Old Downton Lodge

A snug country hideaway on the edge of Ludlow in Downton on the Rock, about 8 km from the town centre. Easy drives take you to Ludlow Castle, Ludlow Food Centre, Mortimer Forest, Kilpeck Church and the Shropshire Hills. Birmingham Airport is roughly 108 km away.

This luxury guesthouse offers around 9–10 guestrooms with in-room DVD players, TVs, bathrobes and coffee/tea makers; irons and ironing boards are available on request. Rooms feel cosy and country-chic — perfect for walkers returning from the nearby trails.

Enjoy an outdoor tennis court, wedding and event services, complimentary wired and wireless internet, on-site laundry, private check-in/out and free self-parking. Expect quiet Shropshire mornings and simple, service-forward comforts.

A business centre, meeting room and 1,119 sq ft (104 m²) of event space are available, backed by complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet and multilingual staff. Free self-parking makes logistics easy.

An on-site restaurant serves satisfying meals and there’s a bar/lounge for evening drinks. A complimentary breakfast is included — a handy start before another day exploring Ludlow.