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Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room) | Garden - Darwin's Townhouse (Shrewsbury)
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Garden sanctuary in Shrewsbury

Garden rooms with French windows overlook enclosed gardens, offering peaceful retreats. Guests can enjoy the verdant surroundings from armchairs or visit the honesty bar for evening drinks. The award-winning breakfast, with extensive vegan options, earns praise as "the best."

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 164 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

King Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 176 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

What's nearby

  • The Quarry Park
    The Quarry Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shrewsbury Castle
    Shrewsbury Castle
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Market Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shrewsbury Abbey
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Attingham Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station
    11 min walk

Restaurants

  • House of Grain
    1 min walk
  • Camellias Tea Rooms
    5 min walk
  • The Golden Cross
    4 min walk
  • Cromwell’s Tap House
    4 min walk
  • The Nag's Head
    3 min walk

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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
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • 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
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 5:00 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

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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.

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.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

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

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 324 out of 407 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 407 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 407 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 407 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 407 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really lovely and well run hotel. I was more than pleased with the room and bathroom, had everything I needed. The breakfast was spot on, freshly made for the morning and loads to choose from. Id love to come back and bring dad to stay for a weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and tidy. Breakfast was great. Staff very helpful. Great for our dogs. Will definitely return next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was perfect, loved the honesty bar and breakfast! The bed was very comfortable. Quiet at night and staff were so helpful. As a solo traveller I felt very safe here and well looked after, nothing was too much trouble. Will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was always available to help. The room and hotel was clean and comfortable and decorated in a really nice quirky style.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and unique property in a lovely town. We’ve stayed there many times and always have a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice clean room and beautiful breakfast. The staff are amazingly kind and friendly.
Single room in the townhouse.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice room close to the center. Parking right next door. Staff was very friendly and everything was spotless clean. Our room wasn’t big enough for our luggage, but I don’t know which room I booked and I didn’t mind. Great welcoming place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in was easy and staff were very helpful. Room was very spacious and clean with excellent tea and coffee products. Location is vey good, just a short walk into the town centre. Would definitely book again when visiting Shrewsbury.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly welcome and simple but attentive check in process. Hotel is perfectly located for exploring Shrewsbury
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was really lovely, warm and welcoming. The staff were friendly and the King room was spacious. It was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and nice clean rooms. The sitting rooms with honesty bar and games were great after a long day wandering around.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly and helpful. Fantastic breakfast with lots of choice. Room was spotless. Shrewsbury town and all its amenities were just around the corner. A perfect location and a perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were very friendly, we had our dog and although he was not allowed in the main eating area, the team accommodated an ensured we had breakfast delivered to our room. Breakfast was great and good quality food. Very lovely hotel and great location, definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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