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The Old Rectory

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A traditional Tudor-style building with a thatched roof, a visible chimney, and a weather vane. - The Old Rectory (Shrewsbury)
A room with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, and curtains with a pattern. - The Old Rectory (Shrewsbury)
A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed hedges, a gravel path, and a variety of plants. - The Old Rectory (Shrewsbury)
A grand staircase with ornate railings, a large mirror, and a floral arrangement. - The Old Rectory (Shrewsbury)
A white metal table and chairs set in a garden with a stone planter and flowers. - The Old Rectory (Shrewsbury)
Free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Old Rectory. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster)

A four-poster canopy bed with a red canopy and a patterned bedspread.

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden four-poster bed with a nightstand and lamp, a wall clock, and a framed picture above the bed.

Executive Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A neatly made bed with a red and white bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a lamp and a phone.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a telephone, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room (Cosy)

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden chair, a desk, a radiator, and a television on the wall.

Double Room (Cosy)

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed (King Size Double with ½ corona)

A bedroom with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Double Room, 1 King Bed (King Size Double with ½ corona)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a door, and a radiator.

Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television mounted on the wall, a window with curtains, and a small table with items on it.

Luxury Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Cozy Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, television, and a window with curtains.

Cozy Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Shrewsbury is home to The Old Rectory. Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course and Alderford Lake are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Colemere Country Park and The Mere At Ellesmere Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Montgomery Waters Meadow or Park Hall Stadium. Visit our Shrewsbury travel guide
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Lowe Hill Road, Wem, Shrewsbury, England, SY4 5UA

What's nearby

  • A rocky cliff with a stone structure and a tree on top.
    Hawkstone Park Follies
    14 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • A stone tower with a spiral staircase leading up to a door.
    Shrewsbury Castle
    25 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Wem Town Hall
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Attingham Park
    26 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • The International Centre
    43 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wem Station
    15 min walk
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shawbury Fish Bar
    10 min drive
  • Fox & Hounds
    11 min drive
  • The Raven Inn
    3 min drive
  • Elephant And Castle
    10 min drive
  • The Moat Shed
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 19.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 12.5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 12.5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 19.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Rectory pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Rectory?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Old Rectory?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Old Rectory located?

Situated in Shrewsbury, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Wem Town Hall and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course and Hawkstone Park Follies. Moreton Corbet Castle and Colemere Country Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). Wem Station is 15 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

The Old Rectory Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 459 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 459 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 459 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 459 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 459 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stopped here previously, it is a lovely hotel in a very quiet rural setting, with lovely gardens. The breakfast is freshly prepared. Also a proud Sheffield lad, I give them extra marks for having cutlery " Made in Sheffield "
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent breakfast provided by friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, freshly prepared breakfast. Personable and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, friendly staff, delicious breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John and Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal place for a quiet, relaxing stay. The staff could not have been any more helpful or accommodating. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice, plus a fresh light bites menu available all afternoon and into the evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff. Welcoming, small, family feel hotel. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, the team there are really really friendly. Breakfast was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great one night stay, lovely clean, huge room. Peaceful and quiet. Staff were so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are so accommodating , nothing too much trouble. Great team would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The English character that we were looking for. Quiet, clean, friendly, delicious breakfast, beautiful estate
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay with charming staff. The property has an authentic feel of the Georgian rectory.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, quiet surroundings, lovely food.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, staff absolutely brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for two nights and had no issues except the toilet stopped flushing but this was sorted within minutes of my mentioning it to a staff member. The staff were all excellent and are very courteous and polite. The rectory itself is old and the rooms and decor are not modern but this just adds to the charm in my opinion. All said and done it’s a nice place to stay at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great price comfortable and clean room and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Great place to stay

Our stay was excellent! the building is set in a lovely quiet area at the edge of the village, and the staff were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

L K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab selection at breakfast, very elegant rooms and public areas. Staff couldn’t be more friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DAVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very helpful staff and nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what I was hoping for when I booked this, something different to the Premier Inn box rooms! The room was big with high ceilings.. The staff were great, extremely helpful and polite! Breakfast was lovely.. Great base to explore local area from.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liam

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

Great Stay

Really nice place to stay, the room I had was also huge. The service was very friendly and efficient, and the breakfast was probably the best hotel breakfast I’ve ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

IRENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and welcoming staff, a really excellent breakfast, and a lovely building in a great location, within striking distance of Shrewsbury.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful so quiet set in beautiful grounds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

The Old Rectory Wem , lovely place ...

Fabulously friendly staff , nothing was too much trouble , place was spotless , breakfast was lovely , great choice of items , no evening meals served but light bites which were fabulous , Bar was well stocked too ..
Front of The Old Rectory
Milk free puddings
Dining Room
Music Room / lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the rooms have a charming ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023