This traditional country pub is just 1 mile from Ironbridge, in the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, and 20 minutes' drive from Telford centre.
The Water Rat Ironbridge offers en suite rooms in a Georgian house next to the inn building. The rooms are all spacious, light and well-appointed with en suite showers and baths.
The The Water Rat Ironbridge is known locally for its Steakhouse menu, which uses only high-quality locally sourced produce.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
“The room was clean and spacious.
Accommodation is through a separate entrance which meant more privacy and quiet away from the main bar should it be busy.
Food was excellent and very reasonably priced.
It was great to have real ale on draught in...”
Humphrey
United Kingdom
“A very freindly and welcoming stay. The interior of the main building was delightful . Spacious bar and dining area overlooking the garden and the Severn river.
My room was recently decorated in neutral colours, very well equipped. Large...”
Karl
United Kingdom
“Nice and friendly staff,beautiful location,comfortable and clean rooms. Definitely will be staying again. Amazing food.”
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Linda
United Kingdom
“Enjoyed the evening meal and breakfast. The staff were helpful and friendly. The room had controllable heating and was comfortably warm. There was a good size car park.”
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David
United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly. The room was large and comfortable with seating (rooms without a chair is my personal bugbear). The food was good and homemade. We didn;t use the garden as it was cold but it looked lovely and had a great view. ...”
Nick
United Kingdom
“Food, staff and location all excellent.
Great evening meal, delicious and plenty of it,breakfast was cooked fresh and again,plentiful.
The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Very comfortable room, which was spotless and spacious.”
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Kim
United Kingdom
“Lovely pretty location and only a short walk to the iron bridge.”
“Food was nice, room nice, friendly staff, very nice lady, Sue, serving breakfast. Good private parking, nice riverside terrace”
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Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“The staff were absolutely wonderful. The lady that served us breakfast was so friendly and cheerful. Also the bedrooms were a great size and fully furnished, making it feel cosy and homely.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
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House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:30
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
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