Dog Friendly Cottages Shropshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• 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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• Fiona - Verified booking

  Hen Blaid is simple clean and modern (smart tv and wifi) and was excellent accommodation for us (two adults and two dogs) for a week stay, during which the weather was awful.

  We still managed many walks - (as described some were straight from the door) and were able to take a few trips out (Bala, Barmouth) if you are prepared for non-urban roads (very narrow, passing places etc.) and add appropriately to your journey time there are some great trips close by. This (speed of travel or the weather) may also be the reason the area was wonderfully quiet. We did a three mile walk every morning and a longer walk every day, mostly on the forestry trails, we never met a person (we bumped into our host and Bob the dog once - and they work there!) there were people down at the dam and the cafes and short walks there. How much of this was due to the weather who knows. We left a couple of old books and a local area map, which might be useful for other guests, also it might be an idea to have the oven and tv manuals in the info pack (not very complicated to work out but easier with manuals) also adding the nearest hospital, doctor and vet to the existing lists provided might be useful. We have neglected Wales over the last few years but now the children are grown this was a wonderful encounter with the heart of the country and lived up to expectation and we hope to return.

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• Lucy - Verified booking

  What an idyllic place to stay!

  The cottage was spotlessly clean on arrival and very cozy, comfortable bed and lovely little bathroom with an excellent shower. The owners (who were very welcoming when we saw them the next day) had left all the essentials for a cup of tea/coffee on arrival which was appreciated and also the thoughtful addition of Welsh cakes and a bottle of wine. What we absolutely fell in love with though was the views looking out over lake vyrnwy, the website photos don’t prepare you for how beautiful they are and waking up to that each morning of our stay and watching the sun set over it in the evening was just perfect, we didn’t want to leave. This was the perfect base for our getaway with our newborn and two dogs, the owner offered a travel cot but we had our own - nice to know that they have that facility though. There are lots of lovely pram friendly walks near by, we loved the sculpture trail around lake vrynwy and also had a lovely day out walking round Bala which is not too far to drive to. We would definitely come back here or to one of the other 2 adjoining cottages as it was just beautiful.

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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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• Donna - Verified booking

  We recently stayed with our two dogs, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience.

  The cottage was spotless, well-maintained, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The attention to detail was evident in every corner, making it feel like a true home away from home. Our host was incredibly friendly and welcoming, going out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. They made us feel right at ease from the moment we arrived, and it was clear they genuinely care about their guests' comfort and enjoyment. Our dogs absolutely loved it here. The surrounding area was perfect for walks, with plenty of space for them to explore and enjoy the outdoors. It was good to find a place that was not only dog-friendly but also clearly understood the needs of dog owners. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better place to unwind and relax. We’ll definitely be returning for another stay. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat with their furry friends.

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