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title: "The Old Bell, Shrewsbury: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Old Bell in Shrewsbury: rated 8.6 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# The Old Bell

Cherry Orchard, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

8.6 ·  Very good 25 reviews ·  #10 #10 of 15 in Shrewsbury ·  6.0 Location score
## About The Old Bell

The Old Bell is a guesthouse in Cherry Orchard, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 25 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Shrewsbury. The nearest beach is 1.7 km away. The nearest airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), is 70 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 4

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

115 Abbey Foregate

## How The Old Bell scores

Better rated than 41% of hotels in Shrewsbury

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **6.0**
-   Beach access **4.5**
-   Public transport **7.8**

Shrewsbury average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **49**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **14**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **3**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shrewsbury Abbey railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">560 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">70 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">158 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Shrewsbury</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Lord Hill's Column310 m
-   Shropshire Register Office350 m
-   Coleham Pumping Station770 m
-   Shropshire Regimental Museum1.1 km
-   Mister Nudge Amusements1.2 km
-   Shrewsbury Castle1.3 km

## The Old Bell: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at The Old Bell, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.

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## Questions about The Old Bell

### How do guests rate The Old Bell?

The Old Bell has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 25 reviews, which is better than 41% of rated hotels in Shrewsbury.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Bell?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Old Bell include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Old Bell?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Old Bell from the airport?

The nearest airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), is 70 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Old Bell close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.7 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Old Bell have?

The Old Bell has 4 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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