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 facalities, 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. Dinner is Served Monday to Sunday between 6:30pm and 8:30pm and Lunch is Served Thursday to Sunday between 12:30pm and 1:30pm.
They also have tea and coffee making facalities, 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. Dinner is Served Monday to Sunday between 6:30pm and 8:30pm and Lunch is Served Thursday to Sunday between 12:30pm and 1:30pm.
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Parts of Old Downton are so ancient that history merges with legend: its renovation so sympathetic and creative that you may confuse fact with fiction. A mixture of buildings - medieval, half timbered and Georgian surround a herb and flower bedecked courtyard that looks out towards the Hereford hills.
It may be a clich, but in the case of Old Downton Lodge we can rightly claim that each of our bedrooms is unique. Fashioned out of ancient stables and barns, you certainly won't encounter uniformity here: A mixture of exposed beams, high ceilings, alcoves, malt shoots and hidey holes have all been incorporated in varying combinations in one room or another.
Old Downton Lodge is a Restaurant with Rooms. We have won many awards notably 3 AA Rosettes since 2015 and listing in Michelin Guide since 2015. Please book dinner at least 24 hours before your stay as all produce is ordered in fresh each day. The dining room is in its pomp when set out for a party of eighteen, but it is equally atmospheric when laid out with tables of two or four.
Old Downton Lodge in its current guise was designed with "exclusive use" in mind, quite literally! Old Downton's nine luxury bedrooms are designed to meet the highest standards - and its large communal areas (for want of a better description) have been created to provide a wow factor for even the most jaundiced guests.
The chance to celebrate in style with close friends and family, where the sense of occasion is created by the quality of the event rather than the number of guests. Owners Willem and Pippa know how to organise weddings: they made their reputation organising some of the regions grandest receptions and now they use their experience to bring the same high standards and attention to detail to exclusive weddings at the Lodge.
Reviews (9)
Helen Coleman
Nov 30, 2021
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We had the most wonderful, relaxing time at Old Downton Lodge. The staff are sweet and attentive but not overbearing. The accommodation was immaculate and cosy, very comfortable bed and pillows. The food was out of this world - exquisite presentation and flavours. Thank you so much to everyone for making our stay a fabulous experience. We will be back as Arnie said!
Mark Daniels
Nov 28, 2021
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David Procter
Nov 22, 2021
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Sophie Beesley
Aug 24, 2021
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Andrea Toze
Aug 22, 2021
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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!!
Christopher Sumner
Jul 16, 2021
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Chris Sheppard
Jun 30, 2021
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Barbara Corlett
Jun 30, 2021
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Cliff Bennett
Jun 27, 2021
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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
