Dog Friendly Cottages in West Midlands

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Alison - Verified booking

  The attention to detail in this holiday cottage was second to none.

  It would serve as an excellent template for others to follow in providing the little comforts that make a cottage feel like home so quickly. For example: milk and eggs on arrival, tea bags, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, washing-up liquid, kitchen roll, hand soap, even moisturiser! We often don't know whether to take such things with us and it can be pot luck whether a cottage has them or not. But here it went even further - cling film and foil perfect for packed lunches, a mini pair of binoculars, a Bodum coffee maker, candles, a torch - there was nothing missing that we might have needed, and though only for two people there was enough cutlery and crockery not to have to wash up with each use, and utensils galore in the kitchen. Combined with the charming beams, oak furniture and co-ordinating soft furnishings, we felt quite spoiled! The secluded location made for a peaceful time and the surrounding countryside was a delight to explore, albeit initially by some very narrow, twisty lanes! Full marks to the friendly and helpful owner for making it such a lovely holiday cottage and still allowing pets.

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• Helen - Verified booking

  The Old Workshop is a lovely little cottage, finished and furnished to a very high standard with everthing provided to make your stay comfortable.

  Adjoining the owners home, it has its own private entrance and secluded patio area overlooking a lovely garden with views of the fields and hills beyond. It is so peaceful and we heard probably no more than half a dozen cars passing over the first couple of days we were there. We spent most of those first few days just sitting in the garden or walking locally and enjoying the beautiful weather. The owners were away, but kept in touch with us to make sure everything was as it should be and left a welcome gift of biscuits and fresh eggs from their hens (as we returned the key at the end of our stay we were amused to see a hen sitting on its eggs in a basket by the front door). Tea, coffee and milk were also provided which is always really appreciated after a journey. The Workshop is a few miles from the main road and accessed by narrow country lanes - we really felt we had 'got away' from it all. There is lots to do in the area, from hill walking to visiting local towns and villages. Some great pub lunches and cream teas available! We had a great week away would highly recommend this lovely cottage.

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• Sue - Verified booking

  The Old Workshop was exactly what I was expecting from the excellent photos I had seen on the website.

  The place was perfect for a much needed break. We took our dog Teddy with us and I walked him on the wooded bridleway, which was just up the lane, every morning, while my husband stayed in bed.The four day stay was for him to chill out and destress after working incredibly hard recently and for me to do some walking. After breakfast we went sightseeing, there are so many places to visit in this area, we loved Ludlow and Shrewsbury we visited Ironbridge too. The countryside was gorgeous especially in the autumn colours. The cottage is beautifully decorated and so lovely to stay in. I loved the colour scheme throughout and all the lovely little touches. You have everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable. We loved the log burner in the evening and just chilled out with a glass of wine and watched movies. So relaxing after a day sightseeing. We would definitely recommend The Old Workshop we loved our stay in it and the beautiful location. Very peaceful and quiet

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• Bill - Verified booking

  What a lovely little cottage in a beautiful setting.

  Quite and very peaceful. Everything you needed was there even complementary eggs layed by their own chickens and fresh flowers on arrival. Bed linen and towels provided and very home from home, very nice to have a working log burner for the chilli evenings everything supplied just light it and sit back enjoy. Nice local pub for very generous evening meals in the Bottle and glass and only 5 min drive away. Only downside it shuts at 7pm on Sunday. Lots to see and do in the local area. The owners Dave and Nichola were very friendly and welcoming, we stayed for 3 nights it could easily have stayed longer and would strongly recommend this little gem. Only 1 small thing was the tv is very small after being used to watching a 50” but that is minor when you are away why would you want to watch tv. Loved this little gem of a old converted workshop which was very tastefully done.

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• Gordon - Verified booking

  The cottage was warm and cosy.

  Very well equipped kitchen and cosy wood burner with inclusive logs supplied. Car parking easy with plenty of room for a larger car. The hospitality of Nicola and David was excellent. The welcome pack was there when we arrived; milk, and eggs from their chickens. Storage in bedroom was very good, with plenty of drawers, hanging and shelves. Although isolated the narrow roads into Church Stretton / Shrewsbury were well signposted and quiet; other road users were courteous. However be aware that the majority of the roads around are single track with infrequent passing places and can be muddy. Its best to rely on a map rather than a Sat Nav. Church Stretton offered a range of independent shops and plenty of walks. Transport services were well catered for with frequent buses and trains. Overall a very enjoyable week.

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