20 Market Square, Bishops Castle, SY9 5BN, United Kingdom
#5 of 15 hotels in Bishops Castle
Guests' ChoiceBased on 398 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 June 2024
Stewart
United KingdomThis is nothing to do with the Poppy House as their cafe isn't open in the evening, but it's worth noting that the pubs (and the Castle Hotel restaurant) in Bishops Castle can get busy - we tried all the pubs and they were fully booked, so we ended up driving to a place 7-8 miles away. If you know you're going to want to eat locally it's worth pre-booking!
Great place to stay, lovely breakfast in the cafe the following morning, not a lot of interaction with staff as entry is arrival/entry is all automated and was all seamless, but when we did bump into any staff they were great. The room was lovely, looking out over the street and an antiques shop, access was fine (there's no parking and we couldn't park on the street outside but there's free parking throughout and a car park 5 mins walk down the road that we parked in) - a great find and a great stop off for us on our way through, wished we'd been able to stay longer.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Harris
United KingdomNothing
Lovely location.very nice and helpful people
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Lindie
United KingdomClean and tidy, easy access to the room.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Adrian
United KingdomNothing to be honest.
Directions on entry were spot on! Very comfortable room. Duvet to die for. Complimentary water, real milk for tea and coffee. Bishops Castle is home to my favourite beer in the World. Shower was excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Sal
United KingdomThat we only had one night there.
Comfy, welcoming, clean. Excellent room, bed,bedding. Great toiletries and towels. Quiet and calm environment. Lovely milk left in the fridge. Gorgeous breakfast in the cafe. Truly lovely staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Charles
United KingdomCouldn't be more welcoming or friendly hosts.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
David
United KingdomA bit anonymous - no staff contact
Great bathroom with a bath. Radiators on a warm day. Plenty of space
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Anne-marie
United KingdomNothing, all very good!
Perfect easy location (a stone's throw from the marvellous Poetry Pharmacy!), very cosy room and surprisingly quiet (the storm winds were louder than the town hall clock!). Really comfy bed. Nice touch to find a bottle of fresh milk in a little fridge in the room; with kettle & teabags so you can make yourself a cuppa. Breakfast was extra, but very reasonable and most delicious - with excellent coffee. Host sent information for entrance keypad, all really smooth and easy. All round a very lovely place to stay.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Marie
United KingdomI couldn't work out how to get the shower to stay hot for longer than 3 minutes, And the floor was covered in sharp little stones so perhaps previous guests had not taken their shoes off in the hallway as requested and the floor wasn't hoovered after them.
I can't answer most of those questions - it's like having to sit an exam. It's a beautiful apartment and it was thoughtful to supply me with some oat milk.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Hilary
United KingdomGreat to have a bath and fresh milk in the fridge. Appreciated the change of bedding to suit out needs.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Sharon
United KingdomNone
The room was lovely and clean , great location, Breakfast was amazing, staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
David
CanadaGoing down the few stairs for somebody with bad knees to get to the toilet could be a bit of an issue, but for most people I don't think this would be any problem whatsoever.
It was extremely conveniently located at the top of the hill and very near the three tuns pub. It has a charming appeal on the inside of the property. 
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Sharon
United KingdomThis property was beautiful clean and staff were so polite
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Rads
United KingdomExcellent location and fantastic owners who were very hospitable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 December 2023
Ken
United KingdomCan't think of anything.
Delicious cooked breakfast with traditional or vegetarian choices. Very attentive hosts.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
John
United KingdomCentral and interesting with character
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 December 2023
Clive
United KingdomNothing
Great bedroom with character oak beams, very snug and warm(was a cold w/e) with fridge, coffee machine & milk provided.Lovely cooked breakfast as well as cereals etc couldn’t fault it. Julie & Clive we’re great hosts.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Mari
United KingdomLovely room with beautiful decor. Fantastic breakfast. Room for us all.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Barbara
United KingdomA warm welcome, a warm room on a cold night, a comfy bed and a hot bath finished off by a great breakfast!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 23 November 2023
Kay
United KingdomLovely Breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Charles
United KingdomI always stay at the Poppy House ,when in Shropshire. Excellent value with friendliest service.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Rael
United KingdomN/A
Lovely staff and history building
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Julie
United KingdomOnly one small issue with the pillows, they were a little hard, I found it difficult to get comfortable. It’s the second time we have stayed and didn’t have this issue the first time we visited.
We like the homeliness and coziness. The staff are really friendly and the breakfast is lovely
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Rosemary
United KingdomStaircase was steep and could be a problem for less able people
Lovely old building with original beams. Comfortable bed with crisp white bed linen in a lovely room and spacious en suite bathroom. Breakfast was great and kept us going til late afternoon!
Stayed in November 2023
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