1 / 24Old Ship Cottage
Highley, Shropshire
A stylishly renovated cottage for eight at Highley on the banks of the River Severn, with an enclosed garden, a wood burner, a dog friendly inn on site and three dogs welcome.
Old Ship Cottage is one of a cluster of cottages on the banks of the River Severn at Highley, with riverside walks on the doorstep and the Severn Valley Railway's Highley Station just behind. Stylishly renovated and dog friendly, it takes eight guests and three dogs and has an enclosed garden area with seating.
After a day out, the lounge has exposed beams, a wood burner, a TV and DVD, and before long three dogs are drowsing by the burner. In the kitchen, a breakfast bar seating area sits alongside a separate dining table, with a TV of its own for whoever is cooking.
Four bedrooms, two doubles and two twins, are spread across the first and second floors, and two of them are en suite. The cottage sits below the steam railway and its station, a great spot for watching the trains roll past, and the station itself welcomes dogs, with full sized locomotives housed in the Engine House visitor centre.
On site, The Ship Inn is an 18th century dog friendly free house with great views of the River Severn, serving food all year round, though booking ahead is essential. The cottage stands on a beat of the river famed for challenging barbel fishing, with day tickets available on site, and marked trails lead further afield for three dogs who want more than the riverside. Bridgnorth Station, where the Severn Valley train ride starts, is 20 minutes away by car.
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from £820 for 7 nights
Old Ship Cottage takes 3 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside there is an enclosed garden area with seating available
- Sleeps
- 8 guests
- Rooms
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Price
- from £820 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
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Old Ship Cottage from £820 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Old Ship Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Old Ship Cottage welcomes up to three dogs. There's an enclosed garden for them to use safely, and the cottage itself sounds like a place where dogs make themselves very much at home — the description mentions they'll have claimed their favourite sofa well before the last guests have found their bedrooms.
Are dogs allowed at Old Ship Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the details suggests otherwise. If you want to confirm availability for specific dates, it's always worth checking directly with the owner.
What should I know before visiting Old Ship Cottage with my dog?
Up to three dogs are welcome, and the enclosed garden means you don't have to worry about them the moment you step outside. One genuinely useful detail: the Severn Valley Railway station sits directly behind the cottage, and the owner has confirmed dogs are allowed on the trains — which is a rarer thing than it sounds, and opens up easy trips to Bridgnorth and Bewdley without needing the car. The River Severn is close by too, with wooded riverbanks and a fishing beat on the cottage's own stretch.
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Old Ship Cottage from £820 for 7 nights
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