The Water Rat

3.0 star property
Telford guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Basic Double Room, Ensuite
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Supeior Garden View )
Food and drink
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
  • Children's menu

Room options

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

Highlights

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

Basic Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, Telford, England, TF8 7BJ

What's nearby

  • Ironbridge Gorge - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Iron Bridge - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ironbridge Museum - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Blists Hill - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • The International Centre - 11 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 66 min drive
  • Oakengates Station - 14 min drive
  • Shifnal Station - 19 min drive
  • Telford Central Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Water Rat Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coracle Micropub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Andy's Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Robin Hood Inn - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Water Rat

Enjoy your visit to Telford with a stay at The Water Rat. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

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

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Water Rat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Water Rat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Water Rat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Water Rat?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Water Rat?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Water Rat and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, kayaking and rafting. The Water Rat also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Water Rat?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Water Rat like?
The Water Rat is a short 1-minute walk from Ironbridge Gorge and 18 minutes' walk from Iron Bridge.

The Water Rat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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 Exceptional

Samuel, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Great base for us as visiting family nearby. Lovely breakfast, friendly staff. Walk along the river to Ironbridge. Would definitely stay again
Ruth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Zoe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, only a short riverside walk into Ironbridge town ,where there was some lovely pub restaurants
Leslie, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem
This is an hidden gem. Definitely one to stay at again
Mark, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Derek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb
Fabulous stay, staff amazing, rooms beautifully decorated and comfortable, food excellent
Gary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tracey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay couldn’t fault anything.
Steven, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Darrel, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

David, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Fiona, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Angela, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
The family room was perfect, two separate rooms adjoined by a little corridor. The food was great, very tasty and good portion size! Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend!
Emma, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Vera, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spacious parking area and only a short walk into the town, can walk in along the riverside which makes it more enjoyable, great place to stay.
David, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely pub stay in great location
Lovely room. Very comfortable bed and all very clean. Little bit more attention needed under toilet rim. Great breakfast and location. Sadly shower was a nightmare. It banged constantly (even woke up next door!) and the water pressure was awful which is the only reason for my rating.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A pleasant few days
A very pleasant, comfortable B&B. Ground floor room was spacious & well furnished but somewhat noisy from the main front door & the guests in the above room. Floors could do with sound proofing fitted. Good breakfast provided & other meals available at the attached pub. Staff were very pleasant & helpful for the most part.
Peter, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wayne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money.
Young waitress appeared unpleasant however breakfast lady can not do enough for you. Reasonably priced food and stay. Overall comfy ans cosy stay. Will come again when in area.
Glory, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Evelyn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Dominique, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A Brilliant Stay
Just had a brilliant overnight stay here. The staff were outstanding, the restaurant is charming and food was simply excellent. Great value too. Accommodation is in a separate house next door, a 25 yard or so walk from the main building. We were in room 1 facing on to the main road. You could hear the occasional car but it was never a problem. The room and the hall have clearly recently been refurbished to a very good standard, it was well heated and there is a big shower cubicle in the en-suite. Large TV, good WiFi and tea/coffee facilities complete the package. Fresh milk available in a fridge in the hallway. We had a DB&B package and how nice to not have restrictions on certain dishes - choose anything for all 3 courses. Breakfast quality was also excellent, using top quality produce (as evidenced by a local delivery of fresh mushrooms just as we were eating breakfast). Highly recommended.
Anthony, 1-night trip
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