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The Water Rat

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Telford with a restaurant and a bar

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Restaurant
Basic Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom
Restaurant
Exterior
The Water Rat offers a tranquil garden for relaxation, special meals for children, WiFi throughout, a well-stocked bar, and conference facilities. Guests consistently praise the attentive service of the staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Basic Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite | 1 bedroom

Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Supeior Garden View )

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Supeior Garden View ) | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Supeior Garden View )

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, Telford, England, TF8 7BJ

What's nearby

  • Ironbridge Gorge - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Iron Bridge - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ironbridge Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Blists Hill - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • The International Centre - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Oakengates Station - 14 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Unicorn Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Half Moon Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Coracle Micropub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Theonardo Di Catprio Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Malthouse - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Water Rat

Property highlights
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Water Rat. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar and conference space, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, wedding services, and smoke-free premises

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Water Rat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Water Rat?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Water Rat?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Water Rat?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Water Rat located?

Situated in Telford, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Ironbridge Gorge and Museum of the Gorge. Iron Bridge and Enginuity are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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