The Water Rat

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8.6Excellent

(569 Ratings)

"Great breakfast x room was spotless and spacious . Food in restaurant was fabulous . Cant wait to stay again"

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8.6 / 10

Excellent(569 Ratings)

Inn in Telford

4-Star Inn

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About this inn

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 center.

Amenities

Business facilities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Garden

Accessible Parking

Family friendly

Housekeeping available

Map of Telford

Nearby attractions

Black Country Living Museum

19.5 mi

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

33.8 mi

West Midland Safari Park

19.8 mi

Molineux Stadium

15.9 mi

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10

Excellent(569 Ratings)

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7 / 10Good·Sep 2026

Good location for a wander around Ironbridge

Couldn’t get hot water out of the shower so were unable to use it

10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026

Great breakfast x room was spotless and spacious . Food in restaurant was fabulous . Cant wait to stay again

Having to come home!

10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2026

Breakfast was such a pleasant experience. The lady looking after us was so approachable and made you feel special. She was our waitress and looked after our room.

Nothing really

6 / 10Average·Jul 2026

Location, staff (most) ,food

Unfortunately the weather was very hot and eventhough fans were provided it was difficult to sleep. If the windows were open there was road noise. However the hot weather was not their fault. The most disappointing thing was that on our 2nd night we booked a meal for 6.00pm in their excellent restaurant. Unfortunately a coach load of tourists arrived at the same time. Eventhough we were staying there and had booked we were sidelined and despite asking twice for an idea when they would take our order,let alone get served ,we were ignored. After hanging around for 35 minutes , we left and ate elsewhere.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Water Rat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Water Rat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Water Rat?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and bar.

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