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The Old Rectory

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat just steps from historic attractions where travelers can enjoy a hearty breakfast and convenient luggage storage service

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The Old Rectory combines warm hospitality with rustic charm. Guests start their day with a traditional English breakfast, relax on the scenic terrace, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the overall experience.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Room (Cosy)

Double Room (Cosy)

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

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

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

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Suite

Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Luxury Double

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

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

  • Hawkstone Park Follies
    Hawkstone Park Follies
    11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Shrewsbury Castle
    Shrewsbury Castle
    19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Chester Zoo
    Chester Zoo
    52 min drive - 60.6 km
  • Chester Racecourse
    Chester Racecourse
    52 min drive - 57.2 km
  • Wem Town Hall
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Shawbury Fish Bar
    10 min drive
  • The Bridgewater Arms
    7 min drive
  • Fox & Hounds
    11 min drive
  • Elephant And Castle
    10 min drive
  • Dog And Bull Coton
    6 min drive

About this property

The Old Rectory

Property highlights
At The Old Rectory, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room and a front desk safe
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Rectory include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 12.5 per night

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 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

Old Rectory Hotel Shrewsbury
Old Rectory Shrewsbury
The Old Rectory Hotel
The Old Rectory Shrewsbury
The Old Rectory Hotel Shrewsbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Rectory pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Rectory?

As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Rectory on 16 May 2026 start from NZ$211, 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.

How much is parking at The Old Rectory?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout 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 miles (10 km) of Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course and Hawkstone Park Follies. Moreton Corbet Castle and Colemere Country Park are also within 9 miles (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 selected 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

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 444 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 444 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 444 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 444 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 444 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great find. Would love to stay again in the Summer and explore the grounds. Natalie was so welcoming, helpful, nothing was too much of a problem. Mike/Mick (night porter) was also friendly and helpful. Great view from dining room over the gardens. We had a four poster bed but found it uncomfortable. The bedroom was lovely and the spa bath was great. A short walk to the High Street where there were a number of pubs if you didn't want to stay in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I

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

Ecellent

The staff made me feel welcome. They were helpful in giving me advice on public transport to my destination and back to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size it was clean and had everything we needed the toilet was slow filling may need to be looked at the breakfast was great would definitely stay again and recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old fashioned room with a large single bed. Very comfortable bed and an ensuite shower room. All the staff were lovely and friendly and breakfast was delicious. I booked the hotel to use as a base to attend 3 race meetings. Cheltenham on the way up, Liverpool on day 2 and nearby Bangor-on-Dee on day 3. It worked out perfectly and I was even able to visit Wrexham as well, so no complaints from me.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

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

Really lovely stay.

Really lovely attentive staff. beautiful building and gardens. We only stayed one night on our way to somewhere else but it was so nice id like to go back and explore there a bit more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAVE

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was fine but let down by the poor shower. Staff were exceptional, breakfasts very good. No restaurant facilities for lunch or evening meals. Hot snacks were available. The staff made it an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Impressive building in wooded grounds. Excellent friendly service. Stayed in four poster suite which was disappointing, tatty old furniture and tired furnishings. Shower above bath was very difficult to use. Excellent breakfast. Would recommend this hotel but not the room we stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025