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Cosy nights for all in front of the log burner
Patio accessible from kitchen and lounge
The cottage has a proper secure garden for you and your dog to relax, with 5ft and 6ft fencing, directly accessible from the lounge and kitchen areas, giving you full view of the garden.
5ft and 6ft secure fencing and lawned area
The large kitchen at Puddle Duck Cottage has welcomed many guests with their friends and families to celebrate a special occasion.
The cottage is beautifully appointed throughout, with comfy super king beds that can be made up as singles if preferred. We're often complimented on the extra special touches that make a stay so comfortable.
Lounge with log burner and patio doors to secure rear garden
The large lounge at Puddle Duck Cottage is enhanced by the inglenook fireplace with log burner and we provide a fire pack over the Winter months for those cosy nights in. Luxury vinyl tiles are throughout the ground floors at the cottages, perfect for paw
Yes, dogs are allowed on the sofa and we provide blankets.
Energetic playtime in the fully enclosed gardens.
The cottage has it's own private drive and a warm welcome awaits you.
The private patio and seating areas are perfect for alfresco dining with friends and family.
Award winning luxury cottages in a tranquil location, the bird song is amazing and the star spotting is wonderful on a clear night.
You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to walks direct from the door, many are traffic free.
Easily accessible and picturesque flat walk along the Severn Valley Way into Ironbridge, where you will find dog friendly independent shops, cafes, and pubs.
Shropshire is not only a hidden gem but an area of outstanding beauty. What will you discover when you stay with us.
Meg and Rosie love it here so much they have been coming every year for the past 9 years, that's a great paws up!
There's an amazing choice of dog friendly cafes and pubs less than 10 mins walk from the cottage and some have their own doggy menus.
Puddle Duck Cottages are located in the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge, perfect to explore everywhere on foot and leave the car behind.
Fancy messing about on the water when you are here. We're located on the River Severn where you can fish or even take an organised canoe ride where your dog is welcome too.
Every visiting hound receives their very own Houndy Hamper, filled with goodies including identification tags.
Proud gold winners at the Dog Friendly Awards for the self catering cottages category in 2022, 2023, 2024 and silver winners in 2025.
We absolutely LOVE welcoming dogs to stay with us at Puddle Duck Cottages.
Our hot dog showers are a big hit after a muddy day exploring the riverside and woodland walks direct from your door.
From Teacup Chihuahua's to Newfoundland's we have welcomed hundreds and hundreds of dogs over the years.
We are consistently rated 5 stars by guests and they always tell us what a tonguetastic time their dogs have had. You can read all of our reviews by following the website link in our listing.
Hello, I'm Sonia, owner at Puddle Duck Cottages, a fellow dog lover and because I'm an independent business I care about making your holiday enjoyable and memorable when you book a stay with us.
With over 2000 five star reviews we are proud to be celebrating 12 years of welcoming guests in 2026.
Home from home holiday is how the pawgeous Reggie and Wilson's mum and dad describe their stay with us. They have been staying with us for years, they love the secure gardens and peaceful location, especially because Wilson is a nervous and reactive dog.
Last Minute Availability
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Contact by Website: www.puddleduckcottages.co.uk
Puddle Duck Cottages
(1251 reviews)
Dogs: 2
Sleeps: 6
3 night(s) from £725
Exercise Area
Enclosed Garden
Multiple Dogs
No Charge
No Size Limits
Leave Unattended
This business has achieved a Dogs In Hospitality certificate from The National Pet College.
🐾 Muddy Paws Welcome. Compromising on Luxury Isn't 🐾
Here at Puddle Duck Cottages being dog friendly isn't simply about allowing dogs. It's about genuinely welcoming them, and not charging extra for them to stay.
Proud 1st Winners at The DogFriendly Awards in 2022 & 2023 & 2024
Proud 2nd Winners at The DogFriendly Awards in 2025
Mon-Fri Fri-Mon Fri-Fri or Mon-Mon 4 nights 3 nights 7 nights Puddle Duck - 3 bedrooms £1,150 £875 £1,800 Mini Puddle Duck* - 2 bedrooms £950 £725 £1,625
Award-winning luxury in Shropshire with a large private secure garden, fabulous walks from the doorstep and dog-friendly places to eat and drink nearby.
Set in the beautiful Ironbridge Gorge, our luxury cottage is the perfect place to escape and explore together. Step outside the front door and you'll discover wonderful walks and traffic-free trails, so there's no need to get back in the car every time your four-legged friend fancies an adventure.
Back at the cottage, the large secure garden gives your dog plenty of space to potter and explore while you sit back, relax and enjoy your holiday.
And when it's time for coffee, lunch or a well-earned drink, there's no need to leave your best friend behind. You'll find dog-friendly cafés and pubs within a short walking distance, with picturesque Ironbridge just over a mile away.
Inside, Puddle Duck Cottage is beautifully appointed with all the comfort, character and little touches you'd expect from an award-winning luxury cottage.
Because choosing a dog-friendly holiday shouldn't mean compromising on the things you enjoy.
Great walks for them. A little luxury for you. Wonderful memories together.
🐾 Large private secure garden with 5ft and 6ft fencing
🐾 Fabulous walks from the doorstep
🐾 Dog-friendly pubs & cafés nearby
🐾 Private off-road parking
🐾 Beautiful Ironbridge Gorge location
🐾 Award-winning luxury accommodation
🐾 Short breaks throughout the year
Just park up, unpack and let the adventures begin.
🐾 BOOK DIRECT FOR YOUR NEXT PUDDLE DUCK ESCAPE 🐾
We offer short break stays throughout the year at Puddle Duck Cottages as shown above, to check live availability or book a stay with us click on the ‘Check property calendar here' link shown on our listing or go to https://www.puddleduckcottages.co.uk/dog-friendly
We have over 2000 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star guest reviews, which is a great paws up too!
🏆Best Luxury Dog Friendly Holiday Accommodation Shropshire 2026 - Pet Products & Services Awards
🏆 Luxury Hidden Gem of the Year 2025 - LUXlife Travel & Tourism Awards
🏆 Silver Winners DogFriendly Awards 2025 - Self Catering Cottages <5
🏆 Gold Winners DogFriendly Awards 2024 - Self Catering Cottages <5
🏆 Gold Winners DogFriendly Awards 2023 - Self Catering Cottages <5
🏆 Gold Winners DogFriendly Awards 2022 - Self Catering Cottages <5
🏆 Bronze Winners in the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2024
🏆 Best Of British Getaway Awards 2024 - Most Charming Holiday Cottage, Shropshire
🏆 Dogs in Hospitality Accreditation
🏆 Best Luxury Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation 2022 SME Awards
🏆 Best Luxury Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation 2021 SME Awards
🏆 The Best Luxury Dog-Friendly Holiday Accommodation 2020 - WM
🏆 Luxury Cottages of the Year 2020/21 CE Prestige Awards
✅ Awarded our 'We're Good To Go’ certificate by VisitBritain
Dogfriendly Magazine Review
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Puddle Duck Cottages Review by Emma Bearman
Emma and her Springer Spaniels, Alfie and Bonnie spend a couple of nights away in the in the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire.
At the beginning of October, I packed up the spaniels and ventured the other side of the M6 for a couple of nights away. Our base for the trip was the gorgeous Puddle Duck Cottages, two luxury self-catering holiday cottages, located in the heart of the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire. A true home from home, set right next to the River Severn at Jackfield.
I must admit when it comes to a holiday with the dogs I always seem to head to the coast, or the mountains... I hadn’t considered staying so close to home, so I was keen to see just what the historic Iron Bridge Gorge had to offer. From the moment I arrived I was blown away by just how beautiful the area was! What a gem!
Duckling Cottage
We were staying in the gorgeous Duckling Cottage, the smaller of the two cottages sleeping 4 across two bedrooms. It was perfect for me and the spaniels... We received a warm welcome from owner Sonia and her very friendly young Beagle Bertie, we let the dogs have a play before being given a tour of Duckling Cottage.
Our cottage really did feel like home, from the moment we walked through the door. The lamps were on, the house was warm and there was even a little welcome gift of wine and chocolate cake - both were delicious, and very much appreciated. Downstairs you have a very cosy open plan living area, starting with a beautiful fully fitted kitchen, with a modern double oven electric cooker and halogen hob, microwave and toaster. A really nice touch was that the cupboards were stocked with the essentials you would need for your stay, so milk, bread, eggs, butter. It meant that upon arrival I didn't have to worry about finding a local shop to stock up.
You then have a cosy little dining area for up to five people tucked away nicely under the stairs, finished beautifully with fresh flowers... It would be absolutely perfect for family meals. The rest of the room was your “living room” with the lovely inglenook fireplace and log burner taking centre stage! With seating for the whole family, it was the perfect area to relax and enjoy spending time with each other. Kitted out with a flat-screen TV, DVD player with a selection of DVD’s and iPod they had all the technology covered... If you are looking for more of the traditional entertainment there was also a selection of books and games for you to enjoy.
Upstairs you have the bedrooms and family bathroom, both rooms are decorated beautifully. The master bedroom has some scenic views of the River Severn, there is a king-sized bed and on-suit bathroom. What I loved most is that even though in an ideal world dogs are to be kept downstairs, but they are flexible, if you dog gets very nervous and would rather be near you at night they can sleep on the floor in the bedrooms. My older boy Alfie truly is a Velcro spaniel, he isn’t happy unless I'm close by, so this made for a stress-free stay.
Dog Friendly
Both of the cottages at Puddle Duck cottages are dog friendly, they warmly welcome up to two dogs... They can sometimes be flexible on numbers, so be sure to get in touch. Dogs are welcomed with their very own “Houndy Hamper”.
Each cottage has been designed with dogs in mind, both with private secure rear gardens with 6ft fencing, high enough to keep even the best escape artists safe. You also have access to a large ¾ acre stock fenced enclosed garden overlooking the River Severn... The garden is perfect for some alfresco dining, enhanced by the pizza and BBQ oven, I can just imagine making the most of these over the summer months, you can sit back and relax while the dogs enjoy themselves.
The Local Area
Puddle Duck Cottages are perfectly located for visiting Ironbridge, you could park up arrival and spend the rest of your stay exploring on foot. The cottages offer easy access on foot to the 10 award winning museum sites; Including the popular Blists Hill Victorian Town, Enginuity, Jackfield Tile Museum, Tar Tunnel and Coalport Tile Museum.
If you are looking to get out and about with your dog there are lots of great traffic free walks directly from your door, and what’s even better is that there is a great choice of dog friendly pubs and café's just a 5-minute walk away.
On our last day we took a walk down the Wrekin way, into the picturesque centre of Ironbridge that was only one mile from Duckling cottage. There was a whole selection of lovely independent shops to explore as well as taking the time to appreciate the rather striking Iron Bridge.
(1251 reviews)
Joanne Davies, August 2026
Best cottages I’ve ever stayed in. Beautifully presented and location and owners go over and above to ensure they are truly dog friendly and pet safe.
Joe Hill, October 2025
Exceptional hosts, offering beautiful, clean and well presented accommodation in amazing surrounds. The charm of this cottage makes the stay even more special. Cannot fault them.
Linda Bolas, October 2025
Go every year an amazing comfy place
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Listing Updated: 02/10/2026
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Listing Address
The Tuckies
Jackfield
Ironbridge
Shropshire
TF8 7LT
England
07973 466 243
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Listing Details
Can Leave Dog Unattended
Yes
Exercise Area
Yes
Wheel Chair Access
No
Owner Has A Dog
Yes
Limit On Dog Size
No Limit
No. Of Dogs Welcome
2
Charge For Dogs
No
Enclosed Garden Confirmed
Yes
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Sleeps
6
Dog Welcome Pack
Yes
Access All Areas
Yes
Electric Vehicle Charger
No
Dog Sitting Service
Yes
Walks From Door
Yes
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