Gaskell Arms, Much Wenlock
Overview
Located 3.1 miles from Benthall Hall, the 3-star Gaskell Arms Hotel Much Wenlock offers airy rooms merely 6 minutes' walk from Holy Trinity Church. The hotel is located in close proximity to Wenlock Priory and welcomes its guests to use a shared lounge and a garden terrace or to enjoy British cuisine in the onsite à la carte restaurant.
Location
This Much Wenlock hotel is centrally situated about 4 miles from The Iron Bridge and Tollhouse. The city center of Much Wenlock can be reached in 5 minutes on foot.
Options for cultural tourism include Broseley Pipeworks Museum, situated about 20 minutes away by car.
Rooms
The Gaskell Arms welcomes guests to 13 well-appointed rooms. Some of them come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player along with an electric kettle and a coffee maker. They are outfitted with elegant decor. Bathrooms include a bath, along with comforts such as hairdryers and shower caps. This Much Wenlock property features airy rooms with views of the medieval town.
Eat & Drink
The onsite bar has a lounge area and is decorated with a log fire. The Talbot Inn Restaurant offers a selection of dishes within a few blocks of the Much Wenlock hotel.
Leisure & Business
If you like an active lifestyle, cycling and fishing are available on site. Active guests will be interested in horse riding tours arranged by the Gaskell Arms.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Recommended for:
Explore Wenlock Edge
Hike along Wenlock Edge, a limestone ridge with fossil hunting opportunities and scenic trails maintained by the National Trust.
Visit Wenlock Priory
Tour the dramatic ruins of Wenlock Priory, a 12th-century site located near the town center.
Attend Mary Webb Society
Participate in events hosted by the Mary Webb Society, celebrating local literary heritage and culture.
Dine on Café Terrace
Enjoy meals outdoors on the Café Terrace, overlooking the walled garden.
Location
Significant Location
Much Wenlock is known as the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games, near Wenlock Priory and Much Wenlock Museum.
Historic Neighborhood
Much Wenlock is a historic town featuring medieval streets, with nearby attractions like St. Milburga's Priory and Buildwas Abbey.
Local Dining Options
The Fox Inn, The George & Dragon Inn, and The Bilash offer British, Indian, and modern pub cuisines.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants