The Baron at Bucknell

We have just spent a week at this fabulous reopened location. The hosts used to run the same named pub. They have now retired and run a business renting out the three garden lodges, the pub has been converted to their home. Everything in the lodge is of the highest quality. The natural swimming pool is beautiful and perfectly warm enough to swim in. It is a quiet and peaceful location with added luxury from the hot tub and deck fire pit. Please note that although well equipped, the kitchen does not have an oven or hob, but does have an air fryer and microwave. We shopped in Knighton and the Co-op is much bigger than first impressions. It has everything we wanted. The hosts were great and we will return.

During a roundtrip through the Shropshire area, this was the B&B I had the highest expectations for, because of the beautiful pictures and the elevated prices. Unfortunately, they weren't completely met. The B&B itself is located in a really nice area with stunning views and a large parking lot. The welcome, however, wasn't all that friendly; we didn't really now were to go and once we did find the bell at the back of the building, the check-in procedure was very businesslike and didn't have the "family-run"-vibe at all. The room itself was nice, with a very modern and clean bathroom, our window looked partially out on the roof and partially on the street. I think only the most expensive room had the beautiful view on the hills behind the building. We also had dinner there; we ordered a small bottle of prosecco as an aperitive, but we're given a large bottle in stead, we asked it really clearly so I think the waitress did it intentionally We had wanted to try the beers from the tap but unfortunately didn't get to do that, because we had the entire bottle of prosecco to clean out. Food could have been better, both dinner and breakfast. I was glad we only had to stay one night, because I think I would have gotten really frustrated.

The place is lovely - great bedrooms beautifully decorated and very clean. The restaurant is first class and the breakfast was superb. Free on-site parking. Would definitely stay again if needing a room in that area.