# 40 Dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Shropshire (2026)

> 40 dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Shropshire, best reviewed first — including The Mytton & Mermaid Hotel. Ratings, locations and details.

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40 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Shropshire](https://staycation.co.uk/shropshire/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 40](https://staycation.co.uk/shropshire/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 105](https://staycation.co.uk/shropshire/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 16](https://staycation.co.uk/shropshire/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Shrewsbury The Mytton & Mermaid Hotel ★ 4.4 (2,417) Georgian riverside inn near Shrewsbury with a well-regarded restaurant known for its Sunday roast and 17 en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/shrewsbury/hotels/the-mytton-mermaid-hotel) [Telford The Huntsman of Little Wenlock ★ 4.5 (1,260) A pub-hotel on Wellington Road near Little Wenlock, Shropshire, with rooms above the bar and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/telford/hotels/the-huntsman-of-little-wenlock) [Shrewsbury The Loopy Shrew ★ 4.2 (2,050) Hotel on Bellstone in central Shrewsbury, with en-suite rooms and a well-regarded restaurant serving generous, varied menus.](https://staycation.co.uk/shrewsbury/hotels/the-loopy-shrew) [Telford Half Moon Jackfield ★ 4.3 (1,695) A pub-style hotel on Salthouse Road in Telford, close to the Ironbridge Gorge and Bridgnorth, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/telford/hotels/half-moon-jackfield) [Ellesmere Red Lion Coaching Inn ★ 4.4 (1,277) Traditional coaching inn on Church Street in Ellesmere, Shropshire, close to golf, cycling and walking routes and the town's pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/ellesmere/hotels/red-lion-coaching-inn) [Bridgnorth Ye Olde Punchbowl Country Inn & Gardens ★ 4.4 (1,242) A traditional country inn near Bridgnorth with gardens and a restaurant, suited to families and couples wanting a relaxed Shropshire base.](https://staycation.co.uk/bridgnorth/hotels/ye-olde-punchbowl-country-inn-gardens) [Telford Telford Hotel & Golf Resort - QHotels ★ 4.3 (1,382) A golf and spa resort in Telford, Shropshire, with 114 rooms, ideal for players and groups after a leisurely break with facilities on hand.](https://staycation.co.uk/telford/hotels/telford-hotel-golf-resort-qhotels) [Ludlow The Queens ★ 4.6 (860) A 3-room hotel on Lower Galdeford in Ludlow, with restaurant, bar and free parking a short walk from the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/ludlow/hotels/the-queens) [Telford White Hart Inn ★ 4.3 (1,231) A traditional inn on Ironbridge's Wharfage, close to the Gorge Museums, with a restaurant and bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/ironbridge/hotels/white-hart-inn) [Ludlow The Salwey Arms ★ 4.4 (1,020) Pub-with-rooms in Woofferton near Ludlow, with its own restaurant and bar plus five adults-only en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/ludlow/hotels/the-salwey-arms) [Telford The Swan Taphouse ★ 4.1 (1,526) The Swan Taphouse is an adults-only B&B on The Wharfage in Ironbridge, moments from the Gorge and the River Severn.](https://staycation.co.uk/ironbridge/hotels/the-swan-taphouse) [Shropshire Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel Golf and Spa ★ 4.0 (1,673) Four-star hotel near Chester with restaurant, bar and breakfast, plus golf courses, spa and gym set in the Cheshire countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitchurch/hotels/macdonald-hill-valley-hotel-golf-and-spa) [Whitchurch, Shropshire Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel Golf & Spa ★ 4.0 (1,669) A 4-star golf and spa resort on the edge of Whitchurch with two courses, an indoor pool and treatment rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitchurch-shropshire/hotels/macdonald-hill-valley-hotel-golf-spa) [Telford The Water Rat Ironbridge ★ 4.3 (901) A riverside hotel on Buildwas Road by the River Severn in Ironbridge, with a garden, restaurant and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/ironbridge/hotels/the-water-rat-ironbridge) [Shrewsbury The Bull Inn ★ 4.2 (1,055) A seven-room pub hotel on Butcher Row in Shrewsbury, known for generous breakfasts and lively evenings with live music.](https://staycation.co.uk/shrewsbury/hotels/the-bull-inn) [Ludlow The Clive Arms ★ 4.4 (632) A boutique inn on the Oakly Park Estate at Bromfield, just outside Ludlow, with seventeen rooms and a restaurant built on local, seasonal produce.](https://staycation.co.uk/ludlow/hotels/the-clive-arms) [Oswestry Ye Olde Boote Inn ★ 4.3 (732) A historic inn on Castle Street in Oswestry, with its own restaurant and bar plus a garden for outdoor drinks.](https://staycation.co.uk/oswestry/hotels/ye-olde-boote-inn) [Ludlow The Wheatsheaf Inn ★ 4.4 (626) A traditional pub inn on Lower Broad Street in Ludlow, well suited to travellers who want a proper bar and restaurant close to the castle.](https://staycation.co.uk/ludlow/hotels/the-wheatsheaf-inn) [Church Stretton The Bucks Head Hotel ★ 4.3 (699) A High Street hotel in Church Stretton with its own restaurant and bar, handy for walking country in the Shropshire hills.](https://staycation.co.uk/church-stretton/hotels/the-bucks-head-hotel) [Shrewsbury Burlton Inn ★ 4.6 (424) A small country inn near Shrewsbury with just six rooms, suited to travellers wanting a quiet base with good food and easy parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/shrewsbury/hotels/burlton-inn) [Shrewsbury Holiday Inn Shrewsbury - West ★ 4.0 (1,045) A modern chain hotel on the western edge of Shrewsbury with straightforward parking and easy access to the A5.](https://staycation.co.uk/shrewsbury/hotels/holiday-inn-shrewsbury-west) [Bridgnorth The Golden Lion Inn ★ 4.6 (417) A traditional pub B&B on Bridgnorth's High Street, Shropshire, with en-suite rooms, a bar and free parking close to the town's historic sights.](https://staycation.co.uk/bridgnorth/hotels/the-golden-lion-inn) [Much Wenlock The Fox Inn ★ 4.6 (417) Five-room inn on Much Wenlock's High Street with a restaurant, bar and breakfast, near Wenlock Priory and the Shropshire Hills.](https://staycation.co.uk/much-wenlock/hotels/the-fox-inn) [Shifnal The Anvil Lodge ★ 4.7 (345) The Anvil Lodge is a straightforward hotel on Aston Street in Shifnal, Shropshire, with en-suite family rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/shifnal/hotels/the-anvil-lodge) [Bridgnorth The Boyne Arms ★ 4.6 (379) Country pub B&B in Burwarton, Shropshire, with free on-site parking and easy reach of Shropshire's walking and cycling routes.](https://staycation.co.uk/burwarton/hotels/the-boyne-arms) [Bridgnorth The Halfway House Inn ★ 4.5 (345) A 12-room inn on Cleobury Road outside Bridgnorth, Shropshire, with a garden and outdoor seating amid countryside close to golf, fishing and cycling.](https://staycation.co.uk/bridgnorth/hotels/the-halfway-house-inn) [Shrewsbury The Vaults ★ 4.1 (562) A Castle Gates hotel in Shrewsbury, close to Sow How Tarn, offering comfortable rooms and free on-site parking near the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/shrewsbury/hotels/the-vaults) [Newport The Swan Inn Newport ★ 4.6 (275) A pub-hotel on Lower Bar in Newport, Shropshire, handy for Shugborough Hall and Oakengates, with free on-site parking and a garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/telford/hotels/the-swan-inn-newport) [Bridgnorth The Dinney B&B ★ 4.9 (192) A straightforward B&B in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, with breakfast, garden seating and free parking close to the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/bridgnorth/hotels/the-dinney-b-b) [Oswestry Pen-Y-Dyffryn Country Hotel ★ 4.8 (214) Country hotel near Oswestry with a restaurant, bar and garden, packed lunches on request, and free parking in a walking and cycling area.](https://staycation.co.uk/oswestry/hotels/pen-y-dyffryn-country-hotel) [Whitchurch, Shropshire Abbey Green Farm ★ 4.9 (169) An elegant adults-only boutique B&B in a converted barn near Whitchurch, with a 5-star food hygiene rating.](https://staycation.co.uk/whitchurch-shropshire/hotels/abbey-green-farm) [Kidderminster The Hopton Crown ★ 4.1 (456) A traditional inn amid the Shropshire countryside near Cleobury Mortimer, with a garden, restaurant and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/cleobury-mortimer/hotels/the-hopton-crown) [Much Wenlock The Raven Hotel ★ 4.5 (255) A traditional hotel on Barrow Street in Much Wenlock, well suited to travellers exploring Shropshire's countryside by car with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/much-wenlock/hotels/the-raven-hotel) [Shrewsbury Royal Oak Guest House ★ 4.4 (250) Simple en-suite rooms with free WiFi and drinks on hand at the Royal Oak Guest House, a straightforward B&B in historic Shrewsbury.](https://staycation.co.uk/shrewsbury/hotels/royal-oak-guest-house) [Bridgnorth Bassa Villa ★ 4.3 (249) Adults-only hotel on Cartway in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, with a restaurant, bar and rooms serving drinks, near walking routes and watersports.](https://staycation.co.uk/bridgnorth/hotels/bassa-villa) [Church Stretton The Yew Tree Inn ★ 4.7 (141) B&B in Church Stretton, Shropshire, handy for the Shropshire Hills, Carding Mill Valley and Stokesay Castle, with free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/church-stretton/hotels/the-yew-tree-inn) [Craven Arms The Stokesay Inn and B&B ★ 4.0 (251) A family-friendly inn on School Road in Craven Arms, handy for Stokesay Castle and walking or cycling in the Shropshire Hills.](https://staycation.co.uk/craven-arms/hotels/the-stokesay-inn-and-b-b) [Bishops Castle The Poppy House ★ 4.4 (125) A Georgian-fronted guesthouse on Bishops Castle's Market Square, with en-suite family rooms and breakfast included.](https://staycation.co.uk/bishops-castle/hotels/the-poppy-house) [Market Drayton Tudor House Hotel ★ 4.1 (113) A central Market Drayton hotel on Cheshire Street, close to the Shropshire Union Canal and St Mary's Church, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/market-drayton/hotels/tudor-house-hotel) [Telford Birtley House Guest House B and B ★ 4.3 (38) A B&B on Holyhead Road in Telford, Shropshire, with a garden, free parking and a hearty breakfast to start the day.](https://staycation.co.uk/telford/hotels/birtley-house-guest-house-b-and-b)

## Quick answers

How many dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs are there in Shropshire?+

We list 40 in Shropshire. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which dog-friendly hotels and B&Bs in Shropshire are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Mytton & Mermaid Hotel (4.4/5, 2,417 reviews), The Huntsman of Little Wenlock (4.5/5, 1,260 reviews) and The Loopy Shrew (4.2/5, 2,050 reviews).

Is this list up to date?+

It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.