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Anton Guest House Bed & Breakfast
Bed and Breakfast: 6121 Shropshire Hills

Anton Guest House B&B Shrewsbury

Shrewsbury
Shropshire
Pets Allowed:   No
Smoking Allowed:   No
Special Diets:   Yes
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    The Guest House, formerly a Victorian Gentleman's residence, built in 1905, is full of the charm and character that epitomised the era and the nostalgic feel is complemented by original fireplaces and period furnishings.

    We are located a short walk from Shrewsbury town centre with easy access to all major transport routes.

    The historical Shrewsbury Abbey Church, home of the fictional Brother Cadfael, is just around the corner, along with plenty of restaurants, pubs, supermarkets and a multi screen Cinema.

    Other attractions nearby include Shrewsbury Castle and the world heritage site of Ironbridge is only 14 miles away

    We have undergone refurbishment to offer our guests the best in four star comfort and service.

    All rooms have wonderfully comfortable beds, free WiFi, LCD Digital TV/DVD players and many other luxuries touches including fluffy white dressing gowns, quality organic toiletries and large soft towels.

    Welcome trays are well stocked with quality refreshments including fruit and herbal teas, hot chocolate, bottled water and biscuits and Lindt chocolates.

    We offer a delicious full English breakfast and cater for vegetarian, low fat and coeliac diets using good quality, locally sourced food.

    A microwave and refrigerator are located in the dining room for guest use, and chilled bottled water is supplied freely during the summer months

    We are located in a residential area and free on street parking is available.

    Other services included: ironing facilities, a baggage store, lock-up facility for bicycles and a wealth of knowledge on the area

    Rates are very reasonable for the standard we offer with discounts available for longer stays.

    Whether you are planning a romantic break, a summer holiday or on business in the area, please call for more information, see contact details below and we'll do our best to make your stay in Shrewsbury an enjoyable one

    We accept most major credit/debit cards and cash.

    This property appears courtesy of ClickBedAndBreakfast.co.uk

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    The Dining Room
    The Dining Room
    The Grace Suite
    The Grace Suite
    The Green Room
    The Green Room
    The Penthouse Suite
    The Penthouse Suite

    Pricing and Opening Times
    Seasons Open: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter.

    Single from £40-£70
    Double from £55-£90


    Facilities
    Rooms:
     
    Family Rooms:
     
    1
     
    Single Rooms:
     
    4
     
       
    Double Rooms:
     
    4
     
    Twin Rooms:
     
    2
     
    Pet Facilities: Pets are not allowed.
    Smoking Facilities: Smoking is not allowed. We have a no smoking policy throughout the bed and breakfast. Guests wishing to smoke are welcome to do so in the garden to the front of the house, where seating and some shelter is provided.
    Special Diets Provision: Special diets are catered for. We are happy to cater for vegetarian, vegan, low fat and coeliac diets or any other dietary requirements you may have.
    Disabled Facilities: There are no disabled facilities.

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    Directions
    By Car

    From the North
    From Liverpool, Manchester and the North, travel via Chester, Wrexham and Oswestry.
    Take the M53, then the A55 heading for North Wales.
    Then take the A483 to Wrexham.
    This becomes the A5, stay on the A5 until, after a short section of dual carriageway, you meet the A5112 / A49 at a roundabout with a garden centre and Esso service station.
    At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto the A5112 / Hereford Road heading to Shrewsbury / Meole Brace (go through 1 roundabout).
    At Meole Brace Roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto A5191 / Roman Road (Continue to follow A5191).
    Turn right at A458 / Abbey Foregate.
    You will pass Shrewsbury Abbey on your left.
    At the next set of traffic lights turn left onto Monkmoor Road.
    Take the 3rd right into Canon Street and you will see the guest house.
    There is free on street parking.

    From the South West and M5
    Exit the M5 at junction 6 (Worcester North) and take the A449 to Kidderminster.
    Then the A442 to Bridgnorth.
    Then take the A458 to Shrewsbury.
    On the outskirts of Shrewsbury you will cross over the A5 Shrewsbury bypass.
    Stay on the A458 / Wenlock Road and go through one roundabout.
    Take the 2nd exit at the next roundabout onto Abbey Foregate.
    You will pass the local council offices (Shirehall) on your right and the Lord Hill Hotel on your left.
    At the first traffic lights turn right, onto Monkmoor Road.
    Take the 3rd right into Canon street and you will see the guest house.
    There is free on street parking.

    From the M6 Northbound
    Exit the M6 At junction 10a, onto the M54 toward Wolverhampton / Telford.
    Continue on the M54 which will become the A5 when the motorway ends. You will come to a roundabout, take the first exit.
    At the next roundabout, take the 4th exit, onto London Road.
    At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Abbey Foregate.
    You will pass the local council offices (Shirehall) on your right and the Lord Hill Hotel on your left.
    At the first traffic lights turn right, onto Monkmoor Road.
    Take the 3rd right into Canon street and you will see the guest house.
    There is free on street parking.

    By Train
    Shrewsbury is served by Wrexham & Shropshire trains who offer a direct service from London Marylebone to Shrewsbury, in addition to services from London Euston (via Birmingham New Street or Wolverhampton) offered by Virgin Trains.
    There are also services from Liverpool, Birmingham, Oxford, Manchester, Cardiff and Bristol.

    Taxis from the station
    If you are travelling from Shrewsbury train station there are usually plenty of taxis at the station taxi rank, however, we recommend Central cars who will deliver you safely to us at the B&B for a very reasonable £3.50 or so.

    Walking from the station
    If you would prefer to make your way to the B&B on foot, here are some directions that take you a much shorter route than going through the town centre:

    When you exit the railway station, on the left, behind some telephone boxes, you will see a walkway rising up, the Shrewsbury Castle will be towering above you as you ascend.
    Once at the top bear left back over the railway track, and through a covered pedestrian walkway.
    This will bring you out opposite the Dana prison.
    Turn right onto Victoria St, following the road to the end.
    On your right you will find a footbridge across the river.
    Cross over the bridge and follow the footpath next to the playing fields, (this is known as Castlefields) you will come out onto Underdale Road.
    Just opposite is Tankerville St, walk straight down to the end, here you will find a Spar shop opposite you.
    Turn right, along Monkmoor Road.
    The next left is Canon St, Anton House is on the corner.

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