Fitzwarine House Whittington

What a great little place, Debbie is so friendly and the cats were lovely! My room was overlooking the castle and to wake up early and sit with a cuppa watching the ducks and the sun on the castle at the window was so calming. Debbie is a great hostess and we got on so well. I spent the weekend recharging my depleted batteries with walking round the castle grounds, coffee in the great little castle cafe and generally relaxing. Sunday lunch at the Old Boote pub was superb but when asked for a meal after 6 was told no food after 6, even on a Sunday! Stay here if you want a different type of accomadation to bland, boring mass produced hotels and have a homely, warm welcome . Went home so relaxed and calm!!

We were viewing houses and courtesy of a last minute one had to find a room for the night at very short notice. All the normal big company ones were fully booked so we did a quick internet search of "places near us with availability". Talk about striking gold! We booked, followed the instructions to get there and were told "Can't miss it, opposite the castle." I was already liking the sound of this. "Next to the Old Bottle Pub" (will be reviewing this too!). The landlady was friendly - as were her beautiful three cats! Very disappointed that I wasn't allowed them on our bed that night (yes, we are cat owners and were missing our two). The inside of the house was old world with rooms up and down. Instantly fell in love with the layout. Spotless, warm, comfortable (one of the most comfy beds I have had the pleasure of sleeping in), coffee and tea facilities ... but to wake up to quacking ducks in the castle moat was wonderful! A fantastic use of space and fantastically well managed. Would totally go back here and avoid giving my money to the big companies.

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.

The best b and b I've ever stayed in. Great view if the castle from my bedroom window. Lovely to sit and watch the wildlife on the moat. Cats are fabulous and very friendly. Debbie is a great landlady. My type of person. House is old, quirky and quaint.

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

Lovely, spacious and clean room, host was friendly and understanding. The view from my window of the castle ruins was fantastic(room 1 ) I would 100% stay here on my return visit. Keep up the good work!