Experience world-class service at Darwin's Townhouse

Darwin's Townhouse provides accommodation a 5-minute walk from the centre of Shewsbury. Shrewsbury Train Station is a 12-minute walk away. There are 19 bedrooms across the townhouse, located throughout it's Main House and Garden Rooms. Darwin's Townhouse is located close to the River Severn with its fine riverside walks, yet is within a 6-minute walk of Shrewsbury Cathedral. Nearby are many excellent restaurants and eating houses of all kinds. Birmingham Airport is 55.7 miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Bev
United Kingdom United Kingdom
As always a comfortable, well appointed and well managed accommodation in a very central position with fabulous staff. Highly recommend.
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely staff, clean, amazing breakfast, lovely lounges
Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location is excellent for exploring the entire town. Breakfast was delicious with an abundance of choice for cooked breakfast and continental. We were in a garden room away from the main house. The house was decorated beautifully for Christmas.
Marck
United Kingdom United Kingdom
excellent location with public pay carpark around the corner, boutique feel, quirky room, best choice I've head for breakfast in some time...
Josephine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent place to stay. Lovely Town house, very comfortable and friendly and helpful staff. Close to centre
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Property is beautifully decorated, located close to the main town and parking nearby. Theres an honesty bar in the main lounge which has a wide variety of drinks and snacks
Rhian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfectly located for town centre. Beautifully appointed room. Lovely staff. Great breakfast.
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location and the staff and breakfast are first class.
Dominique
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location in the centre of town. Characterful property, dressed beautifully for Christmas too. Nice bright restaurant for breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.
R
New Zealand New Zealand
The breakfast was delicious and there were plenty of things to choose from. The room was querky and unusual and very comfortable and cosy. The staff were very pleasant.

Managed by Darwin's Townhouse

Company review score: 9.5Based on 2,768 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Property information

please note: check in is between 3 pm and 7 pm early check ins available only by prior arrangement. please do let us know if you are planning to arrive after 7pm and we can convey the self check in information to you. Darwin's townhouse a late 18th century Georgian town house completely refurbished in 2016. our 19 bedroom boutique B&B is privately owned and we take pride in making our guests feel welcome and at home. We are located steps from the River Severn, and moments from Shrewsbury's main town centre. The Town centre features black and white tudor buildings, with it's 'higgledy piggledy' streets with names you want to say out loud. There is an array of independent shops, restaurants and high street stores. Parking: We are located steps from St Julian friars long stay car park which is 1.20 GBP an hour between 8am-6pm, and if free overnight. Breakfast: We offer a full continental buffet alongside our a la carte menu. Lunch and Dinner: We have a sister restaurant within a short stroll, called The Loopy Shrew, which serves modern English cuisine. We offer a 10% VIP discount off your total food bill (T&C's) apply. The snug: A fully stocked honesty bar where you can relax and unwind or finish off the days last tasks. The lounge: A beautiful octagonal room overlooking the garden with a fire, soft comfy chairs, books and games. Featuring a beautiful ornate plaster ceiling attributed to the notable joseph Bromfield, who once lived here. The garden our beautiful garden is a secret hideaway, perfect to relax in and enjoy a glass of something.

Neighbourhood information

Shrewsbury The Original One-Off Located in a quiet backwater of the town with its black and white Tudor buildings and higgledy piggildy streets with names you want to say out loud, a river that scoops up the town in a loop with its eclectic mix of independent shops, restaurants and high street stores. A mix of the very old, the very new, the quirky and the one-offs. Located only seconds from The River Severn, The Quarry, Independent Shops, Bars and Restaurants.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Darwin's Townhouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Parking is available at a public car park, (St Julian's Friars SY1 1XL) 50 metres from the hotel. Available for GBP 10 all day, GBP 5 all day Sunday and bank holidays and free between 18:00 – 08:00.

NCP Car Park (SY1 1XJ) is also available 200 metres away from hotel. Another public car park (Abbey Foregate SY2 6AH) is available 5 minutes walk away from hotel for GBP 4 all day, free Sunday and bank holidays and free between 18:00 - 08:00 everyday.

Please inform Darwin's Townhouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.