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Ford, Shropshire
A one bedroom conversion for two at Ford near Shrewsbury, with an enclosed garden, an outdoor kennel, an enclosed hot tub and two dogs welcome.
Somebody named this one The Dog House and then fitted it out to earn the name. There is an outdoor kennel, a hot tub inside its own enclosure, and two dogs allowed in a building that sleeps two. It is a dog friendly conversion at Ford west of Shrewsbury, five star: one super-king bedroom, a shower room and an en-suite, and an enclosed garden with the owners' sculptures standing about in it. A name is usually the least reliable thing about a holiday let, and this is the exception.
The garden is paved, and a table and chairs sit out on it, with the owners' sculptures making the outside of this one more interesting than most. There is a utility for the laundry and a lockable store for bikes. Two dogs in a place that sleeps two is one apiece, and the kennel gives somewhere for whichever of them decides the hot tub looks inviting.
Nine in the evening and the sculptures have gone to silhouette. The tub is running, two dogs are lying out on the paving where they have been most of the afternoon, and one has worked out the kennel is a place to go rather than a place to be put. Ask the owner about the fishing and you will get an answer.
Out along the lanes east, Shrewsbury sits inside a loop of the Severn so nearly complete that the river almost meets itself, which is why the town never had anywhere to spread. The streets still run where they were first put, with names like Grope Lane and Dogpole, and the abbey stands over the water opposite. Two dogs get riverside on both banks and a town small enough to cross in twenty minutes.
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from £797 for 7 nights
The Dog House takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enjoy al fresco dining maybe a charcoal BBQ in the enclosed garden with a paved patio area table chairs and sculptures
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Rooms
- 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £797 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 5 star
- Arrival
- in from 17:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Hot tub, Parking, Wifi
The Dog House from £797 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Dog House dog friendly?
It very much is — two dogs are welcome in a property that sleeps two, which works out neatly at one apiece. There is an enclosed garden for them to settle in, an outdoor kennel, and an enclosed hot tub area, so the whole place has been set up with dogs genuinely in mind rather than just tolerated.
Are dogs allowed at The Dog House year round?
The listing does not specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the details suggests otherwise. If you want to confirm availability for specific dates, it is always worth checking directly with the owner.
What should I know before visiting The Dog House with my dog?
The maximum is two dogs, and the enclosed garden and outdoor kennel give them plenty of space to do their own thing. The garden is paved rather than grassed, so it is worth bearing that in mind for dogs who like to dig or sprawl on turf. Shrewsbury is a short drive away and offers riverside walks on both banks of the Severn, and the owner can point you towards local fishing spots too.
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The Dog House from £797 for 7 nights
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