Old Downton Lodge

5.0 star property
Adults-only guesthouse with free breakfast and restaurant
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Exterior
Exterior
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Downton on the Rock, Ludlow, England, SY8 2HU
  • Ludlow Food Centre
    11 min drive
  • Shropshire Hills
    14 min drive
  • Mortimer Forest
    26 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heating
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (4Poster)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Bridal Suite)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ludlow

A luxury stay in Ludlow awaits you at Old Downton Lodge. You'll be 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from Ludlow Food Centre and 9.5 km (5.9 mi) from Mortimer Forest. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and an outdoor tennis court. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 5-property class Ludlow guest house include Shropshire Hills and Kilpeck Church.

What's nearby

  • Ludlow Food Centre - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Ludlow Castle - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • National Trust's Croft Castle and Parkland - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Mortimer Forest - 26 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Bucknell Station - 19 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Charlton Arms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Lion - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Green Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Riverside Inn - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Old Downton Lodge

Adults-only guesthouse with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Ludlow guest house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Wedding services available
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Old Downton Lodge offers 9 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and cash.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Old Downton Lodge?

Yep, Old Downton Lodge has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Downton Lodge?

As of 18 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Downton Lodge on 21 Nov 2024 start from AU$439.35, 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.

Is Old Downton Lodge family-friendly?

No, Old Downton Lodge is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Old Downton Lodge?

No, Old Downton Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Old Downton Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Old Downton Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Old Downton Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Old Downton Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolute must!
Beautiful hotel in a wonderful location. Great restaurant, bar and room and fantastic service. Tasting menu was a real treat and well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Wonderful. Cannot rate eco friendly as no idea what is required. Bedside lights were not good for reading in bed and would have preferred squashy armchairs or sofa to the sit up and beg armchairs. Small criticisms. Food was exceptional and it was peaceful and quiet in gorgeous countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were going for a night away. It was convenient to drive to. The meal was very good and the service was also good. The waiting staff were very attentive at both the evening meal and breakfast. Beautiful countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience from start to finish
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth Van

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an unexpectedly wonderful place to stay and dine. It is very unique and exceptionally well done.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Old Lodge in Stunning Countryside
Beautiful renovated house and farm buildings dating back to the sixteenth century. Our room (2) was on the upper floor above the courtyard with high vaulted rafters and stone interior. Superb lighting options, excellent comfortable bed, two seater sofa, tea and coffee and wardrobe with plenty of hangers in the bathroom. It felt high quality and spacious. The bath was excellent with a rain shower over the bath. We went in winter but the courtyard had plenty of seating in little garden areas which would be lovely on a summer's day. The hotel lounge and dining room was excellent with the latter feeling like a grand small room in an elegant castle. Both dinner (tasting menu) and breakfast were first class. The area is remote (15 minutes from Ludlow) with some challenging driving in back lanes but it is stunning, offering lovely walks in the better weather. We felt well looked after and would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Five star
A hidden gem along a trail of lanes. Rooms, food and service of the highest standard. Not the cheapest, but excellent value and well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb in every way possible.
Faultless. Beautiful accommodation with the most comfortable of beds and an amazing shower. Just loved it. We also dined and we’re treated to real gourmet food. Can’t recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect get away location
First rate experience from check-in to departure. The location, in the middle of a country estate, means it is quiet and secluded, and the meals are outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable in the main - lovely staff, great food and a comfortable room, but annoying heating /boiler noises during the night as though the heating or water system was constantly firing up for a couple of minutes every half hour.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent one night stay after visiting family and friends
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
Met all our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean functional hotel
Some staff not particularly welcoming or friendly. When leaving hotel would have been nice to have had a ‘did you enjoy your stay?’ Or ‘we hope you enjoyed your stay’ or anything nice really. Breakfast was nice and waitress service good. Room was clean and functional. Plenty of parking available.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021