Happy or haughty, some hounds have higher expectations than others. This luxurious retreat in Shropshire ticks all the boxes for two posh pups who are welcome to join the family. Sleeping 12 across six bedrooms, the property has a real wow-factor with boutique-style interiors, artwork and eclectic furnishings made for grown-up gatherings. There’s plenty of space for everyone, and guests are within walking distance of Ludlow Castle and the medieval town centre, a haven for local food produce, markets, craft shops, theatre, and a renowned harvest food festival.
Enter the house at lower ground floor level where a bespoke bar leads to an open-plan living and dining room, and an outdoor garden terrace - the perfect backdrop for a supper soiree. As a former Michelin Star kitchen, the equipment is top of the range! Guests can demonstrate their finest culinary skills, or simply book a private chef through the owner and take time out with four-legged friends. The sense of opulence extends throughout the property to the bedroom suites on the upper floors and the mill house annex; each has an en-suite and private lounge area, with riverside and woodland views. There’s also private parking for five to six cars on-site.
Step outside and spot wildlife by day or enjoy pretty tree lights and the sound of the Weir’s water by evening, creating a magical ambience. Pop on boots and dog leads for a walk at Whitecliffe Common nature reserve (0.5 miles), which offers spectacular views over Ludlow towards the Clee Hills, or take a hike through the hilly woodlands of Mortimer Forest (3 miles). Further afield, discover dog-friendly Stokesay Castle and its timber-framed gatehouse (7.5 miles), or the Long Mynd at pretty Church Stretton – known as Little Switzerland in Victorian times (15.5 miles).