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The Water Rat

Buildwas Road, Ironbridge, TF8 7BJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
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The Water Rat
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Free parking Restaurant Private bathroom View Free WiFi Bath Flat-screen TV Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Meeting/banquet facilities

About this property

This traditional country pub is just 1 mile from Ironbridge, in the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, and 20 minutes' drive from Telford centre.

The Water Rat Ironbridge offers en suite rooms in a Georgian house next to the inn building. The rooms are all spacious, light and well-appointed with en suite showers and baths.

The The Water Rat Ironbridge is known locally for its Steakhouse menu, which uses only high-quality locally sourced produce.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

House rules

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by The Water Rat.

Located in Ironbridge, United Kingdom.

FAQs about The Water Rat

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
The Water Rat is 1.7 km from the center of Ironbridge.
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.8

Very good

568 reviews

R

Robert

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Yesterday
9.0
+ Location was good, 15 min walk to iron bridge, good breakfast. Location was good, 15 min walk to iron bridge, good breakfast.
- Having to book to eat at the pub in the evening Having to book to eat at the pub in the evening

young couple · Double Room with Private Bathroom

A

Adrian

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 days ago
10.0
+ Breakfast superb especially the poached eggs Breakfast superb especially the poached eggs

young couple · Deluxe Double Room with Shower

Facilities of The Water Rat

Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Internet services Parking Family rooms Bar

Food & Drink

  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet

  • Internet services

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoors

  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing

Media & Technology

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Living Area

  • Parking

Other

  • Cashless payment available

Guest reviews for The Water Rat

8.8

Very good

568 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.4
Facilities 8.6
Cleanliness 9.0
Comfort 8.8
Value for money 8.7
Location 9.3
Free Wifi 8.5

Score distribution

Superb
345
Good
193
Okay
21
Poor
6
Very poor
3

Scores by traveler type

With friends 9.7
Solo travelers 8.9
Couples 8.8
Families 9.3
Business travelers 9.3

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Guest reviews

R

Robert

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom Yesterday young couple
+ Location was good, 15 min walk to iron bridge, good breakfast.
− Having to book to eat at the pub in the evening
A

Adrian

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10.0
Deluxe Double Room with Shower Deluxe Double Room with Shower 3 days ago young couple
+ Breakfast superb especially the poached eggs
A

Anne

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Superior Double Room Superior Double Room 1 week ago review category group of friends
+ Spacious rooms comfy beds Lovely breakfast Friendly staff
P

Paul

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom 2 weeks ago solo traveller
+ Lovely place great staff
− Nothing
J

Jill

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Family Room with Private Bathroom Family Room with Private Bathroom 3 weeks ago young couple
+ Staff were lovely. Was able to park directly outside room
− Bed in family room was pretty uncomfortable