The Old Stores

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

About this property

Historic Setting: The Old Stores in Montgomery offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with bathrobes, city views, and parquet floors. Additional amenities include baths, tea and coffee makers, and work desks, ensuring a relaxing and comfortable stay. Delicious Breakfast: A highly rated breakfast is served daily, offering local specialities, warm dishes, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast is available in the room or in the dining area. Convenient Location: Located 120 km from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, The Old Stores is near attractions such as Dolforwyn Castle (11 km) and Shrewsbury Cathedral (36 km). Activities like hiking and cycling are available nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Breakfast to go

Availability

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

Sam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quite possibly the best B&B I'm ever likely to stay at - certainly the new benchmark! Had a fantastic & luxurious one night stay whilst on a multi day mountain biking tour. Best accommodation and nights sleep of the trip. Not sure if we were the...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully decorated and appointed to a very high standard. The bed was comfortable and linen was exceptional quality. Our breakfast was delicious and piping hot.”
Caitlin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed here for a wedding at Garthmyl Hall, just a short drive to the venue. Our room was incredible and extremely spacious, clean and overall excellent! Cook breakfast in the morning by the lovely host who couldn’t do enough for us. Delicious...”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Old Stores is set right in the middle of the town. Lovely old buildings all around. The interior is stylish and comfortable. The owner has made an amazing job of decorating and furnishing the space. Bedroom was large and the bathroom was...”
Liesbeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A gem of a b&b, so pretty and the interior straight out of an interior decorating magazine. Loved the bedroom, huge bathroom and the separate sitting room (sadly didn't stay long enough to enjoy that one). Beautifully furnished. Ruth made us...”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Delicious breakfast! Well presented. Very professional and charming host, very welcoming. Beautiful property. Great location. Outstanding attention to detail. Early check-in facilitated without hesitation. Thank you.”
Abigail
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was fantastic, fresh orange juice and the coffee was amazing. Location is fab. Everything was perfect will definitely be back again”
Leigh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved our stay in beautiful Montgomery and The Old Stores. The host was very welcoming and friendly. We were made to feel at home. Beautiful, large room with comfortable bed. Very clean and tidy. Wonderful bathroom with both shower and bath....”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast, eg pancakes with fresh fruit, smashed avocado with poached egg on toast or full Welsh served on fine Wedgwood China. Beautiful bedroom and huge bathroom with excellent shower and a separate bath. No TV in the bedroom but in...”
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Every five star review is fully justified. The Old Stores is a beautiful property which is a pleasure to visit. Thank you Ruth , don't change a thing. From a warm welcome to a lovely room and a superb breakfast - it is a wonderful place to stay.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Ruth Moucharafieh

10
Host review score
Ruth Moucharafieh
The Old Stores is a stunning Georgian house, in the heart of historic Montgomery. With two uniquely designed, deluxe guest rooms, retained period features alongside contemporary art and handwoven antique carpets, the house is full of personality and charm. The drawing room and courtyard garden are available exclusively for our guests. There is an outdoor socket for Trickle Charging of electric cars. Montgomery is located on the Shropshire-Welsh border against a backdrop of rolling hills. Outdoors there’s so much to do – explore castle ruins, country churches, Montgomery’s Thursday market, take a walk on Offa’s Dyke or a stroll along local footpaths.
Ruth was born into a local Montgomery family, and grew up on a farm in this delightful rural community. A large part of her adult life was spent in Beirut where she was passionate about sharing all the good things that Lebanon has to offer, and had great fun being a couch surfing host. Returning to Montgomery, swapping city life for the country, having a keen interest in people and a love of food and hospitality meant it was only a matter of time before a new adventure was created. The Old Stores is a great place to relax and a perfect base to explore beautiful Mid Wales and the Shropshire borders. Welcome to The Old Stores, come to stay with us and create some amazing memories. Can't wait to meet you!
Relive history by visiting Montgomery Castle and the County War Memorial, both provide excellent vantage points to enjoy the magnificent views of Mid Wales, and across the border into England. Discover the tomb of Richard Herbert, George’s father, and the Robber’s Grave at St Nicholas Church. The Old Bell Museum (just next door!) is crammed with objects and artifacts that tell the story of the town. Cloverland Model Car Museum houses an amazing collection of model cars compiled over many years by Miss Rogers, a veteran motor enthusiast. Browse around Bunner’s hardware/kitchenware shop, it has almost everything! Don’t miss Thursday, its market day, so enjoy the atmosphere as you shop for quality local produce on Broad Street.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Stores

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

House rules

The Old Stores takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
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 of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Old Stores 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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.