The Schoolhouse Brewhouse in Bishop's Castle | Must-See Shropshire Hot Tub Cottage

About The Schoolhouse Brewhouse

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is a stylish upper-ground-floor apartment in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. This converted old school building offers exclusive hot tub access and sits perfectly positioned to explore the stunning South Shropshire Hills. The property blends historical architecture with modern comforts - like having your history teacher finally do something cool.

Located in the heart of walking country, this area is a walker's paradise with Offa's Dyke and The Shropshire Way right on your doorstep. All-year-round tennis is available on the shared court and the town's amenities are less than a mile away. After a day exploring the rolling hills, nothing beats sinking into your private hot tub with a favourite drink - just remember the 11pm curfew (what happens in the hot tub stays in the hot tub... until 11pm).

The accommodation features two well-appointed bedrooms - a king-size with en-suite shower and a twin room. The open-plan living space includes a fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. The cosy woodburning stove makes evenings especially comfortable, while entertainment options include 3 TVs, DVD player and WiFi throughout.

Nearby attractions include the medieval town of Ludlow (20 miles, 35 minutes), historic Shrewsbury (20 miles, 40 minutes), impressive Stokesay Castle (12 miles, 25 minutes) and the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Ironbridge Gorge (30 miles, 50 minutes).

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse offers the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Whether you're soaking in the hot tub or exploring Shropshire's finest landscapes, this property delivers an exceptional holiday experience.

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Need To Know

✓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

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Schoolhouse Brewhouse

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub in the garden gets rave reviews. Perfect for unwinding after exploring the Shropshire Hills.

Spotlessly Clean

Guests consistently mention how clean and well-maintained the property is. Everything is pristine upon arrival.

Perfect Location

Just a short walk from Bishop's Castle town center with pubs, shops and restaurants within easy reach.

Helpful Owner

Adrian, the owner, gets special mentions for his local knowledge and helpfulness without being intrusive.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen has everything needed for self-catering holidays, including dishwasher and all essential appliances.

Tennis Court Access

The shared all-year-round tennis court is a bonus feature that active guests particularly appreciate.

Getting To The Schoolhouse Brewhouse

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Schoolhouse Brewhouse by car, take the A488 to Bishop's Castle. The property is located within the town and has good access from the main road with clear signage to guide you.

By Train

The nearest train station is at Craven Arms, approximately 12 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to Bishop's Castle and The Schoolhouse Brewhouse.

Off-road parking for two cars

Craven Arms station (12 miles)

Easily accessible from the A488

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Stokesay Castle

Distance: 12 miles

SY7 9AH

Ludlow Castle

Distance: 20 miles

SY8 1AY

Ironbridge Gorge

Distance: 30 miles

TF8 7JP

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 1 mile

SY9 5BW

The Shropshire Way

Distance: 0.5 miles

SY9 5AE

Clun Forest

Distance: 5 miles

SY7 8LW

Bishop's Castle High Street

Distance: 0.5 miles

SY9 5BG

Ludlow Market

Distance: 20 miles

SY8 1AR

Shrewsbury Town Centre

Distance: 20 miles

SY1 1QP

Local Bus Service

Distance: 0.3 miles

SY9 5AE

Craven Arms Train Station

Distance: 12 miles

SY7 9QR

Taxi Services

Distance: 0.5 miles

SY9 5BG

Stokesay Castle

Distance: 12 miles

SY7 9AH

Ludlow Castle

Distance: 20 miles

SY8 1AY

Ironbridge Gorge

Distance: 30 miles

TF8 7JP

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 1 mile

SY9 5BW

The Shropshire Way

Distance: 0.5 miles

SY9 5AE

Clun Forest

Distance: 5 miles

SY7 8LW

Bishop's Castle High Street

Distance: 0.5 miles

SY9 5BG

Ludlow Market

Distance: 20 miles

SY8 1AR

Shrewsbury Town Centre

Distance: 20 miles

SY1 1QP

Local Bus Service

Distance: 0.3 miles

SY9 5AE

Craven Arms Train Station

Distance: 12 miles

SY7 9QR

Taxi Services

Distance: 0.5 miles

SY9 5BG

Is The Schoolhouse Brewhouse Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse offers plenty for kids. The large lawned garden provides space to play, while the shared tennis court is perfect for active youngsters. Three TVs and DVD players keep them entertained indoors. A cot and highchair are available for babies. The surrounding area offers family-friendly walks and historic sites like castles to explore.

For Couples

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse is ideal for couples seeking a romantic break. The king-size bedroom with en-suite provides privacy, while the private hot tub offers stargazing opportunities. The woodburning stove creates a cozy atmosphere for quiet evenings. Bishop's Castle has intimate restaurants and pubs within walking distance. The balcony access from the bedroom adds a special touch.

Pet Friendly

The Schoolhouse Brewhouse does not allow pets. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy. If you're traveling with dogs or other animals, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Bishop's Castle area that welcomes pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Schoolhouse Brewhouse

The Castle Hotel

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

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Three Tuns Inn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Schoolhouse Brewhouse

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Schoolhouse Brewhouse has exclusive use of a hot tub in the garden. Local regulations prohibit use between 11pm and 8am.

Is it pet friendly?

No, The Schoolhouse Brewhouse does not allow pets. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy for all guests.

What amenities are included in the kitchen?

The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Guests also have shared use of a washing machine.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is off-road parking for 2 cars at the property. The accommodation also features an electric vehicle charging point.

How far is it to the nearest town?

Bishop's Castle town center is less than a mile away, with pubs, shops and restaurants all within walking distance.

Is the property suitable for people with mobility issues?

The property has ramped access, which may help some guests with mobility concerns. However, it is an upper-ground-floor apartment, so some stairs are involved.

What entertainment options are available?

The property includes 3 TVs, DVD player, CD player, iPod docks and WiFi throughout. There's also a shared tennis court for active entertainment.

Are there any restrictions I should know about?

The local authority prohibits use of the hot tub between 11pm and 8am. The property also has a no-smoking policy throughout.

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The Schoolhouse Brewhouse Reviews

Really excellent. the owner goes the extra mile, and helped us out on numerous occasions . very comfortable accommodation, perfect location

This is a lovely first floor apartment, accessible without steps. It has a large, open plan lounge with a small kitchen area and dining table and chairs. Both bedrooms are comfortable, a double with ensuite and twin with bathroom right across the corridor. The garden was a pleasant area with hot tub which was fairly private. There is some road noise but the garden area is screened by bushes. The location is really handy for the town centre. Bishop's Castle is an interesting place with brightly coloured houses and shops. The apartment is at the top of town, where the castle once was and there is a partially steep hill down to the bottom of town where the church sits. Great places to eat nearby, within 100 metres or so. The Castle Hotel does a great Sunday roast. An Indian, Chinese and Fish & Chips takeaways and a spinkling of pubs and cafes. Lots of pleasant walks from the doorstep contained on leaflets provided. We tried a couple and found them to be accurate and very scenic. Shrewsbury, Ludlow and Montgomery are all worth a visit and vary between 30 to 50 minutes drive away. Finally, Adrian is a very attentive, yet discrete host. Had a great time, no rain and pretty sunny at times.

Robert

This was a delightful, relaxing break. Adrian, our host, was most welcoming and provided lots of information about Bishops Castle, which was an interesting place to explore and so friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed using the hot tub and wandering around the lovely garden at the Old Schoolhouse. This was a unique place, with an fascinating history, which we hope to visit again. The surrounding countryside is some of the loveliest in the UK and there are many pretty towns and villages to explore. It was great, Thanks Adrian!

The cottage was ideally located to explore Bishops Castle on foot and was warm, comfortable and well equipped. 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.

Claire

Great location to explore the interesting town of bishops castle and wider Shropshire hills area. 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.

Great property in a great location. Really enjoyed our stay.

Alison

My family and I spent a glorious, sublime few days in this peaceful apartment, making full use of the hot tub. We had all we needed, everything was very clean and the beds extremely comfortable. The car stayed parked for the whole duration as we explored Bishop's Castle on foot. We renamed this ancient, tranquil Shropshire village BC Before Clocks, as the whole atmosphere is very laid back. Particularly enjoyed the garden, The Three Tuns' excellent food and the soaring red kite whilst viewed from the hot tub. We would definitely return and hope to next year. Thank you so much Adrian for the gift of total relaxation.

It is a beautiful property in a lovely area. The house had everything you could possibly need and the hot tub was amazing! Adrian visited us during our stay and was such a lovely man, knowledgeable and maintaining the property. We only stayed a short time but would definitely think about returning sometime for longer.

An outstanding property. Comfortable and easy to access,

Sharon

Good morning We had a lovely stay at school house brewhouse, feel it's very basic,maintenance outside could have been better, the old top off the hot tub was shoved behind a tree, the sail above the hot tub was hanging down and looked as if it was full of either leaves or water,owner assured us it wasn't ,there was netting as you come out the door which needs changing for Privacy,the bedding was all colours,although it was clean,it would be nicer all white, all In all,we enjoyed our stay. Sharon

We had a fabulous time , the hot tub was a bonus and the property had everything you needed and was spotless. The owner was there to greet us and told us information about the town and recommendations he was very friendly and helpful, we will definitely be booking again as its the perfect place to chill .

Siobhan

Everything was as listed. Very comfortable plenty of space, all one level, parking, kitchen and bathrooms very good.

The holiday cottage was lovely. Adrian came to meet us on our arrival. He told us about the village and the places to eat and drink. We went to the open market which they hold once a year. Fantastic. The hot tub was the big bonus we used it every day smashing. Adrian checked on us and we said everything was fine. Would recommend this cottage to anyone. We are going back next year See you next year Adrian

Cant fault the flat and Adrian the is very knowledgable on the area. Everything from walks, cycle routes, shops and food. He seemed to appear if we had a question but equally never noticed him otherwise. Flat is quiet and private and everything easy too find and use and laid out very well. Highly recommend for cycling although always a bit of climb start and finish.

We really enjoyed our stay here. The hot tub and garden are lovely and Adrian was a kind and helpful owner. We appreciated the electric car charger. Bishop's Castle is a great little town with lots of facilities.

Brooke

We had a lovely stay. The apartment is very family friendly. Little things such as childrens plastic plates and cutlery are a huge help. Access to a hose for cleaning walking boots, games and puzzles which we got stuck into! and an abundance of maps available for walking. Shops and eating amenities walking distance. The hot tub was fantastic after a big climb up the hills. Adrian was lovely and very helpful. No issues at all, would highly recommend and hope to visit again. EV charging out in the country was a huge attraction to us! It allowed us to explore further. The whole family loved this stay! Thank you

Kathryn

A lovely apartment with a fantastic picture window with the added bonus of a hot tub. We had a very comfortable week.

Raymond

The property was very comfortable and well equipped. The owner was readily available should we have had any problems or questions. We would definitely stay again if we were in the area.

Barbara

Excellent property and location could not find fault. It was as described on web site. Owner provided good information on house and the area. Some very good recommendations.

We have had a perfect stay at the cottage. On arrival, the owner greeted us and provided us with knowledgeable information about the area. The cottage is very spacious and homely with everything you need to hand. The vast selection of board games came in useful as unfortunately we had a lot of rain but still managed to make good use of the tennis courts and hot tub! Bishops Castle centre is a 2 minute walk and has an exceptional pub and hotel close where the serve very good food.

Lovely property and surrounding area. Owner very friendly and helpful. Would certainly recommend and would hope to return in the future

Annette

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. Owner met us at the property and went through everything with us. Lovely man and knowledgeable about the area. The property is very well equipped and spacious for us 4 adults 2 couples. Beds were very comfortable for us with spotlessly clean bedding and towels provided. Hot tub was amazing we made very good use of this! Welcoming local pubs serving foodwithin a few minutes walking distance. Private garden lovely to relax in and just listen to the birdsong. Overall, we had a lovely relaxing break and were very happy with everything. If there is one thing that could be improved upon then the shower cubicles need a bit of TLC around the bases i.e. the sealant around the trays needs to be replaced. The showers themselves were just fine its just a finer point perhaps to note for the future. We would certainly visit again

We had a lovely few days at the Schoolhouse Brewhouse. The owner was welcoming and helpful and the property had all we needed. The garden and hot tub provided a perfect place to relax after being out and about in the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Bishops Castle is a delightful village with great pubs and cafes, interesting independent shops and an excellent base for exploring further afield. Perfect for a countryside holiday whatever your interests, this holiday home has something for everyone. I'd not hesitate to return.

Great property, very clean, very comfortable and everything you need for a comfy relaxing break. The owner was ovely, showed us everything around. We are considering coming back one of the better places we stayed at.

Russell

An absolutely thoroughly enjoyable and delightful little holiday, complimented by a genuine grade A host.

Excellent host. Great position for all amenities.

Michael

We had a brilliant cottage everything we needed was supplied the hot tub was outstanding constant hot water all day and night . the owners always on hand if there were any problems but there were none.

Lovely place and ideal for walking into bishops castle and nice walks from cottage. Lovely hot tub was a bonus. Adrian very friendly and helpful. Will return in future fir another visit

Apartment was lovely and central for exploring area, was very well equipped with everything you needed. Hot tub was fantastic. Owner made us feel most welcome.

Vincent

Needs a little TLC on the site. Awesome venue, amazing holiday.

Melanie

Spacious and comfortable accommodation, very well equipped. The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. The decor and furniture is rather dated, but that didnt detract from our really enjoyable experience and we would stay there again. It was lovely to have the garden, hot tub and tennis court which we used every day. The house is in a prime location and the village is lovely, with plenty of pubs serving good food. There is lots to see and do in the local area and there are some nice walks from the house. The house owner, Adrian is friendly and helpful.

The cottage is in a superb location close to the Three Tuns and Castle pubs in Bishop's Castle. There is a large window with a partial view of Long Mynd which was nice to stare at. Furnishings are ok if a little dated but beds are comfortable and the owner is friendly and helpful. He was very apologetic that the dishwasher broke down on the third day of our stay but that shouldn't be a problem for anyone else as he was going to replace it! Just unlucky for us! The whole area is superb for walking and touring round and we may well return!

Very good location with shops, pub and restaurants near by and a relaxed ... Very good location with shops, pub and restaurants near by and a relaxed atmosphere the owner was friendly and available had a nice week

Richard

Great stay And friendly landlord

Sykes were very helpful finding two adjacent properties for us as we had to social distance with our daughters who were visiting with us. Adrian, the owner, could not have been more helpful and we enjoyed our stay very much, particularly the hot tub!

Duncan

Cottage with great view to Long Mynd from the large window in the main room. Good sized accommodation for four with all facilities including hot tub in the garden. Only a hundred yards or so from the High Street including the excellent Castle hotel, Three Tuns pubbrewery and the take away. It was my third holiday in or by Bishop's Castle an historic small town in the wonderful Shropshire Hills. A deeply rural and scenic area. Easy also for midWales. Friendly owner of the property. A great corner of this fascinating town.

Anthony

Its always a pleasure to stay here. My wife and I have stayed here 4 times and it's never disappointed. There's pubs and restaurants takeaways within a couple of minutes walking distance or you can use the fully equipped kitchen to cook whatever you want. We like to put something in the oven the go and chill in the hot tub whilst its cooking. I honestly couldn't find a fault on any of ours stays

The cottage was fantastic. Very clean with everything you needed for a week's holiday. Within easy reach of the local town for pubs and local shop. Adrian the owner was excellent, friendly and helpful with information. Hot tub was brilliant.

Makaela

Fantastic cottage in great location with excellent facilities and very well equipped. The lovely garden with hot tub and tennis courts were a real bonus. Only a few minutes walk from Bishop Castle High street and lots of lovely walks from the door. Would definitely recommend.

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The Schoolhouse Brewhouse, Bishop's Castle

About The Schoolhouse Brewhouse

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Hot Tub Relaxation

Spotlessly Clean

Perfect Location

Helpful Owner

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Tennis Court Access

Getting To The Schoolhouse Brewhouse

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Schoolhouse Brewhouse Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Castle Hotel

Three Tuns Inn

The Poppy House

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

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The Schoolhouse Brewhouse Reviews