See all properties

The Old Rectory

3.0 star property
Hotel in Shrewsbury with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Old Rectory

Exterior
Exterior
Garden
Property amenity
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €123
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Double Room (Cosy)

Double Room (Cosy)

Double Room (Cosy)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed (King Size Double with ½ corona)

Double Room, 1 King Bed (King Size Double with ½ corona)

Double Room, 1 King Bed (King Size Double with ½ corona)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bathrooms
Jetted bath
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite

Suite

Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
Lowe Hill Road, Wem, Shrewsbury, England, SY4 5UA

What's nearby

  • Wem Town Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Hawkstone Park Follies - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • The Quarry Park - 20 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Wem Station - 15 min walk
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shawbury Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wem Town Hall - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dog and Bull - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Piper's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bridge Water Arms - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Old Rectory

Property highlights
At The Old Rectory, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Rectory include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Similar properties

Exterior

Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
8.0 out of 10, Very good, 978 reviews
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Albrighton Hall Hotel and Spa, a member of Radisson Individuals

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 19.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 12.5 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 12.5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 19.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted

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

Old Rectory Hotel Shrewsbury
Old Rectory Shrewsbury
The Old Rectory Hotel
The Old Rectory Shrewsbury
The Old Rectory Hotel Shrewsbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Rectory pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Rectory?

As of 30 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Rectory on 10 Jul 2025 start from €122.90, 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.

How much is parking at The Old Rectory?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Rectory?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Old Rectory?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Old Rectory located?

Situated in Shrewsbury, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Wem Town Hall and within 6 miles (10 km) of Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course and Hawkstone Park Follies. Moreton Corbet Castle and Colemere Country Park are also within 9 miles (15 km). Wem Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Old Rectory Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 404 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So peaceful and very quiet excellent breakfast and located for adventures around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size it was clean and had everything we needed the toilet was slow filling may need to be looked at the breakfast was great would definitely stay again and recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, comfortable and clearly not part of a chain. Pleasant decor, in keeping with the age of the house which is early nineteenth century, with interesting features such as the staircase and the portico at the front. Lovely staff especially Natalie. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Our stay was excellent! the building is set in a lovely quiet area at the edge of the village, and the staff were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Old Rectory provides several sitting rooms in which you can relax and read or chat with others. This is a very nice amenity, particularly if your travel companion wants to sleep while you are up or vice versa. Our room was comfortable, if a little tight, and very clean. Staff members were very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and well prepared, One issue is that The Old Rectory is not actually in Shrewsbury. It is 10 miles away from Shrewsbury in the very small town of Wem. The fault may lie with me for not having realized that when I booked, but others should be aware that this venue is not in walking distance of Shrewsbury or even Whitchurch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, beautiful property and incredibly friendly staff. The afternoon tea was delicious. Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Was a lovely stay for a friends wedding nearby. Nothing was too much trouble. The customer service was 10/10 so friendly and hospitable. Beds were comfy and rooms were clean. Breakfast was lovely and freshly made
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at The Old rectory. The staff were so friendly on arrival. I had to leave for a meet up before breakfast was due to start, and so they made me a breakfast sandwich to take with me so that I didn't miss out. It was really exceptional service. The bedroom was cosy and was perfect for our needs. The only downside was that the floorboards creaked loudly whenever we walked around the room, and the bathroom/shower could do with updating. Otherwise I would highly recommend the old rectory for anyone staying in Wem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, staff absolutely brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Really nice place to stay, the room I had was also huge. The service was very friendly and efficient, and the breakfast was probably the best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely setting and grounds

Really liked the hotel architecture and grounds. Staff were very pleasant and friendly. Breakfast options for vegans. Quiet and comfortable setting. Some of the furniture in the room could do with an upgrade as some tired and stained. Bathroom could be a bit cleaner around taps and shower basin.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 night stay.

Lovely period hotel with mostly period furniture. Very welcoming and helpful staff. I was staying on my own but there was such a good friendly atmosphere I didn’t feel “on my own”. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second stay this year. The property is very comfortable, the staff are all very helpful & friendly. A great breakfast each morning. We look forward to returning in 2025 & fully recommend the Old Rectory.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful so quiet set in beautiful grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully quiet, wonderful breakfast, lovely staff Second time we have stayed there, will be staying there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property ,friendly staff. Great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great really enjoyed all aspects of our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very helpful staff and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

IRENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff, a really excellent breakfast, and a lovely building in a great location, within striking distance of Shrewsbury.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great quintessential British place to stay. The staff are very friendly and very kind. It has a beautiful garden and easy safe parking. In a fine location to explore Shrewsbury.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed a number of times. The rooms are comfortable, the staff always very pleasant & welcoming. A really good breakfast to start the day. A good location for seeing Shropshire from, park & ride for Shrewsbury is only a short drive, Attingham National Trust is also within easy reach. We look forward to returning again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jools

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn’t fault the staff however the property needs some work. Our room was small, mattress uncomfortable, shower was filthy with mould around the metalwork. The room was ‘cleaned’ twice when we were there however the duvet was just thrown over and but the comforter etc were dumped at the end of the bed. Room wasn’t hoovered and bathroom not cleaned as there was talc left on the glass shelf from the night before. It’s a shame as the hotel could be wonderful but needs money spending on it. As for the breakfast menu! Still mentioning Covid and how you have to order everything in one go. Certainly won’t be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed at the Rectory several times and it always been so relaxing and the staff are so lovely, nothing is too much trouble. I would throughly recommend 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024