Garden view
The Woodlands Bed & Breakfast, Ironbridge
The quiet top of the Gorge
Three ensuite rooms, a garden under the silver birch, and the world's first iron bridge a ten minute walk downhill.
9.8 Rated Exceptional from 273 Booking.com reviews
Hello, we're Dave and Marian
We found The Woodlands in 2019 and fell for the peace of it: a mid-century bungalow perched at the top of Ironbridge Gorge, with a nature reserve two minutes up the lane.
We've poured our hearts into the renovation, and we'd rather be honest: some exterior landscaping is still in progress. Inside, though, the house is exactly as we want it: calm, warm, and ready for you. Bob and Felix, our two cats, are very much part of the team and have the run of their home.
Walkers and cyclists are especially welcome, and if you're at the Telford International Centre for an event, we'll happily do you an early takeaway breakfast.
Guests scored our hosting 9.9 out of 10, which still makes us blush.
Three rooms, named for the place
Each has its own ensuite shower, underfloor heating, and a telly you can log into Netflix on. Two open onto the garden through patio doors; The Severn looks over the courtyard. The garden pair are twins, so we place you in whichever fits your stay best.
Garden view
Garden view
Larger ensuite
The Severn
Looks over our quaint courtyard, and has the biggest walk-in shower of the three.
See The SevernThe honest details, up front
Check-in 4pm to 7pmCheck-out by 11am. Just tell us roughly when you'll arrive.
Free parking on sitePrivate, right by the house. Secure spot for bikes too.
Adults onlyA genuinely quiet house. Quiet hours from 11pm.
Two resident catsBob and Felix live here. If you have a cat allergy, we're honestly not the right fit.
The hill is realTen minutes down to the bridge, twenty back up, cosy pub halfway.
Fast free WiFiAt least 95 Mbps, even on the slowest band. Guests rate it 9.6.
Breakfast worth waking for
A proper cooked breakfast every morning, sourced from butchers and bakers just down the road.
Weather permitting, we'll serve it outside at the big garden table, where the view goes on for miles. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free are all done properly: just tell us when you book.
- Full English, cooked fresh, local ingredients
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free by arrangement
- Early takeaway breakfast for Telford International Centre events
- Booking.com guests call it exceptional. Martin says it best: "breakfast was amazing, all freshly cooked"
The peace up here is why we bought it, and most evenings a fox still comes through the garden.
After breakfast, walk it off
Out of the gate, down the historic streets, and the whole of Ironbridge is yours.
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The WoodlandsSet off from the top of the Gorge.
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Two minutes inA nature reserve, right up the lane.
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The historic streetsWinding downhill past cottages and kilns.
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The Iron Bridge, 1779The world's first, and your morning view.
The climb home is what earns the pub stop, and we have tested that thoroughly.
Book nowAfter breakfast, walk it off
Out of the gate, down the historic streets, and the whole of Ironbridge is yours.
The Woodlands Set off from the top of the Gorge.
Two minutes in A nature reserve, right up the lane.
The historic streets Winding downhill past cottages and kilns.
The Iron Bridge, 1779 The world's first, and your morning view.
The climb home is what earns the pub stop, and we have tested that thoroughly.
Book nowBreakfast is through those doors
Across the patio and in through the bi-fold doors, to the room where breakfast is served.
Dave flew the drone in himself on a still February day. Ten seconds, and you'll know exactly where you're having breakfast.
The garden, and the reading tree
There's a silver birch on the lawn we call the reading tree. It does exactly what you'd hope.
The Gorge and The Bridge both open through patio doors straight onto the garden. Beyond that it's lawn, borders Dave fusses over, an outdoor fireplace for cool evenings, and countryside as far as you can see. Kick your boots off, pour something, and stay put.
See the galleryTake our guests' word for it
Just got back from 7th visit in 17 months. Says all you need to know.Jan, on Facebook
Marian & Dave are wonderful, as is their house.Paul, United Kingdom
The hosts are amazing and the place is simply perfect to rest. The garden view and the terrace... is just magic.Marco, Portugal
Everywhere was spotless, fantastic view from the room, breakfast was amazing, all freshly cooked.Martin, United Kingdom
The room and gardens were exceptional. Newly decorated, clean and a perfect size.Sharon, United Kingdom
Lovely hosts, knowledgeable about local attractions and eateries. Great location, excellent breakfast.Elizabeth, Australia
The place looks brand new with a lovely garden & great country views. We can highly recommend the Woodlands.Peter, United Kingdom
Booking is the easy part
Pick your dates online and it's done. Dave and Marian are a phone call away for anything else.
- Book online, any hour. Live dates and prices on Booking.com, confirmed on the spot.
- Real people, fast answers. Questions go to Dave or Marian, not a call centre.
- Requests, sorted. Dietary needs, arrival times, event breakfasts: just let us know.
Plan your stay
See what's free and book in a couple of minutes.
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