Darwins Townhouse
$139
/ night
Avg. for October
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$139
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Darwins Townhouse average $126 in January, the cheapest month, and $155 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $126 |
| February | $140 |
| March | $135 |
| April | $154 |
| May | $151 |
| June | $154 |
| July | $149 |
| August | $155 |
| September | $152 |
| October | $139 |
| November | $136 |
| December | $142 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities.
Dining
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Shrewsbury (Shrewsbury Town Centre), Darwin's Townhouse is within a 10-minute walk of St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall. This luxury bed & breakfast is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Shrewsbury Abbey and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Attingham Park.
What's nearby
Henry Tudor House(0.1 miles)
St Alkmond's Church(0.2 miles)
St. Mary's Church(0.3 miles)
Old Market Hall(0.3 miles)
Shrewsbury Abbey(0.3 miles)
Stiperstones Nature Reserve(0.4 miles)
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery(0.5 miles)
The Quarry Park(0.5 miles)
Shrewsbury Castle(0.5 miles)
St.Chads Church(0.5 miles)
Cineworld Shrewsbury(0.6 miles)
Attingham Park(0.8 miles)
Haughmond Abbey(0.8 miles)
Lord Hill's Column(0.9 miles)
Ditherington Flax Mill(1.2 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Cycling
Location
St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
Henry Tudor House (0.1 miles)
St Alkmond's Church (0.2 miles)
St. Mary's Church (0.3 miles)
Old Market Hall (0.3 miles)
Shrewsbury Abbey (0.3 miles)
Stiperstones Nature Reserve (0.4 miles)
Room options
12
Double Room, Ensuite
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
140 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
14
Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
1894 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
16
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
291 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
8
Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
183 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
8
Twin Room, Ensuite
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
1765 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
8
Single Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)
1 Twin Bed
140 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
7
Single Room, Ensuite
1 Twin Bed
86 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
8
King Room, Ensuite
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
183 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Darwins Townhouse
9.2
Superb
Based on 1,169 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
67%
Family
11%
Group
12%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews of Darwin's Townhouse, travellers praise its central Shrewsbury location, warm and genuinely friendly staff, characterful decor with Darwin touches, and an excellent, varied breakfast, with comfortable communal lounges, a pleasant garden, and an appreciated honesty bar.
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What guests think
Across reviews of Darwin's Townhouse, travellers praise its central Shrewsbury location, warm and genuinely friendly staff, characterful decor with Darwin touches, and an excellent, varied breakfast, with comfortable communal lounges, a pleasant garden, and an appreciated honesty bar.
Rooms are generally clean and comfortable, with some notably spacious and beds often praised. Recurring drawbacks include noise from the street or other guests in certain rooms, occasional smaller layouts, and a few maintenance issues. Overall, expect a charming boutique base with thoughtful touches and a relaxed vibe.
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Facilities
Guests value the comfortable lounges, pleasant garden and the honesty bar. There is no on-site parking, but paid public car parks are a short walk away.
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Sandra
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great stay at Darwin Townhouse. We stayed in one of the garden rooms which was lovely. It had all the amenities needed eg hair dryer, iron, kettle etc. crisp clean sheets and comfy bed. The garden was lovely with seating areas for the nice weather. We bought a bottle of wine from the nearby wine shop and sat on in the garden one night. The breakfast was lovely and plentiful, as was the food at the Loopy Shrew (discounted if you stay in their property). Staff were lovey. The building is just a minutes walk away from one of the main streets but far enough away for a peaceful stay. Would recommend a stay here and would love to bring the family back here to visit the lovely town of Shrewsbury.
Great stay at Darwin Townhouse. We stayed in one of the garden rooms which was lovely. It had all the amenities needed eg hair dryer, iron, kettle etc. crisp clean sheets and comfy bed. The garden was lovely with seating areas for the nice weather. We bought a bottle of wine from the nearby wine shop and sat on in the garden one night. The breakfast was lovely and plentiful, as was the food at the Loopy Shrew (discounted if you stay in their property). Staff were lovey. The building is just a minutes walk away from one of the main streets but far enough away for a peaceful stay. Would recommend a stay here and would love to bring the family back here to visit the lovely town of Shrewsbury.
10
Helen
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A wonderful hotel right in the heart of Shrewsbury. The recommended car park is less than a minute's walk. The hotel is really tastefully themed with lovely homely touches. The breakfast and honesty bar were a highlight!
A wonderful hotel right in the heart of Shrewsbury. The recommended car park is less than a minute's walk. The hotel is really tastefully themed with lovely homely touches. The breakfast and honesty bar were a highlight!
10
Gemma
May 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our second stay this year and it was just as lovely. The breakfast is amazing and the living room area is such a perk!
Our second stay this year and it was just as lovely. The breakfast is amazing and the living room area is such a perk!
10
Karen
Aug 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely townhouse and a nice change formt ehnusyal chain hotels. Super helpful and friendly staff who went above and beyond to. Help with recommendations for dinner. Lovely lounges and the honesty bar was a lovely touch.
Lovely townhouse and a nice change formt ehnusyal chain hotels. Super helpful and friendly staff who went above and beyond to. Help with recommendations for dinner. Lovely lounges and the honesty bar was a lovely touch.
10
Jacqueline
May 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Ellen
Jul 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I booked it for a one-night stay with some friends—the perfect location for exploring Shrewsbury. The rooms are comfy with quirky Darwin-themed decor. They have a well-stocked honesty bar so you can enjoy a drink in the lovely garden or the snug. The breakfast must have been one of the best I have had in a long time and is freshly cooked. Although there is no parking at the property itself there are two car parks close by and we had no problems finding a space. Prices for the car park are very good, especially Abbey Foregate car park. Plus, there is the best gelateria just around the corner.
I booked it for a one-night stay with some friends—the perfect location for exploring Shrewsbury. The rooms are comfy with quirky Darwin-themed decor. They have a well-stocked honesty bar so you can enjoy a drink in the lovely garden or the snug. The breakfast must have been one of the best I have had in a long time and is freshly cooked. Although there is no parking at the property itself there are two car parks close by and we had no problems finding a space. Prices for the car park are very good, especially Abbey Foregate car park. Plus, there is the best gelateria just around the corner.
10
Lucy
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and nice clean rooms. The sitting rooms with honesty bar and games were great after a long day wandering around.
Great location and nice clean rooms. The sitting rooms with honesty bar and games were great after a long day wandering around.
10
Terry
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great staff and excellent breakfast (with some of the best bacon I have ever had). The location is great and there is paid parking very close (£1:20 an hour) but only pay 08:00-18:00 otherwise free
Great staff and excellent breakfast (with some of the best bacon I have ever had). The location is great and there is paid parking very close (£1:20 an hour) but only pay 08:00-18:00 otherwise free
10
steven
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lots of healthy or hearty options for breakfast .staff wonderful. Gardens were lovely if only it was summer. Paying car park next to hotel. Plenty of dining places. Rooms were stylish. Definitely a womans touch and thought had gone into the rooms
Lots of healthy or hearty options for breakfast .staff wonderful. Gardens were lovely if only it was summer. Paying car park next to hotel. Plenty of dining places. Rooms were stylish. Definitely a womans touch and thought had gone into the rooms
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Christine
Nov 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My visit started with a wonderful welcome by checkin staff who ran out to help me with the door and my bags. They went on to provide a lot of local information to help our stay. And the rest of the stay continued like that. Fantastic breakfast. Fab honesty bar. First class all round
My visit started with a wonderful welcome by checkin staff who ran out to help me with the door and my bags. They went on to provide a lot of local information to help our stay. And the rest of the stay continued like that. Fantastic breakfast. Fab honesty bar. First class all round
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with many descriptions of spotless rooms and well-kept spaces. A few reviews note minor issues such as scuffed walls, a tired carpet, or an occasional bathroom leak.
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Sandra
Jun 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great stay at Darwin Townhouse. We stayed in one of the garden rooms which was lovely. It had all the amenities needed eg hair dryer, iron, kettle etc. crisp clean sheets and comfy bed. The garden was lovely with seating areas for the nice weather. We bought a bottle of wine from the nearby wine shop and sat on in the garden one night. The breakfast was lovely and plentiful, as was the food at the Loopy Shrew (discounted if you stay in their property). Staff were lovey. The building is just a minutes walk away from one of the main streets but far enough away for a peaceful stay. Would recommend a stay here and would love to bring the family back here to visit the lovely town of Shrewsbury.
Great stay at Darwin Townhouse. We stayed in one of the garden rooms which was lovely. It had all the amenities needed eg hair dryer, iron, kettle etc. crisp clean sheets and comfy bed. The garden was lovely with seating areas for the nice weather. We bought a bottle of wine from the nearby wine shop and sat on in the garden one night. The breakfast was lovely and plentiful, as was the food at the Loopy Shrew (discounted if you stay in their property). Staff were lovey. The building is just a minutes walk away from one of the main streets but far enough away for a peaceful stay. Would recommend a stay here and would love to bring the family back here to visit the lovely town of Shrewsbury.
10
Sian
Dec 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Darwins Townhouse was excellent in all ways. Pleasant staff, exceptional service, exceptionally clean, warm and comfortable. Wonderful location to town and very quiet.
Darwins Townhouse was excellent in all ways. Pleasant staff, exceptional service, exceptionally clean, warm and comfortable. Wonderful location to town and very quiet.
8
Peter
Apr 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place good breakfast - nice rooms to relax downstairs and in garden. Good staff. Room number 3 was scruffy marks on wall needs a repaint. Very noisy too at night. Water in shower wasnt always hot and slow drainage. TV remote not working and tv very small too. Bathroom layout funny too with high step to toilet. Door after hours locked and was difficult to open. Expected more from room to match downstairs. Good stay overall but not so sure on value for money of room allocated.
Nice place good breakfast - nice rooms to relax downstairs and in garden. Good staff. Room number 3 was scruffy marks on wall needs a repaint. Very noisy too at night. Water in shower wasnt always hot and slow drainage. TV remote not working and tv very small too. Bathroom layout funny too with high step to toilet. Door after hours locked and was difficult to open. Expected more from room to match downstairs. Good stay overall but not so sure on value for money of room allocated.
10
Matthew
Mar 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel, clean, friendly staff, beautiful room
Lovely hotel, clean, friendly staff, beautiful room
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Susan
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was pretty, overlooking a lovely garden. Only one problem, there was a leak in the en suite. Staff brilliant as was the food. Wd definitely come again.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The room was pretty, overlooking a lovely garden. Only one problem, there was a leak in the en suite. Staff brilliant as was the food. Wd definitely come again.
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Jacqueline
Mar 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I'd stayed here pre-pandemic and booked again for an overnight stay following a meeting in Shrewsbury. Check in was quick and efficient and the staff were really friendly and helpful. I had room 17 which is in the garden annexe building and overlooks the enclosed gardens to the rear of the hotel. The room was reasonably sized and beautifully decorated and the bathroom was clean and well stocked with toiletries. Breakfast was very good, with a vegan/vegetarian selection in addition to the usual fare. Please note that you have to indicate what time you're going to come down for breakfast so that they can make sure they accommodate everyone who wishes to eat! The cafetiere of coffee was very welcome and the cooked Vegan Garden breakfast hit the spot. You're only a 10-15 minute walk from the station and 5 minutes from the town centre, so if you're planning on heading out for food or bars you're in a great location.
I'd stayed here pre-pandemic and booked again for an overnight stay following a meeting in Shrewsbury. Check in was quick and efficient and the staff were really friendly and helpful. I had room 17 which is in the garden annexe building and overlooks the enclosed gardens to the rear of the hotel. The room was reasonably sized and beautifully decorated and the bathroom was clean and well stocked with toiletries. Breakfast was very good, with a vegan/vegetarian selection in addition to the usual fare. Please note that you have to indicate what time you're going to come down for breakfast so that they can make sure they accommodate everyone who wishes to eat! The cafetiere of coffee was very welcome and the cooked Vegan Garden breakfast hit the spot. You're only a 10-15 minute walk from the station and 5 minutes from the town centre, so if you're planning on heading out for food or bars you're in a great location.
10
Patricia
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spotlessly clean, unique property in the centre, near the river and all amenities with lots if extras
Spotlessly clean, unique property in the centre, near the river and all amenities with lots if extras
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Veronica
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Gwenan
Feb 26, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent place to stay in Shrewsbury. The hotel was very clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was as delicious. We will be back! Thank you
Excellent place to stay in Shrewsbury. The hotel was very clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was as delicious. We will be back! Thank you
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John
May 27, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Ideal location near to shops and nearby beauty spots. Very tasty breakfast. staff very pleasant and friendly. Lovely Gardens at the Hotel and rooms very clean and comfortable.
Ideal location near to shops and nearby beauty spots. Very tasty breakfast. staff very pleasant and friendly. Lovely Gardens at the Hotel and rooms very clean and comfortable.
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Rooms
Rooms are stylish and comfortable, sometimes spacious or uniquely shaped. However, several guests mention smaller rooms and noise from the street or other areas affecting sleep in certain locations.
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Joanne
Mar 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place to stay, our room was on the small side and the bathroom door didn’t close properly, but overall really enjoyed our stay. Location is great!! Breakfast was good, only complaint would be that my poached eggs were over done, but the homemade granola was excellent and made up for it 😀
Lovely place to stay, our room was on the small side and the bathroom door didn’t close properly, but overall really enjoyed our stay. Location is great!! Breakfast was good, only complaint would be that my poached eggs were over done, but the homemade granola was excellent and made up for it 😀
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Ruth
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location. Lovely decor. The staff were very friendly. The WiFi wasn’t great, which also affected the use of some TV channels. The room was lovely however the sound proofing wasn’t great, could hear the people in the room above from the early hours.
Great location. Lovely decor. The staff were very friendly. The WiFi wasn’t great, which also affected the use of some TV channels. The room was lovely however the sound proofing wasn’t great, could hear the people in the room above from the early hours.
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Peter
Apr 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place good breakfast - nice rooms to relax downstairs and in garden. Good staff. Room number 3 was scruffy marks on wall needs a repaint. Very noisy too at night. Water in shower wasnt always hot and slow drainage. TV remote not working and tv very small too. Bathroom layout funny too with high step to toilet. Door after hours locked and was difficult to open. Expected more from room to match downstairs. Good stay overall but not so sure on value for money of room allocated.
Nice place good breakfast - nice rooms to relax downstairs and in garden. Good staff. Room number 3 was scruffy marks on wall needs a repaint. Very noisy too at night. Water in shower wasnt always hot and slow drainage. TV remote not working and tv very small too. Bathroom layout funny too with high step to toilet. Door after hours locked and was difficult to open. Expected more from room to match downstairs. Good stay overall but not so sure on value for money of room allocated.
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Geoffrey
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Reception, location, decor, parking, breakfast room, menu and service; excellent. The single bedroom is poor. Space restricted, noisy street location, lack of ventilation, no additional pillow to better comfort the guests. Too many assumptions made.
Reception, location, decor, parking, breakfast room, menu and service; excellent. The single bedroom is poor. Space restricted, noisy street location, lack of ventilation, no additional pillow to better comfort the guests. Too many assumptions made.
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Kelsey
Dec 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was really lovely, warm and welcoming. The staff were friendly and the King room was spacious. It was a great stay.
It was really lovely, warm and welcoming. The staff were friendly and the King room was spacious. It was a great stay.
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Natasha
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The rooms were beautifully decorated and spacious. Housekeeping was available daily. However, it lacked a mini fridge for cold water.
The rooms were beautifully decorated and spacious. Housekeeping was available daily. However, it lacked a mini fridge for cold water.
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Michael
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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!
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!
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Helen
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Emma
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We loved the styling of the hotel and the room we stayed in was comfortable. Breakfast also great. My only reason for a 4 star over a 5 star was the noise from the street did carry up so I had to wear ear plugs to sleep. Bit noisy inside too when people were coming back in on the evening too. Other than this, we found staff very friendly and loved the theme.
We loved the styling of the hotel and the room we stayed in was comfortable. Breakfast also great. My only reason for a 4 star over a 5 star was the noise from the street did carry up so I had to wear ear plugs to sleep. Bit noisy inside too when people were coming back in on the evening too. Other than this, we found staff very friendly and loved the theme.
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Andrew
Jan 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Service
Service is repeatedly described as warm, friendly and accommodating, with smooth check-in and helpful local advice. Staff often go the extra mile, arranging late check-ins or special requests, though one review reported an unsatisfactory management interaction.
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Georgia
Nov 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were very friendly, we had our dog and although he was not allowed in the main eating area, the team accommodated an ensured we had breakfast delivered to our room. Breakfast was great and good quality food. Very lovely hotel and great location, definitely recommend
Staff were very friendly, we had our dog and although he was not allowed in the main eating area, the team accommodated an ensured we had breakfast delivered to our room. Breakfast was great and good quality food. Very lovely hotel and great location, definitely recommend
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Kelsey
Dec 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was really lovely, warm and welcoming. The staff were friendly and the King room was spacious. It was a great stay.
It was really lovely, warm and welcoming. The staff were friendly and the King room was spacious. It was a great stay.
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Scott
Aug 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We very much enjoyed our stay--this is a great location and the rooms were very nice. We very much appreciated the staff's willingness to help us check in a little late and for staying around to give us some great recommendations for our stay.
We very much enjoyed our stay--this is a great location and the rooms were very nice. We very much appreciated the staff's willingness to help us check in a little late and for staying around to give us some great recommendations for our stay.
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Christopher
Dec 13, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
The breakfasts are great, the rooms cozy and comfortable, but the standout thing about the place is the friendliness of the staff. Julie - this even includes you!!! (In truth, especially you!). This was our second visit and won't be our last!
The breakfasts are great, the rooms cozy and comfortable, but the standout thing about the place is the friendliness of the staff. Julie - this even includes you!!! (In truth, especially you!). This was our second visit and won't be our last!
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Kevin
Dec 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great experience at a lovely hotel with tremendous staff
Great experience at a lovely hotel with tremendous staff
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Caroline
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, helpful staff. Very caring and highly accommodating for my needs (I am disabled). The garden room was fabulous. Comfortable, clean, beautifully designed. What a fabulous place to stay. I highly recommend staying here.
Lovely, helpful staff. Very caring and highly accommodating for my needs (I am disabled). The garden room was fabulous. Comfortable, clean, beautifully designed. What a fabulous place to stay. I highly recommend staying here.
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Christopher
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really excellent! Stay a couple of times now and always really love it, proper look forward to my visit. Everyone is super friendly, the place is really well looked after and decorated and makes for a fun stay. They leave water by ur bed and have an honesty bar you can use if wanted. The breakfast was really nice and the room super comfy. Thanks for another amazing stay!
Really excellent! Stay a couple of times now and always really love it, proper look forward to my visit. Everyone is super friendly, the place is really well looked after and decorated and makes for a fun stay. They leave water by ur bed and have an honesty bar you can use if wanted. The breakfast was really nice and the room super comfy. Thanks for another amazing stay!
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Christine
Nov 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My visit started with a wonderful welcome by checkin staff who ran out to help me with the door and my bags. They went on to provide a lot of local information to help our stay. And the rest of the stay continued like that. Fantastic breakfast. Fab honesty bar. First class all round
My visit started with a wonderful welcome by checkin staff who ran out to help me with the door and my bags. They went on to provide a lot of local information to help our stay. And the rest of the stay continued like that. Fantastic breakfast. Fab honesty bar. First class all round
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Veronica
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Harry
Jan 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly welcome and simple but attentive check in process. Hotel is perfectly located for exploring Shrewsbury
Very friendly welcome and simple but attentive check in process. Hotel is perfectly located for exploring Shrewsbury
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Location
The location is central and convenient for exploring Shrewsbury, near the river, shops, restaurants and sights. Many note that transport and parking options are close by.
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Helen
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A wonderful hotel right in the heart of Shrewsbury. The recommended car park is less than a minute's walk. The hotel is really tastefully themed with lovely homely touches. The breakfast and honesty bar were a highlight!
A wonderful hotel right in the heart of Shrewsbury. The recommended car park is less than a minute's walk. The hotel is really tastefully themed with lovely homely touches. The breakfast and honesty bar were a highlight!
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Karl
Nov 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quaint setup, very friendly staff, good location with ample parking space nearby.
Quaint setup, very friendly staff, good location with ample parking space nearby.
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Allison
Jun 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay - property is very central and the breakfast was excellent. Would highly recommend
Lovely stay - property is very central and the breakfast was excellent. Would highly recommend
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Carlie
Nov 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A great spot in Shrewsbury
A great spot in Shrewsbury
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David
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Historic building in the old town within walking distance to all the major tourist sites.
Historic building in the old town within walking distance to all the major tourist sites.
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Patricia
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Spotlessly clean, unique property in the centre, near the river and all amenities with lots if extras
Spotlessly clean, unique property in the centre, near the river and all amenities with lots if extras
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Laura
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautifully decorated property with cosy touches. Very welcoming. Perfect location in Shrewsbury.
Beautifully decorated property with cosy touches. Very welcoming. Perfect location in Shrewsbury.
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Peter
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Easy to get to and convenient for pubs and restaurants
Easy to get to and convenient for pubs and restaurants
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Roger
Oct 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was an excellent overnight stay. Good location for the river walk. Good location for visiting the centre of Shrewsbury.
It was an excellent overnight stay. Good location for the river walk. Good location for visiting the centre of Shrewsbury.
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Harry
Jan 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very friendly welcome and simple but attentive check in process. Hotel is perfectly located for exploring Shrewsbury
Very friendly welcome and simple but attentive check in process. Hotel is perfectly located for exploring Shrewsbury
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Dining
Breakfast draws consistent praise for quality and a wide choice, including options for different diets. A small minority found it less impressive, but most describe it as a highlight.
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Sharon
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything about darwins townhouse was superb. Rooms lovely, sevice lovely, especially from the young girl serving us at breakfast (blonde ponytail) sorry, didnt get her name. The honesty bar is also a lovely touch. Thankyou, we will be booking again.
Everything about darwins townhouse was superb. Rooms lovely, sevice lovely, especially from the young girl serving us at breakfast (blonde ponytail) sorry, didnt get her name. The honesty bar is also a lovely touch. Thankyou, we will be booking again.
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Jennifer
Nov 1, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good breakfast choice.Very friendly and helpful staff. Also enjoyed our evening meal at the Loopy Shrew.
Good breakfast choice.Very friendly and helpful staff. Also enjoyed our evening meal at the Loopy Shrew.
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Jane
Oct 19, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Paul
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast is always outstanding and we had another lovely stay. Thank you!
Breakfast is always outstanding and we had another lovely stay. Thank you!
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David
Apr 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Tim
Dec 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel was cosy, but 3 star rather than 5. Breakfast disappointing and overpriced
Hotel was cosy, but 3 star rather than 5. Breakfast disappointing and overpriced
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Terry
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great staff and excellent breakfast (with some of the best bacon I have ever had). The location is great and there is paid parking very close (£1:20 an hour) but only pay 08:00-18:00 otherwise free
Great staff and excellent breakfast (with some of the best bacon I have ever had). The location is great and there is paid parking very close (£1:20 an hour) but only pay 08:00-18:00 otherwise free
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Diane
Oct 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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abbie
Mar 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely stay! Everything was great from start to finish. The staff were all polite, friendly and helpful. We thought our room was gorgeous and the bed was super comfy. All the attention to detail throughout the property is fabulous. Breakfast was fantastic, lots of choice with something for everyone. The honesty bar is a really lovely touch as well as we got in late from a meal and decided to have one last drink before bed. We would love to stay here again
We had a lovely stay! Everything was great from start to finish. The staff were all polite, friendly and helpful. We thought our room was gorgeous and the bed was super comfy. All the attention to detail throughout the property is fabulous. Breakfast was fantastic, lots of choice with something for everyone. The honesty bar is a really lovely touch as well as we got in late from a meal and decided to have one last drink before bed. We would love to stay here again
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steven
Oct 4, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lots of healthy or hearty options for breakfast .staff wonderful. Gardens were lovely if only it was summer. Paying car park next to hotel. Plenty of dining places. Rooms were stylish. Definitely a womans touch and thought had gone into the rooms
Lots of healthy or hearty options for breakfast .staff wonderful. Gardens were lovely if only it was summer. Paying car park next to hotel. Plenty of dining places. Rooms were stylish. Definitely a womans touch and thought had gone into the rooms
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Clive
6 days ago
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Stayed 1 night
Reception: first class, room: absolutely fine, staff: lovely. Nice themed touches about the place.
Reception: first class, room: absolutely fine, staff: lovely. Nice themed touches about the place.
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Ai-Linh
Sep 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place well located. Breakfast was great. i got the room with the shower behind the door so it was a bit tight, but the room was well furnished and lovely.
Lovely place well located. Breakfast was great. i got the room with the shower behind the door so it was a bit tight, but the room was well furnished and lovely.
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Sandra
Aug 27, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Another enjoyable stay at Darwin. The room was spotless and had a comfortable bed. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good and plentiful. There’s a honesty bar where you can help yourself to drinks and snacks and pay on departure. The hotel is very close to the town centre where there are lots of eating places to choose from. We parked on the St Julien’s Friars carpark which is reasonable priced and just round the corner from the hotel. Would definitely recommend here.
Another enjoyable stay at Darwin. The room was spotless and had a comfortable bed. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good and plentiful. There’s a honesty bar where you can help yourself to drinks and snacks and pay on departure. The hotel is very close to the town centre where there are lots of eating places to choose from. We parked on the St Julien’s Friars carpark which is reasonable priced and just round the corner from the hotel. Would definitely recommend here.
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Karen
Aug 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great location within walking distance of the shops, restaurants and sights of the town with paid parking available just around the corner. Fabulous room and a lovely garden to sit out in of an evening. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was freshly cooked and absolutely delicious.
Great location within walking distance of the shops, restaurants and sights of the town with paid parking available just around the corner. Fabulous room and a lovely garden to sit out in of an evening. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was freshly cooked and absolutely delicious.
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Jerod
Jul 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
This is a beautiful, relaxing place to stay! The room was small but perfectly appointed. The garden was a wonderful place to relax in the afternoon or have breakfast in the morning. The staff were exceptional, so friendly and helpful! We hope to return!
This is a beautiful, relaxing place to stay! The room was small but perfectly appointed. The garden was a wonderful place to relax in the afternoon or have breakfast in the morning. The staff were exceptional, so friendly and helpful! We hope to return!
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FAQs about Darwins Townhouse
Is parking available at the property?
Nearby parking is available for a fee of approximately GBP 12 per day, located 400 feet away from the property. Reservations are not required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 10 per person.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and check-out time is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance to arrange this.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located within a 10-minute walk of St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall, approximately 0.3 miles from Shrewsbury Abbey and 0.9 miles from Attingham Park. Public transport options are not specified.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs are available for a fee of GBP 20.00 per stay, and rollaway beds are available for a fee of GBP 25.00 per stay. Advance request or confirmation is required for both cribs and rollaway beds.
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The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. 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 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person
- Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day (400 ft away)
- 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.
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