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 adults-only property features parquet floors and elegant interiors, providing a unique and memorable stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar, tennis court, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, squash court, housekeeping service, electric vehicle charging station, business area, and meeting rooms. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms offer private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, work desks, and TVs. Additional features include bathrobes, baths, ground-floor units, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves British cuisine in a traditional and romantic ambience, offering full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. High tea is also available. 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 include fishing, canoeing, and cycling.
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
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Natasha
United Kingdom“beautiful hotel, very quiet, food was exceptional, staff amazing, rooms were stunning and comfortable” - James United Kingdom“Peaceful location. Beautiful building. Spacious well appointed room”
- Trish United Kingdom“Lovely location, lovely staff, great food. Pleasant bar and sitting area in the garden.”
- Hannah 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“Lovely rooms, with very well equipped bathrooms. Great location in the countryside.”
- Nicholas
United Arab Emirates“Just so pleasant and relaxed. The place was infectious !” - Janet United Kingdom“We had a lovely room-a converted outhouse, comfortable and stylish. Perfectly clean.”
- Julie United Kingdom“All aspects were excellent. Staff were so helpful. Quality of rooms and food were great.”
- Jose United Kingdom“The whole ‘package’ was superb. The accommodation, the food and the brilliant hosts and staff.”
- Stephen United Kingdom“Gorgeous building and garden. Amazing food and lovely staff”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forDinner • High tea
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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.
