Old Downton Lodge
Downton on the Rock, Downton, SY8 2HU, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
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Set in an 18th-century farmhouse with views across the Shropshire countryside, Old Downton Lodge is just 15 minutes’ drive from Ludlow’s historic town centre and castle. With a beautiful flower-filled courtyard, this guest accommodation offers rooms with wooden beams and flagstone floors. A private modern bathroom with a selection of toiletries is included in each individually designed bedroom, which also has a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and a hairdryer. Some rooms at Old Downton have a four-poster bed. Free Wi-Fi throughout.. Full English breakfasts and evening meals are served in the grand and elegantly furnished dining room, which features bare stone walls and a high ceiling. Open to both residents and locals, We have won many awards notably 3 AA Rosettes since 2015 and listing in Michelin Guide since 2015. Our menus evolve seasonally. We serve an a La Carte as well as a Tasting menu. Dinner is served Monday to Sunday between 6pm and 8:30pm. (Dinner on Sunday and Monday only A La Carte unless you pre-order the Tasting Menu). We take Lunch bookings for 8 or more please call us with your enquiry. Afternoon Tea Monday to Sunday between 3pm and 5pm please pre-book at least 24 hours in advance We will of course be happy to cater for dietary requirements with 24 hours notice. Children over the age of 13 years old welcome. Please note we do not offer a Childrens menu. Scenic walks can be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside. Free private parking is available and Croft Castle and its parklands are within 20 minutes’ drive of Old Downton Lodge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Mark
United Kingdom“Very laid back in beautiful countryside, the dinner was very good and staff friendly and polite, deserves more bookings as it wasn’t anywhere near full but this could be time of the year & our stay was early in the week.”
Richard United Kingdom“Everything about Old Downton Lodge was exceptional. The room was spacious and very comfortable, the staff were all delightful, and the food was fantastic. We stayed for five nights and the kitchen never missed a trick, each meal was a...”
Graham United Kingdom“Everything! Location, rooms, food, friendliness of staff….”
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forDinner • High tea
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Old Downton LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 9.6
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Hairdryer
- Archery
- Mini golf
- Squash
- CyclingOff-site
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Table tennis
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- DVD player
- Bar
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Adult only
- Non-smoking throughout
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- Spanish
- French
Property practice
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Old Downton Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Dinner is served 7 nights a week from 6.00pm till 8.30pm. Tasting menu and A La Carte available Tuesday-Saturday. Sunday-Monday A La Carte only. Half board option includes 3 courses of The A La Carte Menu (upgrade to Tasting Menu is available at extra cost). The sitting room/bar closes the door at 11pm.
Please inform Old Downton Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about Old Downton Lodge
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Old Downton Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Table tennis
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Darts
- Squash
- Archery
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Yes, Old Downton Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Old Downton Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Old Downton Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Old Downton Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Old Downton Lodge is 0.9 miles from the centre of Downton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Old Downton Lodge include:
- Double
- Twin
