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The Water Rat
3.5 star property

Comfortable guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Water Rat

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite
Food and drink
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Overview of The Water Rat

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Check out the area

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Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, Telford, England, TF8 7BJ
  • Popular LocationIronbridge Gorge1 min walk
  • Popular LocationIron Bridge18 min walk
  • Popular LocationIronbridge Museum3 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)66 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Supeior Garden View )

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Supeior Garden View )

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Supeior Garden View )

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Telford

The Water Rat is located in Telford. Museum of the Gorge and Enginuity are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Maws Craft Centre and Telford Shopping Centre. Wonderland Telford and Green Wood Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Ironbridge Gorge - 1 min walk
  • Iron Bridge - 18 min walk
  • Ironbridge Museum - 3 min drive
  • Blists Hill - 8 min drive
  • The International Centre - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Oakengates Station - 14 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coracle Micropub - 19 min walk
  • Water Rat Pub - 1 min walk
  • The White Hart - 15 min walk
  • Darby's of Ironbridge - 18 min walk
  • The Malthouse - 12 min walk

About this property

The Water Rat

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The Water Rat. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and wedding services

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Water Rat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Water Rat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Water Rat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Water Rat?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Water Rat located?

Situated in Telford, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Ironbridge Gorge and Museum of the Gorge. Iron Bridge and Enginuity are also within 1 mile (2 km).

The Water Rat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base for us as visiting family nearby. Lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Walk along the river to Ironbridge. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 2 night stay, staff very helpful, stay again
We stayed at the water Rat for a family wedding, we had a wonderful 2 nights stay, the staff were very friendly and very helpful, the room was excellent and had a gorgeous meal on our first nights stay, would definitely have a return visit if we were in that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, only a short riverside walk into Ironbridge town ,where there was some lovely pub restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
This is an hidden gem. Definitely one to stay at again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb
Fabulous stay, staff amazing, rooms beautifully decorated and comfortable, food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022