Dog Friendly Cottages Shropshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Melitta - Verified booking

  A Perfect Birthday Getaway!

  The Spitfire Lodge is an exceptional retreat—a hidden gem and an ideal destination for a couples' getaway. The lodge is beautifully decorated to a high standard and maintained impeccably. The facilities are outstanding, leaving us wanting for nothing. The kitchen is fully equipped with every utensil, pot, pan, piece of crockery, glassware, and gadget one could possibly need. We were also delighted by the thoughtful welcome hamper, which included biscuits, chocolates, crisps, and brioche rolls, along with fresh milk in the fridge and a selection of tea and coffee. A particularly thoughtful touch was the inclusion of ketchup and brown sauce, which we had forgotten for our breakfast. The private hot tub and sauna were standout features, providing the ultimate relaxation, while the log fire added a cozy and inviting atmosphere—perfect for chilly winter evenings. Generous supplies of logs and firelighters were provided, ensuring a hassle-free experience. Lisa and Carl are exceptional hosts—attentive yet unobtrusive—striking the perfect balance to create a truly private and relaxing stay. Their communication prior to our visit was clear, helpful, and informative, making the entire experience seamless. Thank you for sharing this beautiful hideaway with us. We look forward to returning soon!

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• Sara - Verified booking

  One or 2 of the double bed slats was loose and made a loud creak every time one of us got up during the night, which woke up the other one!

  Needs fixing. In an ideal world the bed could be larger as there is plenty of space in the room (we are small people but others are not so). The bedside tables could be larger to accommodate people's night time things: medication, books, eye masks, water etc. It would have been better to have a wall mirror in the bathroom and a full-length mirror in the bedroom. Also there was no hand soap in the downstairs bathroom, which we regard as essential. The main TV could be larger and there should be obvious instructions as to where the router is for wifi. We didn't know it was there for a whole day until we discovered it behind a curtain! They might need to put a blind at the kitchen window as the curtains might get wet/stained. The kitchen needs to be better stocked - ie bigger pans, a colander etc. A kitchen bin just for recyclables would encourage people to recycle more. The newness of everything and level of workmanship that's gone into the house and the world-class views of course well make up for these details, but it's often the details that matter. Our hostess was friendly and very kindly allowed us to charge our car a couple of times. We left her cash to cover for this extra electricity use. We would love to go back one day - we had a very relaxing break.

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• Barry - Verified booking

  An absolutely fantastic cottage at a very reasonable price.

  Recently renovated and tastefully decorated by the very friendly owners who live on site and whose son is responsible for the skillfull carpentry and beautiful woodwork in all three cottages. We were informed by the village shopkeeper it’s the only property overlooking Lake Vyrnwy other than the 4star Vyrnwy Hotel. The cottage is well equipped with everything you could possibly need on holiday. The views from all of the rooms are stunning (bathrooms excluded of course)! It rained just about every day we were there but it only added to the enchantment of the area. Our two dogs (A French Bulldog & Cavalier King Charles) loved it there plus their walks down the drive to the lakeside. The drive to nearby Bala is stunning with views over the local hills/mountains. We went out exploring everyday reaching as far as Llandudno on occasion but always returned to lovely warm and welcoming cottage. We are both in our 70’s and Having recently moved house and enduring all the stress involved in such a move we returned home feeling rested, refreshed and invigorated. We loved it so much we’ve already booked another week next March. Barry & Megan Myfanwy Cook

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• Kylie - Verified booking

  Absolutely immaculate cottage, spacious yet cosy.

  Sofa is comfy and everything you need in the kitchen. The fire warmed the place through quickly, and everything was well presented and beautifully finished. Having 3 bathrooms was an absolute luxury! The Xmas tree was a nice touch too. Our only criticisms would be the WiFi isn't reliable and we had no phone signal. There is a spot outside we found to send messages etc. However perfect if you want to be off grid or need a digital detox. Unfortunately the TV didn't work all the time possibly due to bad weather. And the mattress on the double bed is extremely uncomfortable, we feel it needs replacing but that is our personal opinion. The view from the bedroom really makes up for it. The cottage is in a prime location for exploring the lake and nearby walks. Not too far for a drive to Bala, we also visited Barmouth beach. We found a lot of places closed off due to storm damage but still got in plenty of decent walks around and about. The rhiwagor waterfall is well worth a visit. All in all we had a really lovely stay, thank you.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  What a lovely lodge to stay.

  Welcomed by Bev lovely and friendly. Very clean warm and comfortable. Amazing views from the balcony. Even at the end of Oct we were able to sit out and enjoy the sunrise. Nice little surprises on arrival to welcome us. Everything we needed was there plus more. We were a very mixed aged family of 7 from age 10 to 88. Loved the games provided that were in the unit. We enjoyed feeding the goats with our carved pumpkins and feeding the donkeys with left over carrots and apples. The dogs loved the secure garden at the side they could run happily without worrying about them been able to get out. Bev welcomed our Granddaughter trick or treating at Halloween. Everyone was so friendly. Ideal place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with stunning views across the valley. Thank you to Bev and everyone else we met we had an amazing week. We would definitely recommend Dragonfly lodge to family and friends, as well as returning ourselves. Thank you.

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