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Darwin's Townhouse

5.0 star property
Luxury B&B with bar/lounge, near St. Mary's Church

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In the heart of Shrewsbury, Darwin's Townhouse offers a luxurious retreat with a serene garden and charming bar. Guests rave about the delicious English breakfast and appreciate the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$114 nightly
The total price is $136
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Victorian charm
This luxury property showcases elegant Victorian architecture. Guests can relax in the charming garden surrounded by historic design elements.
Cozy breakfast and bar
This bed & breakfast offers a welcoming bar and delightful English breakfast. Culinary comforts pair perfectly with the intimate atmosphere.

Room options

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1765 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Ensuite (Garden Room) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room) | Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 1894 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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37 St Julian's Friars, Shrewsbury, England, SY1 1XL

What's nearby

  • Old Market Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shrewsbury Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Quarry Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Attingham Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station - 11 min walk
  • Telford Central Station - 18 min drive
  • Oakengates Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪House of Grain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cromwell’s Tap House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Nag's Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hop & Friar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Darwin's Townhouse

Enjoy your visit to Shrewsbury with a stay at Darwin's Townhouse. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Other highlights at this luxurious bed & breakfast include a bar/lounge and a garden. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Offsite parking within 400 ft (GBP 12 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1760
  • Garden
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 25.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 12 per day (400 ft away)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

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

Does Darwin's Townhouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Darwin's Townhouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Darwin's Townhouse?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Darwin's Townhouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Darwin's Townhouse and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Darwin's Townhouse also has a garden.

What's the area around Darwin's Townhouse like?

Darwin's Townhouse is a short 3-minute walk from Henry Tudor House and 6 minutes' walk from Old Market Hall.

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Reviews

Darwin's Townhouse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide variety of options and friendly service. (61 reviews)
  • Parking was easily accessible and reasonably priced at nearby car parks. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and nice clean rooms. The sitting rooms with honesty bar and games were great after a long day wandering around.
Lucy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay
Geoffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quaint setup, very friendly staff, good location with ample parking space nearby.
Karl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast is always outstanding and we had another lovely stay. Thank you!
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great one night stay in Shrewsbury

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.
Emma, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Geoffrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel in the heart of Shrewsbury

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!
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic property with clean, comfortable room and very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was outstanding.
Therese, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2nd stay this year

Our second stay this year and it was just as lovely. The breakfast is amazing and the living room area is such a perk!
Gemma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2nd visit to this beautiful boutique hotel. Loved the rooms,food & beautiful gardens with plenty of tables & seating areas. Staff very helpful & friendly. Car park close by you do have to pay however we downloaded app and where able to top up following morning. Very central to everything you need bars restaurants shopping and great walks near by. Would highly recommend
Dian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Spotlessly clean, unique property in the centre, near the river and all amenities with lots if extras
Patricia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location

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.
Ruth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, clean, friendly staff, beautiful room
Matthew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff at reception and breakfast were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good, too. Location is convenient. Our only wish would be that the room was a little bit larger. It was clean with good amenities: just a little cramped for two people and luggage. It’s a nice place to stay in Shrewsbury.
Colin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely boutique bed and breakfast, bright comfortable large room. All amenities you could need, friendly staff, excellent breakfast. Meets to cross section between hotel and bed and breakfast, would return for sure!
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay.,Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Room was cosy and well designed and quiet. Great place to explore the town . Will come again, Would highly recommend .
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location parking close by
James, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay, amazing friendly staff and nice rooms
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely overnight stay in Shrewsbury!

Lovely overnight stay in Shrewsbury! Loved the style of the property and service was great on arrival, loved the communal areas and honesty bar, while room was characterful, comfortable and clean. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Jonathon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place - amazing staff - lots of intricate details that make it a wonderful stay. Can’t speak highly enough about it.
Pauline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect town centre hotel

Lovely boutique hotel in a great setting. Friendly staff and a fab breakfast.
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely hotel!

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.
Andrew, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Wonderful staff, and great location.
Suela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

fantastic

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
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Helen, 1-night trip