Skip the kennels and bring your canine companion to this boutique, interior-designed hideaway. This 1800s cottage is a curated escape where you can indulge in a slipper bath and private dressing room, or curl up in a cozy reading nook by the glow of the log burner. Your dog is just as pampered, with a dedicated bedroom and bespoke shower room. With Offa’s Dyke trails at the door and a pub across the road, this is the ultimate romantic luxury retreat for nature lovers and their dogs alike.
The space
A curated stone hideaway where 1800s character meets boutique luxury. Designed exclusively for couples who refuse to leave their canine companions behind, this former village school is a romantic retreat where dogs are the guests of honour.
The Space
Step into The Old School House, where historic charm meets interior-designed comfort. Forget the 'standard' rental; this is a space for slow mornings and indulgent evenings. The heart of the home is the living area, where you can curl up on the plush sofa by the glow of the log burner, the perfect setting to lose yourself in a book or a bottle of wine.
For those evenings when you’d rather not cook in the granite topped kitchen, the village’s heart is just steps away. Directly across the lane sits The Blue Lion Inn, a charming, dog-friendly pub serving excellent food. It’s your local 'extended living room' for a pint with the locals.
Rest & Ritual Upstairs
The master suite is an intimate haven. A king-sized bed with a premium mattress promises deep sleep, complemented by a rare luxury: a private walk-in dressing room. The bathroom is a true showpiece, featuring a stunning slipper bath positioned for woodland views. It’s a space designed for long, bubbly soaks.
A VIP Experience for your dog
Skip the kennel fees and treat your companion to a five-star stay. Your dog enjoys their own dedicated bedroom with a daybed, alongside a bespoke downstairs wet room designed for effortless post-hike cleanups.
Gardens & History
The history of the schoolhouse lives on in the details. We invite you to sign the guestbook and carve your initials into the original school desk, a permanent mark on the building's story.
Outside, the experience continues across two distinct spaces:
The Upper Tier: A fully enclosed, festoon-lit patio and lawn, perfect for peaceful morning coffees.
The Wild Garden: A second, fenced outer garden with natural hilly (and muddy!) terrain, designed for adventurous canine playtime.
From the Offa’s Dyke trails at your door, beaches a short drive down the lanes and Snowdonia under an hour away - to the moody, fireside nooks within, this is the ultimate North Wales romantic escape.
Guest access
Your Stay & Arrival
The Old School House is entirely yours for the duration of your break. You will have exclusive access to the designer interiors, the festoon-lit upper terrace, and the wild hillside area too. For your convenience, a private driveway is available for one vehicle.
To ensure your retreat begins with total privacy, access is provided via seamless self-check-in. A secure keysafe is located at the rear of the property, and your personal access code will be shared with you shortly before your arrival, allowing you to settle in and start your holiday at your own pace.
Other things to note
Why dogs love staying here:
Bespoke dog bedroom with cosy doggy daybed
Downstairs wet room designed specifically as a dog wash for muddy paws
Two fully fenced garden areas for safe, off-lead time
Direct access to countryside walks and footpaths
A dog-friendly pub directly across the lane
Designed for up to two dogs
We have tried to be as eco-minded as possible during the renovation of this beautiful cottage, as well as being stocked & turned over with eco-friendly UK manufactured products and managed by the UK's first eco-friendly holiday let management company.
