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Darwin's Townhouse

5.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in the center of Shrewsbury, where homestyle English breakfasts and genuine hospitality create a welcoming atmosphere

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Darwin's Townhouse in Shrewsbury's center offers a luxurious yet comfortable stay. Guests can unwind in the quiet garden and enjoy evening drinks at the welcoming bar. The English breakfast is highly praised, and the staff provides attentive, helpful service.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥19,935
￥23,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 12 - Mar 13

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Heating
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Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 164 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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10.0 out of 10
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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

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

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Single Room, Ensuite

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 176 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Shrewsbury is home to Darwin's Townhouse. Shrewsbury Abbey and Old Market Hall are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out AMF Bowling. Check out an event or a game at Montgomery Waters Meadow, and consider making time for Haughmond Hill, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Shrewsbury travel guide
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SY1 1XL, England, Shrewsbury, 37 St Julian's Friars

What's nearby

  • Amazing garden and beautiful place!
    Shrewsbury Castle
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Market Hall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Mary's Church
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shrewsbury Abbey
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Attingham Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station
    11 min walk

Restaurants

  • The Golden Cross
    4 min walk
  • House of Grain
    1 min walk
  • Camellias Tea Rooms
    5 min walk
  • Cromwell’s Tap House
    4 min walk
  • Hop & Friar
    1 min walk

About this property

Darwin's Townhouse

Luxury bed & breakfast near St. Mary's Church
Located close to Old Market Hall and Shrewsbury Abbey, Darwin's Townhouse provides a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • English breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Darwin's Townhouse include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Crib (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 elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1760
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Is Darwin's Townhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Darwin's Townhouse on Mar 12, 2026 start from ￥19,935, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at Darwin's Townhouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Darwin's Townhouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Darwin's Townhouse located?

Situated in Shrewsbury, this luxury bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of St. Mary's Church, Old Market Hall, and Shrewsbury Abbey. Shrewsbury Castle and Attingham Park are also within 15 minutes. Shrewsbury Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Darwin's Townhouse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 385 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room, beautiful house with perfect facilities, great food and well stocked honesty bar. A very comfortable night sleep in great location with car parking very close
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in convenient location. Upgrade from garden room to a room with king bed and coffee machine was ok, but they had run out of coffee pods anyway. The room was nice and characterful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very well equipped. Only negative, shower water pressure not very good. Hotel offers excellent amenities, loved the honesty bar for those who don’t wish to venture out of an evening. Breakfast in the morning was superb, amazing selection of continental products and the cooked offering was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takako

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very charming hotel. Clean and quiet, with self-service late check-in. Wake up to birdsong in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quaint setup, very friendly staff, good location with ample parking space nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom, friendly check in staff and well stocked honesty bar. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Good location for central Shrewsbury.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely and a lot of effort has gone in to making this a lovely place to be. I had an okay stay but I am not sure the garden rooms quite live up to the reviews. They are quite small and you can hear the room above quite readily. The shower was also not remotely powerful. But a pleasant stay. I get the impression I didn't quite get the most of what the hotel has to offer as I stayed with my dog and they aren't allowed in the main building.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast is always outstanding and we had another lovely stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with clean, comfortable room and very friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, clean, friendly staff, beautiful room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location parking close by
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean, unique property in the centre, near the river and all amenities with lots if extras
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Suela

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect town centre hotel

Lovely boutique hotel in a great setting. Friendly staff and a fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025