Situated in beautiful open countryside on the Powys/ Shropshire border, The Old Hand & Diamond makes an excellent central base to visit all the delights of Shropshire’s county town – Shrewsbury, approximately 9 miles away (15 minutes by car). Please ask for details of our courtesy mini bus.

We have seven en-suite bedrooms, decorated in a traditional country style with exposed beams and interesting features.

All rooms are located on the 1st or 2nd floor and are centrally heated with double glazing. They all have colour televisions, radio alarm clocks and tea & coffee making facilities.

There are a selection of double bedded rooms and family sized rooms which can cater for up to five persons.

Also available for the use of our guests are hair dryers, iron and ironing boards, shoe cleaning kits and travel cots free of charge.

Our bar and restaurant menu is available daily from Monday to Thursday 12.00pm to 2.00pm and 6.00pm to 9.30pm, and Friday to Sunday we serve all day.

The bar menu is changed regularly, but includes all the traditional favourites. If you are after something a little different, try our specials board.

Why not stay with us and enjoy a few days of your favourite pastime. Golf, fishing and walking are just a few of the activities in the local vicinity.

There is an abundance of excellent golf courses in Shropshire and just over the border. The Bulthy Golf Course is just 5 minutes away with excellent views over Shropshire and Wales.

Enquire about our inclusive golf packages.

You can shop to your hearts content in the county town of Shrewsbury with many individual shops and boutiques throughout the town centre and even two large modern shopping centres.

Approximately 40 minutes away is the Ironbridge Gorge, the birthplace of the industrial revolution. This world heritage site boasts the world’s first Iron Bridge and many museums.

Across the border into Wales visit the market town of Welshpool, approx. 10 miles (15 minutes by car) where you can visit Powis Castle and see the beautiful hanging gardens, much loved by Prince Charles.

3 Star Visit Wales.

Disabled facilities by arrangement - please enquire for details.