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Rowton Castle Hotel

Shropshire · United Kingdom

Halfway HouseView location

9.6/10Excellent91 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort9.4/109.4
Condition9.4/109.4
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Rowton Castle Hotel

With a stay at ROWTON CASTLE HOTEL in Shrewsbury, you'll be 7. 8 mi (12. 5 km) from Shrewsbury Castle and 8 mi (12. 8 km) from St. Mary's Church. This 4-star hotel is 11. 2 mi (18 km) from Shrewsbury Abbey and 13. 6 mi (21.

9 km) from Powis Castle and Garden. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.

Free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

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Located in Shrewsbury, Rowton Castle Hotel is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of The Quarry Park and Attingham Park. This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Shrewsbury Castle and 8 mi (12.8 km) from St. Mary's Church.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Church of St Peter 8 km / 5 mi
The Shrewsbury Darwin Walk 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Melverley Village Hall 9.1 km / 5.6 mi
Shropshire Conference Centre 10.7 km / 6.6 mi
The Quarry Park 11.7 km / 7.2 mi
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Shrewsbury Castle 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Attingham Park 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Haughmond Abbey 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
St Alkmond's Church 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
St.Chads Church 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
St. Mary's Church 12.8 km / 8 mi
Henry Tudor House 12.8 km / 8 mi
Old Market Hall 13 km / 8.1 mi
Ditherington Flax Mill 13.2 km / 8.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 19
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hall
  • Meeting room: 2
  • Breakfast
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  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
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Room types

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN

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    Rowton Castle Hotel

    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.QN

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    Rowton Castle Hotel

    TWIN STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO BEDSFAM.2B

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    Rowton Castle Hotel

    FAMILY ROOM TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.2B

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Rowton Castle Hotel

9.6
Excellent
91 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
9.4 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
50 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Ian
Just got home after a lovely stay at Rowton Castle. The staff were amazing could not do enough for you. Food was good and excellently presented. The grounds were amazingly kept. First visit but definitely not the last.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Steven
Beautiful location. Stunning property.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Yitzhak
The matresses weren't great, but other than that it was a fabulous experience.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
David
What an amazing place to stay!

The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, in fact one of the ladies on reception had visited our part of Canada.

We were treated incredibly well from start to finish, and
the amazing breakfast set us up for the rest of the day.

A first class experience!!!


Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
LESLIE
We had 2 very nice nights here and the experience of the stay was matched by it's elegance in appearance. The rooms were clean and tidy and offered a feel of a traditional quality. All members of staff from the receptionist, waiting staff, bar staff even the cleaning and gardening staff all were polite and helpful and professional about their roles. The food was of equal standard and delicious.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2026
Peter
Room slightly cold as heating not working.

Food in the restaurant was good.

Could do with fresh juices with breakfast, otherwise good.

Interesting property.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
James
Location is glorious and the hotel itself is delightful. The staff are friendly and helpful. The dining room is comfortable with a welcoming atmosphere. The quality of the meals is first class; not flashy nor pretentious just tasty, well-presented and excellent value. Rowton Castle is definitely on our list for a return visit! Highly recommended.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2026
Michael
The property is well maintained and retains its character very well. Breakfast was excellent with good options to choose from. The staff were friendly and helpful. We would not hesitate to stay there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2026
Robert
Had a 2 night stay for my 65th birthday. Very relaxing atmosphere and staff were very helpful especially Lewis who was very knowledgeable and a good asset to the staff. Food was reasonably priced and was ok .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Michael
Stayed one night. Food was excellent in the restaurant and a very good breakfast. The staff were lovely. We were up in room 20 which is up two flights of stairs so beware of accessibility.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Mar 2026
Emily
We stayed in room 17 , the room was decorated in keeping with the theme of the hotel. I was so excited to celebrate my partner’s birthday with at the hotel which I made the staff aware of but nothing was provided to acknowledge this at all. Our room was so cold in the evening and when I told staff they brought us a portable heater. Our bed was whooped on one side. The springs were complete gone. The breakfast and lounge area was the highlight of our stay. It was very good.


Overall I would say for the price being charged the hotel needs an upgrade.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2026
Shaun
Everything was perfect, room, staff, food
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jan 2026
Stephen
Service was excellent, breakfast good, all areas clean.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2025
Moira
Rowton Castle has fabulous house and gardens decorated devinely for Christmas there was some lovely weather for a weekend together too!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2025
Alan
Excellent staff, very friendly and helpful
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Darren
Staff are amazing, everone is friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Room was clean and tidy.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2025
Mark
Great staff
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2025
Tahera
Needed a peaceful get away. Staff are so helpful and friendly
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2025
Verified traveler
A really lovely stay , room was really nice although would have been really useless to have had a little fridge . Breakfast was ok - average but for the price it was fine. Staff were really friendly and efficient.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2025
Mary Ellen
The property is a hotel/wedding venue. It’s beautifully decorated. Near to the highway and not far from Strewsbury. Nicely decorated living rooms and outdoor areas to sit in. Nice restaurant.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2025
Simon

Fantastic but a couple of tweeks!

Fantastic hotel and i will return, but on the two evenings there along with other guests we had to walk to find staff for drinks and there wasnt on numerous occassions anyone on reception. They seemed to congregate in the kitchen area.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2025
Kathleen
Staff and hotel were lovely.. clean quaint cosy and comfortable accommodation.. food and service were excellent and piping hot and extremely good quality.. loved the ambiance and relaxed atmosphere
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2025
John
The staff were lovely with nothing too much trouble. The food was superb in an amazing dining room with proper tablecloths and napkins !

This is a wonderful 800 year old castle with no lift so, if you have walking difficulties, ask for a room on the first floor.

The public rooms are magnificent but the bedrooms, while perfectly comfortable, would benefit from being brought up to date.

Anyway, all in all a thoroughly enjoyable stay and we shall be sure to return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Kazem
No elevator no bell boy no pool no air
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jan 2025
Richard
No hot water
Business
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Artur
Good location, great history of the place. Thanks
Business
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2024
jane
Beautiful property in outstanding grounds. Stayed for 2 nights in a family room. Staff were lovely and food in the restaurant was fabulous. Highly recommended
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Arlene
Had a fantastic stay at this beautiful hotel. Only stayed for one night but we will defintely be back next time we are in England! The dinner in the restaurant was amazing and the staff went over and beyond the service letting us enjoy the lounge/bar for the evening. In the morning enjoyed a great breakfast
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
ROSIE
Lovely place, good food, very clean and comfortable rooms. Wonderful staff!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2024
gary

Wonderful hotel with lovely staff

Stayed with my son, large comfortable room, nice view, staff went above and beyond, even serving breakfast early so we could get my son to school on time.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2024
Raymond
What a fantastic experience, all staff were friendly, particularly at reception and at the restaurant. The food was at next level, best I’ve had since I can remember, great job Chefs. The room was spacious, comfortable and charming. Wished we stayed longer.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2024
Kieran
Very nice
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2024
Stephen

Wonderful Castle

A wonderful castle that is set in beutiful gardens and the shropshire countryside.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Jeneen
Stayed for a few days for a wedding and absolutely beautiful! The property is beautiful, the staff and service was amazing, such a great time!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2024
Nick
This is an absolutely amazing hotel. We stayed for one night and had a lovely dinner. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming which added to the experience. The grounds are also beautiful and the perfect place to relax and have a few drinks.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2024
Nigel
The approach to the hotel is through beautiful surroundings beautifully tended. The gardens are manicured and a relaxing environment to spend time.

The welcome from Debbie was both friendly and remarkably efficient (she didn't even have to ask our names) and the service she provided throughout our stay was even better. The room - and especially the bed - was comfortable and clean with a lovely view over sweeping fields.

The restaurant was charming and quiet, albeit a little warm on the first sunny day we've seen for a while. The menu offered sufficient choice (not too much), the food was good, well cooked, and the starters were excellent. Service in the restaurant, both at dinner and breakfast, was outstanding - with especial thanks to Lewis (Luis??) for looking after us - and retrieving my hat when I left it under the table.

We only stayed one night, as a half-way stopover between North Wales and Birmingham but we will be going back for longer. I can see how this place is attractive as a wedding venue but it's equally as attractive as a peaceful retreat at any time. Marvellous - and I can't praise the staff enough.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2024
William
Lovely setting
Really good food
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2023
Ben

Outstanding in every way.

Simply the best hotel I have stayed in in over 10 years. The castle itself was stunning to behold and the grounds were breath-taking and incredibly well kept. Parking was spacious and easy to locate. Apon entering I was greeted by the wonderfully friendly and professional staff. So kind and welcoming nothing was too much trouble simply a credit to the hotel.
The interior of the castle was so beautiful i will remember it for many years to come, Very historic an steeped in history it was a joy to behold, truly. My room (9) was well no other word suites, perfect. Spotlessly clean and easily the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. Period correct antique furnishings really set the mood for this remarkable experience.
Bathroom was fabulous also clean and well appointed no complaints. The grounds are amazing and well worth a look around very peaceful and a feast for the eyes. My sleep was again perfect and incredibly silent no disruptions all night so very pappy indeed.
I was greeted by the lovely lady during Breakfast in the morning, she was so friendly and a credit to the hotel again nothing was too much bother 10/10. The breakfast itself was so delicious and very well presented and quality of ingredients was top drawer which I appreciate. Highly recommended.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2023
jayne

Amazing stay!

One of the best stays at a hotel. I stay in hotels week in and week out, but this hotel staff make you feel relaxed and welcome. The service is exceptional.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
05 Mar 2023
Verified traveler

20th wedding anniversary

We stayed for 2 nights for our wedding anniversary, we had married at Rowton Castle 20 years ago. It was pleasing to see that not a lot had changed, it was still as we remember it with only a few additions. Staff were all very attentive and keen to ask how things were when we married 20 years ago. Food was excellent and reasonably priced, together with the drinks. Rowton remains a lovely comfortable \"grade 2 listed\" property with alot of period features, including uneven floors in the bedrooms. We would highly recommend a stay and we will certainly look to visit again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2022
Jennifer

Escape to a castle

Everything about Rowton is amazing, the place itself is beautiful and so well looked after. It was like staying in a stately home. The staff we really friendly and helpful. We had breakfast their which was lovely to. Would recommend it to anyone, you can’t go wrong with Rowton it’s just beautiful
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Mar 2022
Verified traveler

Beautiful in the outside but….

The hotel itself all the staff and its grounds are wonderful, with a small exception to a couple of dead flies in the overhead shower light which is y a great view whilst showering!! The food (dinner and breakfast) didn’t meet expectations and were disappointing, small fine food but not fine dining taste, breakfast buffet was limited no pastries and cooked food was bland and very standard. Shame as the settings are so lovely.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Feb 2022
Verified traveler

Beautiful place

Fantastic stay, will definitely go back.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Nov 2021
Richard
An impressive building but bed was too firm, in-room facilities just adequate and food average. The front of the building suggests a truly special stay but in reality the hotel is nothing special and certainly does not stand out from the crowd at this price. That said, the staff were very helpful and friendly. More a wedding venue than a special hotel. 3 star at most.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2021
Gary

Rowton Castle Hotel

Lovely building in really nice setting, room was full of character but very comfortable and clean. Staff were top notch and very pleasant
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2020
Claire
Fantastic
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2020
Phil
Great stay in difficult conditions.

If I had to be picky I would say that my rib eye was over done. I asked for medium and it arrived very very well done. But ok at the price
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2020
Michael
Excellent service and found was good. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay in a lovely location and excellent hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2020
Nicola

Go here to feel like a king for the day

Lovely staff who did their very best under the Covid circumstances. They were very attentive and made us feel very comfortable and welcome.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2020
Gordon

A gem of a find

A gem of a find, the food was some of the best, staff were excellent and friendly
Business

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Rowton Castle Hotel
Halfway House, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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