Criftins Chapel

Dudleston Heath, Shropshire

A two bedroom chapel conversion for four at Dudleston Heath near Ellesmere, with an enclosed garden, a pool table and two dogs welcome.

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The address says Dudleston Heath and the building says Criftins, and in this corner of north Shropshire they are the same place under two names. Criftins Chapel is a dog friendly conversion sleeping four, two bedrooms over two bathrooms, with an enclosed garden and paved terrace behind it and two dogs allowed. A chapel that has become a house keeps nothing precious in it, which is a quality worth having when two dogs move in for a week.

Two super king beds is unusual at this size, and one will be made up as a twin instead on request. The way up to them is a spiral, because a spiral is what the building leaves room for and a staircase is not, so the first trip with a bag in one hand is slow. The main room downstairs holds a pool table, and two dogs work out inside an hour that the warmest patch in the building is under the end of it.

The room the chapel left behind is the reason to book it. It is taller than a house sleeping four has any business being, the windows run high up the wall, and the light leaves slowly rather than all at once. Somebody is losing at pool, the terrace door is propped open, and two dogs go in and out of the garden until the cold decides otherwise.

Out east the country turns to water. Ellesmere stands at the middle of the Shropshire meres, a chain of glacial lakes left where the ice pulled back, the biggest ringed by a path and Colemere quieter in trees. Two dogs get level walking round open water, the rarest kind of ground going in a county otherwise made of hills.

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from £578 for 7 nights

Criftins Chapel takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Enclosed garden with paved terrace, table and chairs, plenty of storage space and a bike rack - don’t forget your locks | Private parking for 1 car | Community pub within walking distance and sh
Sleeps: 4 guests
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Price: from £578 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 16:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Games, Parking, Wifi

Criftins Chapel from £578 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Criftins Chapel dog friendly?
Yes, Criftins Chapel welcomes up to two dogs. It's a chapel conversion rather than a precious family home, which means you can relax about your dogs making themselves comfortable — and according to the listing, they'll likely find the warmest spot under the pool table within the hour.
Are dogs allowed at Criftins Chapel year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth contacting the property directly to confirm availability for your dates. The enclosed garden and nearby Ellesmere meres make it a good base whatever the season, though the terrace door stays propped open only until the cold decides otherwise.
What should I know before visiting Criftins Chapel with my dog?
The property allows a maximum of two dogs and has an enclosed garden and paved terrace, so they have a safe outdoor space to use. Inside, the staircase is a spiral, which is worth bearing in mind if your dogs need a hand navigating it. For walks nearby, the Shropshire meres around Ellesmere — including the main mere with its lakeside path and the quieter Colemere — offer flat, level ground that makes a pleasant change in an otherwise hilly county.