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Porch House

33 - 35 High Street, Bishops Castle SY9 5BE, England
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Porch House
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Plymouth
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We loved. The Porch House It dates from1568 and has many original features but provides a modern standard of facilities. Owners John and Gill Lucas gave us a very warm welcome and were friendly and very helpful (Gill lent me her gloves when the weather turned unseasonably cold) without being intrusive. There is one big breakfast table shared by all... More

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Worcestershire
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

We stayed here Easter weekend 2012 in The Ludlow Room. The place was friendly, warm and the bed extremely comfortable. We chose to opt for breakfast which was very good value for money.

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Castle Eaton
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

A last minute booking for the Ludlow Appartment for the first half term weekend was extremely fortunate. Despite arriving much later than promised we were greeted by Gill on the doorstep and directed to the private parking. The traditional quirkiness referred to in other reviews suited us very well as did the facilities both in the appartment and in Bishops... More

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hull
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
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The only person with the same opinion as me reviewed the Clun appartment last June. We have just spent a week there. Lets start on a positive note , free wifi , clean sheets , powerful shower . As for the rest !! No door on the bathroom (the loo faces the bed -(there is a flimsy curtain) , grey,... More

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naples, florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011

We made the Porch House our home for a week and stayed in the upstairs Clun self-catering apartment. The owners, John & Gill, made us feel more than welcome. Bishop's Castle is an old town and may not be as spashy as nearby Shrewsbury. In many ways, it feels like a step back in time to old rural England. Even... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2011

Really nice night's sleep. Wonderful old building with lots of interesting period features... Really enjoyed staying here... Very friendly owners... Fantastic pub with Britain's oldest brewery just around the corner... ticked all the boxes really, what more can I say, except thank you for helping to make b&b's such a superb alternative to hotels!!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2010

Excellent service and a very interesting place to stay. We stayed in 'ludlow' for 3 nights and enjoyed it very much. We had no problems at all with noise and everything was as described. The only issue was the shower which was difficult to get hot and the pressure wasn't great but there was plenty of hot water for a... More

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ShropshireOldfart, Owner at Porch House, responded to this review
27 January 2011

Many thanks for your posting. We have taken on board your comment about the shower and have installed a pump so it is no longer a problem. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. More

pbiggles
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2010

A beautiful and historic house owned by people who are proud of the work they are doing to preserve it. The house tour from the owner was wonderful, make sure that you don't miss out. The room was warm on a night when the temperature went to -11 outside. A great breakfast with a fine view of the garden.

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willaston, wirral
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2010

The most stunning and interesting BnB to spend a night in. A real treat all round and a privilege to be able to stay there courtesy of the attentive Lucas's. History immerses you as deep as the bath of the Blue Room and reminds you of times past. All the comforts and little touches are there and the gallons of... More

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Sandwich, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2010
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person found this review helpful

I stayed in the Clun (top) Self Catering apartment for a couple of days. Its a nice yet quirky space, that I imagine is very cosy in the winter as it has a wood burning fire.Not good if you are easily stirred by creaking floorboard or bumps in the night! It was fine for my needs but I think I... More

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ShropshireOldfart, Owner at Porch House, responded to this review
13 June 2010

Thanks for your review of our apartment; being an Elizabethan house it does make it an unusual place to stay and it has been creaking and groaning for over 400 years! It is right in the town centre, great for easy access to pubs and restaurants but that can mean it is a little noisy until 11pm; 10.30pm on Sundays,... More

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33 - 35 High Street, Bishops Castle SY9 5BE, England
Price range (per night):* S$139 - 150

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