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Darwin's Townhouse

Darwin's Townhouse
Darwin's Townhouse – Shrewsbury
Darwin's Townhouse – Shrewsbury
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Darwin's Townhouse

Darwin's Townhouse provides accommodations a 5-minute walk from the center of Shewsbury. Shrewsbury Train Station is a 12-minute walk away. There are 19 bedrooms across the townhouse, located throughout it's Main House and Garden Rooms. Darwin's Townhouse is located close to the River Severn with its fine riverside walks, yet is within a 6-minute walk of Shrewsbury Cathedral. Nearby are many excellent restaurants and eating houses of all kinds. Birmingham Airport is 55.7 miles away. As Darwin's Townhouse is a beautiful Grade II* listed Georgian building, the main house retains many of its original architectural features. Please note that all bedrooms within the main house are accessed via stairs to the first and second floors, and we do not have a elevator. If you or a member of your party has any mobility concerns, we kindly ask that you take this into consideration when booking. We do have a limited number of ground floor rooms available, so please contact us before your stay and we will do our very best to accommodate your requirements, subject to availability.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • Bar / lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 2457 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I enjoyed staying in the room and it was very clean. The breakfast was good and a different choice. The staff are very friendly. One minute walk to town from the hotel. None

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Situated perfectly within walking distance of town centre and railway station. Ideally placed near to car parks.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Comfortable room with compact en suite. Nice garden area to sit in. Staff were lovely. The choice and quality of the breakfast was really good. It's close to the river for an easy stroll but only a short walk into the city centre.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We particularly liked Room 20 as it was cool and more private. We like the Darwin tasteful theme throughout and the interesting artefacts. The breakfast was very good, and the location is convenient for town centre. The garden is a lovely amenity. We were expecting bath robes as they were said to be included, but they were not supplied in the room. We did not notice until later when no staff available.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location Nothing

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location in the centre of attractions and next to the river

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The fact that it was very central and had a nice garden We were not in the main building and we expected a nicer room from the pictures nevertheless it served its purpose.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The garden was beautifully maintained and considering the location, very quiet. The breakfast was very good. The bedroom was quite small for two people.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely staff. Warm welcome. Comfortable room. Great breakfast. Nice background music. Gorgeous garden.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room was nicely decorated and they did store our luggage upon arrival prior to check in The hotel was unmanned from 7pm and some music had been left on which played all night long right above our room so we had hardly any sleep.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Everything was great Leaving

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location, close to town and the Quarry. Great breakfast and excellent staff. Comfy bed and good shower. The room was pretty tight for a couple with suitcases.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Quirky hotel. Very comfortable. Great location. Lovely ambience. Amazing breakfast. Couldn’t fault hotel.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I wish I’d known there was no lift

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

Frequently asked questions about Darwin's Townhouse

Does Darwin's Townhouse have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Darwin's Townhouse offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Darwin's Townhouse offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at Darwin's Townhouse.
Does Darwin's Townhouse have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Darwin's Townhouse offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Darwin's Townhouse have a fitness center?
Yes, Darwin's Townhouse features an on-site fitness center for guests.
Where is Darwin's Townhouse located, and how walkable is the area?
Darwin's Townhouse is located at 37 St Julian's Friars, Shrewsbury, SY1 1XL. With a Walk Score of 95, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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