Dog-friendly Shropshire
With varied landscapes featuring rolling hills, rivers, canals, and endless footpaths through fields and forests, Shropshire is a wonderful place for an adventurous dog-friendly escape. Whether you opt to explore the idyllic countryside, or uncover the heritage of the various medieval market towns, you and your pooch are sure to have a trip to remember.
- Craven Arms, EnglandLarge barn conversion on 250 acre farm. One of five lovely cottages. Five bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms. Woodburner. Private hot tub. Shared games room and gym. Church Stretton 6 miles.£281From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Church Stretton, EnglandOne of four quality Shropshire cottages in a tranquil rural location, a 16th century barn conversion with beams, stone walls and woodburner. Church Stretton 7 miles.£317From price per night based on 7 night stay
- EnglandThese three well appointed, semi-detached properties, two of which provide ground floor accommodation, and the third providing open plan upside-down living, lie in the hamlet of Middleton Scriven, only 5 miles from Bridgnorth, the historic Shropshire town best known for being a town of two halves: the High Town with good views down which Charles I declared to be the finest in all the kingdom, and the Low Town with good views up. They are now connected by the steepest inland funicular railway in Britain.
Bridgnorth is fortunate to have many attractions scattered around its luscious countryside. You can have an unforgettable day’s time travel by steam railway. Just a short car journey takes you to the world famous Ironbridge and its popular museums, The Royal Air Force Museum and Boscobel House. A few miles upstream of Bridgnorth is Shrewsbury, England’s finest Tudor town, which has one of the best waterfronts, a wide variety of shops, bars and a riverside theatre. Attingham Park, Benthall Hall, Dudmaston Hall, Rays Farm Country Matters, Much Wenlock, West Midland Safari Park, Cleobury Mortimer and Ludlow are also well worth a visit. Golf and horse riding are available locally. Shops 5 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£75From price per night based on 7 night stay
- EnglandIn a semi-isolated position, in the rural hamlet of Upton Cressett, Orchard Cottage is surrounded by the most amazing scenery, with its own private hot tub and patio area in an enclosed garden and robes provided for your convenience. This amazing property is ideal for families and pet friendly holidays. Just 4 miles is the centre of Bridgnorth, with its castle ruins, fantastic river and countryside views, two railways, one steam and one funicular railway, and a good selection of shops bars and restaurants. Shropshire has many quaint towns and villages to visit including Much Wenlock, Ironbridge, Ludlow and Shrewsbury, all are accessible within a 30-minute drive. Activity centres are dotted around the county offering anything from clay shooting, high ropes and canoeing to mountain biking and Segway and quad trekking. Nearby is also the historical National Trust Attingham Park, Wenlock Edge and Cardingmill Valley, as well as Stokesay and Ludlow castles. The Secret Hills Discovery Centre and Acton Scott Working Farm are great for children, and the glider centre on the Long Mynd and horse racing at Ludlow are also available nearby. Shop, pub and restaurant 4 miles. Local pub in Morville, 1.5 mile walk (cross country and hilly terrain, so get your walking boots on!)£140From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Ludlow, EnglandAccessed over the Clee Hills, the highest peaks in Shropshire, the journey to Fourwinds has some of the most amazing views in the county. Once at the property, which is attached to the owner’s home, you will be welcomed by a cosy wood burner. Recently renovated in 2018 while keeping its rustic charm with wooden beams, it provides comfortable furnishing throughout and is ideal for couples or small families. Outside, the private sitting-out area is enclosed and beyond there are 5 acres of woodland that guests are free to explore.
Guests here have the advantage of not only being able to access all areas of Shropshire, but also Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Kidderminster. The nearest town is Ludlow, a medieval town with a castle, racecourse and festivals throughout the year. Attractions nearby include West Midland Safari Park, Wyre Forest, Severn Valley railway and the Bridgnorth funicular railway, Ironbridge Gorge and museums. High rope courses, clay shooting, mountain boarding, canoeing and fishing are all available in Shropshire. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub 1 mile.£65From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Church Stretton, EnglandSuperb barn conversion in idyllic rural setting. Private woodland walks, fishing, tennis court, games room, children's play area. Exposed beams, woodburner. Church Stretton 7 miles.£198From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Church Stretton, EnglandSuperb barn conversion in idyllic rural setting. Private woodland walks, fishing, tennis court, games room. Exposed beams, woodburner. Church Stretton 7 miles.£400From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Craven Arms, EnglandLovely 19th century barn conversion, one of a group of lovely Shropshire cottages, on 250 acre farm in scenic Hope Valley. Church Stretton 6 miles.£73From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Oswestry, EnglandStunning barn conversion near the Powys village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant. Countryside views. Open-plan. All en-suite bedrooms. Hot tub.£100From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Knighton, EnglandA fresh, detached lodge based in the village of Bleddfa in Powys. Decking with hot tub. Stunning countryside views. Master bedroom with en-suite. Knighton 7 miles.£96From price per night based on 7 night stay