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5-star hotels in Shrewsbury
A shortlist of the 5-star hotels in Shrewsbury, from town-centre townhouses to countryside lodges with pools. It is for couples, families and small groups who want the town's highest-rated stay, whether for a weekend break or a longer base in Shropshire.
Staying in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is a medieval town on the River Severn, known for its castle, abbey and many timber-framed buildings, and as the birthplace of Charles Darwin. The Quarry, a riverside park with the Dingle garden, hosts events through the year, and the compact centre of markets and independent shops is best explored on foot. Severn Social Hotel on Frankwell, Porterhouse SY1 on St Mary's Street, Darwin's Townhouse on St Julian's Friars and At Home Apartments on Castle Street are all in or beside the historic core, from 0.3 to 0.6 km from the centre. The central addresses suit couples and short breaks; the lodges and barns, several with pools, gardens and games rooms, suit families and groups.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens
Hawkstone Hall, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Spa
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 5-star country house 19.7 km from the centre, Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens pairs a chapel and a fireplace with a fitness centre, massage, golf course and fishing, so there is plenty to fill a day on the estate. Guests score it 4.7 from 467 reviews. Families are catered for with family rooms, a games room and babysitting, and dogs are welcome.
See Hawkstone Hall Hotel & GardensSevern Social Hotel
9 10 Frankwell Shrewsburyshropshire Sy3 8Jy, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet on Frankwell, Severn Social Hotel puts you 0.6 km from Shrewsbury's centre, close enough to walk to the shops and river. Air conditioning and free wifi cover the essentials, and free car parking plus a shuttle service make arrivals simple. Rooms are non smoking, and the hotel scores 4.4 from 173 reviews.
See Severn Social HotelPorterhouse SY1
15 St Mary's St Shrewsbury Sy1 1Eq Uk, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePorterhouse SY1 sits on St Mary's St, just 0.3 km from the centre, which makes it the pick for anyone who wants Shrewsbury's streets on the doorstep. Breakfast is served and there is a cafe and a bar for the rest of the day, with free wifi and luggage storage if you arrive early or leave late. Rated 4.2 from 561 reviews.
See Porterhouse SY1Greystones
Crickheath Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereGreystones is a 5-star stay at Crickheath, 22.5 km from Shrewsbury, with a garden and an on-site restaurant plus free car parking. It suits guests who would rather trade a town-centre address for a quiet rural base and take the car in when they want the centre. Credit cards are accepted.
See GreystonesDarwin's Townhouse
37 St Julian's Friars, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereDarwin's Townhouse on St Julian's Friars is 0.4 km from the centre, so the town is a short stroll away. A bar and lounge, garden and free wifi are backed by an unusually long activity list: fishing, canoeing, horse back riding, bowling, darts and squash. Pets are allowed.
See Darwin's TownhouseCallow Lodge 15
Beaconsfield Holiday Park Upper, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereCallow Lodge 15 is a self-catering lodge at Beaconsfield Holiday Park, 7.2 km from Shrewsbury. The indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi are the draw, with a kitchen and washing machine for longer stays, and free car parking on site. It is non smoking and pets are allowed.
See Callow Lodge 15Callow Lodge 22
Beaconsfield Farm Upper Battlefield, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereAt Beaconsfield Farm 7.2 km from the centre, Callow Lodge 22 gives families and groups a kitchen, washing machine and garden alongside an indoor pool, jacuzzi and fishing. Free car parking is provided and dogs are welcome. Non smoking throughout.
See Callow Lodge 22Callow Lodge 5
Beaconsfield Holiday Park Upper, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereCallow Lodge 5 shares the Beaconsfield Holiday Park setting 7.2 km from Shrewsbury. Guests get an indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi, plus a full kitchen and washing machine for self-catering. Parking is free, pets are allowed and the lodge is non smoking.
See Callow Lodge 5The Olde Cow House
Plaish Park Farm Plaish Near Cardington, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThe Olde Cow House at Plaish Park Farm, 16.3 km from the centre, is built for groups: a games room with table tennis, a jacuzzi and a swimming pool with pool bar, plus a kitchen, fireplace and garden. Cots and high chairs are available, pets are allowed and parking is free.
See The Olde Cow HouseThe Dairy Uk10957
Walford Sy4 3Sa United Kingdom Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Dairy Uk10957 sits at Walford, 12.8 km from Shrewsbury, with a garden, garage and free car parking. The kitchen and washing machine suit a self-catering break, and free wifi keeps everyone connected. Cots are provided and pets are allowed in this non smoking property.
See The Dairy Uk10957Vitula Cottage
The Wood Burlton, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereVitula Cottage at The Wood, Burlton, 16.3 km from the centre, is a self-catering base with a kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, plus a jacuzzi and garden. Free car parking is on site and the cottage is non smoking. A straightforward choice for couples or small families with a car.
See Vitula CottageAt Home Apartments
18 Castle Street, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt Home Apartments on Castle Street place you 0.5 km from the centre in a full apartment with kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine and laundry service. Free wifi, a desk and a safe make it work for longer town stays. The property is non smoking and parking is available.
See At Home ApartmentsLower Lodge
Alberbury Road Ford, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereLower Lodge at Ford, 10.1 km from Shrewsbury, combines a jacuzzi and sauna with a games room, table tennis and a pool bar. A kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine support self catering, and there are cots and high chairs for young children. Free parking, non smoking.
See Lower LodgeCorn House
Sy6 7Hx Hughley United Kingdom, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Pool bar
Why stay hereCorn House at Hughley, 16.3 km from the centre, is the most active of the rural 5-star options: an indoor pool and swimming pool with pool bar, a tennis court and a games room with table tennis, plus a jacuzzi, fireplace and garden. Cots and high chairs are supplied and pets are allowed.
See Corn HouseOrchard Barns Uk47200
Stapleton_X000d_Dorrington_X000d_, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Kitchen
Why stay hereOrchard Barns Uk47200 at Stapleton, Dorrington, 8.4 km from Shrewsbury, offers a jacuzzi, fireplace and garden with free wifi and free car parking. The kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine make it a practical self-catering stay, and cots are available. Pets are allowed and the barn is non smoking.
See Orchard Barns Uk47200
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 19.7 km |
| Severn Social Hotel | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.6 km |
| Porterhouse SY1 | ★★★★★ | – | Yes | – | – | 0.3 km |
| Greystones | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 22.5 km |
| Darwin's Townhouse | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 0.4 km |
| Callow Lodge 15 | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 7.2 km |
| Callow Lodge 22 | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 7.2 km |
| Callow Lodge 5 | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 7.2 km |
| The Olde Cow House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 16.3 km |
| The Dairy Uk10957 | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 12.8 km |
| Vitula Cottage | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 16.3 km |
| At Home Apartments | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Lower Lodge | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | – | 10.1 km |
| Corn House | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 16.3 km |
| Orchard Barns Uk47200 | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | Yes | 8.4 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For town-centre stays
Porterhouse SY1, Darwin's Townhouse, At Home Apartments and Severn Social Hotel are all within about 0.6 km of the centre, so the castle, abbey and riverside park are walkable. Choose these if you want to leave the car parked and spend the break on foot.
Porterhouse SY1 · Darwin's Townhouse · At Home Apartments · Severn Social Hotel
For families and groups
The Callow Lodges at Beaconsfield Holiday Park, Lower Lodge and Corn House come with kitchens, gardens, games rooms and indoor pools or jacuzzis. Self-catering space and shared facilities make them practical for families and groups. Corn House also has a tennis court.
Callow Lodge 5 · Callow Lodge 15 · Callow Lodge 22 · Lower Lodge · Corn House
For pets
Check directly with the property when you book, as rules vary between houses.
Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens · Darwin's Townhouse · Callow Lodge 15 · Callow Lodge 22 · Callow Lodge 5 · The Olde Cow House
For top guest scores
Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens scores 4.7 out of 5 from 467 reviews, Severn Social Hotel 4.4 from 173 and Porterhouse SY1 4.2 from 561.
Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens · Severn Social Hotel · Porterhouse SY1
Where to stay in Shrewsbury
Frankwell
Just across the Welsh Bridge from the town centre, Frankwell has a mix of residential streets, a few pubs and a riverside location, and it is within walking distance of the main sights. Severn Social Hotel sits on Frankwell itself, giving a quieter address while keeping the centre within easy reach.
Our picks here: Severn Social Hotel
Battlefield
A suburban area north of the town centre, near the site of the Battle of Shrewsbury, Battlefield offers a peaceful setting with easy road access to the town and surrounding countryside. Callow Lodge 22 is on Beaconsfield Farm at Upper Battlefield, with an indoor pool, jacuzzi and garden.
Our picks here: Callow Lodge 22
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Shrewsbury has a railway station with direct services from London Euston, Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff. By road, the town is close to the M54 and A5, with parking available in several town centre car parks. Once in Shrewsbury, the centre is best explored on foot; local buses serve the suburbs and nearby villages. Taxis are available from ranks near the station and the town centre, which helps for the outlying lodges at Beaconsfield, Ford, Plaish and Hughley.
When to go
The weather is mildest from late spring to early autumn, with longer daylight hours for exploring. Summer brings occasional festivals and events, while winter can be cold and wet. Spring and autumn often provide quieter conditions for sightseeing. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, so it is wise to be prepared for showers.
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Shrewsbury?
Porterhouse SY1, on St Mary's Street, is 0.3 km from the centre, followed by Darwin's Townhouse at 0.4 km, At Home Apartments at 0.5 km and Severn Social Hotel at 0.6 km.
Do any of the 5-star hotels have a pool?
The Callow Lodges at Beaconsfield Holiday Park, Lower Lodge and Corn House list indoor pools and swimming pools among their facilities. Several also have a jacuzzi or sauna, including Callow Lodge 15, Callow Lodge 5, Lower Lodge and The Olde Cow House.
Which hotels allow pets?
Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens, Darwin's Townhouse, Callow Lodge 15, Callow Lodge 22, Callow Lodge 5, The Olde Cow House, The Dairy, Corn House and Orchard Barns all state that pets are allowed. Rules differ between properties, so confirm the details when you book.
Can I park at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed at most of these properties, including Severn Social Hotel, Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens and the Callow Lodges. At Home Apartments and Darwin's Townhouse list parking but not free parking, so check the arrangement before arrival.
Which are the best options for families?
The lodges and barns suit families best: the Callow Lodges, Lower Lodge, Corn House and The Olde Cow House offer kitchens, gardens, games rooms and pool facilities. Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens also lists family rooms and a cot.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
Porterhouse SY1 lists breakfast among its facilities, and Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens offers breakfast in room. The self-catering lodges, barns and apartments have kitchens instead, so you can prepare your own meals.
What is the highest-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Hawkstone Hall Hotel & Gardens has a guest rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 467 reviews, the highest here, though it is 19.7 km from the centre. Severn Social Hotel follows with 4.4 from 173 reviews, and Porterhouse SY1 with 4.2 from 561.