Dog-friendly Hotels Conwy

What a superb view! Outdoor living comes into its own at Bryn Hyfryd, with bi-folding doors opening out from the dining area onto the spacious, outside decking area, which enjoys superb views over the Conwy Valley to the mountain ranges of Snowdonia. Accessed by a rough track, this detached cottage with its own hot tub, has a large decked area where you can enjoy al fresco dining, whilst watching the surfing activity in the distance at Surf Snowdonia, which is on the other side of the valley! For cosy nights in, there are two delightful living rooms, both with wood burners and TVs. Upstairs, are three beautifully presented bedrooms all overlooking the Conwy Valley.

It is only a short drive through the pretty country lanes to the glorious National Trust gardens at Bodnant, where you can enjoy a stroll round 80 acres of stunning floral abundance, visit the craft units, or enjoy a cream tea in the tea room. Plus, you can pick up some local delicacies at the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre which is well worth a visit. From here, the historic town of Conwy is just a short drive, with its mighty Edward I castle and almost complete town walls just waiting to be explored. In the pretty town centre with its cobbled High Street, you can visit the historic town’s houses of Aberconwy House (National Trust) and Plas Mawr (Cadw). Stroll along the quayside, visit the smallest house in the UK, or take a boat trip out into the estuary.

Llandudno is also nearby and offers full shopping facilities, together with the Venue Cymru Theatre which has a variety of touring shows and concerts all year round. Llandudno also has the Great Orme, a 679ft rocky headland which juts out into the Irish Sea, offering a country park, the historic cable-operated Great Orme Tramway, and the longest cable car ride in the UK, from Happy Valley gardens to the summit. Surf dudes will love Surf Snowdonia, which you can see from Bryn Hyfryd, and it offers the first inland surfing lagoon in the world. The market town of Llanrwst is close by, with the leafy Gwydyr Forest and the pretty tourist village of Betws-y-Coed being within easy reach. Kids will love the tree top nets at Zip World Fforest in Betws-y-Coed, which now includes the amazing Fforest Coaster, whilst Zip World in Blaenau Ffestiniog has the largest zip wire zone in the world, great fun! Beach 9½ miles. Shop 5 miles, pub ½ mile and restaurant 2 miles.

Superbly located in a quiet spot, Bryn Boda has views out over the rolling countryside and is set on a working sheep and beef farm. This detached house also offers a spacious patio for dining al fresco or to watch the evening sun whilst relaxing with a glass of wine. There are walks straight from the door, whilst the nearby town of Denbigh offers full facilities and historic Denbigh Castle to explore. Nearby are the glistening waters of Llyn Brenig, which offers cycling, walking and fishing in a lovely forest setting. The pretty town of Ruthin is also well worth a visit, with lovely individual shops and cafés tumbling down the streets from St Peter’s Square, whilst Ruthin Gaol provides a fascinating insight into life behind bars in the Victorian era.
The stunning drive over the Denbigh Moors, with the mountains of Snowdonia beckoning temptingly in the distance, leads you to Betws-y-Coed. The town is known as the ‘Gateway to Snowdonia’ and offers the amazing Zip World Fforest where you can whiz along on the Fforest Coaster, which is like tobogganing on rails! The Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno is also within easy reach, as is the historic city of Chester, just over the English border. Beach 15 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 5 miles.

This very attractive, semi-detached, stone-built holiday cottage is situated in the picture-postcard village of Ysbyty Ifan, nestled in the Snowdonia National Park. Ysbyty Ifan is set within the National Trusts Ysbyty Estate with very diverse landscapes and habitats, part of which has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The River Conwy runs through this beautiful, picturesque village which is a haven for wildlife enthusiast and photographers, and ideal for cyclists, walkers and ramblers with walking routes from the door. There is also a children’s play area in the village to keep the children occupied. Keen walkers will enjoy the 6-mile circular route on the Ysbyty Estate to Cwm Eidda walk. In the village, is St John’s Church and is of significant historical importance as it was the birthplace of what we now know as the St John’s Ambulance, and the village was the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln’s great-grandmother.
With stunning, countryside views, Castiel Cottage dates back to c.mid 19th century and retains its original beamed ceilings and inglenook fireplace, with a welcoming wood burner for those cooler evenings and a pretty patio garden where you can relax with a glass of wine on those balmy, sunny days. With comfort in mind, snuggle-up on the leather sofa whilst watching a film or simply be engrossed in one of the choice of books.
The popular village of Betws-y-Coed, the ’Gateway to the Snowdonia National Park’ is just 6 miles with shops, cafés, restaurants, waterfalls, pretty river pools and is a haven for mountain bikers with specialist outlets. The Victorian resort of Llandudno and Conwy, as well as the splendour of the Snowdonia National Park are all easily accessible by car. The beautiful Italiantate village of Portmeirion is well worth visiting or take a trip on the the Ffestiniog Narrow Gauge Railway, which are both within a 30-minute drive from the cottage. Other places to visit include the popular Riverside Chocolate House at Pentrefoelas and Conwy Falls. There is fun for all the family at the exciting Zip World Fforest, whilst water sports are catered for at Llyn Brenig. If you fancy a spot of surfing at any time of year, look no further than Surf Snowdonia, the world’s first artificial surfing lagoon, located in Dolgarrog in the Conwy Valley. Beach 25 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

This delightful, rural detached cottage is located on a quiet working farm, perched in the hills of the Snowdonia National Park near Betws-y-Coed, this makes a wonderful place for a holiday. There is a spacious living/dining room with a warming wood burner for cosy nights in, and a good sized garden for relaxing in with a glass of wine. With walks from the door, it’s only a few minutes drive to the pretty ‘alpine’ village of Betws-y-Coed, with its range of individual shops, nestled in the Gwydyr Forest. Families will love the Zipworld Fforest tree top nets, or you can venture to Blaenau Ffestiniog, home of the largest zip wire zone in the world, and the famous Ffestiniog Railway. In the other direction, just beyond the market town of Llanrwst, is Surf Snowdonia, the world’s first artificial surfing lagoon – worth popping in for a coffee to watch the surfing action! Further afield is historic Conwy with its majestic Edward I castle (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno offering the Great Orme and a whole host of family activities, from tramway and cable car rides, to the wonderful Venue Cymru theatre. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub 2 miles.

Tyn y Ffrith offers guests a perfect social space to enjoy with friends and family, whether you want to catch up over a tasty meal shared together or you want a base to enable you to explore Llandudno and everything available right on the doorstep. With comfortable and cosy living areas as well as bright and tastefully designed bedrooms this property gives guests comfort and a place to wind down and relax after a busy day out. In addition it boasts a modern kitchen and dining area leading out on to a private decked space in which you can soak up the sun. After staying at Tyn Y Ffrith you’ll want to come back year after year to spend more quality time with your loved ones.
Llandudno is such a popular location with lots of great restaurants, cafés and shops you can enjoy at your leisure. From taking a walk down the promenade to the 19th-century pier, enjoying fish and chips in the fresh sea air, or taking the tram or cable car up to the top of the Great Orme. Alternatively you can visit the RNLI lifeboat station or have a tour of the Great Orme Bronze Age Mines during certain times of the year. On a rainy day why not visit the Mostyn gallery or try and catch a show at Venue Cymru. Beach 1 mile. Shop 176 yards, pub 129 yards and restaurant 24 yards.

Noddfa Cottage is the perfect mix of comfortable, modern accommodation with beautiful character features. Situated in the quaint village of Llanfairtalhaiarn, with the River Elwy right on your doorstep, this cottage is ideally situated to enjoy a peaceful time away together and explore all the delights North Wales has to offer.

With the cottage situated just a short drive from Bodnant Gardens, renowned for its laburnum arch, why not visit this beautiful spot for a picnic or leisurely walk? Alternatively, spend the day at Gwrych Castle and Gardens, discovering its ancient history and enjoying its picturesque surroundings.

After a busy day spent out and about, return back to the cottage and its roaring wood burner, set within a stunning stone fireplace, and enjoy the warmth with a nice tea, coffee or even a glass of wine. Whether you fancy making one of your specialty dishes in the well-appointed kitchen or visiting the local pub just a stone’s throw away for some food, Noddfa Cottage has it all. Boasting two snug bedrooms for rest and relaxation after a busy day, along with a contemporary bathroom with luxurious rainfall shower head, you’ll be left feeling fully revitalised.

The cottage has outside space to enjoy on a lovely spring or summer day and with the river just a short walk away you can also sit and enjoy the views there. Noddfa Cottage will leave you with happy memories of a holiday shared with loved ones. Beach 6 miles. Shop 40 yards, pub and restaurant 60 yards.

This beautiful, detached cottage, just a short distance away from the market town of Llanrwst, is the perfect place to have an indulgent and relaxing time away. Whether you want to take a leisurely stroll down into Llanrwst for lunch, or drive over to the nearby village of Betws-y-Coed, there are plenty of memorable places to visit. For the adventurous amongst you, the cottage is situated only a short drive from Adventure Parc Snowdonia, where you can take part in an array of activities, from rock climbing to aerial assault courses, and you can even try your hand at surfing. Alternatively, take a long walk over to either Llyn Geirionydd or Crafnant to admire the beautiful lakes.

After a day of exploring all the local area has to offer, come back to this characterful and lovingly finished cottage and enjoy some family time. Cook yourself a fresh meal in the modern open plan kitchen/dining room, where you can all sit comfortably and reminisce about the day’s activities. Afterwards, place yourself next to the roaring double-sided wood burner, which you can enjoy either one of the two cosy living areas. Grab a book or watch one of your favourite programmes and settle in for the night. Whether worn out from an adrenaline packed day or after completely winding down, three luxurious and inviting rooms await you, each boasting a modern en-suite bathroom. This perfectly situated cottage will leave you wanting more. Ideally balanced for the whole family, it is the best possible place to escape from the stresses of everyday life and enjoy a well-earned break. Beach 15½ miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1¼ miles.

A wonderful, detached holiday home resting on the outskirts of Llanrwst, Conwy. Woodburning stove. Pet-friendly. Rural. Betws-y-Coed 7.6 miles; Conwy 15.4 miles.

This charming traditional Welsh stone terraced cottage is well presented and cosy with its beamed interior and lovely wood burner. With its quirky layout over three floors, the kitchen on the lower ground floor going out onto a surprisingly spacious enclosed lawned garden and patio. From the ground floor living/dining room there is a lovely balcony overlooking the garden and the beautiful countryside beyond. The village has a small shop and inn with seasonal opening hours.
Set amidst the stunning scenery of the Snowdonia National Park, Penmachno is a lovely Welsh village centrally located for exploring both mountains and coast and just over 4 miles away from Betws-Y-Coed with its fine selection of outdoor pursuit shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs. Close by you will find a superb selection of mountain bike trails, excellent walking and bird watching opportunities as well as many family friendly visitor attractions. For the more adventurous there are exciting zip wire experiences and even an inland surfing lagoon. Beach 20 miles. Shop in village, and restaurant 4.5 miles and pub 200 yards.

Tyddyn Eli lies on a working farm just on the outskirts of the little village of Llangwm, deep in the rolling hills of Hiraethog country between Betws-y-Coed and Corwen. This detached property was a farmhouse for many years but has now been beautifully restored offering an ideal holiday location for all the family. There is a well-equipped kitchen and a good sized living/dining room with a warming wood burner, ideal for curling up with a glass or two of wine on chilly evenings. There is also a sitting room for if the children in your party want to do something else, and a lovely hot tub outside on the courtyard, ideal for relaxing in after a busy day exploring the local area. There are walks from the door too, so make sure you bring your walking boots.

Just a few miles away is an award-winning farm shop at Rhug featuring a wide range of delicious Welsh produce in their shop and bistro, whilst a further selection of eateries is available in the nearby town of Bala. Here you will find Llyn Tegid, the Welsh name for Bala Lake, which is the largest natural lake in Wales. To the west lies the pretty village of Betws-y-Coed, the Gateway to Snowdonia. There are more outdoor shops here than you can shake a stick at, plus the amazing Zip World Fforest where you can experience several different adrenaline experiences, including the exciting Fforest Coaster and the ever-so-slightly-terrifying Plummet!

The Snowdonia National Park naturally has stunning scenery including Snowdon itself, which at 3,560ft is the highest mountain in Wales and England. To the east of Tyddyn Eli lies the town of Corwen. Hop on board a delightfully restored steam train for a nostalgic journey along the Dee Valley to Llangollen, home of the International Musical Eisteddfod. Here you will find horse drawn boats on the Llangollen Canal, whilst a short distance further is Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, one of the Seven Wonders of Wales, which carries the canal over the valley. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.