The Salwey Arms

Hotels
The Salwey Arms , Ludlow , GB

Free

Facilities

Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Wine release events
Reception hall
Japanese garden
Secured parking
Vegetarian menu options available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Delicious food
Friendly staff
Cons:
No shower in the room
Understaffed during peak times

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Room was spotlessly clean and cosy.
Service
9.75
Staff were extremely friendly and went above and beyond for guests.
Location
9.25
Great location close to town, with offered transport.
Room Quality
8.75
Room had everything needed and was comfortable.
Amenities
8.25
Basic amenities provided, some gaps in standard offerings.
Value for Money
9.25
Great breakfast included alongside good service.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Excellent quality food with a good range of options.
Overall Experience
9.25
Wonderful stay overall; staff contributed greatly to the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:31

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms and High-Quality Dining
Indulge in elegant furnishings, Egyptian cotton sheets, and bistro-style dining at The Salwey Arms. Enjoy a flat-screen TV, under-floor heating, and luxury toiletries in each room.

Local Ciders, Beers, and Full English Breakfast
Sip on local ciders and beers at our two bars while relishing a full English breakfast each morning. The bistro-style restaurant offers a diverse menu including steaks, handmade burgers, and vegetarian options.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located just 5 miles from Ludlow, our hotel provides easy access to the Shropshire Hills and attractions like Hereford and the Brecon Beacons. Book now to experience luxury and convenience at The Salwey Arms.

Important information:

Please note, all guest bedrooms are located on the first floor and accessible by stairs only.

Please note late check out is available by prior arrangement, at an extra fee of GBP 10 per hour.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.75
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
C
Clive • partner
6
Pros:

Limited dining options, steak good but overdone

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • partner
8
Pros:

Really excellent vegan choices on the dinner menu. Best I know of.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
S
Sally
8
Pros:

The room had everything that we needed and all of the staff were very friendly. Great breakfast and the menu for dinner was good.

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
H
Helen
8
Ludlow food festival break
Pros:

Staff at the Salwey Arms very accommodating to make you comfortable.
Ww enjoyed our one night away.

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
A
angela • partner
10
Pros:

Very welcoming staff
Lovely garden with plenty of seating

2025-08-17 • via Nuitee
M
Mike
10
A great place to stay
Pros:

The location and layout of the hotel was excellent. We only had a cooked breakfast here and that was excellent and cooked well.

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

Nice staff and great food.

No shower in the room, no iron in the room.
Located very close to a main road with single glazed windows. Very loud
Seemed to be understaffed, a lot of waiting
Very basic table and chairs in the restaurant area, but they do have a nice snug

2025-08-07 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • partner
10
Pros:

Lovely stay with good service and food.

2025-08-05 • via Nuitee
M
Mervyn
10
Pros:

The staff were very friendly,
The food was first class
Great place to stay

2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
S
Sally
10
Great stay at The Salwey Arms
Pros:

We had a fantastic stay at Salwey Arms!
Staff are amazing, went above and beyond to meet our needs to ensure our short break went to plan, even offering to transport us into Ludlow as we were struggling to secure a taxi. Which in the end they managed to sort for us, both there and back enabling us to attend pre-booked live concert at Ludlow Castle.
We were able to check-in earlier than planned, our room was cosy, spotlessly clean with everything we could possibly need. The bed was extremely comfortable with high quality bedding, which enabled a great nights sleep. Breakfast was delicious, cooked fresh to order and the menu provided a lovely range of options.
A great place to stay!

2025-07-31 • via Nuitee
K
Kevin • partner
10
Pros:

Lovely setting and friendly staff. Met with a smile although they were busy, comfortable room and we were very relaxed overall. Thank you.

2025-07-24 • via Nuitee
R
Richard Stephen
10
Great stay
Pros:

The staff and owners were extremely friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was excellent and the stay included an excellent breakfast with as much coffee (or if you prefer, tea) as needed.

2025-07-17 • via Nuitee
A
A J
8
Pros:

Practical and convienient for work

2025-07-11 • via Nuitee
C
Colin • partner
10
Pros:

Really friendly staff , good size room , comfortable bed , the entire property and grounds clean and pleasing to the eye

2025-06-17 • via Nuitee
N
Nicholas
10
Pros:

Hotel room was very comfortable and we enjoyed an evening meal in the restaurant. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommended

2025-06-12 • via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
A real gem !
Pros:

We had an absolutely lovely experience at the Salwey Arms this week. The hotel was spotlessly clean, the food was excellent and the service throughout our stay was warm and welcoming. A special mention to the owners, Ben and Jack, who went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Ben even took the time to have a personal chat with us - a genuinely kind and engaging gesture that made our visit feel even more special.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend The Salwey Arms to others, and are already looking forward to returning. A real gem!

2025-06-05 • via Nuitee
M
Marcus
6
Pros:

We didnt actually stay stay at the hotel but paid for friends to stay and had dinner with them on the evening. Our frends found the room ok but they didn't rave about it.
The meal was ok but we did have a very long wait, over an hour, without any updates. We ordered a bottle of red wine which came as an opened bottle with some removed.
How can somone serve a bottle wine and not notice its opened and not full. They did replace it but the apology lacked conviction.
All in all everthing was okish but not special.
Breakfast was included in the price, but they had an early start and breakfast didnt start until 7.30. We did ask if they could provide a takeaway breakfast but this apparently wasnt possible. Disappointing. Surely they could have prepared this on the evening ready for them next morning. Are our friends the only people who need an early start?
There was also some confusion on how they.were going to be able to exit the building. Again there did not seem to be a policy, procedure for such events.
We expected better for the price.

2025-05-28 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • family
8
Pros:

venue is located on a cross roads of the A49 between Ludlow and Leominster which is a fairly busy junction at many times of day & night.
Also located next to a 24hour Asda service station and travel lodge which created vehicle move movements at all times of day & night.
We ate in the Salway hotel each night in addition to Breakfast and found the food & service helpful and attentive and the room adequate for our needs.
We had been to the hotel previously and found it suitable to our needs.

2025-05-28 • via Nuitee
J
Jane • partner
6
Pros:

Room was small.
Noise from the extractor unit when the windows were open. We needed the windows open as the room was hot because it was so small.

2025-05-22 • via Nuitee
F
Frances
10
A brief but enjoyably stay.
Pros:

An excellent experience, the room was quiet and the windows opened fully to let in fresh air on a warm evening
The staff were welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious including the generous cooked breakfast that was included in the charge for the stay. I would happily use Salwey Arms again.

2025-05-02 • via Nuitee