Dog-friendly Holidays in Wales
Journey to the heart of Wales with our tailored dog-friendly getaways. Select from an array of charming country houses, B&Bs, cottages, and lodges across all of the country’s regions. Secure your pet-friendly retreat now and discover the wonders of Wales alongside your beloved four-legged companion.
Caernarfon, Wales
4.00Close to the Snowdonia National Park and a 20-minute drive to Snowdon itself, these three spacious, attractive and comfortable barn conversions boast stunning views over beautiful countryside. The holiday cottages (refs. OZ3, OZ4 and OZ5) are located just yards away from the Wales Coast Path, which leads to a lovely pebble backed sandy beach whilst affording wonderful bird watching opportunities on the way. Foryd Bay, where the properties are located, is a designated RSPB Lapwing reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales has also become the UK’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. Within easy driving distance there are a myriad exciting activities including mountain biking, surfing, sailing, excellent walking, riding and golf. The properties are also conveniently located for Zip World.
Caernarfon, with its magnificent castle, and a fine selection of shops, restaurants and pubs is just 4 miles away, and is also the start of the Welsh Highland Railway for scenic journeys into the heart of Snowdonia. Tai Coch Chatham is a perfect location for relaxing winter escapes and summer beach holidays. Shop and restaurant 2½ miles, pub serving food 1 mile (seasonal).
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.£94From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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New Quay, Wales 5.00Situated in a peaceful location, Cwm Hyfryd is aptly name as it translates to ’delightful valley’. This spectacular, detached barn conversion, accessed by a farm track, has been cleverly planned to take advantage of the views as the living accommodation is on the first floor and opens out on to a balcony with table and chairs, the perfect spot for enjoying a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.
The interior of the barn is spacious and well-presented. With four bedrooms and four bathrooms, it provides ample space for families or friends to spread out, and the open plan living space offers a sociable place to gather.
Step outside and you have a garden to enjoy, simply discover the many lanes and footpaths nearby. The small village of Cross Inn offers a pub and a village store. The nearest pretty secluded cove and beach at Cwmtydu can be reached within 3 miles, renowned for legends of smugglers and pirates, and where today, seals come to have their pups in early autumn. The unspoilt Ceredigion Coastal Path takes you over cliffs and through ancient woodland. The paths offer excellent walking opportunities and connect all the local beaches, many of which are dog friendly all year round if you are bringing your four-legged friend.
Delightful New Quay is also 2¼ miles away with its picturesque houses, pubs and restaurants. The town clings to the side of the hills rising above the blue waters of Cardigan Bay. It’s easy to understand why this area was such an inspiration to poet Dylan Thomas when he lived here. Often bottlenose dolphins can be spotted, and in season, dolphin survey boat trips are available from the sheltered harbour, or you can just enjoy the sandy beach, have an ice cream or fish and chips and watch the boats bobbing about.
Visit the colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron, the ancient town of Cardigan with its castle, or Aberystwyth with its promenade and pier, home to the world’s longest working electric cliff railway.
Award-winning beaches and iconic harbours, delightful towns and villages all framed by the Cambrian Mountains, the backbone of Wales, make Ceredigion a wonderful place to visit, and this lovely barn could be your holiday home whilst you explore all that this beautiful part of Wales has to offer. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.£138From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Hay-on-Wye, Wales 5.00This beautiful end terrace period holiday property is situated in the centre of the popular border town of Hay-on-Wye and within walking distance of its amenities. World renowned for books and bookshops and its literary festival, it also has a renovated castle, traditional markets with local produce, art galleries, antique and independent shops, great gastro pubs, restaurants and cafés. There is much on offer in the great outdoors with fishing, horse riding, cycle and canoe hire all available locally. Wonderful walking area with two long distance footpaths, namely Offa’s Dyke Path and the Wye Valley Walk, both with stunning scenery of the beautiful border country. Brecon, Builth Wells and the cathedral city of Hereford are all within easy driving. You’ll find a small children’s play park within walking distance as well as stunning riverside walks, close to the riverside beach, The Warren. On road parking is also available should there be more than 1 car. There is a hairdryer at the property. Shop and restaurant 275 yards, pub 165 yards.£109From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
St Davids, WalesThis light and spacious house is perfect for young and old with bedrooms and bathrooms on both the `ground and first floor. Each of the rooms have countryside views and are furnished to the same high standard with pine furniture and clutter-free decoration. From the hall, the bespoke oak stair winds its way to the first floor. Here there are two comfortable alongside a large family bathroom with beautiful views across the moor, especially when the gorse bursts into life with flame red and yellow flower.
Downstairs the living room has plenty of space for all of your guests. Sink into large leather sofas at the end of an exhilarating day, exploring the many small coves and beautiful secluded beaches of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, only minutes from the front door. Why not rustle-up an evening meal in the kitchen/dining room where everything is provided with well-equipped modern fixtures and fittings. There is also a large utility room with everything you will need, following a day enjoying the wonderful Welsh weather! For a more relaxed day, why stay in when there is a good pub and restaurant only moments away, each highly recommended by the peninsula locals, providing a selection of ales and mouth-watering meals, using only locally sourced ingredients and freshly caught fish.
Outside the large enclosed grassed paddock is perfect for energetic dogs to race around. Or alternatively, why not organise a twilight game of cricket or five-a-side football followed by an evening barbecue with all of the trimmings the perfect end to a perfect day.£104From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Holyhead and Trearddur Bay, WalesThis remarkable single-storey property is located within perfect countryside surroundings and lies close to the coast, making it the best base for enjoying many outdoor activities.
Within this mesmerising place, there is a living room perfect for chilling while enjoying the presence of the large windows exposing the glorious views of large, green fields. The all attractive kitchen/dining room has been lovingly created for the perfect holiday. All essential cleaning supplies for the kitchen, laundry and bathroom have been provided, along with paper/disposable goods. The owner has researched and created the ideal sanctuary, including two modern, full-size fridge freezers. This pleasing, open plan area is designed for larger gatherings and makes creating tasty dinners more enjoyable. It is even equipped down to the finest detail, including rangemaster cooker with gas hob and electric oven, with a wok burner. With a built-in wine fridge and a 60” Smart TV with Netflix, this kitchen/dining room has been provided with all gadgets for the heightened pleasure of the guests. Also, within this contemporary property are four spacious and airy bedrooms, three of which provides kingsize beds and the other a twin room, all double bedrooms have fresh and accessible en-suites, including a shower and toilet. Every bedroom delivers a quality mattress and wonderful bedding, preparing you for the best comfort during your sleeps in this property.
For Christmas/New Year bookings, The Anchorage is decorated inside and outside, with Christmas trees in the living room and kitchen. The owner also includes many other surprises to make your stay memorable.
The rear garden great for dogs, the house has lighting all the way around so you can enjoy your stay with no worries. Outside furniture allows you to relax in this rural location, exposing deep, tranquil countryside, in an elevated position with glorious sights over rolling countryside and the Irish sea. This charming and very comfortable, luxury holiday cottage home was purpose built in 2020, and benefits from extensive grounds fully fenced for your children and pets allowing you to feel at home and relaxed. Also you have no close neighbours.
Situated in this very very peaceful hamlet Llanfairynghornwy, it is perfect for those wishing for a quiet, get away from it all holiday. Spectacular walking and bird watching are available from the doorstep with the North Wales Naturalists’ Trust Cemlyn nature reserve, with its renowned sandwich tern nesting colony nearby and common and grey seals, porpoises and dolphins. Much more wildlife can be seen locally, including polecats, owls and birds of prey. Other activities available locally include golf, fishing, sailing and pony trekking.£161From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Benllech, WalesLocated close to the beach, this charming detached property offers spacious family accommodation, with fabulous views over the sea towards the mountains of Snowdonia from its first floor living room. Tyn Lon is a great base for larger groups to holiday together, with two living rooms and kitchens, and The Bothy, a self-contained bedroom situated across the courtyard with its own wood burner and shower room. Lovely, large enclosed gardens and a delightful summerhouse makes Tyn Lon a perfect location for year round holidays and breaks.
Situated in the picturesque fishing village of Moelfre, with its famous lifeboat station and Seawatch Centre, the village is perfect for walking on the coastal path which encompasses the whole of the islands 125-mile unspoilt coastline. The village also boasts cafés, local shops and pubs, and is also convenient for visiting Beaumaris with its Edward I castle or the National Trust property of Plas Newydd, home of the Marquis of Anglesey. In the other direction is Amlwch and Cemaes, with the port of Holyhead and the RSPB reserve at South Stack a short drive. Fishing nearby. Beach 500 yards. Shop and pub 500 yards, restaurant 2 miles.£86From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Holyhead and Trearddur Bay, WalesGardd Efa is situated in the beautiful rural landscape of Anglesey with stunning views over towards the Irish Sea, and it is only a 10-minute walk to the beach, which is only ½ mile away. If a peaceful and cosy family retreat is what you are looking for then Gardd Efa is the property for you. Furnished with comfort in mind and a real home from home feel, the property is detached and has everything you could need and want to create that memorable family getaway.
Ideally located to explore the infamous Isle of Anglesey, with many different and unique places to explore within easy reach. Whether you want a trip out in the car to see the gorgeous South Stack Lighthouse or you’d rather wander at your leisure down the country lanes, taking in the fresh sea air, Gardd Efa offers you the best of both.
Inside the property the master bedroom boasts a modern en-suite shower room, stunning glass balconies on which to enjoy your morning coffee and a beautiful central window if you’d rather enjoy the views from the warmth and comfort of the bed.
The property has great space for the whole family to enjoy together. You can sit down and tuck into a lovely meal together at the large dining table after a busy day out and about or cuddle up on the sumptuous sofas in front of the wood burner and watch a family favourite.
The kitchen is full of character features, including a lovingly crafted breakfast bar and is filled with plenty of modern appliances to make use of. It’s the perfect social space to enjoy while cooking and chatting away.
When the sun is shining, why not soak up the sunshine on the patio while the children play and enjoy the outside space Gardd Efa also has to offer. Beach ½ mile. Shop 1½ miles, pub 7½ miles and restaurant/café 2 miles.£91From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Holyhead, WalesPerfect for relaxing escapes and exploring the coast, this exceptional holiday property, stands adjacent to the owner’s home, commanding stunning views towards the famous South Stack Lighthouse or towards the Snowdonia mountain range in a glorious location within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Site of Special Scientific Interest on coastal farmland, close to Holyhead mountain.
This cottage boasts its own delightful hot tub perfect for relaxation, or why not take in some of the most spectacular coastal walks and views to be found in north Wales? Within minutes of the cottages you are on the RSPB reserve, the cliffs here are a haven for breeding seabird colonies and puffins, whilst the sea below is home to grey seals. The beautiful sandy cove Porth Dafarch is a mile away and just beyond a fine selection of pubs, shops and restaurants in Trearddur Bay.
The bustling port of Holyhead, for day trips to Ireland, is a short drive. Golf, fishing, sailing, pony trekking and the Snowdonia National Park are all easily accessible, as are Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris castles. Spend a day at Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens (National Trust), the home of the Marquess of Anglesey, with spectacular views of Snowdonia across the Menai Straits. Also worth a visit on the island is Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, the longest place name in the UK! Beach 1 mile. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles£125From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Monmouth, WalesThis large, semi-detached barn conversion is ideal for larger families or friends looking to get away and explore the open countryside of Monmouthshire, the Forest of Dean and Offa’s Dyke. Located next door to the owner on a working farm, it provides comfortable accommodation for up to eight guests. The property has four double bedrooms, all with en-suite facilities and Freeview TV’s. Lord Nelson’s room on the ground floor has twin beds, King Henry’s room on the first floor has a kingsize bed, Charles Rolls’ room has a double bed and Lady Llangattock’s room has twin beds. King Offa Lodge offers a great living/dining room with a wood burner, ideal for those special family gatherings. The oak flooring has underfloor heating to keep you warm and cosy, run from the owner’s biomass heating and solar panels. The large kitchen, also with a TV, is the perfect place to gather around the table and enjoy a meal together, alternatively enjoy al fresco dining in the enclosed garden with patio area and lawn. By prior arrangement with the owner, private hot tub hire can be arranged with a local company at cost. The local pub is 3 miles from the property and the lovely town of Monmouth is 4 miles, with its abundance of quaint shops, coffee shops and boutiques. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
King Offa Lodge can be booked together with Little Hendre Barn (ref UK10262) to accommodate up to 12 guests.£146From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Llanelli, WalesSituated in a truly magnificent location with spectacular views over the glistening Carmarthen Bay and beautiful Gower Peninsula (AONB), this unique, detached holiday home provides the most outstanding getaway retreat for families or groups looking to explore west Wales. Located down a quiet country lane and accessed by electric gates, it lies just a 15-minute drive from the charming coastal village of Burry Port. This holiday home was inspired by an architectural ‘split-level’ design which features two separate living areas, comprising a large living room with a beautiful marble fireplace, farmhouse-style kitchen with a range cooker, dining room, conservatory and a large games room with a full-size snooker table, darts and football table. Each room has been thoughtfully put together with a matching theme throughout to provide guests with a memorable holiday experience. Outside, guests can enjoy the well-kept gardens which feature private patio areas - perfect for al fresco dining on a sunny day!
Conveniently located in an excellent touring location, guests can enjoy fantastic walks along the scenic Pembrey Country Park with 8 miles of golden sands at Cefn Sidan. Pembrey must be the only place in Europe where visitors can sunbathe, swim and hunt for shipwrecks on the beaches, then experience the thrill of a toboggan run or race down the park’s dry ski slope. Enjoy a round of golf at the famous Jack Nicklaus course, Llanelli or the Ashburnam links course, or watch live sport at the Llanelli Scarlet’s Rugby Stadium and nearby Ffos Las Racecourse. A short drive inland brings guests to the county’s rolling countryside which is scattered with charming market towns including Llandeilo and Carmarthen, as well as numerous medieval sites dotted around. A trip to Carmarthenshire is not complete without a visit to Laugharne, which was formerly home to famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, who described the charming village as ‘the strangest town in Wales’. Take a 40-minute drive into Pembrokeshire and discover the award-winning leisure attractions of Oakwood, Folly Farm and Anna’s Welsh Zoo. Beach 3 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.£182From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
