Darwin's Townhouse

5.0 star property
Luxury Victorian bed & breakfast, walk to St. Mary's Church

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Darwin's Townhouse

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Garden
Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room) | Garden
Restaurant
Single Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Overview of Darwin's Townhouse

9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The price is €140
Price available on 24/3/2024

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37 St Julian's Friars, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1XL
  • Popular LocationShrewsbury Abbey6 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Quarry Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationShrewsbury Castle10 min walk
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)74 min drive
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Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 164 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

  • 176 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Shrewsbury

Darwin's Townhouse is located in Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury Abbey and Old Market Hall are notable landmarks and Haughmond Hill is a popular local attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Greenhous Meadow.

What's nearby

  • Old Market Hall - 6 min walk
  • Shrewsbury Abbey - 6 min walk
  • The Quarry Park - 9 min walk
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 10 min walk
  • Attingham Park - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • House of Grain - 1 min walk
  • Three Fishes Inn - 4 min walk
  • Hop & Friar - 1 min walk
  • Cromwell's Tap House - 4 min walk
  • Nags Head - 3 min walk

About this property

Darwin's Townhouse

Luxury bed & breakfast near St. Mary's Church
Located close to Old Market Hall and Shrewsbury Abbey, Darwin's Townhouse provides a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Darwin's Townhouse boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1760
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per stay

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day (400 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Darwin's Townhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Darwin's Townhouse?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Darwin's Townhouse on 24 Mar 2024 start from €140.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Darwin's Townhouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Darwin's Townhouse?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Darwin's Townhouse located?

Situated in Shrewsbury, this luxury bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of St. Mary's Church, Old Market Hall and Shrewsbury Abbey. Shrewsbury Castle and Attingham Park are also within 15 minutes. Shrewsbury Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Darwin's Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 202 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 256 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 256 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
😀
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just so good! The property is gorgeous inside and outside, and the staff are super nice. One thing is that the building (is it listed?) could really use new window frames, as it seems to let in
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely small hotel with great breakfast
Lovely small hotel offering a great, personal, service. Room comfortable with nice toiletries in the bathroom. Breakfast warrants particular comment - fabulous serving high quality local produce perfectly cooked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful Darwin's
Fabulous stay.Very friendly staff. The room was perfect, beautifully decorated with the Darwin theme. Plenty of tea, coffee milk and biscuits. The breakfast was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for an overnight in central Shrewsbury
Lovely place. Nice and quirky with all the nods to Darwin. Really clean and friendly and so convenient right on the edge of town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent overnight stay. Good location for the river walk. Good location for visiting the centre of Shrewsbury.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can see why there are LOTS of excellent reviews for Darwin’s Town House. It really is a delightful place to stay. No doubt MOST people are allocated rooms in the main house. And most of those rooms are lovely! The free breakfast is excellent and the staff are lovely. Unfortunately, we were allocated one of the ‘not so good’ rooms in garden area. Read a few 1 star reviews to get my gist. It was awful! Grubby looking grey carpet, thin walls, you could hear ALL the bathroom activities from the room above. Not nice. A very dispiriting experience where you can feel your heart sink. But, as luck would have it! We were reallocated another room at the top of the main house! OK, it meant climbing up two steep, winding stairways but (albeit we are in our mid seventies) we managed it fine. Especially with the help of Daisy, a truly lovely member of staff and an absolute credit to the B&B. However, one can’t help but think about what other poor unsuspecting souls might be allocated the room that we were initially allocated. On departure we attempted to mention this concern to the manager/owner of this establishment. Like the descriptions of others in the one star reviews her response was deeply unpleasant. Do read the 1* reviews they are telling the truth. And one was an absolute tonic to read because his description was so much in a similar vein to ours but expressed in such a way it made me laugh for a good five minutes. So, problem now solved for us. We won’t go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023