10 Bromleys Court

10 Bromleys Court is a small self-catering flat in Church Stretton, and its appeal for dog owners is almost entirely about where it sits. The Shropshire Hills start at the edge of town, the Long Mynd is a short walk or a very short drive away, and the flat is quiet enough that a dog settles quickly after a long day out. Guests describe an easy walk into the town centre for supplies and a pub, and a straightforward route out the other way onto the hills.

Dogs are accepted without fuss and without a published charge, weight limit or cap on numbers. Nothing is stated about how many are allowed, so check directly if you are bringing a pair. Guests do report good, effective heating, which matters more than it sounds when a wet dog and wet boots both need drying overnight.

What guests travelling with dogs are less enthusiastic about is the finish. The flat is honestly basic, and the recurring notes are that it could do with repainting and a proper deep clean, that the bed is lumpy and noisy, and that small things are missing or worn: too few mugs, a chipped one among them, no washing-up liquid, no hand soap, cobwebs under the furniture. The bathroom door catches on the bedroom carpet and is awkward to open. Parking is allocated but tight, and guests have found a neighbour spilling over into the space.

Those complaints sit oddly beside the property's strong overall score of 9.0 out of 10, and the reason is straightforward: people booking a walking weekend forgive a lot in exchange for the location and the price. The 4.2/5 paw rating reflects the gap between the two.

It suits dog owners planning a walking break in the Shropshire Hills who want a cheap, quiet, dog-accepting base for a couple of nights and expect to be out of the door by nine each morning. Anyone looking for a comfortable place to spend a rainy day indoors with a dog should look elsewhere.