Is The Cider House dog friendly?

The Cider House is genuinely set up for dogs, not just tolerant of them. Arriving guests will find a dog bed, bowls, an outdoor hose and a secure dog run already waiting — up to two dogs are welcome.

Are dogs allowed at The Cider House year round?

The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given how thoroughly the cottage is set up for dogs, it's clearly a core part of what they offer rather than an afterthought.

What should I know before visiting The Cider House with my dog?

The front garden is enclosed and there's a secure dog run, so your dogs have their own safe space. Beyond the garden, the cottage sits on 180 acres of the owner's land, so it's sensible to keep dogs close once you venture outside the garden boundaries. Nearby, there are 500 acres of common land and Brown Clee Hill to explore, which makes for excellent days out.

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The Cider House

Clee St Margaret, Shropshire

A 1747 cottage for three at Clee St Margaret in the Clee Hills, with an enclosed front garden, a secure dog run, a pizza oven and two dogs welcome, bed and bowls provided.

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A dog run, a dog bed, bowls and an outdoor hose. The Cider House has all four waiting, which is a fair sign of how seriously its owners take the dogs, and this dog friendly stone cottage sleeps three in the Clee Hills at Clee St Margaret, dating from 1747 and standing on 180 acres of the owner's land.

Inside, the floors are slabbed stone and a stained glass window throws colour across the room. The living room keeps its original bread oven beside the wood burner, with fuel provided, and underfloor heating warms the flags, which the dogs discover within the hour. A shower room sits on the ground floor, and upstairs are a double bedroom, a single and a bathroom.

The front garden is enclosed, a sheltered suntrap with a patio, a courtyard, a gas barbecue and a pizza oven, and fruit trees around it: plum, apple, damson and pear. The dog run gives two dogs a secure patch of their own. Beyond the garden the 180 acres are shared with the owner, so it is sensible to keep dogs close once you step outside it. The best evening here is the obvious one, pizzas out of the oven, the dogs stretched on warm stone, and the hills going dark.

There are 500 acres of common land nearby, with the banks of an old hill fort on it, and Brown Clee Hill, the highest point in Shropshire, rises just to the north. Ludlow is 7 miles away, a market town known for its food, and the Long Mynd, Wenlock Edge and Mortimer Forest are all within reach for longer days with the dogs.

We research every description carefully and believe it to be accurate, but details can change. Please confirm anything important, especially dog rules, with the booking agent or property owner before you book.

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from £497 for 7 nights

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Enclosed garden with patio, courtyard, sitting out area, garden furniture, barbecue (gas) and pizza oven
Dog Facilities: Dog bed, Dog bowls, Dog welcome pack, Outdoor tap
Sleeps: 3 guests
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Price: from £497 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 15:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Bbq, Open fire, Parking, Wifi

The Cider House from £497 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Cider House dog friendly?
The Cider House is genuinely set up for dogs, not just tolerant of them. Arriving guests will find a dog bed, bowls, an outdoor hose and a secure dog run already waiting — up to two dogs are welcome.
Are dogs allowed at The Cider House year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. Given how thoroughly the cottage is set up for dogs, it's clearly a core part of what they offer rather than an afterthought.
What should I know before visiting The Cider House with my dog?
The front garden is enclosed and there's a secure dog run, so your dogs have their own safe space. Beyond the garden, the cottage sits on 180 acres of the owner's land, so it's sensible to keep dogs close once you venture outside the garden boundaries. Nearby, there are 500 acres of common land and Brown Clee Hill to explore, which makes for excellent days out.