Old Downton Lodge

The receptionist was frosty and two events meant we couldn't go. This was Tuesday. Was then told earliest she'll could 'fit us in' was Sunday? Not sure is she knows there is a Friday and Saturday.?! Anyway found the whole experience they were doing us a favour. Won't return sadly

Tranquil, and secluded location, with a lush garden set in fabulous countryside. We enjoyed an overnight stay with dinner and breakfast. The room was lovely, large, superbly relaxing with a great shower and wonderfully comfortable bed. We loved the food, enjoyed in the opulent dining room. The beef tartare, trout and pork fillet dishes deserve a special mention as especially good! Friendly and helpful staff rounded off a brilliant stay.

Excellent food, attentive service and high standard accommodation. Well worth a visit.

We had a lovely afternoon tea. Staff were attentive but not intrusive and the food was lovely, almost too much, almost

Brilliant standard of room, really professional staff and excellent food. Our stay was perfect

Great venue, excellent accommodation and the private dining experience was special. The staff were also extremely good.

Amazing place to stay and eat. Luxurious in every way and just the best, most attentive and accommodating customer service. Recommend very very highly.

Had the perfect break here; what a gem of a find. Stunning setting and immaculate rooms. Friendly and super professional staff, breakfast was the highlight until we had an evening meal - our best dining experience ever, just exquisite. Thank you so much for making our stay so comfortable and special. Will be singing your praises to all!

I attended a wedding (previously cancelled due to Covid twice!) this weekend - a wonderful occasion for all in the lovely surroundings of Old Downton Lodge. Thanks to all guests and the staff for making it an occasion to remember for all including the bride Anna and groom Richard.

Old world dining room meets modern food. Eat in a beautifully restored oak beamed, converted grain store, that feels like a Middle ages great hall. With excellent food, a nice wine list and great service. Recommended.

This is an amazing place. The rooms are absolutely fabulous, staff were wonderful nothing too much trouble. Food was amazing. Can't wait to book again.

We spent just the one night in celebration of our twentieth anniversary. Everything about this place is of the highest possible standard, from the beautiful manicured gardens, to the attention to detail and standard of finish in all the construction and fittings of the rooms/stairs/bar area/restaurant, etc, to the efficiency yet friendliness and courtesy of the staff, the beautiful delicacy of the cuisine which, whilst the servings might be a little small were nonetheless of the highest culinary standard - I could go on. Yes, the prices are above average but in the light of my assessment as above, are entirely justified. There are no negatives to record. Thank you for a lovely, relaxing, rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable (albeit brief) experience.

We stayed at the Old Downton Lodge for 1 night in August 2020. It was an absolutely brilliant stay and well worth a visit! The room was very beautiful with an authentic four poster bed, but a modern bathroom and amenities. The grounds were lovely and peaceful, very private and secluded, which makes it feel like a true getaway from the city (we live in London!).

The most incredible thing about the stay, though, was the food. Every dish we ordered was superb and exceptionally delicious. Would highly recommend anyone to stay if they ever find themselves in or near Ludlow/Shropshire!