1 / 24Badgers Drift
Presteigne, Powys
A detached cottage for four on a 13.5 acre smallholding near Presteigne, with a secure private garden, a dog crate, bowls and towels provided, and three dogs welcome.
Up to three dogs are warmly welcomed at Badgers Drift, a detached cottage on a 13.5 acre smallholding near Presteigne, and the owner has thought hard about them. There is a secure private garden, dog bowls, an outdoor hose for washing, towels for afterwards, a large dog crate, rugs for the sofas and miles of walking straight from the front door: a dog friendly welcome that covers everything.
Creatively refurbished in 2019, the cottage opens onto a kitchen and diner with high ceilings, exposed beams, a large dining table and a roaring log burner, the logs left ready for an evening of board games. Beyond it the spacious lounge, warmed by a coal effect electric fire, has French doors that open to the private garden, where three dogs can nose about the patio while the charcoal barbecue heats up.
Downstairs the bathroom is stylish, and a spiral staircase climbs to a shower room, the king size bedroom and the zip and link twin. After a day out, three dogs come back to the hose and the towels, then a rug or the crate, and the house goes quiet. The owners live nearby, with privacy assured.
Footpaths begin within walking distance of the front door, and the Brecon Beacons and the Shropshire Hills offer walking, cycling and riding for three dogs with energy to spare. Presteigne has a monthly market, local produce, eateries and a varied events programme, its arts and music festival and vintage car weekend among them, and the Judge's Lodgings, Croft Castle, Ludlow, Stokesay and Hay-on-Wye are all there to explore.
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from £542 for 7 nights
Badgers Drift takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Please note: for dogs we provide a secure garden, dog bowls, use of an outdoor hose, towels, a large dog crate, rugs and blankets | Private water supply | Shop and pub 3 miles | Charcoal BBQ available
- Dog Facilities
- Dog bowls, Outdoor tap
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £542 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Badgers Drift from £542 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Badgers Drift dog friendly?
Badgers Drift is genuinely dog friendly in the most practical sense — up to three dogs are welcome in the cottage, and the owner has put real thought into what that means beyond just saying yes. You'll find an outdoor hose, towels, a large crate, bowls, rugs and blankets all provided, along with a secure garden with French doors opening onto a patio, so dogs can come and go easily.
Are dogs allowed at Badgers Drift year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the owner directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given how thoroughly the property has been set up for dogs — with kit permanently in place and a secure garden — it reads as a year-round welcome rather than a summer-only arrangement.
What should I know before visiting Badgers Drift with my dog?
Up to three dogs are allowed, and the cottage comes equipped with everything you'd normally have to pack yourself — hose, towels, crate, bowls, rugs and blankets — so the post-walk routine is well catered for. The garden is secure and leads off the lounge via French doors, and the downstairs bathroom makes it easy to sort dogs out before they reach the rest of the cottage. The lanes around Presteigne are quiet, with grass down the middle and little traffic, which makes for relaxed walking.
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Badgers Drift from £542 for 7 nights
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