Guests say
Guests consistently praise The Schoolhouse Brewhouse for its comfort, cleanliness, and prime location in Bishop's Castle. The property boasts a welcoming owner, well-equipped spaces, and enjoyable amenities such as a hot tub and tennis courts. The charming town and its amenities are within easy walking distance, and the surrounding Shropshire countryside offers ample opportunities for exploration. While some minor maintenance points are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Reviews frequently mention the property's cleanliness, with spotless bedding and towels. The property is described as very clean, which suggests a high standard of hygiene and care.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to local pubs, shops, and scenic walks, all within a short walking distance. The property's position in the beautiful Shropshire countryside and the ease of exploring nearby attractions contribute to its excellent location score.
Guests find the property comfortable, noting the spaciousness, homely feel, and comfortable beds. The presence of a private garden and a variety of in-house entertainment options like board games and a hot tub add to the overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped with a hot tub, tennis courts, and a fully equipped kitchen. Some guests suggest minor improvements in maintenance, particularly in the shower areas, but the facilities are generally appreciated and well-utilised.
While the reviews reflect a thoughtful and helpful owner, there is no specific mention of gifts provided to guests. Therefore, it is not possible to score this category based on the available information.
About this property
The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is a wonderful, elevated, ground-floor apartment just a short walk from the centre of the historic market town of Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. With a hot tub, handy off-road parking, and woodburning stove, this family-friendly, self-catering holiday home rests next door to the owner's attractive house in 2.5 acres of grounds, offering quality, welcoming accommodation. The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is ideal for ground-floor living and provides light, airy bedrooms, one of which with a balcony and en-suite, and an inviting, open-plan living area where you can cosy up in front of the fire. Outside, the apartment has a pretty lawned garden, perfect for dining alfresco, and a fabulous hot tub and summerhouse, which are ideal for relaxing after a busy day exploring the area. There is also shared use of a year-round tennis court, for any active (or competitive) members of your group. This Bishop's Castle apartment is in a wonderful location for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers, with Offa's Dyke and The Shropshire Way very close by. Explore the Clun and Kerry Forests, the lovely South Shropshire Hills, the medieval towns of Ludlow and Shrewsbury, Stokesay Castle and the Ironbridge Gorge museums, which are all within easy reach. The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is a superb base for exploring the many attractions close by. Note: This apartment can be booked with Ref. 15515, together sleeping up to eight guests.
Situated in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is the historic market town of Bishops Castle. This lovely town offers a weekly market and an excellent variety of shops, pubs and places to eat. The town is famous for its annual Real Ale Festival and regular fairs, which includes the popular Michaelmas Fair. The town is ideally placed for walking and touring the Welsh Marches and rural Shropshire, plus the towns of Ludlow and Shrewsbury are within driving distance. There are a number of other attractions nearby including; Powis Castle, the Severn Valley Railway and walks along stunning Offa's Dyke and The Shropshire Way. A perfect location close to many places of interest.
Accommodation
Upper-ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms with TVs and iPod docks: 1 x king size with en-suite shower, basin and WC and access to large balcony, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Shared utility
Electricity from state-of-the-art photovoltaic cell system; heating from solar panels and oil-fired system for back-up; solar panels for hot water plus full water recycling system.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, shared use of washing machine, dishwasher.
3 x TVs, DVDs, CD, iPod docks, and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Free EV charging point.
Lawned garden with furniture and summerhouse with sofa bed.
Exclusive use of hot tub in garden.
Shared use of all-year-round tennis court.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking (including vapes and e-cigarettes).
Shop 0.3 miles, award-winning real ale pub/restaurant 0.1 mile.
Note: Ramped access to property.
Note: Local authority prohibits use of the hot tub between the hours of 11pm and 8am
Nearby points of interest
- Powis Castle
Reviews (42)
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Jean
Adrian was an excellent and very informative host, meeting us on arrival, and quickly responded to any queries. We could recommend the Schoolhouse Brewhouse and would come again if returning to Bishops Castle.
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Claire
The apartment was comfortable and simple with great additional facilities of EV charging, hot tub and tennis court which we made great use of. The owner was incredibly friendly and was always around if needed.
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Brian
Really enjoyed our stay.