1 / 23Richards Castle Old Stables
Richards Castle, Shropshire
A two bedroom stable conversion for four at Richards Castle near Ludlow, with an enclosed garden, a wood burner and one dog welcome.
The owners allow one dog and they say where it may go: downstairs, not up. That is a rule about geography rather than about numbers, and it is more use than most conditions, because it tells you in advance how the house will be arranged around the animal. Richards Castle Old Stables takes four in the village it is named after, dog friendly, two bedrooms above a bathroom and a separate WC, the garden outside enclosed. The ground floor is the dog's floor here, and that is a clearer arrangement than most places manage.
It works better than it sounds. Everything anybody does in the evening happens downstairs anyway, the burner and the board games are both in the lounge, and a dog that knows the boundary by the first hour stops testing it in the second. The bedrooms stay clean and the sofa becomes the agreed spot.
Four people who want the south Shropshire lanes and are not precious about it will do well here. There is a bicycle store, and the owners note that it does not lock, which is the sort of small honesty that makes a listing believable. A public footpath leaves from the property itself, so nobody loads a car to walk a dog.
Richards Castle, which the village takes its name from, was raised before the Conquest, one of a very few in England that can say so, put up in the 1050s by a Norman who arrived early. What is left is a great earth mound and a ditch in the trees on the hill above the houses, unfenced and quiet. One dog gets an eleventh century motte with nobody on it.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with outdoor furniture and charcoal BBQ | Shop 3 miles and pub within walking distance | Bicycle storage (please note that this is not lockable) | Please note dogs are not permitted up
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £541 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Richards Castle Old Stables from £541 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Richards Castle Old Stables dog friendly?
Yes, Richards Castle Old Stables welcomes one dog. The property has an enclosed garden, and a public footpath leaves directly from the property itself, so you can head straight out for a walk without loading the car.
Are dogs allowed at Richards Castle Old Stables year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so there's nothing to suggest they aren't welcome throughout the year. It's always worth checking directly with the owners if you have specific dates in mind.
What should I know before visiting Richards Castle Old Stables with my dog?
The owners allow one dog, and the ground rules are clear: dogs are welcome downstairs but not upstairs. In practice this works well — the lounge with the wood burner is where evenings happen anyway, and the enclosed garden gives your dog outdoor space to settle into from the start.
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Richards Castle Old Stables from £541 for 7 nights
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