THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE AND COTTAGE, family friendly in Bishop's Castle
The Old Schoolhouse and Cottage in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, sleeps 17 guests
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. Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of 500 GBP.
Amenities: Oil central heating. Log burner. The Old Schoolhouse: Four-oven electric Range cooker, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, 2 x dishwashers. 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, 4 x radio/CD, iPod docks, WiFi, selection of DVDs. The Cottage: Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine. TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. 4 x travel cots and 4 x highchairs on request. Off-road parking for 10 cars. Bike storage. Large walled lawned garden with patio, 9-seater hot tub, summerhouse and vegetable garden which guests can use when in season to rear of Old Schoolhouse. Private lawned garden with furniture to rear of the Cottage. Shared use of tennis court (with Refs. 4140 and 15515). 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. Note: There are 5 steps up to the front door of The Old Schoolhouse, level entrance to rear. Note: Check-in 5pm, check-out 11am
Region: A E Houseman once wrote that Shropshire was “the quietest place under the sun” and today the county remains something of a rural idyll, recognised as one of the least crowded and most peaceful regions in England.
Town: 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.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About the area
Bishops Castle
Bishops Castle is home to this cottage. Land of the Lost Content Museum and Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Harry Tuffins Country Park and Cartwheel Maze. Glansevern Hall Gardens and Church Stretton Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Is THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE AND COTTAGE, family friendly in Bishop's Castle pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE AND COTTAGE, family friendly in Bishop's Castle?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE AND COTTAGE, family friendly in Bishop's Castle on 20 Apr 2026 start from £1,158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE AND COTTAGE, family friendly in Bishop's Castle?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE AND COTTAGE, family friendly in Bishop's Castle?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE AND COTTAGE, family friendly in Bishop's Castle?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE AND COTTAGE, family friendly in Bishop's Castle located?
Situated in Bishops Castle, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bishop's Castle Town Hall, Bishops Community Hospital and Bishop's Castle Library. Shropshire Hills is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.
Reviews
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The house and surgery were exactly as described: there's lots of room, comfortable sitting room, big kitchen, good utility room, big garden. Bishops Castle is a most attractive small town with interesting buildings and shops. It has a surprisingly good bus service with a stop just outside the house.
Anne I.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Andy D.
6 Mar 2017
Beautiful, roomy, multi-family escape.
We spent a lovely weekend catching up with old friends and this was the perfect venue. Plenty of space inside and out, allowing the kids to explore and play to their hearts content. Fantastically appointed to enable large groups to easily keep themselves fed and watered with minimal fuss. Highly recommend.
Andy D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages
The Old Schoolhouse. Over three floors. Seven bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 2 x super-king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link can be double on request), 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request). Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Shower room with walk-in shower only. Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Second-floor basin and WC. Kitchen/diner with breakfast area (seats 8). Utility. Dining room (seats 17). Sitting room (seats 14) with woodburning stove. Second-floor sitting room (seats 6). The Cottage. Single-storey. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single. Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Sitting room
What makes this property unique
Oil central heating. Log burner. The Old Schoolhouse: Four-oven electric Range cooker, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, 2 x dishwashers. 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, 4 x radio/CD, iPod docks, WiFi, selection of DVDs. The Cottage: Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine. TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. 4 x travel cots and 4 x highchairs on request. Off-road parking for 10 cars. Bike storage. Large walled lawned garden with patio, 9-seater hot tub, summerhouse and vegetable garden which guests can use when in season to rear of Old Schoolhouse. Private lawned garden with furniture to rear of the Cottage. Shared use of tennis court (with Refs. 4140 and 15515). 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. Note: There are 5 steps up to the front door of The Old Schoolhouse, level entrance to rear. Note: Check-in 5pm, check-out 11am