The old rectory in Shropshire

Our daughter had her wedding here and we came down from Scotland to stay. Selina and staff are absolutely wonderful, nothing is too much trouble, you just need to ask. My daughter is autistic and they accommodated her strange eating habits with no question. The rooms are lovely and clean and the bed so comfortable! If you’re too hot, Selena will give you a fan. They really can’t do enough to help you. We will definitely be back. Thank you Selena and staff for a wonderful stay!

The staff here are amazing as is the location beautiful old building 🥰 the only down sides were the rooms are very tired with marked door frames etc curved showers that you can’t lift your arms in, no fans and it was very hot! The tv remote didn’t work well and wedged the window open with the bin for air lol great breakfast, would we stay again YES the family room was great.

We had an afternoon tea there today and I can honestly say it was the worst afternoon tea we have ever had. Thick crockery instead of bone china. Ham out of a packet. No smoked salmon just tuna. Cakes out of the freezer (condensation on the top of each) Cold scones but they were warmed when requested by us. one of those little miniature pots of jam between two of us (it would have been nice to have the usual homemade preserve with an afternoon tea) Totally overpriced, it was just horrible.

I booked afternoon tea at The Old Rectory having looked at many places in the area as I had a Buyagift voucher. I’m glad I did. The customer service was excellent and the afternoon tea catered perfectly for vegetarian and pescatarian tastes and the sweet treats and scones with jam and cream were lovely. Plenty of tea or coffee offered too. A lovely setting and all round perfect tea. Remember to take voucher with you if you have one.

Great hotel, lovely staff, great breakfast, comfortable rooms, great location, private parking, and value for money. Would deffinatly stay again

A great location if you want to break a journey from London to North Wales or similar. The hotel is super-comfortable and welcoming - like staying as guests in a small mansion! A nice selection of bar-snacks on offer in the evening, enough that we did not need to venture out for dinner, and a huge selection on the breakfast menu! Really nice stay.

My wife and I stopped off at the Old Rectory for afternoon tea and it was delicious. We had savoury croissants, a mix of sandwiches, a selection of cakes, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a pot of tea for two. Everything was wonderfully prepared and beautifully served. The waitress who looked after us was friendly, polite and most helpful. At £14 per head, it was excellent value for money.

Wow what can I say! Had the perfect overnight say. We were overwhelmed at how friendly the staff were. Nothing was to much trouble. The massive house is beautiful and the garden but they could do with a bit of Decorating as the old girl is tired. I would and will be staying here again. The breakfast was amazing all fresh and plenty. I highly recommend this beautiful place.

Fabulous Victorian hotel, beautiful rooms and gardens Friendly staff who go out their way to make you feel comfortable and well looked after The breakfast was amazing Would highly recommend this hotel It felt very safe in covid times too Thank you for recommending Grindley Brook to us. We had a lovely walk into Whitchurch along the canal

Perfect overnight stay We were very impressed with this hotel we received an excellent welcome on arrival our rooms were spotlessly clean and beautifully presented thoughtfully supplied with everything you need we were given an excellent breakfast and at all times felt Covid safe well done the old rectory

I stayed the night last night and must say it was absolutely lovely! Had some relaxing lemon ginger tea read a book and relaxed to the beautiful scenery. Breakfast was amazing! So much fresh lovely food and staff are so friendly. Highly recommend. All try to make your stay as lovely as possible!

Stayed at the Old Rectory at Wem and it was truly wonderful. The staff were friendly and very welcoming and generally couldn’t have been more helpful. The cleanliness was outstanding and indeed was the attention to safety in these times of COVID. There were multiple cleansing stations and no small detail was left undone in the owner’s attention to protecting their guests. The Old Rectory itself is a beautiful building set in lovely grounds and very very peaceful. All in all this is one of the best places I’ve stayed in and will certainly look for any opportunity to return back here. Can’t recommend too highly!

Stayed 2 nights, used wem as a base.Rooms were on the small size but had everything.Excellent gardens, superb breakfast, but the best thing about the stay, was that the staff-they were so helpful. Had a take away first night(resteraunts were closed), brought plates etc, and cleared up afterwards.They were friendly and very helpful, and i would recommend this place for the future.

My friends and I booked for afternoon tea this week. It was a beautiful setting in the orangerie, looking out onto the gardens. There was plenty of tea, lovely little sandwiches and wraps, and a delicious selection of small cakes with the pinnacle being the scone, jam and cream. The staff were very polite, helpful and friendly. It was just how an afternoon tea should be - pleasantly filling, dainty, varied and very tasty. To top it all off, we only paid 50% of the usual price due to the current government scheme ‘Eat Out to Help Out’! We would happily have paid the full price for what we had.

My wife had been given a voucher for her birthday so we took the plunge and booked ourselves in for an afternoon tea at The Old Rectory. What a great choice it was, the setting and the rooms we saw are worth a visit on their own. The two ladies who looked after us were obviously well trained in hospitality management and made our visit a memorable one. The actual tea itself was served in a beautiful sunlit room which in February was an added bonus. We were provided with tea, (coffee if we preferred) and a three tier stand laden with scones with jam, cream and fruit, a wide range of mini cakes as well as a selection of finger sandwiches. By the time we left after a leisurely tea we were well and truly contented! Would definitely recommend the experience. We hope to return again in the future.

Very friendly staff, old fashioned a way both rooms and food. Good value too and absolutely recommended both for a business stay or exploring the area.

Beautiful hotel, lovely warm rooms with excellent facilities. Brilliant breakfast, small menu for dinner but tasty food, good wine. All in all, amazing value.

We stayed just one night at The Old Rectory but enjoyed it. The room was small but very clean with a comfy bed and good shower. Lovely peaceful location with no road noise. We ate in the restaurant, the menu is small but what we ordered was very tasty. We shared a cheeseboard for dessert and the chef gave us a bit extra as we were sharing, which was a lovely touch.Lady on Reception (who’d not long been there) was lovely, she also doubled as our waitress.

I really don’t know where I can start but I highly recommend the old rectory to have your perfect wedding Selina and all of her staff were amazing from the first time we met to look around this amazing venue we fell in love with straight away Selina was open to ideas that we had regarding our wedding and was so accommodating to all of our views and ideas for our special day.Selina and her staff went above and beyond to make our wedding perfect everything went perfectly including the timings from start to finish everything went smoothly, we had our wedding reception in the indoor marquee which was perfect!!, the food we had was fantastic we had a bbq buffet which had an amazing choice of meats burgers salads and pastas everyone enjoyed our wedding breakfast alternative, as we didn’t want a traditional wedding.I cannot thank everyone at the rectory enough for everything you all did, Selina is very approachable, kind thoughtful and professional in her work and takes pride in everything she does this venue is the perfect venue to have your perfect wedding thank you so so much xxx

This superb venue is everything ,the grounds are super and well kept .The Old Rectory when you go inside is fantastic,high ceilings etc it has the lot .It is advisable to book as it does get busy .The staff are very attentive and nothing is to much trouble.There is a hotel here not stayed in but if it like the rest it has to be good.After an excellent meal relax in the drawing room and enjoy the coffee ,Enjoy the experience .Well worth it .Easily reached from any direction.

Attended wedding reception, Food was very good, waiting staff efficient and professional. Bar was cash only, which was a bit srange in this day and age! Sound system in marquee needs some attention, kept cutting out during the entertainment.

If you are looking for a cosye hotel in wem shropshire, the old rectory is the place to stay. My wife daughter and myself have just had a two night stay there. The hotel is old style with comfort,the staff are excellent nothing too much trouble for them, so that guests are made comfortable.the breakfast very good cooked to order We will be back.Les.

Stayed her for anniversary weekend. The hotel is lovely and has been tastefully renovated. The bedroom was clean and spacious. Lounges and dinning room very pleasant. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were good. Unfortunately the evening meal we had was disappointing and could best be described as average pub grub at a high price. It may have just been the night we ate there as I know there was a function on in the afternoon. Would recommend for B&B.

We have just had our wedding at The Old Rectory and cannot recommend this hotel more. From the day we went to first look around until the day of your wedding the team at the Rectory helped us. A fantastic venue for a great staff a really wonderful place to stay. Thank you for making our day so perfect

Stayed at The Rectory while visiting friends in Wem. With the price I was sceptical about the quality of the hotel especially with Breakfast Included in the price. On arrival I was pleasantly surprised as I was greeted on reception with a smile. I stayed in room 1 which was a nice double room with period features. This fitted well with the era of the property and should not be confused with dated.

A second visit to the Old Rectory proved to be as successful as the first. The staff are friendly, Norman stood out as being particularly helpful. The rooms were clean, well furnished and the breakfast was excellent. The only downside was that the showers didn’t have enough water pressure.

Stayed recently room clean but small . Disappointing. Went for food starter was ok , main course well supposed to be home made tai fish cake ,I think they forgot the fish nit very good . Breakfast was ok sausages not cooked very well apart from that was ok . Still needs work doing a lot our view was a dilapidated building and a discoloured marquee nit good. Other rooms much nicer we were unlucky. Bar well lager warm then wouldn't pour so gave that up . All in all staff made it ok otherwise not brilliant.

Lovely place, great service. The young lady that greeted me in the late evening was there in the morning when I went to breakfast. She is a workhorse. Charming lady. Nice bar area, lovely breakfast. I really enjoyed the stay and well worth the money!

Wonderful welcome to this pleasant & cosy hotel. Room was good with a comfortable bed & a view over the front. Old world charm about this hotel not at all corporate as felt an individual. The staff were wonderful very helpful & friendly. When we said we were going into Shrewsbury talking to the lady who served us with breakfast she sat down & gave us an outline of what to do & where to go which was very helpful.

Have had my own wedding here and have also attended others. I've had 3 birthday parties here and been for afternoon tea. Can't recommend enough. Stunning location, such a beautiful building. The service from the staff is above and beyond to make your event as personal and social as possible. I'll be visiting many more times.

Today was my mother in laws funeral, and afterwards we all, friends and family went to The Old Rectory, Wem for what is classified as light refreshments.

Sandwiches & coffee ok. Nothing special but enough. Welcoming but seem short staffed. Clean and nice conservatory for a small meeting. We have also had parties here over time which have been very good also a wedding party which was ideal.

We fsncied a mid winter break just to break up the routine.

Really nice building in a nice position and surrounding grounds.

We were staying in the area and chose the Old Rectory to have a meal in one night. We had a baby with us, so we ate early (6.30).

it must be one of the best kept secrets in the uk. the room was great, clean, there was lots of hot water, quality bedding and towels, very comfortable bed. no noise at all, brilliant.

Beautiful setting with ample car parking, beautiful dining room and excellent breakfast. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Our room was very quiet. Limited evening meal menu but we ate at The Fox of Wem pub, which was very good and is only about 3 mins walk from the hotel.

I had stayed here approximately 10 years ago, for work purposes, not long after it had been taken over, we have now realised.As we had decided to visit Shropshire it was an opportunity for my partner to experience the hospitality of this hotel and the...

No hay absolutamente nada intrínsecamente malo con el Old Rectory y ciertamente tenía algunas 'encanto del viejo mundo, pero también hay algunas zonas que se beneficiaría de reformas profundas y de la clasificación. La habitación y la cama era cómoda, el baño le faltaba el nivel de accesorios que hemos llegado a esperar de hoy (Sólo una gel y una copa, por ejemplo, cuando dos de nosotros nos alojamos). La cena fue deliciosa, aunque un poco predecible, pero el desayuno era menos impresionante, y nos dejaron un poco - una inusual aparición al par de nosotros. El personal, en especial la señorita que estaba al frente de la casa, era muy educado y alegre, y ciertamente orgulloso del establecimiento.

Reservamos una habitación para una noche en una parada que viajen al norte.

Nos alojamos una noche durante mis viajes por el país. Qué lugar tan encantador. La habitación era cómoda, estaba limpia y era espaciosa. Habíamos reservado la cena. El servicio era excelente y la comida era deliciosa. Fue encantador para degustar verduras como deben de ser y perfectamente cocinada. Comente en el tiempo y se informaron de que la fuente de todos sus productos en el mercado.

Pasamos un día fabuloso. Este es un lugar precioso para una boda. Todo estaba muy bueno lugar, comida, bebidas y el personal era muy amable y servicial. Sin duda recomendaría este hotel para una reunión pequeña. No puedo comentar sobre el alojamiento, ya que no todo el mundo pero sus habitaciones eran preciosas.

Que quiera la paz y el descanso durante el semestre, mi novio reservado un par de días aquí. Era exactamente lo que necesitábamos. Cómoda habitación acogedora, Precioso jardín y super servicio. El desayuno era encantador y nos preparó para el día.

Great stay in this hotel, I loved the quirky nature of the hotel room. The hotel had a lovely history and was warm and welcoming. Very quiet and very good nights sleep. Lovely antique furniture and very comfortable bed. Lovely breakfast. Would stay here again.

Fantastic old building with character oozing from every wall, lovely reception on arrival even though we were early. Upgraded to 4 poster bedroom and was lovely. No food that night but wisely informed me of the Fox Inn at the end of the road. Great night there as well.Would recommend for sure.

This was the 2nd time we had stayed at the hotel. The hotel staff were Helpful, Friendly, and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was 1st class, not too much and not too little. The room was clean and spacious. The bed was extremely comfortable, and just the right firmness. Will be back again next year. Thank You to all the Staff, for making our stay, pleasurable.

We only wanted somewhere to lay our heads overnight, but I'm so glad we picked the Old Rectory. Reasonably priced, the room and bed were lovely, and - unusually for a hotel- the TV was a good size. As darkness fell our room felt a little cold so I ask reception for a blanket. Instead we got a portable radiator and were soon as warm as toast. At breakfast our poached eggs were done to perfection. It has a very interesting history too. Would highly recommend it.

After my colleague was given the horrid task of organising our works Christmas party for people impossible to please, she booked here; and I'm very glad she did! We dealt with Selena (the manageress?) on almost a daily basis due to our staff wanting the menu to be changed, then deciding that the first menu was fine, then more people coming and, of course, dropping out! She was so patient, understanding and nothing was too much trouble (believe me, we put her to the test). The food! Wow the food! Considering it was a Christmas party for about 3o people, all of the food was freshly cooked, nothing was microwaved and was absolutely delicious! Even the hardest people to please were pleased! The staff all worked so hard and the food came out quickly. Everything went like clockwork. Thank you to all the staff for putting up with us, serving us wonderful food and being awesome! Thank you!

We stayed one night to allow us pop into Shrewsbury (£15.00 each way with Comet taxis) to do some Christmas shopping. We arrived early and although the room was not ready we were made very welcome while we waited on the taxi they sourced for us. A great building dating back well into the 1800's. The room was nicely furnished, well presented and clean. The breakfast was freshly cooked and very tasty.

Recently visited for a family celebration. Beautiful building, great food and the staff couldn't be more helpful - looking forward to hopefully visiting again.

Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, outstanding service, food and attention to detail. I would highly recommend this venue for any party or celebration due to the organisation, accommodating our every requirement, paying particular attention to detail without being intrusive or over facing. We brought 40 of our family and friends to enjoy a celebratory meal for our youngest child’s Christening celebration; we will definitely be returning, thank you very much.

We have dined at the Old Rectory and have always been impressed with the service and quality of food

We stayed here for a wedding taking place at the venue . The town is very pleasant and the hotel is very good indeed .A lovely old Georgian property which has been carefully and sympathetically refurbished.The reception rooms are elegant , and the orangery which provided the room for the ceremony is light and airy with beautiful views of the garden .The food was delicious and well served .The staff were very helpful .The room was a good size , very comfortable with all the additional touches which contribute to a good stay .I would recommend the hotel .God breakfast too!

My husband and I came here on Thursday for a two night stay. My parents live in Wem and we usually stay at the premiere Inn when we visit them. The old rectory was £9 per night cheaper than the premiere Inn and breakfast was included so we decided to give it a go and we're not disappointed. The whole stay from start to finish was lovely. The hotel was clean and fresh, staff were very polite, helpful and friendly and the breakfast was delicious. We will always stay here now when we visit my parents.

For my partner's Birthday I booked this hotel .... and the Bridal Suite to boot! What a great decision!The room was very large and quite ornate, complete with four-poster bed. And the bathroom (lots of gold-coloured fittings) boasted a modern jacuzzi-styled bath. I have to admit that some of the room fittings were a little shabby and worn but we did not feel that this detracted from the overall character. And the various lighting combinations gave the room an interesting twist! We loved everything about it!The remainder of the hotel is well decorated and the furnishings are lovely. You lounge in comfort wherever you sit in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. And there is always something new to discover.The staff are most attentive and pander to your every need. The bar is adequately stocked and the wine list quite acceptable. The dining room is spacious and the menus are varied and interesting. Pre-dinner drinks can be taken on the terrace overlooking the well-kept gardens (the weather was generous, so we did!).Overall, a most pleasant stay and two days did not seem enough. I am sure that we will return.

Dined in the restaurant whilst staying at the Old Rectory - it was getting late in the evening and I didn't want to venture too far and find that there was nothing local open. Set menu was very good value at around £20 for three courses. Breakfast in the restaurant the following morning was also good with local produce for the cooked option.

Twenty one of us met up for a family reunion and lunch. Welcoming staff, lovely location, good selection of food.

Very warm welcome. Chef had gone so phoned in advance and got a beautiful salad. Room bit sad and shower awful but it's hard to not enjoy a place that is so welcoming.

A very nice place to stay for a break. The staff very friendly only the restaurant was closed on Sunday.

Stayed at The Old Rectory sadly only for one night. Beautiful old house filled with period furniture. Great staff, super helpful and pleasant. Highly recommend

A lovely hotel offering everything for the traveller in a good central location. The interior is nicely decorated and maintained, with individual, comfortable bedrooms. The dining room was well laid out and breakfast of a high quality. The lounge and bar area were comfortable and quiet, we would definitely return.

The Old Rectory is just that built to express the Rector's status . The Dinner menu was a little odd Two different options Fixed Price or different individually priced dishs on a seperate list. No interchange. However as usual the food was delightfully presented and toothsome. The choices may not suit a palette which prefers the more ordinary fare generally available to travelers. Full English Breakfast is always ample well cooked and locally sourced where possible. Do try their own muesli it is great with Yogurt.We will stay there again.

We have just spent 2 very nice nights at the old rectory. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The parsons room was very comfortable and well equipped with tea/coffee making facilities,there is a hair dryer and also a iron and trouser press. The room and ensuite were a little on the small side ( I guess you get what you pay for) but very clean and well decorated.We booked a table for one night in the restaurant, but after having such a well cooked and presented meal in a nice room ,we decided to eat there the second night and were again not disappointed.The Old rectory has lots of character and is well worth a visit.Thanks to all the staff who made our stay lovely and restful.

We are locals and went for a meal: staff very friendly and food was excellent. We will definitely be returning soon.

good venue for a wedding nice food nice layout drinks bit expensive lovely setting could be better directions postedbut overall not bad area staff good

We stayed in the cosy double, small but more than adequate very clean and comfatable, it was just as you would imagine an old rectory to be but with all the modern day facilities, beautiful gardens. Dinner was excellent as was the breakfast, we booked the night before and had an excellent price for the room.The young lady at front of house was very friendly as well as profesional A lovely stay thanks

My hubby and I had our wedding reception at the Old Rectory after falling in love with it on our very first visit. We had the most amazing day and it was largely thanks to the owners and staff at the hotel. They couldn't have done enough for us and our guests. The food was absolutely superb and the service was faultless. Selina, the hotel manager, and her assistant manager, Claire, made the perfect team, helping us plan our wedding every step of the way, making it fun and memorable as well as giving us everything we could have dreamed of for our very special day! We would thoroughly recommend The Old Rectory Hotel for your big day!

We were invited to a family celebration meal, and we must be the most awkward folks to cater for with lots of intolerances spread amongst us. Gluten, Lactose, Vegetarian, and that's just one of us! In the party were meat eaters too, so quite a mix.We called up a couple of weeks before to let them know about our requirements. The restaurant went to extra lengths for us, beyond my expectations.Starters of Melon with sorbet not only looked super but had a taste to match. We were also served gluten free bread, too.Main course was a nut loaf with polenta and a jalapeno chutney. This was very well made, very tasty and made without milk or wheat products. Most impressive were the roast & boiled potatoes, cauli, baby corn and broccoli, all served without butter or cheese for the lactose intolerant guest.The desserts were thoughtful and well presented, my Eton Mess was delicious.10 out of 10 for service too. Nothing was too much trouble, and pace was spot on. Thanks for making a special occasion, hugely enjoyable.

Our meal consisted of leek and potato soup, roast beef and yorkshire pudding with all the trimmings and a strawberry pavlova. Service was efficient and the atmosphere pleasant.

Old world charm this charming black and white old pub serves delicious food. Try one of the roast lunches on a Sunday choose between lamb pork or beef and wash it down with red wine I promise you wont be disappointed

we went to the Old Rectory to celebrate a 40 th birthday from the word go the service was excellent.The welcome on the night was very warm and the staff were very attentive all night.We sat in the orangery which was great as we were a party of 19 of different ages which meant the younger ones could enjoy them selves without interfering with other guests The food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious so full of flavour

We stayed at The Old Rectory Hotel for one evening and found it above average. We found the staff very friendly. Food was great, the rooms excellent and would recommend to all. Thank you for a pleasant stay .

This was an evening dinner enjoyed by 13 people. A dark rainy and cold night and lovely to go into the warm and decorated place so close to Christmas.Drinks in the lounge were well served and then we were shown into the dining room. Only another table being used but we helped to fill the room!.We had pre-ordered our meals. I had pate, turkey roast and Christmas pud. All very tasty. Well it was nearly Christmas.My only comment would be that it would have been nice to have the roasties in a tureen instead of plated then you make a decision as to how many you wanted.This was our second meal as a group - the last being about 18 months ago. We will not leave it that long again.Plenty of parking on the drive around the fountain near the front door.

Booked a table for 10 for fathers 70th birthday - Sunday lunch. Lovely warm welcome, wonderful menu. We were taken to the table. Starter, main and dessert was 1st class. large portions, all hot and really very very good!! Children had half portions, which where very well sized. The children played in the lovely gardens and we returned to the lounge for coffee Wine was reasonable priced. Over all a lovely place and somewhere I would HIGHLY recommend. One of the best lunches I have had.

Everything was presented beautifully and tasted wonderful. Need heart appetites though - they don't scrimp on the portions! Goats cheese starter was heavenly; local lamb was melt in the mouth. Definitely going back again!

Stayed overnight when we went to a friend's wedding nearby. We were beautifully looked after. Nice little family run business where they make a real effort to help you have a great stay. Nice room if a bit old fashioned. But clean and fresh. Breakfast was yummy!

Spent two nights here and had a meal on one night. Can't find any fault with the place or the staff. It was an extremely pleasant stay, great food and lovely staff. Breakfast was excellent too.

Went here for nieces wedding party. What a lovely place !! Very pretty setting. The rooms are fab the staff were very helpful and friendly. I had to change my booking at last minute but they managed to accommodate me with no hassles. Highly recommend !!

Welcoming staff, wonderful hotel and gardens. Comfortable rooms. Good food. Could not have wished for more.

the ground to this old building are lovely, inside lots of old fireplaces, very downtown abbey looking, the service was however rushed the food was acceptable, but not that special for the price it commands. and do not stay in the room above the kitchen, unless you like an early start

Had 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners , no complaints great food and service , the only negative would be no beans on the breakfast menu , and had I asked I may have got them!

Good hotel . Beautiful old country house lovingly restored.Great value on a living social dealEvening meal ok , neither good nor bad.Excellent choice for breakfast,Good service

Well presented and well cooked. The menu, although not overly substantial, was well thought out and with the Chefs specials made sure we were well catered for. A good selection of beers and soft drinks from the bar completed relaxing evenings.

Went on Shropshire Star deal so limited menu but what we had was good. Only 2 other people in restaurant and they were miserable so lacking atmosphere.