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Darwin's Townhouse

5.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Shrewsbury with a bar

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Double Room, Ensuite
Daily English breakfast (GBP 10 per person)
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
Lounge
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Garden
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €143
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Single Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
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

Restaurants

  • ‪Camellias Tea Rooms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Grain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Three Fishes Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nags Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cromwell's Tap House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Darwin's Townhouse

Luxury bed & breakfast near Shrewsbury Castle
Located close to St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall, 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), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • 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

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includes taxes & fees
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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 available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 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

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 provided

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 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

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
Food and water bowls are available

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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Darwin's Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 337 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 337 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 337 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 337 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 337 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Spotlessly clean, unique property in the centre, near the river and all amenities with lots if extras
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Love this place! Definitely going to return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel, clean, friendly staff, beautiful room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Beautiful place - amazing staff - lots of intricate details that make it a wonderful stay. Can’t speak highly enough about it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Homely yet modern feel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Really enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble. Great room and windy breakfast. Hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

What a wonderful find the staff were friendly, helpful and extremely efficient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great experience at a lovely hotel with tremendous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Darwins Townhouse was excellent in all ways. Pleasant staff, exceptional service, exceptionally clean, warm and comfortable. Wonderful location to town and very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

Wonderful staff, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

A great spot in Shrewsbury
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Historic building in the old town within walking distance to all the major tourist sites.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Very updated, comfortable beds, close to the main part of town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Good breakfast choice.Very friendly and helpful staff. Also enjoyed our evening meal at the Loopy Shrew.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Beautifully decorated property with cosy touches. Very welcoming. Perfect location in Shrewsbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely and creative decor, friendly staff, self serve bar and nibbles, great for my mum who can’t walk upstairs very well as we stayed in a ground floor room, lovely breakfast and had pretty much every type of food you could think of. Can’t fault this place and would definitely stay again.
Lovely garden
Sitting in the self serve bar room
View from the hallway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

Hotel was cosy, but 3 star rather than 5. Breakfast disappointing and overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024