Dog-friendly Gwynedd

Perched at the top end of the coastal village of Aberdovey with spectacular sea views from every angle, Rockcliffe is a newly renovated and uniquely designed house just 5 minutes’ walk from the spectacular beach of Aberdovey. Providing a magical, light-filled space and with all the amenities to ensure a perfect stay, you will be guaranteed a luxurious getaway whatever the season and weather. The main open-plan living area is stylish and airy with a cosy log burner and underfloor heating which will keep you snug throughout the cooler months, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the company of all those travelling with you. The well-equipped kitchen, living room and dining area all blend into a light and seamless space where you can chill out in front of the Smart TV, create delicious meals for all to enjoy or just marvel at the stunning views from the open-plan dining area with a large 2 leaf table with seating for 10, where you can gaze out to sea over a glass of wine. When it’s time to unwind, five spacious bedrooms await, the first being conveniently located on the ground floor, which features plenty of storage space, and there’s a shower room next door. Upstairs are the remaining four, two doubles one with an en-suite shower room. The remaining two comprise an adult-size bunk bed and the other with two single beds, for all possibilities.
Large doors open the whole of the property to the stunning patio and private sun deck, bringing the outside inside, with magnificent views over the Dyfi Estuary. The property is built into the rock and so the deck feels elevated to give the feeling of being high, overlooking the dramatic coastline below. On the deck, you will find something for every mood sunbeds, dining furniture, a BBQ, all will provide you with a luxurious holiday experience and unforgettable memories. For more entertainment at the house there’s a games room with pool table, comfortable sofa, and wall mounted LCD TV with Freeview making it fun for your younger guests to enjoy.
Rockcliffe is in the village of Aberdovey and from the balcony you can see the championship links golf course opposite, which is a must play if you’re a golfer. Aberdovey is full of things to explore on foot. There are plenty of independent shops, cafés, bars and lovely restaurants to enjoy. The beach is very popular with many water sports on offer. You can book a paddle board lesson, go surfing, sailing or even kite surfing. If the tides permit, you can even stroll along the sand all the way to Tywyn. In Tywyn visit Talyllyn Railway where you can experience a traditional journey through the Welsh countryside or venture further afield to Dolgoch Waterfall. Other attractions include Corris Mine Explorers where you can partake in excursions into an underground mine, Fairbourne Railway or how about the challenging hike up Cader Idris if you’re feeling active? Sea fishing is also available nearby.

A newly built, three-storey property, close to the centre of Benllech on the Isle of Anglesey. Sea and mountain views. Hot tub. Off-road parking. Pet friendly. Moelfre 2.5 miles; Beaumaris 9.2 miles; Bangor 11.1 miles.

Situated just 1¼ miles from the town of Barmouth with its range of pubs, cafés, individual shops and entertainment for all the family, this lovely detached bungalow enjoys an enviable location.
Enter through the entrance hall, leading to the large living area with its cosy wood burner and patio doors leading to the garden. The open plan kitchen/dining room is well-equipped with all the appliances you could need for a home-from-home stay, and also features a large dining table, great for socialising whilst the chef in the family prepares a hearty meal.
The utility room room has a washing machine, tumble dryer and rear entrance for those with muddy boots, and there is an outside tap where you can wash your wellies off. The property boasts a games room, with a TV, PlayStation 4, football table, chess and other board games. This room leads to a spacious bedroom sleeping three on a bunk bed (with a double on the bottom and a single on the top). On this floor there is also a kingsize bedroom. Upstairs on the first floor are three further bedrooms, two double (one with an en-suite) and a twin bedroom.
Outside, the large front garden with patio area offers a great place for some al fresco dining, along with a fabulous view. To the rear and side of the property are woodland grounds, some of which is steep and has steep drops – please supervise all children when playing in the woodland area. There are floodlights situated on each corner of the property so if you arrive in the dark you will be able to see all of the grounds.
There are lots of walks to be had in the local area. You can walk along Barmouth viaduct and down the delightful Mawddach Trail, which runs alongside the Mawddach Estuary, to the pretty town of Dolgellau along the course of an old railway line. From Barmouth you can explore the coastline by train too. Head north to Harlech with its magnificent castle, brooding over the village, whilst to the south is Llwyngwril, home to an annual Yarnbombing project. Further south is Tywyn, home of the Talyllyn Railway, where you can enjoy a ride on a narrow gauge steam train into the hills to Nant Gwernol. Above Barmouth is Dinas Oleu, the first part of land to be given to the National Trust and the views are well worth the steep climb. If you’re into adrenaline activities, be sure to visit Blaenau Ffestiniog and Zip World, home to the largest zip wire zone in the world, and Bounce Below, the only place you are ever likely to bounce on trampoline nets in an underground slate cavern the size of St Paul’s Cathedral. Beach 2 miles. Shop, restaurant 2 miles and pub 1 mile.

A wonderful five-bedroom house lying on the outskirts of Llandwrog, near Caernarfon, Wales. Large garden. Dogs stay FREE. Conservatory. Sky TV. Rural setting. Caernarfon 5.3 miles; Llanberis 12 miles.

Lovely detached house in the village of Abersoch. Beautiful coastal setting. WiFi. Dog Friendly. Cafes, pubs and shops 10 mins walk. Beach 0.8 miles.

A fantastic converted pub resting in the centre of Deiniolen in North Wales. Lovely views. Quirky features. Mezzanine bedrooms. Woodburning stove. Games room. Llanberis 4.8 miles; Bethesda 5.1 miles; Bangor 8.2 miles.

Bod Eithin is able to welcome guests on a fabulous Welsh stay being detached, well appointed, and centrally heated. It is ideal for larger groups of family or friends and sits adjacent Royal St David’s Golf Course with close and easy access to the breath-taking Harlech beach. The house also benefits from a generous landscaped garden all set below the imposing Harlech Castle with beautiful views over to the mountains of Snowdonia.

Bod Eithin is spacious and furnished to a high standard. It is ideally located for families, as it is a short walk from the award winning 4 mile long, sandy Harlech beach. It is regularly awarded as one of the finest beaches in Wales and is backed by protected sand dunes. Being a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Morfa Harlech is now a National Nation Reserve, one of only 70 in the UK. It boasts numerous important sanctuaries for wildlife. In spring and summer keep an eye out for the three-coloured dune pansy, the pyramidal orchid or even the scarce bee orchid. When in ?ower, the dry dune grasslands are home to a number of butter?ies and moths, such as the six-spot burnet moth and the common blue and small copper butter?ies.
Other insects such as some of our rarest mining bees who depend on bare sand and you may spot a sand lizard, too. Ringed plover nest on the beach in spring and other birds such as the skylark and stonechat breed in the dunes, with redshank and lapwing using the saltmarsh. In winter wading birds such as oystercatcher, dunlin and sanderling feed along the shoreline, and wildfowl make use of the estuaries and saltmarsh.
Situated within the Snowdonia National Park, Bod Eithin is perfectly placed for reaching the tourist attractions of Zip World, Llanfair Slate Caverns, Shell Island, Portmeirion, Porthmadog, Barmouth, Beddgelert, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and Coed-y-Brenin Forest. The town of Harlech is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, courtesy of Harlech Castle built in 1282 and a world record holder for the steepest street in the world at 37.54%, Fford pen Llech. The world renowned Royal St David’s Golf Course is opposite (a top 50 course in Great Britain & Ireland). Walkers, mountain bikers, climbers, bird watchers and fishermen will find plenty to test their skills in the area, and for those wanting to travel slightly further, Snowdon, the Lleyn Peninsula and Betws-y-Coed are all an easy scenic drive away. For those with a head for heights fast jets can be seen training and photographed as part of the Mach Loop and flights can be arranged from the nearby Snowdonia Flight School to take you over the summit of Snowdon. The town has a swimming pool and climbing wall with instructors available for helping young and old alike. There are excellent boutique restaurants and cafes in the town, (booking is essential in high season).
The interior design is sure to delight and excite you in equal measure. This detached house is set in a peaceful, rural location, with the garden enveloping you with far reaching views to Snowdonia from the rear and over the golf course and sand dunes to the front. The outside space is great for children, families and dogs alike, with comfortable outdoor seating, a fire pit and best of all, a top of the range hot tub.
Stepping inside the property from the drive way you enter into the hall, which leads you through into the heart of the home; the exquisite open plan kitchen/dining area. Catering to your culinary needs is a well-equipped kitchen, with sweeping worktops and farmhouse wood units, as well as all the essentials that you will require to whip up a delicious evening meal for you and your loved ones. The attention to detail is second to none, and you have everything you could wish for an indulgent, memorable stay. Soak up the atmosphere as your loved ones gather around the dining table; this is an exceptionally beautiful setting for your evening meals. Flowing from the kitchen area to the garden this leads to a porcelain tiled patio with bench seating for 12. Adjacent the kitchen is the living room, with sofas you could all too easily fall asleep on, as they are so cosy and inviting, especially after a day of exploration and high-spirited adventure. As the evening draws to a close, look forward to retiring to one of the well-presented bedrooms. Each bedroom enjoys refreshing design, with quality linens as well as its own character and flair; you are sure to wake refreshed and eager to embrace the day ahead. A sunrise or sunset walk on the impressive beach is a must – whatever the weather! You may even spot a dolphin or two! Beach 500 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards. Harlech has its own main line rail station.

Brig-y-Don is a spacious detached property, cleverly divided into two properties, which can be booked separately or both together if you have an extended family. The larger of the two, Brig-y-Don, sleeps six, and has a lovely kitchen/dining room with stunning views out over the sparkling waters of Cardigan Bay, and a spacious living room with a warming wood burner – ideal for relaxing in front of with a glass of wine. The smaller property, Brig-y-Don Bach, which is all on one level, has a separate entrance and a private patio to the side of the house. It’s ideal for couples or grandparents wanting to have their own space! Both properties share the fabulous rear garden each with their own seating area. The main part of the garden enjoys the glorious sea views, which are particularly gorgeous in the evenings as the sun sinks into the sea to the west. The garden is enclosed, so great if you’re taking your pooch with you! From the end of the garden, there’s a direct path which, in just a few minutes, takes you down over the railway crossing, and onto the sandy beach (don’t forget to bring your bucket and spade!).
You can stroll along the promenade and into the town centre, where you’ll find a good selection of pubs, cafés and eateries, plus a lovely choice of individual shops. You can hire a bike and explore the scenic Mawddach Trail, which runs along the course of an old railway line through pretty Penmaenpool, all the way to the market town of Dolgellau. You can enjoy a trip on a steam train on the Fairbourne Railway, Talyllyn Railway or Ffestiniog Railway, all of which are nearby, or visit mighty Harlech Castle, perched on the cliff in the picturesque town of Harlech (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). If adrenaline’s your thing, a visit to Zip World in Blaenau Ffestiniog is a must. Here you’ll find the world’s largest zip wire zone, plus Bounce Below, where you can bounce on trampoline nets and whizz down slides deep underground in an old slate cavern. And if that sounds like too much excitement, you can always come back to your holiday home and admire the lovely views! Beach ¼ mile. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Brig-y-Don can be booked together with Brig-y-Don Bach (UK11309) to accommodate up to 9 guests.

A wonderful semi-detached cottage resting in Harlech, North Wales, with sea views from every window. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Porthmadog 10.2 miles; Barmouth 10.7 miles