8.1

1,010 reviews

The Swan Taphouse

The Swan Taphouse

21 The Wharfage, Telford, TF8 7NH, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

The Swan Taphouse

Welcome to The Swan Taphouse, your perfect retreat in the heart of Ironbridge! Just a hop, skip, and a jump—well, only 0.3mi—from the city center, this charming bed and breakfast sits gracefully along the scenic River Severn at 21 The Wharfage. With prices starting from just $57, you can indulge in a delightful getaway without breaking the bank. Whether you’re here to explore the rich history of Ironbridge or simply to relax and enjoy the stunning river views, this adult-only oasis is ready to welcome you!

Prepare yourself for a morning treat as The Swan Taphouse serves up a delightful breakfast to kick-start your day! Plus, with a restaurant on-site, you won’t have to go far for some mouthwatering meals throughout your stay. And did we mention the free parking? That’s right—leave the driving worries behind and enjoy the cozy ambiance of this delightful spot complete with a private entrance. Take your time unwinding on the terrace or in the non-smoking rooms, all with the added joy of free Wi-Fi to share your adventures with friends back home.

With a whopping 1010 reviews praising everything from the friendly atmosphere to the excellent amenities, The Swan Taphouse is a crowd favorite for good reason. Whether you fancy a drink at the bar after a day of exploring, or a soak in a bathtub to relax your muscles, you’ll find it all here. Kids' meals are available for those traveling with family, making it a versatile choice for various types of travelers. Hop into this delightful haven where comfort meets charm, and experience Ironbridge like never before!

As you settle in at The Swan Taphouse, the highlight of your stay may very well be the delectable offerings of Restaurant #1—your gateway to a culinary adventure amidst the lovely backdrop of Ironbridge. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast to fuel your day of exploration or a delightful dinner to wind down with, you can rest assured that each dish is crafted with care and flair. The menu features a mouthwatering selection of local favorites, ensuring that your taste buds are in for a treat during your stay!

After a day of discovering the historical charm of Ironbridge, the bar at The Swan Taphouse beckons you for a nightcap or a cheerful toast to new experiences—after all, what's a getaway without a little celebratory drink? You can sip on an array of beverages in the cozy atmosphere, providing the perfect setting to unwind and share tales of your day with travel companions. The inviting vibe makes it easy to strike up a conversation with fellow travelers, creating instant connections that could lead to new friendships.

When it comes to accommodations, The Swan Taphouse truly has something for everyone. From the spacious Family Room with Bathroom to the cozy Single Room, each space is designed for maximum comfort without the worry of cigarette smoke lingering around. Graciously appointed with modern amenities and filled with light that dances across the river views, you may find it hard to leave your room! But fear not—after indulging in some quality downtime, you'll be more than ready to step out and conquer the charming streets of Ironbridge, where adventure awaits just outside your door.

Closest airports

Birmingham Airport

33.5mi

East Midlands Airport

50.7mi

Manchester Airport

50.9mi

Liverpool Airport

50.9mi

Gloucestershire Airport

52.7mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Bathtub

Rooms

Double Room with Bathroom in The Swan Taphouse

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Double Room with Bathroom

1 Double Bed

10 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

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Welcome to our Double Room with a private bathroom. Enjoy the stunning river view from your bathtub and the convenience of a private entrance. Relax in the comfort of a double bed and make use of the TV, electric kettle, and other amenities provided for your comfort.

Family Room with Bathroom in The Swan Taphouse

Family Room with Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

1 Double Bed

10 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Private entrance

Shower

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Welcome to our spacious Family Room with Bathroom, perfect for a family of four! With two comfortable twin beds and two cozy double beds, everyone will have a restful sleep. Enjoy the luxury of a private bathroom, complete with a bathtub and shower, as well as other amenities such as a TV, heating, and a wardrobe for your convenience.

Twin Room with Shower

2 Twin Beds

10 sqft

River view

Private Bathroom

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Enjoy a comfortable stay in our Twin Room with Shower, boasting stunning river views and a private bathroom. With two twin beds and amenities like a TV, electric kettle, and heating, this room is perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Single Room

1 Twin Bed

10 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Welcome to our cozy and comfortable Single Room, perfect for solo travelers. This 11 sqft room offers a peaceful retreat with a Twin bed, private bathroom, and essential amenities like TV, electric kettle, and heating. Escape the city hustle and enjoy a relaxing stay in this convenient and well-equipped space.

Guest reviews

8.1

1,010 reviews

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Facilities

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Michael

9.1

August 2023

The fact that they helped you with any request that you asked them was a real winner with me

To be fair the only negative was that the shower could only be used in a hand held way as there was no shower rail or screen/curtain but also to be fair the rooms are kitted out in a victorian theme so it's not that much of a negative. I was at a wedding with an early book in required which is not a guarantee but they had the room ready which made things easier for us as we only had limited time to get ready. We came back early from the wedding and had a few drinks in the pub itself which was a nice friendly atmosphere and the breakfast in the morning was beyond expectations (picture included) all in all a really pleasant stay

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Oliver

8.2

July 2023

The room (number 5) was lovely (though my wife did find the glass floor a little disconcerting and its not a room for those who have access issues) Clean and fresh and well appointed. My dinner - a basic chicken and chips was great, with a fabulous shropshire blue cheese sauce as an extra. Less impressed by the burger, which, because of the brioche bun and the coleslaw did rather fall apart into a mush and the burgers were a little overdone. Not that big a beer selection, and I would probably decamp to the sister pub the Malthouse, especially after experiencing their breakfast the next day, which was superb, and to have a breakfast for two that good included was amazing.

erm... not a lot. the wifi in the room was rubbish, that's about it

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John

8.2

January 2023

The room was very clean, warm and comfortable and we had an excellent view of the river across the road. We visited their other pub (The Malthouse - just a stone's throw away) and the food menu was cheaper and more like a traditional pub's menu. We had breakfast at The Malthouse, discounted because we had stayed at The Swan, and that was excellent. The staff members were lovely.

The mirror was missing from the bathroom. There were screws in the wall to which to attach one, so evidently the missing one had been broken. The shower was cold and the shower head needed to be cleaned, as the jets were partly blocked and water was spraying in random directions. Dinner didn't live up to our expectations and was pricey considering how much we paid.

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Elina

8.2

July 2023

(+): - comfy room, clean and comfortable - location is good; it is just across Museum of the Gorge and its car park where the bus stop is. Tips for those who don’t have a car and have to rely on public transport: Take the number 8 bus to travel to and from Telford, and to and from Jackfield Tile Museum. They don’t run every hour so check the timetable carefully. Coalbrookdale Museum of Iron is about 18 mins walk (uphill) from the hotel. - Breakfast is excellent.

(-) : - room is quite dark. Would be lovely to have better lightings. - The inside of the kettle is very dirty. Would be lovely to have it cleaned before new guests arrive. - No tissue in the room (although toilet rolls are provided). - Very narrow shower space. Might be difficult for those who are tall or big. - Because the rooms are located above the pub, live music can very much be heard from the room. It stops at 10 pm.

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Yvain

9.1

June 2023

Swan taphouse was lovely. I stayed in a very characterful room made so, with it's age and the malting features which were displayed in my room. Friendly staff and evening entertainment with the ukulele group was good fun! Both evening meal and breakfast at it's sister property next door was delicious! I'd definitely stay at the Swan Taphouse again. Ideal location for Ironbridge by the river.

I can't say there was anything I didn't like. The only issue I had was after I'd gone for an early morning walk, I couldn't get my key to work to get back in through the side entrance. So I went for breakfast and by chance the maintenance chap was there and came back with me and fiddled with the lock so I could get back in! He said he was going to get it fixed imminently. I hasten to add, this isn't a complaint! I myself live in an old property and so I understand the quirky nature of these places!!

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Briony

8.2

June 2023

Great location, food, value, and lovely staff.

The night I booked (Friday) there was live entertainment in the bar. There was no sound proofing, so - although I decided to stay in my room - I could not have a good evening and it was hard to hear the TV for the news coming up through the floor.. Not good! I understand pubs need to make money, but I felt my stay was compromised as the pub took the money for my room without telling me there was going to be live music that night, and there was no sound proofing. The music ended at 10.45pm, and the bar was quick to quieten down, but I'd had a long, very, very hot journey from London and wanted a quiet, early night. If I knew there was going to be a gig that night I woukd have booked on a night when there was no music.

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Jenna

10

May 2023

property was lovely and clean. The only issue was there was cobwebs on the ceiling that could be just wiped down with a duster on the windows could do with a good clean but other than that everything else in the property was perfect. We had an ironing board with iron and a hairdryer  beautiful old wooden beams are warm and stunning views across the river seven  will definitely be staying here again 

there was a small step at the top of the stairs, which caused my friend to fall over, even with the sign, but that is the only thing we didn’t like property property, and obviously the cobwebs, but the property has been kept in its original state which is beautiful to see 

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Karen

9.1

May 2023

I arrived to a wonderful ukele concert. The atmosphere was fun and a lovely welcome after a hard international journey. The staff, Ross, Jack, and Kenzie were especially warm and welcoming. I loved my room with the historic view of the malt house under the glass. My next room was my favorite with a view of the river. Thank you for that very special treat!!! The breakfast was exceptional! Kenzie makes the best cappuccino and the eggs Benedict was incredible!

The staff on the following days were ok. The walk up the stairs was hard for me. (but they helped bringing my luggage up, so I’m grateful!) I did not like waking up to a closed hotel. That was a bit uncomfortable, especially if you needed help checking out. Very strange. And when I initially wrote a message it was strange to not get a response.

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Robert

8.2

July 2023

Very comfortable and spacious family room. Quirky building (up and down stairs, this way and that corridor), very nice pub with beer properly looked after. People seemed to be enjoying evening meal. Excellent location just a few minutes walk from the iron bridge, cafés etc. Small carpark. Excellent breakfast in the next-door-but-one pub.

Shower was in the bath and needed care because it was hand-held with no shower curtain. Our room had skylight windows, no view. Very limited parking, shared with other pub. We were lucky to get a space (peak season).

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Martin

8.2

May 2023

Immaculately clean room, I struggled with stairs, but young staff were superb to help; iron/ironing board, hair drier, tea/coffee facilities, complementary bathroom stuff. I couldn't get the tv screen to work on terrestrial channels, but them I am a technophobe! Restaurant was brilliant, great food, and quiet.

I was surprised by live music below me 7.30 - 10.00 when I was trying to grey an early night (after a long day's driving). I was surprised to have to walk maybe 200 yards to the sister hotel - the Malt House for breakfast. but it worked wekk on a sunny morning (what if there were heavy rain?) But breakfast was superb. I found the external of the Swan shabby. Outdoor furniture looked never to have been cleaned/treated in several years, there were discarded paper cups, glass bottle, cardboard box and much other rubbish, and weeds, in the car park. Worse still, there was an extractor fan (presumably from the kitchen) which was exuding black grease, (and very noisy) to the extent that black grease wad dropping onto the ground. Yuk! And many broken paving slabs adjacent to the footpath.

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Restaurants

Amenities of The Swan Taphouse

Free parking

Restaurant

Adults only

Free wifi

Bar

Private entrance

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

River view

Bathtub

Stay rules - The Swan Taphouse

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Swan Taphouse

At what times are check-in and check-out at The Swan Taphouse?

Just so you're aware, The Swan Taphouse's check-in availability ranges from 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and guests are requested to check out by 11:00 AM.

Is vehicle parking offered by The Swan Taphouse?

Yes, there is parking available at The Swan Taphouse. The hotel offers free on-site parking for guests. The parking is public and reservations are not required.

How much does a stay at The Swan Taphouse cost?

The entry-level price at The Swan Taphouse is $57. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

What are the room types available at The Swan Taphouse?

The Swan Taphouse hotel offers a variety of rooms including Family Rooms with Bathroom, Twin Rooms with Shower, Double Rooms with Bathroom, and Single Rooms. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The Family Rooms accommodate 4 adults and have 2 twin beds and 2 double beds. The Twin Rooms and Double Rooms accommodate 2 adults and have 2 twin beds and 1 double bed respectively. The Single Rooms are for 1 adult and have 1 twin bed. All the rooms are 11 sqft in size.

How can guests spend their time at The Swan Taphouse?

Guests at The Swan Taphouse can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. Firstly, being an adults-only hotel, guests can indulge in a peaceful and tranquil environment. Additionally, the hotel features a bar, allowing guests to unwind and socialize with fellow guests.

When it comes to dining options, Restaurant #1 is available on-site for guests to enjoy delicious meals. Unfortunately, the data does not provide any further information regarding the restaurants' cuisines or specialties.

Although the data does not provide any other specific amenities, it is important to note that leisure activities such as swimming pools, fitness centers, or spa facilities are not mentioned. Therefore, it can be concluded that guests may need to explore other options outside the hotel for additional leisure activities beyond the bar and on-site restaurant.

Does The Swan Taphouse feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site named "Restaurant #1."

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at The Swan Taphouse?

Yes, both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at The Swan Taphouse.