Wild Moor Cottage

Ratlinghope, Shropshire

A three bedroom cottage for six at Ratlinghope under the Long Mynd, with an enclosed garden, a dog paddock and four dogs welcome.

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This one takes four dogs and no children under twelve, and the reason is the ponds. There is deep water round the property, and the owners have decided which of their guests can be trusted near it, which is clearer thinking than most manage. Wild Moor Cottage sleeps six at Ratlinghope under the Long Mynd, dog friendly and five star, three shower rooms to three bedrooms, with an enclosed garden and patio. A house that has chosen animals over infants is a specific proposition, and the party it suits knows at once.

There is a dog paddock as well as the garden, so four animals get somewhere to run that is not the ground they were let out into after breakfast. A welcome pack arrives with a bowl, a towel and treats. The utility has a washing machine and a drying rack, which with four dogs on a Shropshire hillside is not decoration, and a burner takes the evening.

Whoever books this came for the hill and brought the whole kennel with them. Ratlinghope is a scatter of farms in the valley behind the ridge, reached by lanes that climb out in every direction, and the ground goes up at the gate. Four dogs get a paddock, a garden and a hillside, and by Wednesday they will have stopped bothering with the first two.

Above the cottage the Long Mynd runs 7 miles as one whaleback of heather and rough grass, with the Portway along the top, in use since the Bronze Age. Batches cut into the flank drop steeply to streams, and the whole ridge is open access, so no gate needs opening. Four dogs get hill on a scale that takes a full day to use properly.

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from £859 for 7 nights

Wild Moor Cottage takes 4 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 4 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Enclosed garden with patio area | Private parking for 4 cars | Shop 4 miles and pub 1
Dog Facilities: Dog welcome pack
Sleeps: 6 guests
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Price: from £859 / 7 nights
Grading: 5 star
Arrival: in from 16:30, out by 10:00
Facilities: Accessible, Open fire, Parking, Wifi

Wild Moor Cottage from £859 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wild Moor Cottage dog friendly?
Wild Moor Cottage is thoroughly dog friendly, welcoming up to four dogs. Alongside the enclosed garden, there's a dedicated dog paddock giving your pack room to run, and a welcome pack with a bowl, towel and treats arrives on your behalf. The utility room comes equipped with a washing machine and drying rack — practical touches that make a real difference after a day on the hill.
Are dogs allowed at Wild Moor Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions, so dogs appear to be welcome throughout the year. Given the cottage's setup — a log burner, drying rack and washing machine alongside the garden and paddock — it's clearly designed with muddy, all-weather visits in mind.
What should I know before visiting Wild Moor Cottage with my dog?
The cottage takes a maximum of four dogs, so it's worth confirming your numbers when you book. One important note: the property has ponds with deep water, which is why the owners have a no-children-under-twelve policy — something worth bearing in mind if you're travelling with younger family members. Beyond that, the Long Mynd is right on the doorstep, with seven miles of open-access heather and rough grass and no gates to negotiate, so your dogs will have plenty of space to stretch their legs.