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The Water Rat

3.5 star property
Comfortable guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite
Food and drink
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Check out the area

Map
Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, Telford, England, TF8 7BJ
  • Popular LocationIronbridge Gorge1 min walk
  • Popular LocationIron Bridge18 min walk
  • Popular LocationIronbridge Museum3 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)66 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Supeior Garden View )

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Supeior Garden View )

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Supeior Garden View )

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Telford

This smoke-free guest house offers a restaurant, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include wedding services.
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What's nearby

  • Ironbridge Gorge - 1 min walk
  • Iron Bridge - 18 min walk
  • Ironbridge Museum - 3 min drive
  • Blists Hill - 8 min drive
  • The International Centre - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Oakengates Station - 14 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Coracle Micropub - 19 min walk
  • Water Rat Pub - 1 min walk
  • The White Hart - 15 min walk
  • Darby's of Ironbridge - 18 min walk
  • The Malthouse - 12 min walk

About this property

The Water Rat

Comfortable guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Water Rat also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Telford guesthouse is smoke free.

  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Conference space
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Water Rat offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

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 and cash
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, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Water Rat?

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

Is parking available at The Water Rat?

Yep, The Water Rat has a free self car park.

Does The Water Rat serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental brekkie is offered at The Water Rat.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Water Rat?

No, The Water Rat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Water Rat?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

Are pets allowed at The Water Rat?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Water Rat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great base for us as visiting family nearby. Lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Walk along the river to Ironbridge. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great 2 night stay, staff very helpful, stay again
We stayed at the water Rat for a family wedding, we had a wonderful 2 nights stay, the staff were very friendly and very helpful, the room was excellent and had a gorgeous meal on our first nights stay, would definitely have a return visit if we were in that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, only a short riverside walk into Ironbridge town ,where there was some lovely pub restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden Gem
This is an hidden gem. Definitely one to stay at again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb
Fabulous stay, staff amazing, rooms beautifully decorated and comfortable, food excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022