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The Sun Inn

Property class: 3

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An outdoor patio area with stone flooring, wooden tables and chairs, and a wooden fence in the background.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and bookshelves.
A cozy dining area with a brick fireplace, wooden furniture, and a Christmas wreath.
A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wooden headboard.
A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Sun Inn."

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Welshampton, Ellesmere, England, SY120PH
  • Place, Ellesmere Canal Wharf and Visitor Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Chester Zoo
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ellesmere

The Sun Inn places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ellesmere Canal Wharf and Visitor Centre and Colemere Country Park. This 3-room, 3-star inn has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Ellesmere Canal Wharf and Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 50 min drive - 35.1 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 50 min drive - 35.5 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 54 min drive - 35.2 miles
  • Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet - 57 min drive - 38.1 miles

Getting around

  • Wem Station - 16 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sun - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Narrow Boat Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Market Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Swan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Moat Shed - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Sun Inn

Guests of The Sun Inn enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide luggage storage.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Sun Inn Ellesmere
Sun Inn Ellesmere
Sun Ellesmere
Inn The Sun Inn Ellesmere
Ellesmere The Sun Inn Inn
The Sun Inn Ellesmere
Sun Inn
Sun
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The Sun Inn Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near The Sun Inn?

This inn is located in Ellesmere, close to Wem Town Hall, The Mere At Ellesmere Country Park, and Colemere Country Park. Ellesmere Sculpture Trail is also within a driving distance of 2.5 mi.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sun Inn?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sun Inn on Oct 28, 2026 start from $120, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Sun Inn feature a casino at the property?

No, The Sun Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Sun Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Does The Sun Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Sun Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Sun Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Sun Inn.

How close is the airport from The Sun Inn?

The closest major airport to The Sun Inn is Chester (CEG-Hawarden), which is about 19.1 mi away. Another top airport is John Lennon Airport (LPL), which is around 29.6 mi away.

The Sun Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 318 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 318 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 318 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 318 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 318 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, good price. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was especially incredible
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location The room was clean and everything I needed. The pub provided great food and was a nice atmosphere. Breakfast was made for me in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good pub food ideal for a stopover in your journey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a lovely stay at The Sun. Despite staff shortages, the dedicated staff stepped in to cover extra duties.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely location, rooms were excellent and the breakfast in the morning was excellent. No complaints and would be more than happy to stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was lovely. Great choice, well cooked , hot. Highlight of the stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sun Inn is my favourite pub/hotel when in the Shropshire area. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The rooms (3 in number) are clean and comfortable and the rates are reasonable
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really pleasant stay, good food, good beer, would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a treat to stay at The Sun. Lovely, well equipped comfortable rooms, great staff and delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and locals, good food, nice atmosphere, clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent staff fantastic chef food was brilliant and plenty of it. Room was very warm and cozy we would recommend it to everyone. Lovely welcome and the lady that served us breakfast was amazing made you feel very welcome. See you soon again Parking free which helped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking plenty -free
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and pub
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Excellent breakfast and evening meal. Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff great food would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A cosy pub/guest house. Friendly staff. Nice clean room. Excellent breakfast. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff,comfortable rooms good food. All round superb place would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food and hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay here friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly knowledgeable staff, great food and good selection of well kept real ales. The bedroom was spacious, clean, warm and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place to stay, clean and convenient; the staff were very helpful and friendly and the food was lovely too
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hosts,breakfast the best ,the lady making the breakfast so helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025