Gaskell Arms Hotel Much Wenlock, Much Wenlock ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

High Street, Much Wenlock, Much Wenlock, United Kingdom, HR3 5RZ

The Gaskell Arms Hotel, a 17th-century coaching inn, is located at the edge of Much Wenlock, Shropshire. It is well-known for its traditional hospitality and significant history as a meeting point since Georgian times. The hotel features a charming ambiance complemented by modern amenities, making it an appealing choice for both leisure and business travelers. Its proximity to key attractions, including the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Centre, enhances its significance as a base for exploring the region.

Location

Situated in Much Wenlock, the Gaskell Arms benefits from easy access to major transport links, including the M5, M6, and M54 motorways, as well as Birmingham Airport approximately 56 miles away. The hotel is a short walk from the town center, which boasts a variety of shops and historical sites. Notable attractions such as Wroxeter Roman City and the scenic Wenlock Edge are also within easy reach, making the Gaskell Arms a prime location for exploring Shropshire.

Rooms

The Gaskell Arms offers a variety of accommodation options, including 14 en-suite bedrooms located within the main hotel and the adjacent Mews and Coach House. Each room is designed to provide a cozy atmosphere, blending historic charm with modern comforts. Guests can enjoy features such as complimentary Wi-Fi, televisions, and tea and coffee making facilities in their rooms. The Mews Suites provide additional space with living areas, making them ideal for longer stays.

Eat & Drink

The on-site restaurant serves a selection of dishes prepared with local ingredients from Shropshire whenever possible. Guests can enjoy home-cooked meals, traditional Sunday lunches, and afternoon teas in a relaxed setting. Special menus can be created for group events, ensuring that every dining experience is tailored to individual preferences. The restaurant features a charming café terrace and a landscaped garden for outdoor dining in the warmer months.

Leisure & Business

The Gaskell Arms is equipped with conference facilities that can accommodate up to 60 delegates, making it suitable for various business events and meetings. The hotel's experienced staff can assist with all aspects of event planning, including catering options that range from buffets to formal sit-down meals. For leisure activities, the surrounding countryside offers excellent walking and cycling routes, as well as local attractions such as the Edge Adventure Activities center.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Room

Max:

2 persons

58 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

24 m²

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2 Single beds

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Suite

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2 persons

33 m²

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1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Much Wenlock400 ft

Airports

Birmingham (BHX) 55.6 mi

Chester Hawarden (CEG) 56.8 mi

Bus

Bus stop 7.4 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Cozy Comfort!

“The room was impeccably clean and tidy, with a warm atmosphere that made it feel like a welcoming retreat.” view full review

Delicious Dinners!

“The restaurant offered a charming vibe and the food was tasty and good value, especially the amazing steak and ale pie.” view full review

Easy Parking!

“The guest parking was convenient, allowing for a stress-free check-in and easy access throughout our stay.” view full review

Charming Common Rooms!

“The back beer garden was a good place to relax with a cider, featuring a quiet atmosphere and a covered space for rain.” view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking lot

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service

Children

Cribs

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Sitting area

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

High Street, Much Wenlock, Much Wenlock, United Kingdom, HR3 5RZ

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High Street, Much Wenlock, Much Wenlock, United Kingdom, HR3 5RZ

City landmarks

Shipton Hall

3200 ft

Benthall Hall

2.9 mi

Much Wenlock Road A4169 Near Ironbridge

Buildwas Abbey

3.1 mi

Benthall Hall

National Trust

2.9 mi

Duke street Broseley

Broseley Pipeworks

3.5 mi

Ironbridge

Ironbridge Gorge Museums

3.9 mi

Museums

Museum of the Gorge

3.8 mi

Bridges

The Iron Bridge and Tollhouse

3.9 mi

High Street

Tar Tunnel

4.0 mi

Museums

Enginuity

4.2 mi

Museums

Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron

4.2 mi

Museums

Bedlam Furnaces

4.1 mi

Museums

The Darby Houses

4.3 mi

Church

St Mary The Virgin

4.2 mi

Nearby

Church

Holy Trinity Church

1600 ft

Museums

Wenlock Priory

1600 ft

High Street Memorial Hall

Much Wenlock Museum and Visitor Centre

1900 ft

Public Building

The Guildhall

1800 ft

Museums

Much Wenlock Museum

1900 ft

The Corn Exchange 62 High Street

The Corn Exchange

1700 ft

Restaurants

The Fox Inn

1700 ft

46 High Street

Fox

1800 ft

46 High St

The Bilash

1900 ft

14A High Street

The George & Dragon Inn

1900 ft

2 High Street

The Wenlock Smoothie

2100 ft

4 The Square

A Ryan & Son

1900 ft

60 High Street

Tea Junction and More

2000 ft

17 Barrow Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

excellent service

noisy nights

dreary surroundings

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

6.7

Location

7.0

Service

8.7

Dining

6.7

Harry

United Kingdom, May 2024

7.8/10

The hotel is located right in the heart of Much Wenlock, making it very convenient for exploring the village and nearby attractions. The rooms were comfortable and clean, although facing the main road brought some noise disturbance. The service was exceptional, with super friendly and helpful staff ready to assist with any needs. The dining experience was great for a walking day but slightly expensive for simple options. The location is a definite plus for easy access to various sites around the area.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable and spotlessly clean, but being located facing the main road resulted in noise disturbances.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional with staff going above and beyond to meet our needs.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location in Much Wenlock was brilliant for exploring the village and neighboring attractions, as well as being close to other interesting spots like Ironbridge and Bridgnorth.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was great for fueling up before a day of exploration, although prices were a bit on the higher side for some items.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers good facilities suited for a comfortable stay.

Joseph

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.6/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room was lovely and cozy, but the noise from the bar kept me up past midnight. The friendly staff and excellent service made my stay pleasant. The location was great for exploring the area, but the dreary surroundings left me questioning my choice.

Rooms

7.0

The room was cool despite the warm weather, but the noise from the bar was a downside.

Service

9.0

The staff, especially Jean, were fantastic and couldn't do enough to please. Excellent food served and a first-class breakfast.

Location

6.0

The location was great for exploring the area, but the dreary surroundings made me wonder if I made a mistake.

Dining

8.0

The food was excellent, with good choices and quick service.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel's facilities were top-notch and added to my overall experience.

friendly staff

noisy nights

Michael

United Kingdom, May 2023

6.4/10

The hotel had some drawbacks like an unpleasant stuffy smell in the rooms and limited space with awkward layout, but it offered nice and comfy beds. The service was welcoming and resolved a booking concern promptly. The location was convenient for exploring the town but could get noisy at times. The dining experience had some supply shortages and was deemed expensive for what was offered.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms had an unpleasant stuffy smell and awkward layout with limited space, but the beds were really comfy.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly, helpful, and sorted out a booking issue promptly.

Location

7.0

The location was convenient for the town and surrounding area, but could get noisy at times.

Dining

5.0

The dining was adequate with some supply shortages and considered a bit expensive for the offerings.