The Old Rectory of St James
The Old Rectory of St James descritpion
A mile from Telford centre and The International Centre, this Georgian house was originally a rectory of St James’s Church. It has been converted to offer bed and breakfast accommodation in a secluded country location.
The Old Rectory’s cooked breakfast is made from local ingredients, and includes homemade bread and jams, and eggs from the hotel’s own hens. Afternoon tea is served on arrival, with a tray of homemade cakes.
Rooms all have a flat-screen TV and scenic views. Guests can also make use of free Wi-Fi throughout the building, and free private parking on site.
The Shropshire hills that surround The Old Rectory of St James are ideal for walking and cycling. Guests can fish in the nearby lakes and rivers, and take a 10-minute drive to explore the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge.
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Facilities of The Old Rectory of St James
Outdoors ：BBQ Facilities | Grounds
Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities ：Hiking | Cycling
Food & Drink ：Special Diet Meals (upon request)
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Packed Lunches | Shared Lounge/TV Area | Fax/Photocopying
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for The Old Rectory of St James
Review 1：Where to start ... Everything was just perfect ! From the moment we stepped into the Old Rector of St James ... we were greeted by our host Rosemary. A tour was given followed by tea / coffee and some different kinds of cakes and scones. All homemade or locally made products. Rosemary & Adrian have given their home a big chunk of their heart .... and it is well felt in every room ! As for the breakfast .... Even a 5 star restaurant couldn't do better ! Perfect service, delicious homemade products. Each room has free Wifi - and it really works ! The quality of the connection is exactly what one expects from a 5 star establishment ! We are already thinking of our next trip - and a night or two at the Old Rector's of St James will be a must ! Thanks Rosemary for everything ! The day we left, we felt so sad ... We felt like we knew Rosemary since forever, the kindest host we have ever come across ! Looking forward to seeing her (and hopefully Adrian) very soon ! Thanks again Rosemary ! 5 stars !
Review 2：Nothing. Everything was just perfect.
Review 3：Home from home in a lovely quiet location yet not too far from the city centre. Lovely welcoming hosts - Rosemary and Adrian. Lovely breakfast with homemade bread, freshly laid eggs from their own chickens, a lovely room with plenty of space. I'll be staying here again in future rather than the Holiday Inn or Telford International.
Review 4：Absolutely nothing!
Review 5：Just about everything. Exceptionally warm welcome dispite our late hour of arrival. Lovely rooms, excellent breakfast, very friendly.
Review 6：We were greeted with afternoon tea with homemade cakes ...we felt like old friends visiting although never met the hosts before....definitely returning and would highly recommend to anyone considering this beautiful place x
Review 7：From the genuine welcome with tea and scones, right through to the end of our 3 night stay Adrian and Rosemary couldn't have been better hosts. Will definitely stay again if we can on our travels.
Review 8：There was not one thing I could complain about.
Review 9：From arriving to leaving,nothing was too much trouble. Tea and home made cakes enjoyed in a beautiful garden setting,what better way to start. The room was tastefully decorated comfortable and offered all one needed for a peaceful,relaxing break. Breakfast was in a class of it's own. Rosemary and Adrian you do yourselves proud.!!
Review 10：A lovely welcome with tea & homemade cakes sitting in the garden. Excellent breakfast menu. Made to feel very welcome by Adrian and Rosemary. An 'olde worlde' feel but very comfortable.
Review 11：I generally don't review and only stay in large chain hotels, however staying at the Old Rectory has changed my views and opened my eyes. Right from arrival the reception was warm, friendly and homely. The room was fantastic, large comfy bed, clean bathroom with excellent facilities. Although I didn't stay for dinner the smell coming from the kitchen was heavenly. The Breakfast was magnificent with freshly cooked hot breakfast and home made jams. I would definitely make a return trip to stay here.
Review 12：The food was excellent. We were greeted with a delicious afternoon tea on arrival. There were lots of thoughtful touches to the room to make it comfortable.
Review 13：A most comfortable stay with really friendly hosts and delicious breakfast. A quiet location on the edge of town with lovely garden with sitting spots, and walks from the door. Spacious, spotless room with TV, magazines and home made biscuits!
Review 14：The owners were very friendly and welcoming. We particularly liked the guest lounge where we had delicious home made cake and tea. A very good find.
Review 15：nothing to not like
Review 16：Fantastic breakfasts with fresh fruit. Gorgeous scenery. Amazing cakes and biscuits. Locally sourced products for breakfast and jams. Rosemary and Adrian were very welcoming.
Review 17：Wonderful welcome! Beautiful accommodation! Delicious home baking! Relaxed & homely environment. Lovely proprietors! Idyllic location! Absolutely 5 star!
Review 18：No negative points
Review 19：Hosts are friendly, helpful and and thoughtful. Quiet location. Clean and comfortable with plenty of space. Excellent breakfast with home made and locally sourced produce. Nothing too much trouble.
Review 20：There was nothing at all to dislike.
Review 21：The owners were very friendly and helpful. She is a superb cook, and much of the food was sourced from their garden - eggs, honey, marmalade, all excellent. Home made bread. They have evidently put a lot of thought into refurbishing the old house, and it shows. Our room and bathroom was of high quality. A very nice stay!
Review 22：Can't think of anything.
Review 23：attention to detail ...tea and homemade cake on arrival, fresh jug of milk for your room, locally sourced breakfast items, clean and fresh smelling bedding and towels, tastefully decorated rooms, friendly and professional owners.
Review 24：we LOVED everything
Review 25：all of it was superb - the HUGE room, the food, the hosts, the grounds, the location, those wonderful little touches like home made cream tea on arrival, flowers in the rooms etc etcc
Review 26：Adrian and Rosemary offer warm hospitality in this beautiful house and gardens. Lots of thoughtful touches, from home-made biscuits, fruit, magazines and fresh flowers in the bedroom to afternoon tea on arrival. It was a great treat and we wished we had more than one night. We'll be back!
Review 27：Nothing
Review 28：Warm welcome and delicious tea tray in the tranquil garden. Beautiful quiet and peaceful room and superb breakfast in the morning. Nothing too much trouble for these wonderful hosts in this characterful property.
Review 29：Really well appointed accommodation with well considered extras to ensure your comfort. Excellent baked goods and breakfast. Rosemary & Adrian were very friendly and welcoming and went the extra mile in providing directions and suggestions for eating out. We won't hesitate to return.
Review 30：Luxury, ambiance, quality and great hosts - everything you could possibly want! This includes an ice bucket and flutes for the champagne we had brought with us and an emergency birthday card. Superb!
Review 31：The weather. It rained at the end of our afternoon tea.
Review 32：ALL ! From the very warm and friendly welcome of Adrian and Rosemary to the afternoon tea (extraordinary home made pastry). The dinner (Excellent. Thank you Rosemary!). The location. The quietness. Don't forget to visit David Austin for its famous roses and the RAF Cosford Air Museum just next door. A pity we only stayed one night.
Review 33：Not one negative comment to make.
Review 34：Tea and cakes in the beautiful garden. Our room was huge! and tastefully decorated. Welcoming hosts who were very attentive. I chose the English breakfast that was well presented and not at all greasy, would recommend!
Review 35：Excellent welcome. Beautiful room and quiet location. Very comfortable bed. Lovely bathroom - bathrobe a nice touch. Delicious breakfast. I stayed at The Old Rectory for a business trip to Telford but this is definitely a place I would stay for pleasure. Wish I'd had time to visit the old church and spend some time in the gorgeous garden.
Review 36：Nothing.
Review 37：Lovely property, welcoming, friendly and attentive hosts. Very comfortable ground floor room with its own external access. Well appointed shower/wet room. Extensive breakfast menu. Very enjoyable stay.
Review 38：Very friendly and helpful. Prepared to go the extra mile.
Review 39：hospitality and quality of the room
Review 40：Warm welcome greeted like old friends. Obvious high standards
Review 41：Beautiful house with excellent,friendly and efficient hosts
Review 42：Everything.
Review 43：Beautiful house, rooms were very comfortable and clean. Delicious breakfast.
Review 44：Lovely old house and charming hosts. Delicious afternoon tea and breakfasts.
Review 45：Friendly interesting hosts. Beautiful garden and stunning decor.
Review 46：Cleanliness
Review 47：Everything, just a perfect place to stay.
Review 48：The hosts were wonderful and afternoon tea in the gardens an absolute delight.
Review 49：Location, Accommodation and breakfast
Review 50：Everything was delivered to a high standard, from afternoon tea on arrival to the fabulous breakfast on departure
Review 51：Very clean and tidy, excellent food,owners very helpful and friendly,gardens lovely.
Review 52：Leaving!
Review 53：Gardens, food, house, room, hospitality ...etc were all top notch. We will definitely return.
Review 54：Everything Mein hosts were excellent we will be back!
Review 55：The location, the facilities, the warm welcome , the food. Very peaceful and top notch décor.
Review 56：Wifi wouldn't connect in room.
Review 57：Not applicable.
Review 58：The whole experience was just perfect!
Review 59：We could not fault our stay here and I would suggest that if you're looking for somewhere to stay in or near Telford you couldn't do better.
Review 60：Great welcome, wonderful tea and cake on arrival. Outstanding breakfast.
Review 61：Everything was perfect. Hosts, yummy home made cakes, beautiful room and supremely comfy bed and delicious breakfast. thank you = we will be back
Review 62：everything
Review 63：Welcoming couple and superb room / house! Best place we have ever stayed in! 100% recommend! Well worth the price too!
Review 64：Adrian and Rosemary were friendly hosts, providing very good accommodation.
Review 65：Good welcome. Comfortable room. Good evening meal and breakfast.
Review 66：Rosemary & Adrain are such lovely people made us very welcome.
Review 67：Should have stayed another night :(
Review 68：The whole experience was wonderful, from the meet and greet to the goodbye. Excellent
Review 69：Everything!
Review 70：Wish we could have stayed longer.
Review 71：Very friendly and relaxing stay.
Review 72：Lovely personal touches. Homemade shortbread with recipe to take home, fresh fruit and flowers in the room. Lovely friendly hosts, Adrian and Rosemary made us feel at home. Gorgeous, peaceful gardens. Would definitely come again and have already recommended.
Review 73：Having to leave, we had booked at another hotel, and consideredcancelling the next hotel booking and stay awhile!!
Review 74：This place was a complete culture shock, fantastic setting, theaccommodation was spotless and extremely well presented, the owners madeus welcome from the second we arrived, afternoon tea in the garden sunglinting through the trees, the birds singing, what an idealic setting,rooms were perfect, we both felt calm and relaxed from arriving toleaving, the breakfast was really good with quality local produce. Theprice, I would gladly pay at least another 50% more it was that good,it's over 200 miles from we're we live, we will be back soon andstay awhile and sample an evening meal, if its as good as breakfast wecan't wait.
Review 75：Adrian & Rosemary were very warm and welcoming. The 'Clayton' room was excellent and spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable and the food was outstanding.
Review 76：Nothing to dislike.
Review 77：The welcome by Rosemary and Adrian with home made cakes and tea in the garden was excellent. Breakfast was cooked beautifully and plentiful using locally sourced ingredients. The Rectory is a lovely old house with a homely feeling. If we return to this area we would gladly stay here again.
Review 78：A very friendly welcome, super afternoon tea in the most beautiful peaceful garden, excellent hospitality, very comfortable room, excellent breakfast. If conference is in Telford next year will without reservation book again.
Review 79：Very friendly and welcoming owners. Place was gorgeous - really nice old building set in lovely garden. Very quiet and tranquil. Hosts were very kind with great coffee, cakes and breakfast. Would definitely go back.
Review 80：NOTHING
Review 81：IT IS A GEM OF A PLACE, THE BEST B&B WE HAVE EVER STAYED AT. ADRIAN AND ROSEMARY ARE WONDERFUL HOSTS. GREAT BREAKFAST PLENTY OF CHOICE WONDERFULLY COOKED AND PRESENTED. HOMEADE BREAD, MARMALADE ETC. WILL CERTAINLY GO AGAIN.
Review 82：We would have preferred to have been sitting by ourselves for breakfast instead of socializing first thing in the morning!
Review 83：Rosemary and Adrian made us feel most welcome with tea and sumptuous cakes on arrival. Tea facilities and delicious home made biscuits were in the room. Our room overlooking the garden was very tasteful and delightful. As visitors to Coalbrookdale, we found the accommodation exceptional, as well as the breakfast! Kathy & John Harpenden.
Review 84：None
Review 85：We loved staying at the rectory. Lovely hosts excellent clean facilities. The breakfast was superb freshly cooked with locally sourced produce. Would highy recommend staying at the rectory
Review 86：What's not to like!!
Review 87：The attention to detail. Tea and cakes on arrival, fresh flowers by the bedside, home made shortbread with recipe in jar, home made jams, bread and marmalade, bowl of fresh grapes daily. Attentive hosts and a high level of quality in everything being offered.
Review 88：Our en-suite bathroom was rather small, but we could see the owners had no choice over this. It was pleasant and perfectly adequate but everything else was so much more than adequate that we can't grade it at the same level.
Review 89：The owners of this lovely B&B have gone the extra mile. Both grounds and house were full of flowers, the furniture and paintings were beautiful and the breakfast was excellent. Adrian and Rosemary are friendly and helpful and we enjoyed staying with them very much.
Review 90：Room was little cold on arrival.
Review 91：Great period property with lovely gardens. Large double bedrooms with brand new bathrooms. home from home charm, great breakfast! Excellent hospitality by a couple that clearly go the extra mile in running the house and sourcing local high quality food and drink. Highly recommended!
Review 92：Everything was perfect!
Review 93：The warm welcome which made us feel relaxed and at home. Thoughtful touches such as grapes & homemade shortbread in the room. Huge room, beautifully decorated.
Review 94：it had the personal touch and Rosemary and Adrian made us very welcome indeed.The bedroom was beautiful with all amenities and more! The evening meal was prepared and served beautiful and tasted delicious.I would not hesitate in recommending this lovely property!
Review 95：Everything about The Rectory is just FABULOUS. Adrian & Rosemary were so welcoming and friendly. Our room was beautiful, breakfast was gorgeous! Will definitely stay again.
Review 96：The attention to detail, fresh flowers, homemade cakes, cookies, bread and preserves, locally sourced produce. Beautifully appointed rooms and sumptuous bedding. Friendly and helpful hosts.
Review 97：This is a perfectly wonderful place that really takes you back to another time and place. We loved all of the attention to details. The room was very comfortable and nicely furnished. We were pleasantly surprised by the excellent quality of the breakfast. Everything was fresh and delicious! We also want to thank the owners for being so kind to us. It was raining one morning and we got a ride into town to the conference center. That was extremely helpful and considerate! We definitely will consider staying here again if we ever come back. We highly recommend this place to anyone wanting to visit this part of England.
Review 98：A very welcoming couple who look after you fantastically well. House full of character enjoyed an excellent meal in a lounge with real fire, nice touches include home made shortbread in the bedroom and jugs of fresh milk to have tea/coffee in your room. Excellent well cooked breakfast including homemade bread and eggs fro their own chickens. Fabulous.
Review 99：This beautiful hotel is amazing. Adrian and Rosemary were just the most attentive hosts.Our room was out of this world and the attention to detail was second to none. we cannot wait to go back
The Fine Print
Please note that prior notice must be given if dinner is required.Please note that the property can only take payment by credit card.