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Contact Details

  • Woodhouse Lane
  • Richards Castle
  • Ludlow
  • Shropshire
  • SY8 4EU

Description

Centrallty located in 35 acres. Lovely country views. Ground floor suite available. Local quality produce and fruit. Extra length beds. Ludlow 4 miles.

Farmhouse set in lovely rural landscape. Home-grown produce. Convenient for Ludlow, Mortimer Forest and Croft Castle. Good for walking, cycling and general touring. Previous guests have said how much they enjoyed our garden, we hope that you do too. We can arrange cycling, course fishing and golf on a daily basis. We would be happy to provide suggested itineraries for visiting gardens & places of interest.

Longlands offers comfortable bed & breakfast accommodation 4 miles south of Ludlow and is a member of Farmstay UK. The house is centrally located in 35 acres of pasture land on the Herefordshire/Shropshire borders & is surrounded by lovely countryside. It is situated on the fringe of the historic village of Richards Castle and is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area, with its great scenery & picturesque market towns and villages. Ample off road parking is available.

Our bedrooms are well appointed, with long comfortable beds, hospitality trays with fresh milk, TV and all the comforts of a private home. The ground floor double-en-suite is convenient for the partially disabled or for those who just find stairs difficult. Upstairs there is a large twin room, with dual aspect which has an adjacent bath / shower room, etc; as well as a king size double bedroom complete with en-suite toilet & basin. Each room has an information folder, with safety information & ideas for places to visit whilst you are staying with us. A comfortable lounge is available for our guests to relax in. We have a comprehensive menu based on the traditional English Breakfast. Home produced preserves, fruit & vegetables are used when available. All meat products are sourced "Local to Ludlow". Two course or light evening meals may be available by prior arrangement. Different diets can be catered for.

Here are a few of our guests' comments;

"Lovely rooms, very friendly & delicious breakfast."
 
"Very comfortable, so peaceful & great hospitality."
 
"Warm welcome, good food & lovely garden."
 
"The ideal spot."
 
"Bliss."

Local attractions include Ludlow, with its lively programme of events and festivals, its famed architecture and its excellent restaurants and pubs. Nearby are the Secret Hills Discovery Centre, Stokesay castle, National Trust properties and the Black & White village trail. Ironbridge, the Severn Valley Railway & Hay-on-Wye are all within easy reach. With the Mortimer Trail only 1/2 mile away, there is plenty of walking within easy reach. Pack lunches can be supplied for hungry walkers.

Ratings and Awards

Visit Britain Farm 4 Star Grading

Facilities

9 - Non smoking establishment15 - Children Welcome20 - Cater for vegetarians51 - TV53 - Tea & coffee making facilities57 - Ground Floor Rooms103 - Central heating17 - Serve breakfast100 - Garden99 - Residents Lounge109 - Ironing facilities5 - Working Farm19 - Evening meals97 - Pets by Arrangement28 - Free Car parking

Accessibility

Self-Assessed Mobility Level 3

Note: Establishments may self assess themselves for accessibility. You are strongly advised to check directly with operators if you have specific access and mobility requirements.

Directions

From A5/A49 (S) junction Shrewsbury, take A49 south towards Leominster. Take the road (left) in to Ludlow. Keep on main through route and exit Ludlow over Ludford bridge (traffic lights). Head south for approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto B4361 to Richards Castle. At Castle pub, turn right, after 1/2 mile turn left at cross roads. We are 2/3 mile on the left over a cattle grid.

Prices

Room/Unit Type Price No of Rooms/Units Sleeps
Double en suite£35.00 - £60.00 (Per Room per night, breakfast included)2 2
Twin en suite£35.00 - £60.00 (Per Room per night, breakfast included)1 2

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Disclaimer

The details displayed on this page are correct at the time of publication however, Shropshire Tourism would like to advise all visitors to check prices & opening times with the venue prior to traveling in case of changes that might have occured since the publication of this page. Whilst Shropshire Tourism endeavours to ensure that the information on this site is correct, no warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and Shropshire Tourism does not accept any liability for error or omission. The directions above are for planning purposes only and should be used alongside a general roadmap or satnav system. Variables such as road/construction works, traffic, weather conditions etc may cause alterations to the route.

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