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Where to stay

The following is a list of some of the pubs and B&Bs in Bishop’s Castle and the surrounding area. We will update comments from guests when we can.

The Three Tuns Inn
01588 638797 www.threetunsbrewery.co.uk
– Changed hands 2 years ago – JD February 2008

The Crown Inn, Newcastle-on-Clun
01588 640271 www.crown-newcastle.com
Very close to the range and recently re-furbished. NE 2011

Oakley Bed & Breakfast, Mellington
01588 620813 or 07876 685680 http://www.oakleybedandbreakfast.co.uk
– New venture, outstanding rooms, settings and very helpful hosts.
– Close to the range but rural rather than town-based. NE May 2011

Clun Farm House, Clun
01588 640271 www.clunfarmhouse.co.uk
Charming 16th century farmhouse in the nearby village of Clun. Recommended by a Safety Course member July 2011.

Magnolia
01588 638098 www.magnoliabishopscastle.co.uk

The Poppy House
01588 638443 www.poppyhouse.co.uk

The Old Time

01588 638 467 www.oldtime.co.uk

The Old Brick Guest House

01588 638471 www.oldbrick.co.uk
– George G likes this one a lot, very good apparently – JD February 2008

The Claremont
01588 638170 www.priceclaremont.co.uk

The Castle Hotel
01588 638403 www.thecastlehotelbishopscastle.co.uk
– Very good accommodation, but not many rooms, excellent food – JD February 2008

The Porch House
01588 638854 www.theporchhouse.com

The Boar’s Head
01588 638521 www.boarsheadhotel.co.uk
– Very good accommodation and reasonably priced – JD February 2008
– Room in the annex (rear of the pub) comfortable enough.
– Excellent breakfast and a lively locals’ pub in the evening – NE June 2007
– Recently (2008) changed hands and not happy with firearms in the rooms overnight.
– Make sure you check when you book – JD March 2009 (or don’t tell ’em – Ed)