The Old Rectory

3.0 star property

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Garden
Terrace/patio
Staircase
Lobby lounge
Garden

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
16 June - 17 June

Explore the area

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Lowe Hill Road, Wem, Shrewsbury, England, SY4 5UA
  • Place, Wem Town Hall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hawkstone Park Follies
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Shrewsbury Castle
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Room options

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Cosy)

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (Four Poster)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Double Room

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

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Cosy)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Shrewsbury

At The Old Rectory, you'll be 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Wem Town Hall and 7.8 km (4.9 mi) from Hawkstone Park Hotel Golf Course. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Shrewsbury hotel include Moreton Corbet Castle and Colemere Country Park.

What's nearby

  • Wem Town Hall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hawkstone Park Follies - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • The Quarry Park - 25 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Attingham Park - 26 min drive - 22.6 km
  • The International Centre - 39 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Old Rectory

There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly The Old Rectory also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Shrewsbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
The Old Rectory offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Shrewsbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Old Rectory?

The Old Rectory offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 15 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Rectory on 16 Jun 2026 start from NZ$253, 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.

Is parking available at The Old Rectory?

Yep, The Old Rectory has a free self car park.

Does The Old Rectory serve breakfast?

Sure does, free English brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Rectory?

No, The Old Rectory does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Rectory?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Old Rectory?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Old Rectory Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 297 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 448 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful very couteous staff Large spotlessly clean room and magnificant breakfast.
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

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are so accommodating , nothing too much trouble. Great team would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Easy parking. - Plenty of it too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hospitality from Kate, welcoming, friendly and attentive. Hotel was great, lovely ground and views. Would definitely recommend if staying in Wem. Thank you Kate!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

w r

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean comfy hotel with excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for two nights and had no issues except the toilet stopped flushing but this was sorted within minutes of my mentioning it to a staff member. The staff were all excellent and are very courteous and polite. The rectory itself is old and the rooms and decor are not modern but this just adds to the charm in my opinion. All said and done it’s a nice place to stay at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So peaceful and very quiet excellent breakfast and located for adventures around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Cheryl

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

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

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
5 star is a must for this place. Room was homely, warm and good sized. Breakfast was superb. The staff were especially helpful and courteous - even for simple things. I would recommend to all. Just a "wow!"
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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

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

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully quiet, wonderful breakfast, lovely staff Second time we have stayed there, will be staying there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023