Old Rectory
$89
/ night
Avg. for October
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$89
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Old Rectory average $77 in February, the cheapest month, and $117 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $83 |
| February | $77 |
| March | $82 |
| April | $102 |
| May | $107 |
| June | $111 |
| July | $111 |
| August | $117 |
| September | $116 |
| October | $89 |
| November | $81 |
| December | $82 |
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Most expensive: August (~$117)
Cheapest: February (~$77)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
Located in Shrewsbury, The Old Rectory is a 1-minute drive from Wem Town Hall and 8 minutes from Ellesmere Canal Wharf and Visitor Centre. This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Hawkstone Park Follies.
What's nearby
Wem Town Hall(0.5 miles)
Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course(4.9 miles)
Hawkstone Park Follies(5.5 miles)
Ellesmere Canal Wharf and Visitor Centre(5.8 miles)
Moreton Corbet Castle(6.5 miles)
Colemere Country Park(6.6 miles)
Hodnet Hall Gardens(7.7 miles)
Alderford Lake(8 miles)
The Mere At Ellesmere Country Park(8.8 miles)
Ellesmere Sculpture Trail(9 miles)
JB Joyce and Company(9.1 miles)
Hawks on Walks(9.1 miles)
Victoria Jubilee Park(9.2 miles)
Whitchurch Heritage Centre(9.3 miles)
AMF Bowling(9.5 miles)
The nearest major airport is Chester (CEG-Hawarden)(35.1 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Dry Cleaning
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
Lowe Hill Road, Wem, England, United Kingdom
Wem Town Hall (0.5 miles)
Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course (4.9 miles)
Hawkstone Park Follies (5.5 miles)
Ellesmere Canal Wharf and Visitor Centre (5.8 miles)
Moreton Corbet Castle (6.5 miles)
Colemere Country Park (6.6 miles)
Room options
10
Standard Double Or Twin Room
1 King Bed
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
5
Double Room (Cosy)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
4
Standard Single Room
1 Twin Bed
194 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
6
Suite
1 Full Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 4
215 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
10
Executive Double Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
215 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Crib(s) (Extra Fee)
5
Double Room, 1 King Bed (King Size Double with ½ Corona)
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
344 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)TV
6
Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster)
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
301 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
7
Luxury Double Room
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 4
215 ft²
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Extra Fee)
Guest reviews of Old Rectory
9
Superb
Based on 549 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
14%
Couple
64%
Family
12%
Group
4%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, Old Rectory is praised for its warm, welcoming staff, excellent cooked-to-order breakfasts, and charming period building with peaceful gardens, while some guests note dated bathrooms, occasional mattress discomfort, and the lack of a full evening restaurant.
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Across recent reviews, Old Rectory is praised for its warm, welcoming staff, excellent cooked-to-order breakfasts, and charming period building with peaceful gardens, while some guests note dated bathrooms, occasional mattress discomfort, and the lack of a full evening restaurant.
The location is quiet in Wem rather than central Shrewsbury, making it a calm base for trips around Shropshire. Rooms are generally comfortable and sometimes spacious, though décor and bathrooms can feel dated, floorboards may creak, and some find mattresses too firm. Expect attentive service and historic charm, with limited evening dining.
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Facilities
Pleasant shared spaces, gardens and a bar are highlighted, and several guests used the bar’s light bites in the evening. There is no full restaurant for lunch or dinner.
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Tara
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Alan
May 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A very pleasant overnight stay. The staff were most friendly and helpful, even allowing us to sit in the garden room to eat our takeaway as there was no evening main menu. Breakfast was excellent. The drawback for me was that the bed was too hard and too short.
A very pleasant overnight stay. The staff were most friendly and helpful, even allowing us to sit in the garden room to eat our takeaway as there was no evening main menu. Breakfast was excellent. The drawback for me was that the bed was too hard and too short.
10
steve
Jun 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely garden
Lovely garden
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Brian
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Michelle
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulously friendly staff , nothing was too much trouble , place was spotless , breakfast was lovely , great choice of items , no evening meals served but light bites which were fabulous , Bar was well stocked too ..
Fabulously friendly staff , nothing was too much trouble , place was spotless , breakfast was lovely , great choice of items , no evening meals served but light bites which were fabulous , Bar was well stocked too ..
8
Peter
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The room was fine but let down by the poor shower. Staff were exceptional, breakfasts very good. No restaurant facilities for lunch or evening meals. Hot snacks were available. The staff made it an enjoyable experience.
The room was fine but let down by the poor shower. Staff were exceptional, breakfasts very good. No restaurant facilities for lunch or evening meals. Hot snacks were available. The staff made it an enjoyable experience.
10
Philippa
Oct 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely, character building. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens, tasty breakfast
Lovely, character building. Very friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful gardens, tasty breakfast
8
Mozley
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely old house, so creaking floorboards and no lift but that just goes with the character of the property. Very friendly and efficient staff, very clean, excellent breakfast, very good 'light bites' food in bar which was all we needed in the evening (restaurants about 10 mins walk away). My bed could have done with a new mattress but in any event I slept like a log so can't complain too much about that.
A lovely old house, so creaking floorboards and no lift but that just goes with the character of the property. Very friendly and efficient staff, very clean, excellent breakfast, very good 'light bites' food in bar which was all we needed in the evening (restaurants about 10 mins walk away). My bed could have done with a new mattress but in any event I slept like a log so can't complain too much about that.
10
David
Jun 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property with lovely gardens. Refurbished to a high standard. Very pleasant service. Only downside is the limited evening meal options, although local pub was very good.
Beautiful property with lovely gardens. Refurbished to a high standard. Very pleasant service. Only downside is the limited evening meal options, although local pub was very good.
10
Mrs A M
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed one night here and it was lovely. The building is beautifully decorated and is clearly looked after by the owners. Our room was bright and decorated in keeping with the age of the building. We had a drink in the bar and sat in the living area which was very nice. Breakfast the next morning was freshly cooked and plentiful. The staff are lovely and would definitely stay again if we were back in the area.
Stayed one night here and it was lovely. The building is beautifully decorated and is clearly looked after by the owners. Our room was bright and decorated in keeping with the age of the building. We had a drink in the bar and sat in the living area which was very nice. Breakfast the next morning was freshly cooked and plentiful. The staff are lovely and would definitely stay again if we were back in the area.
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Cleanliness
Most guests describe rooms and shared areas as clean or spotless. A few report lapses such as mould in a shower, missed vacuuming, or bathrooms needing a deeper clean around fittings.
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Steve
Apr 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Enjoyed my 2 nights BnB fri/sat- enjoyable breakfast and a choice of, clean tidy lounge breakfast orangery bar rooms, bedroom was pleasant clean comfortable, (the bed I didn’t want to leave it behind), Staff were young pleasant helpful and manage the Old Rectory very well, I certainly will rebook to stay here….
Enjoyed my 2 nights BnB fri/sat- enjoyable breakfast and a choice of, clean tidy lounge breakfast orangery bar rooms, bedroom was pleasant clean comfortable, (the bed I didn’t want to leave it behind), Staff were young pleasant helpful and manage the Old Rectory very well, I certainly will rebook to stay here….
8
Tara
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Jools
Apr 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
8
Sarah
May 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Warm & welcoming staff, room adequate for one noght stay, cleaning detail missing, bits on floor , dust on bed trim, rug a bit tired, building is beautiful staff very accomdating lovely breakfast!
Warm & welcoming staff, room adequate for one noght stay, cleaning detail missing, bits on floor , dust on bed trim, rug a bit tired, building is beautiful staff very accomdating lovely breakfast!
8
Rosanna
Mar 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Yvonne
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Michelle
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulously friendly staff , nothing was too much trouble , place was spotless , breakfast was lovely , great choice of items , no evening meals served but light bites which were fabulous , Bar was well stocked too ..
Fabulously friendly staff , nothing was too much trouble , place was spotless , breakfast was lovely , great choice of items , no evening meals served but light bites which were fabulous , Bar was well stocked too ..
8
Mozley
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely old house, so creaking floorboards and no lift but that just goes with the character of the property. Very friendly and efficient staff, very clean, excellent breakfast, very good 'light bites' food in bar which was all we needed in the evening (restaurants about 10 mins walk away). My bed could have done with a new mattress but in any event I slept like a log so can't complain too much about that.
A lovely old house, so creaking floorboards and no lift but that just goes with the character of the property. Very friendly and efficient staff, very clean, excellent breakfast, very good 'light bites' food in bar which was all we needed in the evening (restaurants about 10 mins walk away). My bed could have done with a new mattress but in any event I slept like a log so can't complain too much about that.
10
w r
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice clean comfy hotel with excellent breakfast
Nice clean comfy hotel with excellent breakfast
8
kevin
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel grounds are quite nice with a nice terrace to the rear with a pleasant garden view. The hotel itself is quite striking. Down side for us was the room had a view of an iron fire escape, and the working yard. Possibly I had booked a twin room due to my wife's recent hip operation, and so doubles may have far better views. Room was rather tired, but clean. Plus side is they give nice biccies, water. Big plus side is the staff are really friendly, helpful, and the breakfast was excellent.
The hotel grounds are quite nice with a nice terrace to the rear with a pleasant garden view. The hotel itself is quite striking. Down side for us was the room had a view of an iron fire escape, and the working yard. Possibly I had booked a twin room due to my wife's recent hip operation, and so doubles may have far better views. Room was rather tired, but clean. Plus side is they give nice biccies, water. Big plus side is the staff are really friendly, helpful, and the breakfast was excellent.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, sometimes spacious and full of period character. However, several note dated décor and bathrooms, creaking floorboards, and occasional mattress comfort issues; showers over baths can be awkward.
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Liam
Oct 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Stephen
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Impressive building in wooded grounds. Excellent friendly service. Stayed in four poster suite which was disappointing, tatty old furniture and tired furnishings. Shower above bath was very difficult to use. Excellent breakfast. Would recommend this hotel but not the room we stayed in.
Impressive building in wooded grounds. Excellent friendly service. Stayed in four poster suite which was disappointing, tatty old furniture and tired furnishings. Shower above bath was very difficult to use. Excellent breakfast. Would recommend this hotel but not the room we stayed in.
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Bryan
Apr 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a very nice short break, all the staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent for choice and quality. We found that the bed mattress was quite firm and for us not comfortable (for a short break we were ok with it). The pillows though were delightful. The only other minor criticism is that the plastic trim on the shower tray/door needs renewing. This is a well run family business and we would happily recommend it to others.
We had a very nice short break, all the staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent for choice and quality. We found that the bed mattress was quite firm and for us not comfortable (for a short break we were ok with it). The pillows though were delightful. The only other minor criticism is that the plastic trim on the shower tray/door needs renewing. This is a well run family business and we would happily recommend it to others.
8
Pauline
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed our one night stay at the Old Rectory. We were given an upgrade, which was a nice surprise, so we had a very grand room with a very comfortable.four poster bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The lounge and bar were attractively decorated and inviting. We wished the weather had been better so we could have enjoyed the garden.
We enjoyed our one night stay at the Old Rectory. We were given an upgrade, which was a nice surprise, so we had a very grand room with a very comfortable.four poster bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The lounge and bar were attractively decorated and inviting. We wished the weather had been better so we could have enjoyed the garden.
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Loren
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Tim
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
5 star is a must for this place. Room was homely, warm and good sized. Breakfast was superb. The staff were especially helpful and courteous - even for simple things. I would recommend to all. Just a "wow!"
5 star is a must for this place. Room was homely, warm and good sized. Breakfast was superb. The staff were especially helpful and courteous - even for simple things. I would recommend to all. Just a "wow!"
8
barry
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
eveything excellent except beds had no padding on the mattress and it was like sleeping on a box spring
eveything excellent except beds had no padding on the mattress and it was like sleeping on a box spring
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Linda
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderfully friendly, helpful staff. A spacious bedroom, quiet and well equipped. The only blip was the dated bathroom. Painted chips to the bath and the ‘gold’ rubbed off the taps etc.
Wonderfully friendly, helpful staff. A spacious bedroom, quiet and well equipped. The only blip was the dated bathroom. Painted chips to the bath and the ‘gold’ rubbed off the taps etc.
8
Mozley
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A lovely old house, so creaking floorboards and no lift but that just goes with the character of the property. Very friendly and efficient staff, very clean, excellent breakfast, very good 'light bites' food in bar which was all we needed in the evening (restaurants about 10 mins walk away). My bed could have done with a new mattress but in any event I slept like a log so can't complain too much about that.
A lovely old house, so creaking floorboards and no lift but that just goes with the character of the property. Very friendly and efficient staff, very clean, excellent breakfast, very good 'light bites' food in bar which was all we needed in the evening (restaurants about 10 mins walk away). My bed could have done with a new mattress but in any event I slept like a log so can't complain too much about that.
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kevin
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel grounds are quite nice with a nice terrace to the rear with a pleasant garden view. The hotel itself is quite striking. Down side for us was the room had a view of an iron fire escape, and the working yard. Possibly I had booked a twin room due to my wife's recent hip operation, and so doubles may have far better views. Room was rather tired, but clean. Plus side is they give nice biccies, water. Big plus side is the staff are really friendly, helpful, and the breakfast was excellent.
The hotel grounds are quite nice with a nice terrace to the rear with a pleasant garden view. The hotel itself is quite striking. Down side for us was the room had a view of an iron fire escape, and the working yard. Possibly I had booked a twin room due to my wife's recent hip operation, and so doubles may have far better views. Room was rather tired, but clean. Plus side is they give nice biccies, water. Big plus side is the staff are really friendly, helpful, and the breakfast was excellent.
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Service
Service is a standout: staff are consistently friendly, welcoming and accommodating, often going above and beyond with early takeaway breakfasts and swift help with requests or issues.
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Aaron
Dec 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel, the team there are really really friendly. Breakfast was great!!
Lovely hotel, the team there are really really friendly. Breakfast was great!!
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L K
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fab selection at breakfast, very elegant rooms and public areas. Staff couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Fab selection at breakfast, very elegant rooms and public areas. Staff couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.
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Des
Apr 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were truly amazing from first welcome to checkout. Room was stunning as was the hotel in general. Lovely grounds etc Breakfast was really good. Proper old school, quality products served hot! Unlike most hotels buffet or not So much attention to detail Special mention to the young lady on Saturday night who also did breakfast. She was so charming and professional Would reccone staying here. Many thanks
The staff were truly amazing from first welcome to checkout. Room was stunning as was the hotel in general. Lovely grounds etc Breakfast was really good. Proper old school, quality products served hot! Unlike most hotels buffet or not So much attention to detail Special mention to the young lady on Saturday night who also did breakfast. She was so charming and professional Would reccone staying here. Many thanks
10
Tim
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
5 star is a must for this place. Room was homely, warm and good sized. Breakfast was superb. The staff were especially helpful and courteous - even for simple things. I would recommend to all. Just a "wow!"
5 star is a must for this place. Room was homely, warm and good sized. Breakfast was superb. The staff were especially helpful and courteous - even for simple things. I would recommend to all. Just a "wow!"
10
Yve
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Superb, and excellent value. Natasha & Gill were extraordinarly accommodating.
Superb, and excellent value. Natasha & Gill were extraordinarly accommodating.
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Jacqueline
Jul 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The member of staff on reception is excellent. She moves around from reception to bar to restaurant and is very efficient - she is a credit to the hotel!
The member of staff on reception is excellent. She moves around from reception to bar to restaurant and is very efficient - she is a credit to the hotel!
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Cheryl
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay, staff absolutely brilliant
Excellent stay, staff absolutely brilliant
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Piers
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a really lovely weekend at the Old Rectory. Large room, quiet and warm. Breakfast was excellent. All the staff were really nice. A mix up with the booking was dealt with very efficiently by the person on the desk (Natalie, I think). She sorted everything out and we were made to feel very welcome. Easy walk into the town, which has an Indian restaurant, other takeaways and a few pubs with food and beer.
We had a really lovely weekend at the Old Rectory. Large room, quiet and warm. Breakfast was excellent. All the staff were really nice. A mix up with the booking was dealt with very efficiently by the person on the desk (Natalie, I think). She sorted everything out and we were made to feel very welcome. Easy walk into the town, which has an Indian restaurant, other takeaways and a few pubs with food and beer.
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Karl
Sep 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were excellent very helpful, Unable to make breakfast, so they provided a breakfast sandwich to takeaway. Probably the comfiest bed I’ve ever slept on
Staff were excellent very helpful, Unable to make breakfast, so they provided a breakfast sandwich to takeaway. Probably the comfiest bed I’ve ever slept on
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I
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The staff made me feel welcome. They were helpful in giving me advice on public transport to my destination and back to the hotel.
The staff made me feel welcome. They were helpful in giving me advice on public transport to my destination and back to the hotel.
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Location
Quiet setting in Wem, not central to Shrewsbury, and used by many as a base for exploring Shropshire. Guests mention an easy walk into town and convenient transport links like a nearby bus stop and park-and-ride by car.
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Damian
May 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
So peaceful and very quiet excellent breakfast and located for adventures around the area.
So peaceful and very quiet excellent breakfast and located for adventures around the area.
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Tara
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Max
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Brian
Jun 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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John
Aug 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Michael
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely old fashioned room with a large single bed. Very comfortable bed and an ensuite shower room. All the staff were lovely and friendly and breakfast was delicious. I booked the hotel to use as a base to attend 3 race meetings. Cheltenham on the way up, Liverpool on day 2 and nearby Bangor-on-Dee on day 3. It worked out perfectly and I was even able to visit Wrexham as well, so no complaints from me.
Lovely old fashioned room with a large single bed. Very comfortable bed and an ensuite shower room. All the staff were lovely and friendly and breakfast was delicious. I booked the hotel to use as a base to attend 3 race meetings. Cheltenham on the way up, Liverpool on day 2 and nearby Bangor-on-Dee on day 3. It worked out perfectly and I was even able to visit Wrexham as well, so no complaints from me.
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Elizabeth
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
It was lovely. A beautiful house with so much character. Bus stop directly outside the entrance. Staff super helpful thoughtful and friendly.
It was lovely. A beautiful house with so much character. Bus stop directly outside the entrance. Staff super helpful thoughtful and friendly.
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Piers
Feb 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a really lovely weekend at the Old Rectory. Large room, quiet and warm. Breakfast was excellent. All the staff were really nice. A mix up with the booking was dealt with very efficiently by the person on the desk (Natalie, I think). She sorted everything out and we were made to feel very welcome. Easy walk into the town, which has an Indian restaurant, other takeaways and a few pubs with food and beer.
We had a really lovely weekend at the Old Rectory. Large room, quiet and warm. Breakfast was excellent. All the staff were really nice. A mix up with the booking was dealt with very efficiently by the person on the desk (Natalie, I think). She sorted everything out and we were made to feel very welcome. Easy walk into the town, which has an Indian restaurant, other takeaways and a few pubs with food and beer.
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IRENE
Dec 8, 2023
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Friendly and welcoming staff, a really excellent breakfast, and a lovely building in a great location, within striking distance of Shrewsbury.
Friendly and welcoming staff, a really excellent breakfast, and a lovely building in a great location, within striking distance of Shrewsbury.
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Ronald L
Sep 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful building carefully restored, attractive gardens, friendly staff. Only trouble is it’s a long distance from Shrewsbury in a village called Wen, but many people will like being away from the crowds.
A beautiful building carefully restored, attractive gardens, friendly staff. Only trouble is it’s a long distance from Shrewsbury in a village called Wen, but many people will like being away from the crowds.
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Dining
Breakfast is repeatedly praised for quality, freshness and generous portions, with vegan options noted; light bites are available in the bar but there is no full evening restaurant. A few negatives mention a stale sandwich and a strict ordering approach.
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Aaron
Dec 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel, the team there are really really friendly. Breakfast was great!!
Lovely hotel, the team there are really really friendly. Breakfast was great!!
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Tara
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Richard
Dec 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room, friendly staff, delicious breakfast
Lovely room, friendly staff, delicious breakfast
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Tim
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
5 star is a must for this place. Room was homely, warm and good sized. Breakfast was superb. The staff were especially helpful and courteous - even for simple things. I would recommend to all. Just a "wow!"
5 star is a must for this place. Room was homely, warm and good sized. Breakfast was superb. The staff were especially helpful and courteous - even for simple things. I would recommend to all. Just a "wow!"
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Rosanna
Mar 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Michelle
Sep 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fabulously friendly staff , nothing was too much trouble , place was spotless , breakfast was lovely , great choice of items , no evening meals served but light bites which were fabulous , Bar was well stocked too ..
Fabulously friendly staff , nothing was too much trouble , place was spotless , breakfast was lovely , great choice of items , no evening meals served but light bites which were fabulous , Bar was well stocked too ..
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Peter
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
The room was fine but let down by the poor shower. Staff were exceptional, breakfasts very good. No restaurant facilities for lunch or evening meals. Hot snacks were available. The staff made it an enjoyable experience.
The room was fine but let down by the poor shower. Staff were exceptional, breakfasts very good. No restaurant facilities for lunch or evening meals. Hot snacks were available. The staff made it an enjoyable experience.
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Rebecca
Sep 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It could of been better, the bed's was very uncomfortable as the mattress was dreadful. The sandwich was stale and I am not sure what the breakfast was as it all seemed scaled down.
It could of been better, the bed's was very uncomfortable as the mattress was dreadful. The sandwich was stale and I am not sure what the breakfast was as it all seemed scaled down.
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Sarah
Mar 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, beautiful property and incredibly friendly staff. The afternoon tea was delicious. Thank you so much!
Lovely stay, beautiful property and incredibly friendly staff. The afternoon tea was delicious. Thank you so much!
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lynda
Jul 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous breakfast
Fabulous breakfast
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Samual
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Nice quiet hotel Rooms very big comfy beds
Nice quiet hotel Rooms very big comfy beds
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Rob
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely older building, well maintained. Although the amenities are not extensive, staff are really friendly and helpful. The food available is well presented and cooked. Would certainly stay again if in the area.
Lovely older building, well maintained. Although the amenities are not extensive, staff are really friendly and helpful. The food available is well presented and cooked. Would certainly stay again if in the area.
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Susan
Sep 6, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely clean and comfortable room. Excellent and tasty breakfast plus light meals very good. Staff were extremely polite, friendly and efficient. Most welcoming atmosphere and it was an enjoyable stay.
Lovely clean and comfortable room. Excellent and tasty breakfast plus light meals very good. Staff were extremely polite, friendly and efficient. Most welcoming atmosphere and it was an enjoyable stay.
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Lee
Sep 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was first class
Breakfast was first class
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Nicola
Sep 5, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were very attentive and the we couldn’t fault breakfast at all. There were some dirty bits in our room such as a few stains on the carpets and some dead flies at the bottom of the curtains however the building as a whole was lovely. We had a wonderful view of the gardens and the location was great. Would definitely stay again.
Staff were very attentive and the we couldn’t fault breakfast at all. There were some dirty bits in our room such as a few stains on the carpets and some dead flies at the bottom of the curtains however the building as a whole was lovely. We had a wonderful view of the gardens and the location was great. Would definitely stay again.
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FAQs about Old Rectory
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 20, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Shrewsbury, just a 1-minute drive from Wem Town Hall and 8 minutes from Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course. It is 5.5 miles from Hawkstone Park Follies and 6.5 miles from Moreton Corbet Castle.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, which is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs are available for a fee of GBP 12.5 per night, and rollaway beds are available for GBP 19.0 per night. Advance request is required for both.
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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; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- 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
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