Gaskell Arms

Hotels
8.4 (491 reviews)
High Street, Much Wenlock , Much Wenlock , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Nice food
Cons:
Basic breakfast options
Heating issues
Noise from the road

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Lovely room and bathroom; very clean and spacious but some reviews mentioned issues with room temperatures.
Service
8.75
Staff were warm, welcoming, and exceptionally friendly, making guests feel comfortable.
Location
8.55
Very good location as mentioned in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms were described as nice and cozy, but some had issues like the heating not being adjustable.
Amenities
8.15
Basic continental breakfast that some thought was not sufficient; heating issues noted.
Value for Money
8.35
Prices for upgraded meal options disappointed some guests.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Mixed reviews on meals; while cooked meals were appreciated, the continental breakfast did not meet expectations.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall enjoyable experience with many positive remarks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:23

Property Description

Charming 17th-Century Coaching Inn in Much Wenlock

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience the comfort of flat-screen TVs, cosy seating areas, and complimentary Wi-Fi in our bright and airy bedrooms. Enjoy a cup of tea with our provided facilities or unwind with a movie on the DVD player.

Delightful Dining Options
Indulge in traditional British and European cuisine at our restaurant, offering fresh seafood and home-cooked specials. Whether you prefer a relaxed meal indoors, a cozy evening in the bar, or dining in our secluded walled garden, we cater to your preferences.

Explore the Historic Surroundings
Conveniently situated, our hotel is the perfect base for discovering the nearby towns of Shrewsbury, Ludlow, and Church Stretton.

Book your stay at the Gaskell Arms Hotel for a memorable and relaxing getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 491 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Rosalind Jean • couple • gb
9
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

Dry friendly hotel and a comfortable good sized room.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great value for money.
Pros:

Good location, comfortable room and excellent breakfast.

Cons:

Bathroom was a little small and in need of some updating.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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FIONA • couple • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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derek • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The rooms were clean and well maintained

Cons:

All good

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • solo_traveller • gb
8
All good, really nice staff and food
Pros:

All good, nice room, great staff, breakfast was not until 8am, I had to leave before this

Cons:

Breakfast could be earlier

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Vinny • solo_traveller • gb
4
Room 17 was a nightmare, dark, dingy, filthy carpet and probably not fit in its current state to be let out in my opinio
Pros:

Great location, and decent free parking

Cons:

I was given room 17, this was actually a separate door at the front of the building, Room was very dingy, damp smelling, The bedding almost felt damp, very dated, carpet was genuinely down right filthy, Toilet light didnt work so relied on the bulb from above the shower, I couldn’t get the TV to work, checked and there was no batteries in the remote, went to reception to be told that they knew that there was a shortage of batteries and they didn’t have any, And they then went to another room, to take the batteries out of another remote control, I stayed for 2 nights, but after seeing how bad my room was, I actually went down the street and ate at another star / restaurant. On both nights, From speaking to the staff on checkout, they know that room 17 is needing to be done up, What makes it worse is when you look at the website for that room, they are using a photo from another better room, so its so misleading,

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
7
Booking error, not by us.
Pros:

Staff were excellent, very helpful in solving a tricky start.

Cons:

Although we were given a superior room, not the one we had booked initially, both the room and bathroom were quite small. Also there was stairs which we struggled to climb. We had booked a ground floor but there was a booking error which was not our fault.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
10
Good value and comfortable accommodation.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff plus excellent food made for a very pleasant 2-night stay. We loved the location and would definitely stay here again. Good value and comfortable accommodation.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • gb
5
Quaint building, central areas nice but rooms need work and deep cleaning
Pros:

Good position close to Centre, breakfast nice and freshly cooked

Cons:

The room was smelly, carpet stained and dirty, shower room was old and very compact, we booked a king room but bed was a double, although breakfast was nice the service was difficult we had to ask for juice and coffee on the counter to be topped up, no toast unless large breakfast was ordered, we asked for full English but black pudding missing, just felt disorganised

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Clare • couple • gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Lovely accommodation very helpful and friendly staff

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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gaskell • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
9
Most enjoyable!
Pros:

A great place to stay with excellent food and lovely, friendly staff

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • extended_group • gb
5
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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kelly • couple • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Food was excellent, the staff very friendly, and the hotel room was fantastic.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
10
Ten out of ten. Excellent stay.
Pros:

The rooms was beautiful, the bed was extremely comfortable and the fan in the room was quiet. Breakfast was excellent. Friendly staff. Very clean.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Ursula • couple • gb
6
Main road location, not for us
Pros:

Lovely room. Great beer garden. Friendly staff. Great choice for breakfast.

Cons:

The location on the main road was not for us. Despite the secondary glazing in the room, the noise from the main road led to 3 nights of dreadful sleep. The Gaskell can’t change its location and maybe providing ear plugs for guests might be a good idea. We’ve stayed in every B&B in MW - we love the village, the pubs, the cafes etc but unfortunately this stay wasn’t one of our favourites.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
7
Satisfactory, exactly as expected.
Pros:

Ample parking. Traditional interior decor. Good menu.

Cons:

My fault as I should have paid more attention to the menu but I have ordered vegetarian breakfasts in many establishments and it's quite unusual for them not to come with a slice of toast. I didn't make the same mistake on my 2nd morning and made sure I asked for one.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee