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About the Hotel

St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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A 5-minute walk from the centre of Shrewsbury
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The 5-star smoke-free Darwin'S Townhouse Bed & Breakfast Shrewsbury gives quick access to the Roman Shrewsbury Catholic Cathedral, situated only a 6-minute walk away. Featuring hiking, squash, and fisheries along with a lounge bar at the premises, the hotel overlooks the garden and is nestled merely 550 metres from Shrewsbury Abbey.

Location

Around a 10-minute drive from Alkmund Park Pool, this Shrewsbury hotel is also a short way from the Shropshire Wildlife Trust. From Darwin'S Townhouse Bed & Breakfast it will take approximately 25 minutes to walk to the Shrewsbury Folk Festival.

The accommodation is also not far from the River Severn.

The hotel is located 75 km from Chester Hawarden airport and 200 m from A bus stop.

Rooms

The Darwin'S Townhouse Bed & Breakfast Shrewsbury features 17 rooms with wireless internet and a multi-channel TV, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. You'll find nice touches like a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and towels to enhance your stay.

Eat & Drink

The ALB is situated only a few steps from the property.

Leisure & Business

This hotel goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Shrewsbury's historic Quarry Park for stunning views.
  • Try the famous Shrewsbury biscuit at The Shrewsbury Biscuit Co.
  • Visit the picturesque Shrewsbury Market for local crafts and foods.
  • Explore the fascinating Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery nearby.
  • Admire the beautiful architecture of St. Chad's Church just steps away.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
King Room
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Single Room Shower
2 persons
155 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Twin Room Shower
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Bowling
  • Darts
  • Squash
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Nearby
Monastery
Shrewsbury Abbey
1700 ft
Church
Shrewsbury Cathedral
1500 ft
Tower
Town Walls Tower
1800 ft
Gallery
Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery
1500 ft
Shrewsbury SY1 2AT
Laura's Tower
1800 ft
Church
Saint Alkmund's Church
900 ft
Church
St Mary's Church
1500 ft
Garden
Abbey Gardens
900 ft
Shopping Area
The Parade Shopping Centre
1300 ft
Ditherington Flax Mill
1800 ft
Church
Shrewsbury Unitarian Church
1000 ft
Mall
Pride Hill Shopping Centre
1500 ft
St Julian's Friars
William James Clement memorial obelisk
100 ft
English Bridge
The English Bridge
700 ft
Church
Old St Chad's Church
800 ft
14A The Square
Wightman Theatre
1200 ft
The Music Hall
Original Shrewsbury
1300 ft
The Square
Robert Clive Statue
1300 ft
Pride Hill
Shrewsbury Buttercross
1400 ft
Claremont Street Upstairs in the Market Hall
VAN Gallery
1700 ft
Restaurants
Henry Tudor House
600 ft
Barracks Passage Top of Wyle Cop
The Masala
200 ft
36 St Julian's Friars SY1 1XL
Stop. Coffee Shop
200 ft
Stop. Cafe Bar
Lion + Pheasant
500 ft
50 Wyle Cop
Casa Naranjo
800 ft
Wyle Cop Barrack passage
Ramna Balti House
400 ft
33 Wyle Cop
The Good Life
600 ft
73C Wyle Cop Barrack's Passage
The Hayward
600 ft
The Lion Hotel Wyle Cop
Bombos
800 ft
81 Wyle Cop
Csons
1100 ft
8 Milk Street
Getting around
City Centre
Shrewsbury6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Chester Hawarden Airport (CEG)108 min  ·  44.6 mi
Birmingham Airport (BHX)145 min  ·  59.9 mi
Bus
Bus stop8 min  ·  2000 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-19:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Number of rooms:
17
Former name
Sandford House Hotel
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