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Ploughmans Cottage

Wem, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Beautiful and well-appointed property with sumptuous interiors and far-reaching countryside vistas
  • Dine alfresco in the large garden on warms days or snuggle by the wood burner on chilly evenings
  • Perfect for group getaways thanks to the identical sister property that sits just next door
Overview
Property code: OC-P30239

Surrounded by the tranquil Shropshire countryside near the England/Wales border, this charming semi-detached cottage offers a blissful retreat for couples and families, along with their four-legged friend. Let your canine companion toast their paws on the warming wood burner or sniff around the enclosed private garden.

Upon entry, you'll be greeted by a country-style kitchen, fully equipped to whip up delicious meals for your loved ones. The tiled kitchen floors are perfect for muddy paws returning from countryside adventures. After a day of exploring, unwind in the inviting lounge, sink into plush seating by the warmth of the crackling wood burner and enjoy your favourite shows on the Smart TV. For those sunny days, throw open the French doors and let Rover come and go. There’s also an alcove with a desk, chair and lamp, offering a quiet nook for catching up on emails if needed. As the day draws to a close, head up the cottage stairs to two beautifully appointed bedrooms. Choose from a versatile super-king-size bedroom (that can be converted into twins on request at the time of booking) or an inviting double room. A stylish family bathroom with a shower over the bath completes the first floor. The large, enclosed garden provides plenty of room for garden games and gives your four-pawed pal the perfect spot to stretch their legs. Private parking for up to four cars is available. If you're planning to bring a bigger group, there's a twin property next door that's perfect for extra guests.

With the bustling market towns of Shrewsbury (14 miles) and Whitchurch (7 miles) a short drive away, it's easy to immerse yourself in local culture. For those who love the great outdoors, the area is rich with rural trails, country lanes and the spectacular Hawkstone Park Follies with 100 acres of woodlands, hills, caves and gullies for curious canines to investigate. History hounds will enjoy the National Trust's Attingham Park (16 miles) and the ancient ruins of Wroxeter Roman City (17 miles) where pups on the lead are welcome to join you.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (can convert to a twin on request), 1 double
  • 1 family bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 ground-floor WC
  • Electric hob/oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and Bosch pod coffee machine
  • Welcome hamper on arrival (including dog treats)
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
  • Wood burner in the lounge (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in lounge and super-king-size bedroom
  • Large, enclosed garden with lawn space and outdoor furniture
  • Whilst dogs are welcome, this property does not accept dogs that fall under UK dangerous dogs legislation restriction.
  • Private parking for 4 cars on the driveway
  • Note – this property can be booked alongside an identical property on the same site to sleep another 4 guests (please contact us for more details)
  • Pub and shop 3 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kelly Lake

This property is personally managed by Kelly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 8 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Stuart 5th May 2026

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I really enjoyed my time at Ploughmans Cottage it was everything I could ask for. We visited Hawkstone Follies, Trentham Garden's and Ludlow Castle. It was great base to explore the surrounding areas.

Reviewed by Hazel 11th April 2026

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A beautiful property in a beautiful location. Perfect for visiting interesting local market towns and historical spots, with some great walks not too far away, however, it is clear that some farmers don't like the fact that public footpaths run through their fields...missing footpaths, signs removed, fences, walls and hedges blocking entrance to fRead moreootpath (in some cases with the footpath sign still there pointing at an impassable hedge), and a field of inquisitive cows are some of the obstacles we had to overcome. But the cottage was always a pleasure to come home to. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 7th April 2026

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Lovely property, gorgeous garden for the dog and to sit in the sunshine. Big enough for two adults and two teenagers to enjoy for a long weekend. For those with nervous or reactive dogs, the garden is fully secure but there are some gates between the cottage and next door so pups may see other people/dogs.

Reviewed by Nicola 16th October 2025

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Really enjoyed my stay and it was a great location for visiting my brother. The welcome goodies were much appreciated and the cottage was toastie warm during my stay.

Reviewed by David 3rd September 2025

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My wife and our two dogs had a lovely week-long stay at the Ploughmans cottage. Primarily booked as a dog walking holiday. The cottage is spacious due to a recent renovation and the kitchen is well equipped. The owners have thought of everything; they even had a sewing kit, provisions for the dogs and blankets for chillier evenings. We arrRead moreived to a lovely welcome basket, including a pint of milk in the fridge. We were able to book a Tesco delivery slot, which worked well. The main supermarkets of choice are all reasonably close in Whitchurch (10 minute drive away), but there is a local Premier in Preese to cater for quick top up shopping too. The cottage is located near the A49 which is a good connecting road to surrounding areas. It is remote with only another linked cottage, so if you have chatty dogs like us, it is a relief knowing we wont upset too many people. Although the location is fairly remote, theres a lot of heavy traffic off of the B5065 which was a little noisy at times, probably only noticeable as we had the windows and doors open all the time. The garden is large and enclosed. If you have little dogs theres another panel you can attach to the gate to prevent any absconders! The dogs loved roaming and sniffing. Theres a small wrap around garden at the rear of the property which has a gate linking a back alley to the neighbouring cottage and road. Although there were no immediate walking routes to follow from the cottage, these were easy to pick up a short distance away. We trekked easy/moderate routes from 5k to about 8k, so if helpful, here are the links but a little bio below for our favourites: https://www.outdooractive.com/en/r/324821608?share=%7E3zyalbfm%244ossbzzb&utm_source=unknown&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=user-shared-social-content https://www.outdooractive.com/en/r/324926355?utm_source=unknown&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=user-shared-social-content https://www.outdooractive.com/en/r/325332169?share=%7E3zc7fcit%244ossehd4&utm_source=unknown&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=user-shared-social-content https://www.outdooractive.com/en/r/325050916?utm_source=unknown&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=user-shared-social-content https://www.outdooractive.com/en/r/325109181?utm_source=unknown&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=user-shared-social-content We particularly enjoyed our visit to Hawkstone Park Follies which was only a couple of miles away. The dogs loved it, lots of sniffs and interesting trees and historical monuments, a cave and stunning views from a high point and optional tiny Swiss bridge to cross if youre brave enough. Due to the steep walls and steps I would not recommend this site if your party have any mobility concerns. Although the carpark is free, entrance is 10.50 per adult. We enjoyed Corbet Wood and Grinshill which was predominantly forest offering a stunning view point if you head up to the tumulus. Free carpark. Another favourite was Pontesbury, where we trekked through open access land but part of the route lies within private land (with livestock), the owner kindly offers access to walkers to pass through and enjoy the beautiful waterfall! You dont need to follow this route to access the waterfall, you can park in a public car park and walk a short distance instead. We started the route at the pub (The Nags Head) and politely checked permission with the landlady with full intention to eat afterwards. Naturally, we factored pubs into most of our treks. All offered outside dining and welcomed dogs. The food and host were particularly wonderful at The Nags Head, Pontesbury. We visited the Tilley Raven in Wem and the Bull & Dog, Whitchurch, Coton. We also had a take out from Bluewater in Whitchurch. Everywhere we went offered huge portions, far bigger than were used to where we live! All in all, a wonderful week and were likely to return. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Dennis 31st July 2025

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The cottage was not clean with dog hair on the furniture downstairs and in the bedroom, floors were dirty and rug smelled strongly of dog. Needed decorating, maintenance issues need tending too. The brochure does not show the property as it really is. Would not recommend this property unless all the issues are addressed

Reviewed by John 19th April 2025

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I had a lovely relaxing time at this peaceful cottage. It is in a great location for days out to Shrewsbury, Chester, and Shropshire.

Reviewed by John 13th April 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay in this cosy well equipped cottage. lovely surroundings and lots to do in the area.

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