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.
- 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
- Shrewsbury, EnglandA Grade II listed, luxury riverside townhouse, in the heart of Shrewsbury. TVs with Freeview in all four bedrooms. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. River views.£114From 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
- Craven Arms, EnglandThis pretty, detached stone cottage sits in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty only 5 miles from the foot of the Long Mynd on the Shropshire border, close to the Welsh Marches. The Onny Trail is on the doorstep leading to walks on Wart Hill, Hopesay Hill on the Shropshire Way, and the Jack Mytton Way which goes up over the long Mynd. It has an enviable position close to the road networks, yet has fields and woodland to the rear. The field across the road belongs to the owners and has the River Onny running along the bottom where you can relax and try your hand at some wild fishing. The cottage has its own private patio area with sole use of a six-seater hot tub.
Shropshire is a great area to visit with plenty of activities and places to visit within a short distance. Some of the attractions include Acton Scott Working Farm, Secret Hills Discovery Centre, Stokesay Castle, and the vibrant market town of Ludlow with its castle, racecourse, weekly markets, and numerous food fairs held throughout the year. The Glider Centre on the Long Mynd and Carding Mill Valley (National Trust) is a must for adrenaline lovers. The beautiful market town of Ludlow, well known for its food festival and Historic Shrewsbury is set on the banks of the River Severn and offers a great selection of shops, bars, and restaurants. While in nearby Condover there is an activity centre where family activities include low ropes, high ropes, kayaking, and laser tag. The Edge Adventure Activity Centre at Much Wenlock offers quad bike trekking, clay shooting, mountain boarding, and much more.
For a more relaxed approach to your holiday there are some lovely towns and areas to visit such as Bridgnorth with the Severn Valley Railway, inland funicular railway, and the historic Ironbridge gorge and museums. From the property within an hour’s drive, there are Powys Castle, Berrington Hall, and Attingham Park all National Trust properties and just a little further you will find Chirk Castle, Erddig, and Croft Castle. Shop 1½ miles, pub 1 mile, and restaurant 3 miles.£114From price per night based on 7 night stay