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Darwin's Townhouse

5.0 star property
Luxury B&B with bar/lounge, near St. Mary's Church

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
In the heart of Shrewsbury, Darwin's Townhouse offers a luxurious retreat with a serene garden and charming bar. Guests rave about the delicious English breakfast and appreciate the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is HK$1,182
HK$1,418 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 164 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Bathroom

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 176 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Miscellaneous

Single Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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37 St Julian's Friars, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1XL

What's nearby

  • Old Market Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shrewsbury Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Quarry Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Attingham Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station - 11 min walk
  • Telford Central Station - 18 min drive
  • Oakengates Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camellias Tea Rooms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Grain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nags Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cromwell's Tap House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hop & Friar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Darwin's Townhouse

When visiting Shrewsbury, Darwin's Townhouse is a great choice to consider. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights at this luxurious bed & breakfast include a bar/lounge and a garden. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Off-site parking within 400 ft (GBP 12 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1760
  • Garden
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 12 per day (400 ft away)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Sandford Hotel Shrewsbury
Darwin's Townhouse Shrewsbury
Darwin's Townhouse Bed & breakfast
Darwin's Townhouse Bed & breakfast Shrewsbury

Frequently asked questions

Does Darwin's Townhouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Darwin's Townhouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Darwin's Townhouse?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Darwin's Townhouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Darwin's Townhouse and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing and hiking. Darwin's Townhouse also has a garden.

What's the area around Darwin's Townhouse like?

Darwin's Townhouse is a short 3-minute walk from Henry Tudor House and 6 minutes' walk from Old Market Hall.

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Darwin's Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a wide selection of options and friendly staff. (56 reviews)
  • Parking was easily accessible and reasonably priced at nearby car parks. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

2nd visit to this beautiful boutique hotel. Loved the rooms,food & beautiful gardens with plenty of tables & seating areas. Staff very helpful & friendly. Car park close by you do have to pay however we downloaded app and where able to top up following morning. Very central to everything you need bars restaurants shopping and great walks near by. Would highly recommend
Dian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Spotlessly clean, unique property in the centre, near the river and all amenities with lots if extras
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property with clean, comfortable room and very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was outstanding.
Therese, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

The staff at reception and breakfast were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good, too. Location is convenient. Our only wish would be that the room was a little bit larger. It was clean with good amenities: just a little cramped for two people and luggage. It’s a nice place to stay in Shrewsbury.
Colin, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

2nd stay this year

Our second stay this year and it was just as lovely. The breakfast is amazing and the living room area is such a perk!
Gemma, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Darwins townhouse is a lovely place to stay. We loved all the quirky references to 'the origin of species'. Our room was small but perfectly adequate gor our one night stay. Breakfast was excellent and the staff were very friendly and attentive. We were on the front of the building which meant there was a lot of noise from people until quite late, we had the window open because we stayed on the hottest day of the year! Although, a fan was provided to try to help cool the room it was still extremely warm in the room. Overall we loved staying here and will be back at some point.
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love this place! Definitely going to return
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely stay.,Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Room was cosy and well designed and quiet. Great place to explore the town . Will come again, Would highly recommend .
2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel, clean, friendly staff, beautiful room
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely boutique bed and breakfast, bright comfortable large room. All amenities you could need, friendly staff, excellent breakfast. Meets to cross section between hotel and bed and breakfast, would return for sure!
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place - amazing staff - lots of intricate details that make it a wonderful stay. Can’t speak highly enough about it.
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely overnight stay in Shrewsbury!

Lovely overnight stay in Shrewsbury! Loved the style of the property and service was great on arrival, loved the communal areas and honesty bar, while room was characterful, comfortable and clean. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Jonathon, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Homely yet modern feel
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

fantastic

fantastic B&B is probably say the best i’ve ever stayed in never seen a breakfast menu with so much choice highly recommend already booked my next visit
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble. Great room and windy breakfast. Hope to stay again in the future.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, lovely hotel!

Great location, lovely hotel, great breakfast, friendly service. Our room was a bit hidden away and quite small with low ceilings, but it had charm, and I think it was the last one left.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

What a fibd

What a wonderful find the staff were friendly, helpful and extremely efficient
Gail, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Another pleasant stay

Stayed in a single first floor garden room for one night. I have stayed here before and the rooms are always clean and well stocked with coffee bags and tea, and the bathroom toiletries are lovely. The garden rooms are quiet as they are at the rear of the property, so once you’re in your room you should get a reasonable nights sleep. Room 18 has French windows so you can open them and relax in your armchair with a book and cup of tea. Breakfast is good and there’s a lot of choice whether you’re vegan, vegetarian or omnivorous. I would heartily recommend Darwin’s if you’re planning on staying in Shrewsbury.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great experience at a lovely hotel with tremendous staff
Kevin, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Wonderful staff, and great location.
Suela, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Darwins Townhouse was excellent in all ways. Pleasant staff, exceptional service, exceptionally clean, warm and comfortable. Wonderful location to town and very quiet.
Sian, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

What a super hotel. Never stayed in an octagonal room before but it gave the feeling of space. Nicely furnished throughout with plenty of nods to Darwin. Comfortable bed. Breakfast was superb, both for selection of options and friendliness of staff. I haven't had better anywhere (including in a lot of foreign travel!). One small and insignificant point: Our bed/room was adorned with 6 pillows and 10 cushions of varying sizes. Possibly excessive!
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

One of a kind!

Fantastic stay - A beautiful hotel with wonderful service and facilities. Independent property with brilliantly curated decor, atmosphere and accommodation. The honesty bar was perfect, with great choice and all tastes catered for! Breakfast was award winning - says it all. Thank you and please support this hotel - it deserves to thrive.
1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

A great spot in Shrewsbury
Carlie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Tucked away just off the busy Wyle Cop and therefore instantly accessible to the wonderful offerings of Shrewsbury, Darwin's Townhouse is comfortable, clean and quiet. And when I say comfortable, the bed is great, had a brilliant night's sleep. We didn't stay for breakfast so I can't comment on that, but have heard good things so we'll save that for next time!
Neil, 1-night trip