Dog Friendly Cottages In England

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jane - Verified booking

  An truly idyllic place to stay.

  This was our second stay at The Old Wood Coach House and I can only say we appreciated it even more the second time around. It has everything you need, and all that you never knew you needed! The owners have produced a lovely holiday home in a peaceful, tranquil environment. Perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Surrounded by nature, and accessible only by small tree lined roads, it's a little like travelling into a fairytale. The love, energy and effort that has gone into creating such a beautiful and natural retreat can be seen in an abundance of small details. The gently cultivated garden encourages local wildlife and one can lose hours watching the birds, squirrels, frogs and others roam free. Our little dog was a tad confused when one day he stepped outside into what can only be described as a "cloud of butterflies!" The house is also not short of "mod cons", to name just a few - rainfall showers in both bathrooms (one also has a bath tub), a "smart" hob and oven, a speaker for your playlist if you so choose , many little touches that make sure your stay is as easy, comfortable and pleasant as possible. There is no wifi, very little "cell signal" or "data coverage", but it can be found in certain areas of the house and garden if wanted or needed. It was a refreshing change not to be held hostage by pinging phones or computers, but also handy to know we could access it if need be. The owners, although only next door, are not intrusive, and ensure their guests are given privacy. However, in the event of any issues, they are friendly; quick, efficent in dealing with them. Local amenities are near by and easily accessible. Essentially, one has the best of all worlds at The Old Wood Coach House.

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• Corinna - Verified booking

  Outstanding.

  The place itself is not only the cleanest holiday rental we have ever stayed in, it has everything you need for a relaxing stay. The owners have thought of everything for both people and dogs. There is a detailed excellent list of facilities in the area, things to do and places to eat. They provided blankets, towels and throws for the dogs along with treats & bowls and the shower area is genius. You can do everything you need to in the downstairs utility room with the dogs so they are clean to go upstairs. If you are looking at this place but are worried about dogs having been there, don't be as it's super clean. The lovely attentive owners are on hand if you need anything via text or phone. Other than popping round to say hello after you arrive, to ask if you need anything, you don't see them and they completely respect your privacy. A little welcome pack is waiting for you with homemade goods, which are beautiful. The area is idilic and very peaceful and the woods are fantastic for walking the dogs. Both our dogs loved it and 1 of them spent most of her time on the balcony watching the wildlife and the birds and squirrels on the bird feeder. The garden is completely secure and large, sometimes a property says its secure, but it's not. So nice to be able to let the dogs roam and not have to worry about them escaping. Our only complaint was that we were only there for 3 days and really wish we had booked for a week. We all had a wonderfully relaxing few days and slept amazing well, we wish more rentals were like this. Thank you for providing such a wonderful place for people and the fury family to spend their holidays. Fabulous.

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• June - Verified booking

  Location lovely & accurate description of that.

  Owner done great job of making the garden secure for pets. Plenty of hot water which was good, & everything worked. However that is where the positive ends. The chalet is by no stretch of the imagination stylish & contemporary as you describe. The bedroom & bathroom are so small & cramped that you could not dress/undress in them. Ample crockery / cutlery etc but the kitchen cupboards needed sorting & at least one emptying to allow room to put your own self catering stuff. We had boxes on the floor, which in a small place is not ideal. Lounge area seating not good - one of the 2 chairs looked broken underneath so a good job they were close together so it didn't tip over. Just no degree of comfort at all inside & as the level of cleanliness very mediocre the overall feel was grubby. But all this has been passed on to your Customer Care team & we are awaiting feedback as we returned home after only 1 night. Still waiting for that! The reason we didn't contact either you or the owner before returning is that nothing could have been done to rectify the main problem which was down to lack of space & comfort. We expected small (we are small at home) but that for us was not acceptable. I think your description of the chalet should include dimensions so people are aware of what to expect

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• Beverley - Verified booking

  Old Wood Coach House certainly has the "wow" factor .

  A perfect place for a peaceful retreat from the outside world, but close enough to local places to visit. Decorated to a very high standard and is very well equipped, including a doggie shower on the lower level. The accommodation offers two great showers and the dishwasher was an added bonus. The main living area is upstairs and overlooks the local wood which is next door to the property and offers a great place for walking . The view from the lounge and outside verandah gives the feeling of staying and living in a tree house . Katharine and David were perfect hosts and live next door to the property and were very attentive in filling up the logs for the log burner and the nuts and seeds for the bird feeders which attracted many different bird life and funny antics by the squirrels. Their welcome pack was very thoughtful and very much appreciated ,including homemade.jams,lemon drizzle.cake and vase of daffodils .1 If you want a place away from the hustle and bustle of a busy life and a delightful home from home to relax and recharge your batteries ,this is the place to come .No WiFi helps in the unwinding and relaxation process. A real tonic and fantastic property ,highly recommend and will definitely return.

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• Louise - Verified booking

  Amazing location!

  So cozy and has everything you need. The view is magnificent and even better than the pictures. There is an enclosed garden and there is fencing so it was completely safe to let our dog out without worrying (unless your dog is used to jumping high, then you may need a longline as there are lots of birds and sheep with lambs nearby). He settled in straight away and really enjoyed the place too. There are two nice pubs 5 minutes walk away, and the people were so friendly and accommodating, which we appreciate when our cocker spaniel was a little excited by his new surroundings. I recommend the Red Ale in the New Inn! There is a lovely walking trail, through the Berwyn mountains just a little further up from the New Inn if you like, but the place is perfect just to relax as well. A nice drive out to Lake Vrnwy provides more beautiful views and the pheasants pottering about the place were lovely to watch. The local shop was a bit of a drive out through to another village if you are self catering, just as an FYI. We will definitely be back!

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