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Book Direct 0808 198 9456 Bishops Castle


Market Square, Bishops Castle SY9 5BN 0808 198 9456 stay@thecastlehotelbishopscastle.co.uk www.thecastlehotelbishopscastle.co.uk


B&B


Rooms Hosts


£95 – £155 for 2 12 (All en-suite)


Henry & Rebecca Hunter


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Book Direct 07976 740141


GREYSTONES Oswestry


Crickheath, near Oswestry SY10 8BW 07976 740141 enquiry@stayatgreystones.co.uk www.stayatgreystones.co.uk


B&B Suites Hosts


£90 – £120 for 2 4 (All en-suite)


Cameron & Magy Beard


The Castle is almost in Wales, but not quite. From its hilltop perch it presides over Bishop’s Castle, a quirky, buzzy border town. Henry and Rebecca Hunter, a young couple with bags of energy, have breathed new life into the historic listed building. But wisely, they have kept what’s best about it. The wood-panelled bars are filled with old prints and traditional games, not flashing machines or big-screen TVs – and there’s an outstanding range of real ales on tap. The oak-panelled dining room is over 300 years old, but when it’s warm and sunny you can eat alfresco in the Castle Garden. This area alone – beautiful terraces and water features with far-reaching views – makes The Castle worth a visit. And like the rest of the hotel, the bedrooms retain their warm, traditional character while appealing to the tastes of today’s travellers.


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Greystones is simply a luxurious haven of peaceful tranquility. From spring to autumn its outstanding two-acre garden is bursting with colour. It’s no ordinary, amateurish green space: much of it was landscaped by the late John Cushnie, the much-loved gardener, writer and broadcaster. But the two people really worth mentioning here are your hosts Cameron and Magy Beard. Greystones is their home, and they go out of their way to make you feel relaxed in it. Not that it’s difficult in this utterly peaceful hideaway with its big, comfy sofas, books and luxurious, spacious bedroom suites, each with its own living room or sitting area. Cameron is also a talented award winning cook so make sure that you sample his delicious dinners (available by prior arrangement). Greystones combines green fingers with good food and gorgeous surroundings in border country close to Powis Castle and Llangollen.


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