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Dudleston Heath, Shropshire
A high spec chapel conversion for four at Dudleston Heath near Ellesmere, with underfloor heating, a mezzanine lounge with a pool table, an enclosed garden and two dogs welcome.
Criftins Chapel is entered through its original chapel door, and behind it is a high spec dog friendly conversion sleeping four at Dudleston Heath, 2 miles from Ellesmere. Original features sit alongside a contemporary finish, with underfloor heating downstairs. Two dogs are welcome, and the warm floor is the first thing they will find.
The entrance rises to the full double height of the old chapel, with a flame effect gas fire, a piano and the dining table beneath it, and a step down to a kitchen looking out over the courtyard garden. Both bedrooms are on this level, each with a super king bed (the second can be made up as a twin), along with an en suite wet room and a family bathroom. Bags never go up a stair, and the dogs spend their week on the heated floor downstairs, between the fire and the kitchen door.
It is an upside down house, with the top floor saved for the evening. A bespoke spiral staircase rises to a mezzanine lounge with sofas, a smart TV, a pool table and a window onto the view. The spiral is made for people rather than paws, so the evening falls neatly in two: a film or a game of pool upstairs, two dogs stretched out on the warm floor below. Outside, the whole garden is enclosed, and the courtyard off the kitchen has a table, chairs and a barbecue for eating out.
Ellesmere is known for its mere, and between the lakeside, the canal towpaths, the Shropshire Way and Offa's Dyke, two dogs have a week of walking within reach. Chirk Castle and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct are both close enough for a day out.
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from £578 for 7 nights
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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
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Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently 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.
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Criftins Chapel from £578 for 7 nights
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