The Boars Head Pub

ID: S246221

  • Bedrooms 10
  • ・ Sleeps 23
  • ・ Pets 4

About this property

This incredible former 16th century pub and inn rests within the centre of Bishop’s Castle in south Shropshire, offering superb accommodation with all the fantastic facilities you’d expect from a former pub and coaching inn. Split into two sections, this accommodation is perfect for large groups of friends or families seeking a fun-filled escape to this charming county. Park up in the pub’s private gated car park, hosting enough space for ten cars, and pick your sleeping spot for your holiday, choosing between the 'Curly Tail' accommodation and the main pub. Curly Tail offers all-ground-floor accommodation, perfect for those less able or seeking to escape the excitement of the group, here you will find four en-suite bedrooms made up of three king-size rooms and a family room, each with their own Smart TV and bathroom, with a simple yet stylish interior to make you feel right at home. The main pub hosts all of the fantastic amenities you could need on a self-catered stay, with all of its traditional fixtures and fittings of a pub, you can make full use of the commercial kitchen, with a range of wonderful appliances at hand to cater to the whole group; there's even a panini press, dessert fridge and so many more wonderful additions, perfect for your celebratory escape and delicious dining experiences, with the owner's offering catering too so you don't have to lift a finger! For a sociable event you will have full use of the traditional bar with personal packages available from the owner to either supply a stocked bar with beers on tap or bring your own supplies! The dining room can seat up to thirty people or just prop up the bar in the traditional lounge area soaking up the heat from the woodburning stove for that authentic pub feel. Each evening, seek comfort in one of six bedrooms resting on the first floor, with all of a super-king-size, a king-size, two doubles, a twin and a bunk room, served by two beautiful bathrooms and also with their own Smart TVs, this property provides a wonderfully flexible sleeping arrangement for a variety of group needs. Look forward to spending your time in the snug, cinema room for your relaxing evenings, or enjoy some family fun with a game of darts and pool in the games room! During the warmer months, you and your loved ones can make the most of the outdoor garden area with a hot tub with Bluetooth speaker, seating and impressive, perfect for that morning coffee after an evening of celebrations in the pub! If you don’t feel like cooking one morning the owners once again can offer a traditional full breakfast if required, or venture out into the local town and enjoy a treat in one of the many eateries just a stone's throw away. Bishop's Castle is well-known for its art and craft as well as festivals, plus offering a further selection of pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes, while you can also find a number of shops to pick up any essentials for your celebratory dinners. For days out, you can simply explore the town from the doorstep or head off on many different walks taking in the beautiful countryside, leading you past castles, gardens and much more. Brush up on the local history by visiting the National Trust owned points of interest, including Powys or Ludlow Castle, each offering outstanding days out, or venture to Mid Wales or the Welsh coast for a fun day out. The hill walks around this area are stunning including trekking on Offa’s Dyke or heading to the Long Mynd hills of Church Stretton and beyond. Choose The Boars Head Pub for a memorable stay in Shropshire.

Bishop's Castle is a bustling market town resting in Shropshire, surrounded by the wonder of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town hosts a weekly market where you can select fresh produce, as well as being home to a good selection of shops and eateries. There are plenty of attractions within the town including the Real Ale Festival, Tandem Triathlon and much more, or explore the surrounding areas of Montgomery, Ludlow and Shrewsbury.

Accommodation

Curly Tail: All-ground-floor.

Four bedrooms: 1 x family room with one king-size and one triple bunk with Smart TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x king-size and 1 Twin with Smart TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Main pub.

Six bedrooms: 1 king-size with Smart TV, leading to bunk beds and a toddler bed, 1 x Double with Smart TV, 1x King-size , leading to a twin with Smart TV, 1 King-size with Smart TV, 2 bathrooms 1 with freestanding bath, 1 with traditional bath, both with separate walk-in shower, basin and WC.

2 x cloakroom with basin and WC.

Baby changing facilities.

Garden is enclosed however there is a park 5 mins walk away to exercise dogs.

Has all Sky Sports, Movies and BT sports channels included.

Open-plan living space with commercial kitchen, dining area and sitting area with wood burning stove.

Utility.

Snug.

Cinema room.

Games room including state of the art arcade style pac-man machine.

Two high chairs and two cots available on request.
Gas central heating and woodburning stove.

Commercial gas oven and electric grill, induction hob, commercial dishwasher, 5 x fridge, freezer, 3 x microwaves, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TVs, WiFi and a selection of games.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels.

Off-road parking for 10 cars.

Garden with furniture, hot tub, outdoor Bluetooth speaker and barbecue.

Four well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking or vaping.

Shop and pub within 0.1 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £1000 payable to the owners 7 days before arrival.

Note: For catering and beverage enquiries please contact Sykes where we will be able to provide more information.

This property accepts Stag/Hen or similar parties, however, you must agree to the housekeeper coming to check the property once a day for the duration of your stay.

Please note: There is no electric vehicle charging at this property.

Please note: The owner is able to recommend catering companies in the local area to enhance your stay.

Owner happy to accept up to 4 dogs.

Owner will accept cats at the property.

Nearby points of interest

  • Powis Castle

Reviews (97)

  • Anna

    The Boar’s Head is everything I hoped for and more. The pictures really do not do it justice. Where to start - the pub is perfect! So much room and something for everyone. It was so nice to pour a pint and there was plenty of fighting to do a shift behind the bar! Every room is lovely especially the outside rooms. The black out blinds meant we slept soundly in the very comfy beds. The kitchen was well equipped and we all enjoyed sitting down together for breakfast together. The beer garden is a gem - nothing better than sat in the hot tub with a cold beer. We were adults only but we all thought that you could come with kids and it’s such a safe space. Games room with karaoke was lots of fun - I think that’s why didn’t have any voices by the Sunday. Tv room great for Saturday hangovers !! Lots of sport watched. Darren the host was so helpful, responsive and nothing seemed too difficult. He was an excellent host. The village was lovely too - we ate in the Three tuns. Initially we weren’t impressed but don’t let looks fool you, the food was gorgeous. Some of the group ate in the Castle and said they want to return to Bishops castle to eat there again. There was a flea market and some cute shops. Our group needed more rooms so we had a few bnbs around the village and all were great. Honestly, we were all trying to think about what we can use as an excuse to come back! I absolutely recommend it! Thank you for making my 50th birthday so memorable.

  • Ash

    The pub is exactly as it would be if it were open to the public, except for some amazing additions such as the hot tub, sauna etc. Location couldn't be any better, with shops, other nice pubs and cafes within a few mins walk, and the lovely countryside views surrounding the town. The kitchen was very well equipped to cooking for large groups which meant we got real value for money for our trip by catering for ourselves. The landlord was very responsive when we had questions, coming back to us immediately with answers. The only low point of the weekend was having to leave this morning!

  • David

    The pub itself was brilliant old classic pub with all the extras you could possible want. The bedrooms and bathrooms are really nice and the bed are comfortable which is always a bonus with rentals. The owner is helpful and provides all the info beforehand and the beer was ready to flow as soon as we walked in. The local area is great we sampled all the other local pubs which were welcoming and friendly. The hotel is great for a Sunday roast and food is very good at the 3Tuns brewery. All in all we all loved it and will hopefully be booking again soon.

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