Old Downton Lodge

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

Experience world-class service at Old Downton Lodge

Historic Setting: Old Downton Lodge in Downton offers a 5-star inn experience within a historic building. The property is adults-only and highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include bathrobes, parquet floors, and work desks, ensuring a relaxing and productive stay. Dining Experience: The traditional and romantic restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian options. Guests can enjoy full English or Irish breakfasts, high tea, and dinner in a cosy setting. Local Attractions: Located 89 km from Birmingham Airport, the inn is near Ironbridge Gorge (46 km), Wigmore Castle (7 km), and Ludlow Castle (12 km). Activities such as fishing and cycling are available for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Natasha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“beautiful hotel, very quiet, food was exceptional, staff amazing, rooms were stunning and comfortable”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Peaceful location. Beautiful building. Spacious well appointed room”
Trish
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location, lovely staff, great food. Pleasant bar and sitting area in the garden.”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This hotel has become our perfect getaway for an evening of great food, wonderful service and gorgeous accommodations. We try to visit as many times as year as we can”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely rooms, with very well equipped bathrooms. Great location in the countryside.”
Nicholas
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Just so pleasant and relaxed. The place was infectious !”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a lovely room-a converted outhouse, comfortable and stylish. Perfectly clean.”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All aspects were excellent. Staff were so helpful. Quality of rooms and food were great.”
Jose
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The whole ‘package’ was superb. The accommodation, the food and the brilliant hosts and staff.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Gorgeous building and garden. Amazing food and lovely staff”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Dinner • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

Facilities of Old Downton Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Old Downton Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-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.