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About Old Downton Lodge

Set in an 18th-century farmhouse with views across the Herefordshire 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.

All the bedrooms are individually designed and have ensuite modern bathroom with a selection of toiletries from Noble Isle. They also have tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV, super fast Free Wifi (We have Fibre to the Premises) and a hairdryer.

Full English breakfasts and evening meals are served in the grand and elegantly furnished dining room which was originally The Granary to Old Downton Farm. Open to both residents and locals, the restaurant offers a Small A La Carte Menu as well as a Tasting Menu. Dinner is Served Monday to Sunday between 6pm and 8:30pm and Lunch by appointment for parties of 8 or more. Booking Only. Special dietary requirements can be catered for with prior request.

Children over the age of 13 years old welcome. Please note we do not offer a Childrens menu

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The Good Hotel Guide
César Winner

“A ‘brilliant’ conversion of barns and farm buildings”

“The service is ‘prompt and effective’ from ‘superbly trained’ staff”

“Fresh ingredients,
capably prepared:
simply a good meal.”

lewis G.

16:29 27 May 25

Had afternoon tea, absolutely beautiful setting. Lovely sandwiches, cakes and scones. Highly recommend. Staff friendly and welcoming.Felt very special.

Peter T.

16:48 22 May 25

Very special, hidden away in rural Shropshire.Charms too many to list. Probably the best aspect is the staff. Would go again for sure.

Patricia R.

10:51 15 May 25

Exquisite dining experience, in the most beautiful of Shropshire settings. Gardens in full sunlight, and under a full moon, English green magical rooms of colour with planting to dream of. A taster menu, wine flight to remember forever. Four poster bed to take to. Think romance, think excellence, think perfection. Very special place, very special people.

sarah W.

14:09 12 May 25

An utterly beautiful location, sympathetically renovated buildings, stylish rooms and charming garden space. We were so delighted to stumble upon Old Downton Lodge for a weekend break. The service was impeccable start to finish (a special thanks to Winter and Tomasz), wonderful seasonal food and a cracking bar.

Karen S.

11:04 23 Mar 25

Didn’t stay but very impressed with the fine dining experience in the restaurant. We had the tasting menu with matched wines. The whole experience, the food and the service were easily worthy of a Michelin star in our opinion….. A warm welcome into the bar for a glass of English sparkling wine (very pleased so many places are now serving this in place of champagne) and canapés then through to the table in the dining room, back to the bar for coffee and petit fours. Both rooms were medieval heritage style, like having dinner in a castle, beautiful decor and ambience. The chef was happy to substitute one item on the tasting menu that I didn’t think I would like and the sommelier even paired a new wine for me for the new flavour profile. The menu was creative and very well presented. Courses were carrot, hake, duck, cheese, and two sweets. I particularly enjoyed the carrot dish, exquisite flavours with dill and hazelnut. The Sommelier, Tomasz , was very knowledgeable and friendly and gave us a full run down of each wine. The wines were a superb enhancement to the flavour profile of each dish. Thoroughly enjoyable evening for my partners birthday. If you are coming by taxi be sure to book early as we had to ring several companies the day before to find one that was free.

Stewart F.

09:55 23 Mar 25

Beautiful place to stay . The rooms are immaculate clean as is the whole place. Would highly recommend, the food also is amazing.Very peaceful set in the countryside.

Natalie V.

10:41 16 Jan 25

Great night, we had the 6 course tasting menu with flights. All the staff members were inviting and very knowledgeable.

Harry D.

21:56 18 Oct 24

We had a wonderful stay. Beautiful room, excellent cuisine, great martinis (stirred not shaken) and inspiring walks in the Shropshire countryside. We will be back as regulars.

Catherine H

11:47 05 Oct 24

Tucked away, cosy inn but with a luxurious feel. The rooms are beautiful (although found the bed a bit firm). The absolute stand out is the restaurant experience, incredible food and the staff are absolutely brilliant, attentive, knowledgeable but also very friendly. The bar area is lovely for drinks and the courtyard a great sun trap, even at the end of September. We enjoyed some brilliant walks through the countryside right from the door, fuelled by the very good breakfast.