Dog Friendly Cottages Shropshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jackie - Verified booking

  My dog spent the first few minutes of our arrival trying to get his nose under the sofa, when I put my hand under to feel what he was after, I could feel crumbs and old food.

  Underneath the sofa hadn't been cleaned in ages - it was filthy. The sofa was very easy to move so it shouldn't have posed a problem We could find no instructions for the dishwasher and, never having owned one, we hadn't got a clue so, since there was no washing up bowl, we had to wash up in the sink. Trouble was the plug didn't fit properly and the water very quickly drained away. We did (eventually - when we were packing up) find the instructions for the microwave, but they were pushed up on the top shelf in the kitchen wall cupboard. The 2 sofas were very tired looking, too soft and quite grubby. The windows (what windows there were - it was very dark) looked as though they hadn't been cleaned all season. The bathroom was so dark it was impossible for my husband to shave and anyway, the shaving mirror was 'floppy' and wouldn't stay where it was put. The flush on the toilet was very short and it never felt as though it wasn't enough to flush it properly. Under the bed was very dusty and one of the knobs on the bedroom drawers kept coming off. There were absolutely no cleaning products, so we were unable to clean anywhere before we left. A bottle of bleach for the toilet and plugholes wouldn't have been a bad idea. There was a Henry hoover but I was damned if I was going to use it and leave the place cleaner than we found it. We'd booked Friday to Friday, but, partly because of the weather but mainly because it just wasn't a nice place to spend our time, we left for home on the Tuesday. On a positive note, the people in the village are all very friendly. The shop seems to stock most things and the bread they sell is wonderful. We ate twice at the pub, staff were lovely and very heplful and it was very reasonable. Both times we were more than happy with our meal (although the sprouts were disgusting

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• Alan - Verified booking

  The property is in a great location, close to some interesting walks, towns and villages.

  Bedroom was very comfortable, and the bed and storage was excellent. The welcome pack of cake, milk and apple juice was very kind. The property is a barn conversion and the sound insulation is inadequate as noise from the Robins Nest above interfered with our enjoyment through the night and during the day, when TV and conversations were easily understood. This noise disturbed our dog and us particularly at night when creaky floor boards woke us all up! The proximity of the farm and the close vehicle access was unclear from the description and any movements of people or vehicles made the farmers three dogs bark - day and night! This disturbed our dog and ourselves resulting in a lack of sleep. The bathroom was in poor condition and lacked any shelving for soaps/shampoos etc in proximity to the wet room shower head. Towel hooks would be useful as the towel stand was too small for bath towels when wet. Somewhere to hang wet coats and hats would also be useful, during wet weather - which we experienced throughout our stay.

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• Donna - Verified booking

  We recently stayed with our two dogs, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience.

  The cottage was spotless, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The attention to detail was evident in every corner, making it feel like a true home away from home. Our host was incredibly friendly and welcoming, going out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. They made us feel right at ease from the moment we arrived, and it was clear they genuinely care about their guests' comfort and enjoyment. Our dogs absolutely loved it here. The surrounding area was perfect for walks, with plenty of space for them to explore and enjoy the outdoors. It was good to find a place that was not only dog-friendly but also clearly understood the needs of dog owners. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to unwind and relax. We’ll definitely be returning for another stay. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat with their furry friends.

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• Lisa - Verified booking

  This is my first experience of booking a cottage through Sykes and it didn't disappoint, in fact I found the package to be excellent value.

  Swallows Nest is located on the entrance to Strefford Hall, also a working farm. The host was super helpful in every way, nothing was too much trouble. The cottage was quite large for 1 person and a small dog and had all the comforts of home plus fantastic walks/runs which we could do over the beautiful Shropshire countryside. Craven Arms is the nearest locality for shops / pubs etc., you can walk there through the lanes as long as you have plenty of time as wouldn't recommend navigating the lanes in the dark, otherwise its a quick drive along the A49. The farm has 2 dogs which bark when someone enters/leaves but apart from that you don't hear from them, personally as a lone female I found this quite reassuring as you knew there was no one around if the dogs are quiet. I have already made another booking through the app, easy, stress free and definitely value for money.

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• Jen - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at 1 Barn Cottages despite having to leave early due to a death in the family.

  It is well set up for even the smallest of dogs and that was a huge relief to us - our dogs will always find the weak point in a fence or hedge and there just wasn’t one. The owner’s dogs were a worry but she kept them away and generally out of “our” paddock - except for when they came to visit the folk staying next door. The secure patio area was very helpful. We found all the furnishings and fittings to be of the highest quality and were very comfortable indeed. We loved the remote control shower! Probably the only issue for us was noise from next door - it carries very easily and stopped our dogs from settling, which in turn kept us from fully relaxing. We would go again but would hope that the adjacent property was empty - if you are booking both together then you will have a wonderful time with zero issues!

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