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Darwin's Townhouse

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Superior Double Room, Ensuite
Daily English breakfast (GBP 10 per person)
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Explore the area

Map
37 St Julian's Friars, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1XL
  • Henry Tudor House
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St. Mary's Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Old Market Hall
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Highlights

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

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Iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Shrewsbury

A luxury stay in Shrewsbury awaits you at Darwin's Townhouse. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include free in-room WiFi. .The bed & breakfast's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 5-property class Shrewsbury B&B include Shrewsbury Abbey and Shrewsbury Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Old Market Hall - 6 min walk
  • Shrewsbury Abbey - 6 min walk
  • The Quarry Park - 9 min walk
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 10 min walk
  • Attingham Park - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

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

About this property

Darwin's Townhouse

Luxury bed & breakfast in Shrewsbury with a bar
As a guest of Darwin's Townhouse, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

This Victorian Shrewsbury bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1760
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Darwin's Townhouse offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 12 per day (400 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Darwin's Townhouse B&B Shrewsbury
Darwin's Townhouse B&B
Darwin's Townhouse Shrewsbury
Sandford Hotel Shrewsbury
Darwin's Townhouse Shrewsbury
Darwin's Townhouse Bed & breakfast
Darwin's Townhouse Bed & breakfast Shrewsbury

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Darwin's Townhouse?

Darwin's Townhouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Darwin's Townhouse?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Darwin's Townhouse on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$185.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Darwin's Townhouse family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Darwin's Townhouse is a hit with families.

Does Darwin's Townhouse serve breakfast?

Yeah, our travelers adore the English brekkie here! Served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Darwin's Townhouse?

No, Darwin's Townhouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Darwin's Townhouse?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Darwin's Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 245 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 309 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast choice.Very friendly and helpful staff. Also enjoyed our evening meal at the Loopy Shrew.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a room behind the main hotel building and across the lovely walled garden. Twin room very comfortable and in keeping with the Darwin theme. Well provided with choice of teas etc. Room toastie and warm. Very convenient for a concert at Shrewsbury Abbey, just a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cosy and welcoming property and staff
Beautifully decorated property with cosy touches. Very welcoming. Perfect location in Shrewsbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were beautifully decorated and spacious. Housekeeping was available daily. However, it lacked a mini fridge for cold water.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay, our room was huge and so was the bed. The car park was just around the corner so just a short walk with the luggage. The breakfast was lovely as were all the staff. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay, amazing friendly staff and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Sparks

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic building in the old town within walking distance to all the major tourist sites.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Suela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent! So friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DE ANNA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very updated, comfortable beds, close to the main part of town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Booked for a group of friends to celebrate a 60th birthday and Darwin's didn't disappoint. Decor and furnishings were stunning, bed extremely comfortable and shower hot. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PERFECT place to stay, in every way! FIVE STAR!
Absolutely wonderful place - I'd highly recommend staying here! The atmosphere is relaxed, the staf really friendly and helpful, the bed super comfortable with little touches like a flask of water in the room as well as the usual tea/coffee, biscuits etc. The highlight for me was the breakfast which was FABULOUS and included options for gluten-free/wheat-free/vegan etc, they seem to have thought of everything! Nothing was too much trouble either - they were happy for us to have a slightly later breakfast as we did the parkrun! The other thing is the hotel is bang in the centre of town but down a side alleyway so it's very quiet (we had a room overlooking the garden in the modern building behind) and there's parking, which is another huge plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024