Fitzwarine House

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Daryl

I stayed for two nights at the end of may and the first thing I liked was easy access well sign posted parking.
The house itself is directly opposite the old castle with its impressive mote complete with moorhens and ducks with their baby ducklings.
The house itself is a curious mix of antique and modern but is fascinating to look at.
From its old jukebox box, I should have asked if it worked, to the two triumph herald bonnet card holders on the reception table.
Debbie, the owner has a small collection of old cars that she is happy to talk to you about if you have the time.
She is welcoming and very helpful.
Unfortunately she was awaiting hip surgery while I was there so breakfast wasn’t an option but the ‘olde Boote ‘ pub doesn’t a very nice inexpensive breakfast and they seem to know that you’ve come from Debbie’s and welcome you in like part of a community.
The house itself creeks and all the floors are uneven so mobility may be a slight issue but if you’ve made it to the top of the stairs, it shouldn’t be.personally I found it convent that when I went to the loo in the night I was guided to the bathroom by the slope of the floor.
Road noise can be a bit of an issue but during the night it’s quiet.ear plugs are provided in a bowl in the bathroom.
All in all as somewhere to sleep while visiting the area I would recommend fitzwarine house and Debbie and her very helpful friend and the pub with Paul and Rachel being so helpful.
Hope the op goes well Debbie

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2026

Kevin

Clean but very dated - could use a refresh

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

RICHARD

Was perfect for my needs Would use again Many thanks

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

Ian

Perfect for my needs - a quiet place to stay when volunteering nearby

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

20 Aug 2025

Diane

Excellent xxx

We had a lovely stay hospitality very good Debbi’s was loverly thank you xx

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Sep 2024

Simon

Weekend stay

Nice welcome from owner. Stairs are steep and irregular. We stayed on second floor. My metal frame bed was noisy and soft mattress. Room clean and tidy. Breakfast extra but go to pub next door for more choices/value. Unsuitable for those with access problems. Car park adjacent in corner of pub car park. My corner shower had high step in and was snug...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2023

George

As a package this is brilliant.

A real hidden jem in a small village with lots of facilities. Opposite the Castle and duck pond. Not far to lots of tourist hotspots and when you get back plenty of free parking.
Its an old building with creaking floorboards but that odds to the charm.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2023

Sterry G

Property had many original features, ensuite facilities very helpful and light breakfast good value. Host very hospitable

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2022

Tony

Friendly staff, large clean rooms with a lovely view of the castle.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2022

Sharon

beautiful views of castle

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2022

Stephen

Limited breakfast choices, but what was offered was fine. Three cats which was a bonus for me.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2022

Sharon

The property is very old, which makes it very quircky, which we loved. The views from the front bedroom are to die for overlooking the ruined castle and duck pond. The road is busy early morning and late afternoon, but that is to be expected and wasn't a problem. There are 2 pubs less than 2 minutes away for evening meals and it is very central to get around to various attractions. Debbie the lady who owns the property is lovely and very accommodating, nothing is too much trouble. There is lots to offer for breakfast, we enjoyed the breakfast baps, very different. We enjoyed out 4 night stay and would definately go back again, so hence our recommendation that this is a great place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2021

Andrew

It is wonderful to have the opportunity to stay in accommodation with so much history and with such a welcoming hostess, who did all she could to ensure a comfortable and happy stay - thank you Debbie!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2021

Paul

Lovely place to stay

Lovely place to stay, hostess very accommodating. Building very historic. Car park at the side. Whittington Castle opposite and two pubs only a stone's throw away.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2021

Vanessa

Lovely if I was a deep sleeper

Beautiful setting opposite the castle and duck pond. The owner was really friendly and couldn’t do enough for me. Unfortunately I’m a very light sleeper and it’s next to a busy main road, so I didn’t sleep well. I only noticed the ear plugs provided the next day. If you sleep well I would 100% recommended.
There are local pubs in walking distance, fish and chip shop, plus a local store.

Business

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2020

Simonj

Clean & quiet in small village. Landlady friendly. It is an old property so floors creak in rooms & on landing but fine otherwise. On main road but ear plugs provided too. Will definitely stsy again. Whittington Castle right over the road also.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2020

Andrea

Lovely, clean characteristic room with large ensuite.
Plenty of tea & coffee facilities.
Bev was very attentive & helpful to make our stay perfect.
Cooked breakfast not available due to Covid but bacon bap with yogurt, breakfast bar, fruit & orange juice was plentiful.
Only negative was on a busy road but I'm not a good sleeper.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

14 Sep 2020

Dela cruz

The owner was nice. BUT no wifi, squeaky bed and just cheap breakfast for £75 a night is too expensive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2020

Steve

Great B and B in a lovely village right opposite the castle. Room was great and Debbie , the owner was very helpful. Lots of covid precautions in place. 2 great pubs in the village for food and drinks

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2020

Paul

Rooms a little dated, but comfortable and served the purpose. Shower cramped, a larger person would struggle to manoeuvre.
Hoste very pleasant and helpful.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Mar 2020

C S

Quaint b&b across from castle

A warm welcome, the owner well explained the facilities and helped with local food eateries. She was right on. Thank you. The rooms were well taken care of and clean with loads of tea, coffee and hot chocolate available. After a day on the motorcycle, it was pleasing to find a warm shower. Situated across from the castle it was a nice view. Traffic started at 5 which was fine fir me and they provided ear plugs for those who wanted a late start. As an asthmatic my lungs told me that old moisture in low heating environment were rebelling just s bit almost not worth mentioning but yes still there. The breakfast was more than full English. Filled beyond my needs with lovely filter coffee

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Feb 2020

Cheryl

short visit

lovely stay again warm and comfortable and great breakfast

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2020

Jo

Comfortable nights stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

The b&b was in a sweet little village just outside Oswestry and was easy to locate.There was parking right by the property and we were welcomed by the owner.Our room was a good size,lovely bathroom with a bath and shower and a good hospitality tray.The floorboards creaked and the stairs were a little steep but we were in an old property with character.The bed was very comfortable but there was a little noise from a fan or boiler for a short while sometime in the night.The breakfast was delicious with a gorgeous fruit salad & yogurt ,cereal fruit juice and full English with plenty of toast and hot drinks.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2019

Andreana

Amazing proper english breakfast!cooked in the morning for me!

Business

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Castle view

Lovely view of the castle. Comfy views and good breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

We got in late and were well received by the proprietor. The bed and room were comfortable and the breakfast was traditional and tasty.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Old property with character. Room was lovely and clean. Bathroom looked new. Nice breakfast. Nice to be asked what time we would like breakfast instead of being told. Very pleasant experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Interesting history surrounding our stay. Food and walks around us. Very pleasant.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2019

Richard

Boarded in a very large comfortable and spotless room after being greeted by a friendly landlady. A front of house room with a great view of the lake & Wittingham (of Dick fame?) but with a reasonable amount of traffic passing but stay was not disturbed by that traffic. Cannot comment on food as down for an early morning operation at local hospital and therefore breakfast allowed. Would quite happily stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2018

Karen

Attending a wedding

We stayed at Fitzwarine House for a weekend as we were attending a wedding in Shropshire. The B&B was lovely and quirky and the landlady very welcoming. Our room was very comfortable with a view of the castle opposite. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2018

Robert

Relaxing and hospitable

I was very satisfied, particularly as my room was at back of building. Those on front would probably have been noisy as so close to road. Owner was very obliging. Stairs to rooms a problem for older people. Excellent pub adjacent and pretty park around old castle

6/10

Pleasant

19 Feb 2018

scots

Nice .clean. breakfast good.

Only prob was couldn't check in until 4pm.but good wee place to stay.breakfast good but wee bit early for chucking out time

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2017

Andy

Pleasant B&B in pretty village opposite castle

Very pleasant B&B with plenty of character and in pretty surroundings. Good breakfast.
Slight downside, very close to busy road with inevitable traffic noise. Also floorboards very creaky, difficult to move around without waking people!

6/10

Pleasant

05 Oct 2017

Visitor

Convenient and Affordable

The location was suited to my needs for a short stay

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2017

helen

It was a very comfortable stay, we stayed for 2 nights. The owner of the b&b was very helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2017

Mr. Anthony

The view is stunning.

Breakfast very good, 2 local pubs excellent food, the view was extra ordinary quite beautiful.

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2017

Tina

characterful and quirky.

Debbie, the owner, was friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The guest house is quite an old building and at breakfast time we found ourselves at a table situated in what must have once been an inglenook fireplace. There are little nooks and crannies dotted around the place ;it was full of character.
Our room was pleasant and the king sized bed was very comfortable. the rest of the furniture in the room was a little old fashioned, but as Debbie said \"the house is old and modern things wouldn't look right here\". I agree with her.
If you decide to stay at FW house, do slip across the road to look at the castle ,it is directly opposite. Its free and worth a look round. Our bedroom overlooked the castle and we watched ducks and swans swimming on the moat.
We enjoyed our overnight stay followed by an excellent breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2017

Trio

Great location!

Lovely owner, couldn't be more helpful. It was like staying with an aunt. Absolutely beautiful location directly opposite Whittington castle and next to nice pub. Very powerful and hot shower, very comfy beds. breakfast tasty and fresh, although could have done with beans. Very quiet in spite of roadside location, however any noise outside the room can be heard / conversations in the room to the outside due to the old doors on the rooms (in keeping with the style) so don't expect bags of privacy! Would definitely return.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2017

Karen

Quirky B&B - Friendly Hosts

We had a lovely stay, felt very welcome. We have a rather exuberant 4 year old girl as well making a welcome in a quiet B&B even better. Had a fab time and will definitely return.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2017

Bruce

A comfortable place to stay.

Very comfortable stay. Room large with nice bed. Excellent breakfast. 2 great pubs nearby with superb food.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2017

Penny

Cosy b&b.

Comfortable b&b. Opposite the ruins of an old castle. Welcoming landlady who is happy to make sure you have everything you need. Lovely breakfast. Caters for vegetarians. Local pubs/restaurants within walking distance. Have stayed here before and would go back again.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2016

anne

Scenic stay opposite the castle

Our host was lovely and friendly. We had a good breakfast before setting off the next day.
The property is very old and therefore quirky, however our room was large, comfortable and spotlessly clean. Everything had been done to make the room lovely.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Lovely b&b direclty opposite the castle ! Two pubs very close by

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2016

Penny

Nice little b&b.

Nice comfortable little b&b. Opposite the castle and next to a great pub and restaurant. Comfortable room with on suite bathroom. Great breakfast. Situated on the road but quiet at night.

2/10

Poor

23 Sep 2016

sarah

Completely mislead with photos on their website

Arrived checked in , completely overwhelmed with smell , the place was on a busy main road , it was very small , on their website I was led to believe it was a country house next to a castle and lake , in fact it was a small band b next to a dog grooming parlour over the main road was a castle and pond , it was advertised as a 4 star ! In your dreams , no hygiene ratings , untidy kitchen , noisy , Alex politzi would struggle here

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

lovely little hotel, opposite a castlle.

We stopped off overnight in this lovely little village at this hotel. It is opposite a castle and in walking distance to two pubs that serve excellent food. The owner was very welcoming and helpful and made our short stay very comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2016

Mark

Quiet, comfortable stay

Lovely village setting close to Oswestry and very peaceful. The room was very comfortable and left alone to my own devices. Close to local pubs for food.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2016

Dave

Walking Weekend

Good value bed and breakfast accommodation. No hot water on the Saturday due to boiler problem but issue quickly resolved.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2016

Terry

Home from Home

Very comfortable B & B very friendly, excellent service, excellent food. lovely location

Partner