Bed and breakfastThe Old Smithy, Basford Bank, Craven Arms, United KingdomShow on map
One of our highest-scored stays, according to its guests.
9.638ReviewsCharming Garden Views Experience the tranquil beauty of The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast with its picturesque garden views. Located near historic castles, this allergy-free property offers a balcony, free parking, and WiFi.
Comfortable Accommodation Relax in the spacious rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, plush bed linens, and housekeeping services. Wake up to a delicious breakfast selection including warm dishes, pancakes, and fresh fruits.
Convenient Location Explore nearby attractions like Ludlow Castle and Wigmore Castle, or take a day trip to Ironbridge Gorge. With Birmingham Airport just a short distance away, your stay at The Old Smithy promises convenience and comfort.
Book your stay now and indulge in a delightful getaway at The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast.
9.6
Rated 9.6 out of 10 by 38 guests who stayed here.
Well furniture and comfortable room. Nice touches like home made biscuits , fresh flowers, and good quality toiletries. Very quiet location so slept well. Excellent breakfast.
Access road awful, but that's the council's…
Both the room and breakfast were great.. Chris and Diane were lovely and really made our stay more enjoyable. Thanks a lot, we hope to stay again one day!
Excellent breakfast and rooms very clean and comfortable
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Really friendly hosts with tea and cake greeting. large modern rooms, excellent breakfasts, so peaceful a location with a room balcony to view local scenery and even Red Kites. Well worth a return visit.
Road access a…
Our room was large, exceptionally well appointed, with a very comfortable bed, a large walk in shower and a dinky little balcony where you can sit in the sunshine and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The room was also…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated December 2025.
The Old Smithy, Basford Bank, Craven Arms, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.6 out of 10 — exceptional.
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Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 4:00 PM until 07:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
No children
No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform The Old Smithy Bed & Breakfast 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. Managed by a private host
Check-in is from 4:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
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