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9.7

38 reviews

The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast

The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast

The Old Smithy, Basford Bank, Craven Arms, SY7 8HJ, United Kingdom

9.7

38 reviews

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From

$300

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Hypoallergenic

Private Bathroom

Free toiletries

The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast

Welcome to The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast in Craven Arms, a charming 3-star bed and breakfast located just 3.1mi from the city center. Nestled on Basford Bank, this adults-only retreat offers a peaceful and cozy atmosphere for travelers looking to unwind in the United Kingdom.

With 38 reviews from satisfied guests, The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast boasts a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay. From private parking and free WiFi to non-smoking rooms and garden views, this B&B caters to your every need. Enjoy a relaxing getaway with a private bathroom, free toiletries, a balcony, and the option of hypoallergenic accommodations.

Immerse yourself in the serene surroundings of The Old Smithy, take a leisurely stroll in the garden, and soak in the beautiful views. Whether you're exploring Craven Arms or venturing further afield, this bed and breakfast provides a delightful retreat for your stay in the United Kingdom. Prices start at a minimum, offering great value for your accommodation needs.

Conveniently, at The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast, you can leave your cash worries behind as they do not accept cash payments. Instead, feel at ease to settle your bills using a variety of popular payment methods accepted here. Whether you prefer to pay with your Diners Club, Discover, American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or UnionPay, you are sure to find a convenient option to handle your expenses during your stay.

The King Bed rooms at The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast offer a touch of luxury with the added bonus of a balcony to take in the scenic views surrounding the property. Ideal for two adults and possibly one child, these rooms provide cozy yet elegant accommodation for your stay in Craven Arms. With smoking not permitted on the premises, you can enjoy a fresh and clean environment throughout your visit.

After a day of exploration or leisure activities, retreat to your comfortable room at The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast. Relax on the plush King Bed, step out onto your private balcony for a breath of fresh air, and take in the peaceful ambiance of the garden views. Unwind in the serenity of your accommodations and recharge for another exciting day of adventures in the United Kingdom.

Closest airports

Birmingham Airport

48.6mi

Hawarden

49.6mi

Gloucestershire Airport

50.2mi

Liverpool Airport

60.2mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Hypoallergenic

Private Bathroom

Free toiletries

Balcony

Garden

View

Parking On Site

Rooms

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1 King Bed, Balcony

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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Guest reviews

9.7

38 reviews

From

$300

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Comfort

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Facilities

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WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Gill

9.1

April 2023

The room was lovely with everything you could possibly want including homemade biscuits! The bed was very comfy. The view from the balcony was fabulous. The hosts Chris and Diane were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We had homemade cake and tea when we arrived and excellent breakfast every morning.

There wasn't really anything that we didn't like apart from negotiating the single track road to the property but we soon got used to it and as the road was very quiet we rarely met a car coming the other way!

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Stephen

10

August 2023

Chris and Diane were both really friendly and welcoming, Chris brought us coffee, tea and Diane's homemade cake to our room after we arrived, there was everything you could want in the room and bathroom all to a high speck, the highlight was sitting out on the balcony the view was beautiful, looking over their chickens and watching wild rabbits and squirrels running around, it was so peaceful and relaxing.

Nothing

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Mike

10

September 2022

This B & B is a rare find. The room was spacious, airy and the facilities were excellent, it being bright and clean and modern. Our hosts were very friendly and approachable and we enjoyed our chat at breakfast. The dining room for breakfast was spacious, and modern with comfortable chairs and the breakfast itself, was prepared with thoughtfulness and care and tailored to our individual needs. Excellent. Well done Chris and Diane. The location was peaceful which we appreciated.

The location is a little isolated and the approach roads are narrow. However, this might not necessarily be an issue for those that wish to spend time walking the locality. We were just passing through so we’re not able to explore.

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Julie

10

August 2022

I had a lovely overnight stay at The Old Smithy Bed and Breakfast this weekend. Really charming and friendly hosts, the room was luxurious, spacious, with lovely rural views, breakfast was amazing and the location in Shropshire was delightful.... I highly recommend this BNB. jx

It was perfect! I really enjoyed by overnight accommodation. So don't really have any comments about improving my stay. I would just recommend it as an excellent BNB.

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Williams

10

June 2022

We received a very warm welcome from our hosts Chris and Dianne, and what a peaceful location - The Old Smithy is perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of city life. The room was spacious with plenty of storage, and was beautifully decorated, in keeping with the surrounding area. We will definitely be back soon! A word of caution - the roads in the area are narrow with quite a few potholes in places - so leave with plenty of time to travel.

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Mark

10

June 2022

The room was one of the biggest I have ever stayed in! And it included a balcony which was perfect on this warm summer evening. Also: The information booklet supplied in the room was so well put together: everything relevant and very clearly presented.

Restaurants etc were about 3 miles away. Not that I wanted anything other than good night's sleep. But future travellers may wish to plan their meal times accordingly

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Lorna

10

September 2023

This is the best place we have stayed in. Welcoming hosts, amazing breakfast, exceptionally clean, room is beautiful, views great, there is nothing to be negative about. 100% recommend staying here. We will definitely be back.

Nothing to dislike.

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Mike

8.2

September 2022

Our hosts were welcoming and friendly. Our room was very spacious as was the shower room. It was good to have two comfortable chairs in the room Lovely breakfast and a lovely dining room in which to eat. We enjoyed the company of Chris who prepared our breakfast.

Our room felt cold. The approach road (from the A49 of approx 3 miles) is narrow.

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Mark

10

May 2022

Beautifully appointed room with ensuite (Fab shower!) Excellent breakfast. Lovely quiet location. Our hosts were exceptional, really nice people. I would recommend the Old Smithy to anyone.

I can't really fault this B+B. We didn't want for anything. The only thing that might not suit everyone is the location being a 10 - 15 minute drive to the nearest restaurants/pubs etc.

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Jonathan

10

September 2022

The hosts of this B&B were amazing - so attentive and friendly wanting to know about our plans for the day. The room was unbelievable. You won’t be disappointed by the breakfast - plentiful and tasty. The tasty homemade biscuits left in the room was a delightful surprise

There is nothing we didn’t like

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Gill

9.1

April 2023

9.1

The room was lovely with everything you could possibly want including homemade biscuits! The bed was very comfy. The view from the balcony was fabulous. The hosts Chris and Diane were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We had homemade cake and tea when we arrived and excellent breakfast every morning.

There wasn't really anything that we didn't like apart from negotiating the single track road to the property but we soon got used to it and as the road was very quiet we rarely met a car coming the other way!

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Stephen

10

August 2023

10

Chris and Diane were both really friendly and welcoming, Chris brought us coffee, tea and Diane's homemade cake to our room after we arrived, there was everything you could want in the room and bathroom all to a high speck, the highlight was sitting out on the balcony the view was beautiful, looking over their chickens and watching wild rabbits and squirrels running around, it was so peaceful and relaxing.

Nothing

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Mike

10

September 2022

10

This B & B is a rare find. The room was spacious, airy and the facilities were excellent, it being bright and clean and modern. Our hosts were very friendly and approachable and we enjoyed our chat at breakfast. The dining room for breakfast was spacious, and modern with comfortable chairs and the breakfast itself, was prepared with thoughtfulness and care and tailored to our individual needs. Excellent. Well done Chris and Diane. The location was peaceful which we appreciated.

The location is a little isolated and the approach roads are narrow. However, this might not necessarily be an issue for those that wish to spend time walking the locality. We were just passing through so we’re not able to explore.

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Julie

10

August 2022

10

I had a lovely overnight stay at The Old Smithy Bed and Breakfast this weekend. Really charming and friendly hosts, the room was luxurious, spacious, with lovely rural views, breakfast was amazing and the location in Shropshire was delightful.... I highly recommend this BNB. jx

It was perfect! I really enjoyed by overnight accommodation. So don't really have any comments about improving my stay. I would just recommend it as an excellent BNB.

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Williams

10

June 2022

10

We received a very warm welcome from our hosts Chris and Dianne, and what a peaceful location - The Old Smithy is perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of city life. The room was spacious with plenty of storage, and was beautifully decorated, in keeping with the surrounding area. We will definitely be back soon! A word of caution - the roads in the area are narrow with quite a few potholes in places - so leave with plenty of time to travel.

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Mark

10

June 2022

10

The room was one of the biggest I have ever stayed in! And it included a balcony which was perfect on this warm summer evening. Also: The information booklet supplied in the room was so well put together: everything relevant and very clearly presented.

Restaurants etc were about 3 miles away. Not that I wanted anything other than good night's sleep. But future travellers may wish to plan their meal times accordingly

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Lorna

10

September 2023

10

This is the best place we have stayed in. Welcoming hosts, amazing breakfast, exceptionally clean, room is beautiful, views great, there is nothing to be negative about. 100% recommend staying here. We will definitely be back.

Nothing to dislike.

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Mike

8.2

September 2022

8.2

Our hosts were welcoming and friendly. Our room was very spacious as was the shower room. It was good to have two comfortable chairs in the room Lovely breakfast and a lovely dining room in which to eat. We enjoyed the company of Chris who prepared our breakfast.

Our room felt cold. The approach road (from the A49 of approx 3 miles) is narrow.

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Mark

10

May 2022

10

Beautifully appointed room with ensuite (Fab shower!) Excellent breakfast. Lovely quiet location. Our hosts were exceptional, really nice people. I would recommend the Old Smithy to anyone.

I can't really fault this B+B. We didn't want for anything. The only thing that might not suit everyone is the location being a 10 - 15 minute drive to the nearest restaurants/pubs etc.

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Jonathan

10

September 2022

10

The hosts of this B&B were amazing - so attentive and friendly wanting to know about our plans for the day. The room was unbelievable. You won’t be disappointed by the breakfast - plentiful and tasty. The tasty homemade biscuits left in the room was a delightful surprise

There is nothing we didn’t like

Points of Interest Around The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast

Attractions

Stokesay Court

5.4mi

Powis Castle (Castell Powys)

16.9mi

Hampton Court Palace

21.9mi

Attractions

Stokesay Court

5.4mi

Powis Castle (Castell Powys)

16.9mi

Hampton Court Palace

21.9mi

Airports

Birmingham Airport

48.6mi

Hawarden

49.6mi

Gloucestershire Airport

50.2mi

Liverpool Airport

60.2mi

Amenities of The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Hypoallergenic

Private Bathroom

Free toiletries

Balcony

Garden

View

Parking On Site

Stay rules - The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast

From

$300
  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property