and tasty. The tasty homemade biscuits left in the room was a delightful surprise

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    9.0
    We had a great stay and would certainly recommend this place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location, very quiet and rural. Spacious room and bathroom, with much attention for detail. Very clean and excellent breakfast!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2022

    10
    Brilliant!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If we could have stayed a little longer!

    The owners were so kind and helpful nothing was too much trouble and they seemed like old friends. The room was really lovely and very spacious. We have been got tea and cake! Delicious breakfast. The roads were very narrow but we are used to that. Thank you.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    10
    comply beautiful house. great friendly hosts. only downside is you have to drive some very winding narrow roads to get t
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    it was beautiful!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2022

    10
    I would highly recommend The Old Smithy BNB! Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was perfect! I really enjoyed by overnight accommodation. So don't really have any comments about improving my stay. I would just recommend it as an excellent BNB.

    I had a lovely overnight stay at The Old Smithy Bed and Breakfast this weekend. Really charming and friendly hosts, the room was luxurious, spacious, with lovely rural views, breakfast was amazing and the location in Shropshire was delightful.... I highly recommend this BNB. jx

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Hosts, accommodation and location.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not much

    great location and amazing breakfast

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2022

    10
    Everything was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful B&B in the middle of nowhere - I really loved it.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    10
    Fabulous find.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Location was very rural and quiet. The owners were very welcoming and friendly, the room was large and immaculate. The bed was Kingsize and extremely comfortable and the bathroom large, with an enormous walk in shower. Breakfast was plentiful, cereal, fruit, full English.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2022

    10
    Nice Lovely House and Hosts !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing !

    Our hosts were so welcoming and nice ! Their house is lovely. A perfect English breakfast was served 😊

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2022

    10
    Recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Off the beaten track. Superb bedroom and dining. Very good friendly couple. 10/10 breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2022

    10
    Relaxing stay with wonderful hosts
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    We received a very warm welcome from our hosts Chris and Dianne, and what a peaceful location - The Old Smithy is perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of city life. The room was spacious with plenty of storage, and was beautifully decorated, in keeping with the surrounding area. We will definitely be back soon! A word of caution - the roads in the area are narrow with quite a few potholes in places - so leave with plenty of time to travel.

    Stayed in June 2022

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