The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage

Bishops Castle, SY9 5DA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>3</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Rated exceptional
3 reviews
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The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage

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  • Entire home
  • 2368 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Parking on site

The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage offers accommodations in Bishops Castle, 17 miles from Dolforwyn Castle and 18 miles from Wigmore Castle. 6 miles from Clun Castle and 11 miles from Stokesay Castle, the property features a garden and a tennis court. Ludlow Castle is 18 miles from the vacation home and Shrewsbury Cathedral is 22 miles away. The vacation home includes 9 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hot tub, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. Featuring free private parking, this 3-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation has a fireplace. Guests at The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bishops Castle, like golfing, cycling, and fishing. Attingham Park is 24 miles from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Birmingham Airport, 73 miles from The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 4:
1 king bed
Bedroom 5:
1 king bed
Bedroom 6:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 7:
1 full bed
Bedroom 8:
1 king bed
Bedroom 9:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
10
High score for Bishops Castle

See what guests loved the most:

  • Roger
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A lovely big old house with wonderful gardens, just perfect for family groups. If you are looking for gorgeous countryside and nice old fashioned quirky town with great beer, this is the place to be. Adrian, the owner, could not be more helpful....”
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A brilliant house - comfortable, well equipped, lovely garden and large hot tub.”
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “lovely place, home from home, beds were so comfortable and clean”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 74,814 reviews from 21670 properties
21670 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

The Old Schoolhouse and Surgery is a pair of properties in the centre of Bishop's Castle. Made up of two separate properties, the larger of the two is spread over three floors and sleeps fourteen people in seven bedrooms. It also has four bath/shower rooms and two cloakrooms with basin and WC. There is a kitchen with breakfast area, dining room with open fire, sitting room with woodburner and a second floor sitting room. Outside, there is a walled garden with a summerhouse, furniture and 9-seater hot tub. The Surgery is all over the ground floor, and offers two bedrooms, sleeping a total of three, a bathroom, kitchen with dining area and a sitting room. Outside, it has a private garden area. There is off road parking for ten cars at the properties, and shared use of a tennis court. This pair of properties are wonderful for a family getaway.

Neighborhood info

The attractive market town of Bishop's Castle is situated in the Outstanding Natural Beauty of the South West Shropshire Hills. The ancient town offers a weekly market and an excellent variety of shops, pubs and places to eat. It is famous for its annual Real Ale Festival and regular fairs, with the Michaelmas Fair being particularly popular.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    • Hot tub
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tennis court
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage

    • Check-in at The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage is 1,800 feet from the center of Bishops Castle. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage can accommodate this group size:

      • 17 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 9 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)