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.
- Telford, EnglandBeautifully converted and furnished with great attention to detail, The Stables is a luxurious stable set in its own large open grounds with the River Strine running close by. Shrewsbury 11 miles. Ironbridge Gorge 15 miles.£113From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Knighton, EnglandWonderful, detached farmhouse on the owner's 400-acre sheep farm near Knighton, Mid Wales. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. WiFi. Games room with table tennis and pool table. Stunning views. Offa's Dyke and Glyndwr's Way running nearby.£138From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Knighton, EnglandTraditional detached farmhouse nestled in a secluded valley just outside Bleddfa, offering a perfect retreat for exploring the Welsh Marches. Pets welcome. Woodburner. WiFi. Close to historic towns and villages and Offa's Dyke Path. Knighton 7 miles.£91From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Craven Arms, EnglandSuperb 19th century barn conversion cottage. 250 acres of farmland in Hope Valley. Church Stretton 6 miles.£83From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Craven Arms, EnglandLarge barn conversion on 250 acre farm. One of six cottages. Five bedrooms, three en-suite bathrooms. Woodburner, Hot tub. Church Stretton 6 miles.£132From price per night based on 7 night stay
- 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.£227From 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.£180From 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.£74From 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!)£144From 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.£61From price per night based on 7 night stay