Darwin's Townhouse

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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

Daily English breakfast (GBP 10 per person)

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Pet-friendly
Housekeeping
Laundry
Free WiFi

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

Shrewsbury Abbey
‪6 min walk‬
Shrewsbury Castle
‪10 min walk‬
Attingham Park
‪15 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

13 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

164 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room, Ensuite

8 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

17.0 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

17 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

176 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

13 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

27.0 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Parking available

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

6 May - 7 May

About this property

Victorian bed & breakfast in Shrewsbury with a bar

Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free bed & breakfast has laundry facilities and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free.

Darwin's Townhouse offers 19 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Darwin's Townhouse. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Henry Tudor House. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and breakfast (surcharge). This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free WiFi
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
English breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include luggage storage
Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
Within a 10-minute walk of St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall
Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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

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 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
Food and water bowls are available
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.

Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

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: 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. The host will greet guests on arrival.

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

Darwin's Townhouse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner

13 Apr 2025

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

What a super hotel. Never stayed in an octagonal room before but it gave the feeling of space. Nicely furnished throughout with plenty of nods to Darwin. Comfortable bed. Breakfast was superb, both for selection of options and friendliness of staff. I haven't had better anywhere (including in a lot of foreign travel!). One small and insignificant point: Our bed/room was adorned with 6 pillows and 10 cushions of varying sizes. Possibly excessive!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Business traveller

10 Apr 2025

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

What a fibd

What a wonderful find the staff were friendly, helpful and extremely efficient

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller

8 Apr 2025

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

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Business traveller

5 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

30 Mar 2025

Homely yet modern feel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

29 Mar 2025

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

Really enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble. Great room and windy breakfast. Hope to stay again in the future.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

28 Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family

27 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

16 Mar 2025

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

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!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

10 Mar 2025

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

Lovely hotel, clean, friendly staff, beautiful room

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Travelled with group

1 Mar 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Feb 2025

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

One of a kind!

Fantastic stay - A beautiful hotel with wonderful service and facilities. Independent property with brilliantly curated decor, atmosphere and accommodation. The honesty bar was perfect, with great choice and all tastes catered for! Breakfast was award winning - says it all. Thank you and please support this hotel - it deserves to thrive.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

23 Feb 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner

31 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Tucked away just off the busy Wyle Cop and therefore instantly accessible to the wonderful offerings of Shrewsbury, Darwin's Townhouse is comfortable, clean and quiet. And when I say comfortable, the bed is great, had a brilliant night's sleep. We didn't stay for breakfast so I can't comment on that, but have heard good things so we'll save that for next time!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

19 Jan 2025

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

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.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

10 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice location parking close by

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sian

13 Dec 2024

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

Darwins Townhouse was excellent in all ways. Pleasant staff, exceptional service, exceptionally clean, warm and comfortable. Wonderful location to town and very quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

13 Dec 2024

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

The breakfasts are great, the rooms cozy and comfortable, but the standout thing about the place is the friendliness of the staff. Julie - this even includes you!!! (In truth, especially you!). This was our second visit and won't be our last!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

8 Dec 2024

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

Great experience at a lovely hotel with tremendous staff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

6 Dec 2024

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

Christopher

1 Dec 2024

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

Love this place, great staff, room and breakfast

Really excellent! Stay a couple of times now and always really love it, proper look forward to my visit. Everyone is super friendly, the place is really well looked after and decorated and makes for a fun stay. They leave water by ur bed and have an honesty bar you can use if wanted. The breakfast was really nice and the room super comfy. Thanks for another amazing stay!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group

28 Nov 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Shrewsbury

My visit started with a wonderful welcome by checkin staff who ran out to help me with the door and my bags. They went on to provide a lot of local information to help our stay. And the rest of the stay continued like that. Fantastic breakfast. Fab honesty bar. First class all round

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

What a fantastic unique take on staying away Such a great place to stay .wish we could have stayed longer and would definitely like to go back . An incredible breakfast to top it all off with great friendly staff .

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024