Dog Friendly Cottages in Shropshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Philip - Verified booking

  First the good news !

  This is a pretty little cottage within the courtyard of a restored & converted stable block. The village of West Felton is a lovely quiet Shropshire village just off the main A5 trunk road but far enough off it to be very quiet and peaceful. All the villagers we met were friendly & chatty and there is a very useful village shop and post office (post office open Wednesdays a.m.only). Sadly the village pub, the Punch Bowl, has seen better times and needs a big chunk of investment to compete with the nearby Queens Head just a mile down the road. Hope it survives ! Oswestry is just a few minutes down the road where there is more choice & several supermarkets. The cottage itself has been updated with new kitchen, bathroom and two very pleasant bedrooms (one with super king bed !). The cottage is small, ok for two but we though four adults would struggle. The refurbished bathroom is downstairs next to the kitchen which can be a bit of a hassle if you need a quick dash to the loo in the night ! This involves negotiating the steep narrow staircase with some strange step arrangements where they meet the bedrooms - needs a lot of care to negotiate safely ! The "not so good" bits ! - We have stayed at lots of Sykes cottages but this is the first one where we almost turned round and left when we saw the lounge carpet. It truly looked as though someone had held a pop festival on it, grubby, badly stained. Only fit for the skip I'm afraid. Really needs a hard floor to be in keeping with the cottage character & to cope with the wear & tear it obviously gets. The place needs a bit of TLC in a few places too - my first shower had to be aborted due to the shower waste not working properly. Had to set to and clean it out which was a bit unexpected. Similar the dishwasher which needed its filters cleaning out to work properly and the detergent dispenser wouldn't close so it was hand washing up - again not a show stopper. To maximise space the lounge has a fold down dining table with some integrated dining chairs - truly the most uncomfortable things we have ever sat on even with the addition of a cushion ! Its a shame that a bit more attention to detail & maintenance hadn't been paid because its a lovely place & could be a lot better. The owners were away when we were there otherwise we would have knocked on the door and explained all of this to them. Don't be put off, its a nice place but bear in mind the downstairs bathroom, steep narrow stairs if you have mobility issues. This is a dog friendly cottage & we had our dog with us - however the two black cats & the free range hens are boss so watch the dog !!

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• Nicola - Verified booking

  My stay at 31 Riverside was incredibly enjoyable from start to finish.

  Though I didn't meet the hosts in person, communication was seamless. They provided clear instructions for check-in, making the process easy and stress-free. It was clear they cared about providing a great experience, as everything I needed was carefully laid out, and they were quick to respond to any questions. The cleanliness of the house was outstanding. Upon arrival, I immediately noticed how well-maintained and spotless the property was. The house was impeccably clean, with every room tidy and thoughtfully arranged. The living area was inviting, making it easy to feel at home and comfortable. 31 Riverside offers a peaceful and relaxing environment, and the attention to detail in both cleanliness and convenience made for a truly pleasant stay. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a comfortable, hassle-free retreat! One of the standout features of the property is the cave with the hot tub. It truly offers a unique and luxurious experience. The cave is beautifully designed, creating a cozy atmosphere, perfect for unwinding. The hot tub, surrounded by natural stone and ambient lighting, provides the ultimate relaxation after a day of exploring.

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• Karen - Verified booking

  The property was set in a beautiful location in the village of Stipperstone, with a short walk to the pub and community shop.

  The pub was really friendly and the food was good and reasonable price. Lovely walking area too. The house was perfect for our family stay, plenty of rooms to chill out, including a games area. Bedrooms were of ample room which were set out in 2 areas. Large kitchen which was great, but appeared quite unclean in areas, this included the microwave, cutlery draw and also some cooking bowls/tins. Some basic tools were not available such as scissors and oven trays, also only one dishwasher tablet. Bathrooms were fine but only 4 toilet rolls were left for 9 of us for a weekend. Further areas had left over wrapping, sweet wrappers down the settee and in draws. Just one other point, the area is very dark and on arrival (after 4 on a winter evening), there were no outside lights on, so bearing in mind we had a elderly parent it would have been nice to have the light on. On our departure (Sunday morning) the gardener arrived at 9.30am, so we felt very pressured to ensure a prompt departure, even though we would have vacated anyway. On the whole we had a lovely weekend.

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• Nicola - Verified booking

  We have rented this property many times and each time it lives up to our expectations so that is the best recommendation, we have also booked again for later on in the year.

  But for those who are thinking about booking you won't be disappointed. It is beautifully kept and well equipped. The beds and 3 piece suit are all very comfortable with added soft furnishings for extra comfort. All in all our little bit of heaven to escape from rat run. The top bedroom stairs could be difficult for some but this is always the room of my choice as its so bright in the day but still cosy in the morning. The hot tub is lovely and located in the most perfect spot so come rain or shine it's a pleasure. The cottage is well situated close to the town with plenty shops. We have booked other properties but this is definitely our favorite. We don't have a dog anymore and it always surprises me that I have never found evidence of a dog in the house which just shows the high standards of cleanliness. The owners communication is brilliant and responded to any questions we had very quickly. Nothing was to much much trouble to ensure our stay was complete. The black boy pub just behind the cottage is recommended, no frills just a nice friendly pub.

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• Stephen - Verified booking

  We had a delightful stay at this lovely large house tucked into the Shropshire Hills.

  We arrived on the warmest day on record and were bowled over by the house. Large and accommodating our party of seven with ease. The hot tub was used by the kids throughout our stay and the cool 'snug' living room provided much needed cool. The setting of the house is amazing. Tucked away up a single lane road with houses appearing occasionally from each side it really was the very definition of seclusion. Just what we were looking for. The house had WiFi, which pleased the kids, and was spotless in its presentation. We would not hesitate in returning to this home. The owner, Mark, is very thoughtful and considerate in every detail. From sheep strolling into the garden, a wandering chicken, playing cards at the large kitchen table, sunning ourselves in the large garden, to visiting the pub at the end of the lane, we take away happy memories of our time here. What more can you ask for?

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