1 / 24The Manse Ludlow
Ludlow, Shropshire
A two bedroom town house for four in Ludlow with a walled garden behind it and one dog welcome, provided the dog is over two years old.
The owner will take one dog and it has to be over two years old. Most properties limit how many; this one limits how settled, which is a different question and a better one to ask. The Manse sleeps four in Ludlow, a dog friendly town house with two bedrooms over a single bathroom and a walled garden at the back. Somebody has thought about which dog rather than how many, and that is rarer thinking than it sounds.
The wall round that garden is what makes this address usable. It is planted rather than paved, with seating in it, and at seven in the morning the dog is simply outside: no lead, no road, nobody to consult. The wood burner in the sitting room is ornamental and the owner says so in plain writing, which makes the rest of a listing easier to believe.
Who this suits is easy to state: two couples, or a family with an older child and one grown dog. Children under twelve are not taken either, and read next to the age rule that is less a restriction than a description of a quiet house on a quiet street, for people who want the town on foot and a dog that has stopped needing watching.
Up the street from the garden gate, St Laurence's is the largest parish church in the county, and the thing to go in for sits under the choir seats. The misericords were carved in the fifteenth century with a drunkard, a dishonest ale wife and a man warming himself at a fire, none of it pious. Housman's ashes lie by the north wall outside. One dog gets a churchyard, narrow streets and a hill to come back up.
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from £606 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 1 dog
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Charming walled garden with seating and thoughtfully planted borders | Roadside parking, subject to availability (permit for 1 car) | Pubs, restaurants and shops within half a mile | Regret, this prop
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £606 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Wifi
The Manse Ludlow from £606 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is The Manse Ludlow dog friendly?
Yes, The Manse Ludlow welcomes one dog — though with a thoughtful condition: the dog must be over two years old. It's a distinction worth appreciating; rather than limiting numbers, the owner is asking about temperament and stage of life, which is a more considered question. The walled garden at the back of the property means your dog can be outside off the lead without fuss.
Are dogs allowed at The Manse Ludlow year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, so there's nothing to suggest the welcome is limited to certain times of year. If you're planning a visit at an unusual time, it's always worth checking directly with the owner to confirm.
What should I know before visiting The Manse Ludlow with my dog?
The key rule is that only one dog is accepted, and it must be over two years old — so puppies and younger dogs aren't suitable for this property. On the plus side, the walled garden is planted rather than paved and fully enclosed, giving your dog genuine freedom outside without needing a lead. Ludlow itself is a dog-friendly town, and the churchyard of St Laurence's — the largest parish church in Shropshire — is right up the street, with narrow historic streets and a hill to explore on foot.
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