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Darwin's Townhouse

5.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Shrewsbury with a bar

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 164 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Double Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 176 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Single Room, Ensuite (Garden Room)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
  • 27.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Old Market Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shrewsbury Abbey - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Quarry Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shrewsbury Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Attingham Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Shrewsbury Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Camellias Tea Rooms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Grain - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Three Fishes Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nags Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cromwell's Tap House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Darwin's Townhouse

Luxury bed & breakfast near Attingham Park
Located close to St. Mary's Church and Old Market Hall, 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), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Darwin's Townhouse boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1760
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

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

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from 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 any lifts

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.

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

As of 17 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Darwin's Townhouse on 6 July 2025 start from AU$237.41, including 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?

Checkout 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.

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Darwin's Townhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 267 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 334 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Love this place! Definitely going to return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel, clean, friendly staff, beautiful room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

Homely yet modern feel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

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

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

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

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

Great experience at a lovely hotel with tremendous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

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

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

A great spot in Shrewsbury
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

Wonderful staff, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Historic building in the old town within walking distance to all the major tourist sites.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Good breakfast choice.Very friendly and helpful staff. Also enjoyed our evening meal at the Loopy Shrew.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Very updated, comfortable beds, close to the main part of town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Beautifully decorated property with cosy touches. Very welcoming. Perfect location in Shrewsbury.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely and creative decor, friendly staff, self serve bar and nibbles, great for my mum who can’t walk upstairs very well as we stayed in a ground floor room, lovely breakfast and had pretty much every type of food you could think of. Can’t fault this place and would definitely stay again.
Lovely garden
Sitting in the self serve bar room
View from the hallway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

Hotel was cosy, but 3 star rather than 5. Breakfast disappointing and overpriced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

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

8/10

Stayed in a room behind the main hotel building and across the lovely walled garden. Twin room very comfortable and in keeping with the Darwin theme. Well provided with choice of teas etc. Room toastie and warm. Very convenient for a concert at Shrewsbury Abbey, just a short walk away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Wonderful staff, clean& a slap up breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Lovely hotel. Friendly and helpful staff. Terrific breakfast. There is a really good vibe at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Very convenient for a visit to Shrewsbury, the centre is just a couple of minutes walk away. The decor is very tasteful and breakfast is excellent. Staff are very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10

Traditional hotel with comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and friendly, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022