Dog-friendly Hotels Conwy

This romantic, warm and cosy detached 1830 farm cottage nestles in the stunning Lledr Valley on a 42 acre working farm. Renovated and furnished to a good standard, the property has a kitchen extension, beamed bedroom and electric effect wood burner making it an ideal holiday getaway, winter or summer. Its secluded pretty stone patio boasts views of river walks and rolling pastures as far as Moel Siobod. There are wonderful walks and rides directly from the doorstep, with Betws-y-Coed 2 miles. You can take a relaxing journey on the Ffestiniog steam railway, or try your hand at trampolining deep underground at Bounce Below. Or why not experience the thrills of the world’s largest zip wire zone, or the UK’s first railed coaster at Zip World? Snowdonia, Bodnant Gardens, Conwy Castle, Portmeirion and the sandy beaches of Llandudno and Porthmadog are all within 20 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

This lovely conversion of a Welsh stone barn is located in a quiet and peaceful area of the Snowdonia National Park at the head of Llyn Geirionydd. The water supply at the Swn Yr Afon is from a stream, but it’s safe to drink as it is filtered and then passes through a UV bulb. It has stunning views of the lake, 50 yards away, through the picture windows. The delightful lounge has a warming wood burner whilst there is a pleasant outside area for al fresco dining. Walks are available from the door through the pretty Gwydir Forest, and fishing is available at the nearby Llyn Crafnant (permits required). Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to Snowdonia, is just a few minutes drive away and offers riverside walks and the fantastic, family-friendly treetop nets at Zip World Fforest. Visit Bounce Below, an old slate cavern which has been transformed into an underground playground like no other! Make your way down the cave on the mine train and play on trampolining nets or slide down a 60ft super slide! Nearby in Llanrwst, visit the historic Gwydir Castle, a fortified manor house, or visit the fabulous Surf Snowdonia, the world’s first artificial surfing lake. Historic Conwy with its Edward I castle and town walls, and Victorian Llandudno are both within easy reach.

This lovely conversion of a Welsh stone barn is located in a quiet and peaceful area of the Snowdonia National Park at the head of Llyn Geirionydd. The water supply at the Swn Yr Afon is from a stream, but it’s safe to drink as it is filtered and then passes through a UV bulb. It has stunning views of the watersports lake, 50 yards away, through the picture windows. The delightful lounge has a warming wood burner whilst there is a pleasant outside area for al fresco dining. Walks are available from the door through the pretty Gwydir Forest, and fishing is available at the nearby Llyn Crafnant (permits required). Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to Snowdonia, is just a few minutes drive away and offers riverside walks and the fantastic, family-friendly treetop nets at Zip World Fforest. Visit Bounce Below, an old slate cavern which has been transformed into an underground playground like no other! Make your way down the cave on the mine train and play on trampolining nets or slide down a 60ft super slide! Nearby in Llanrwst, visit the historic Gwydir Castle, a fortified manor house, or visit the fabulous Surf Snowdonia, the world’s first artificial surfing lake. Historic Conwy with its Edward I castle and town walls, and Victorian Llandudno are both within easy reach.

A superb Pencoed cottage in a tranquil, rural location. Spacious, homely accommodation. Sleeps eight, four bedrooms. Ideal base for exploring the Denbighshire countryside. Corwen 1.5 miles.

A luxurious detached cottage, surrounded by countryside. Hot tub, woodburning stove, two en-suite bedrooms, media room, games room, conservatory. Stunning views. Conwy 7.8 miles.

A delightful, detached farmhouse in an isolated location with stunning views, two woodburners, two sitting rooms, conservatory, and four poster beds. A spacious farmhouse full of character and charm. Denbigh 8 miles.

A lovely, stone cottage adjoining an old chapel, in the rural setting of Rhydlydan with picturesque views to the rear, set over three floors, wood-burner stove and two sitting areas.

Large Edwardian house in peaceful location. Flexible sleeping arrangements. Mature Gardens. Pet-friendly. Llangollen 8 miles.

Originally built as an almshouse in the 19th century, this delightful, terraced, Grade II listed holiday property has been skilfully converted into a bright and welcoming cottage for three people. There is a warming multi-fuel burner in the living room, a well-fitted kitchen (no washing machine) with breakfast table, which is the hub of the cottage, two bedrooms and a shower room. Outside, you will find a table and chairs to relax with a morning coffee overlooking the shared lawned garden and the village of Ysbyty Ifan, which is largely owned by the National Trust.

There is a pub and shop in the nearby village of Pentrefoelas, whilst the pretty alpinesque village of Betws-y-Coed, just 7 miles away, offers a wide selection of eateries. Betws-y-Coed is also home to Zip World Fforest, where adrenaline junkies will love the amazing Fforest Coaster which whisks you through the trees, a miniature railway, two historic churches where you may be lucky enough to catch a local male voice choir in concert, and more outdoor equipment shops than you can shake a stick at! You can take the moorland road over to Blaenau Ffestiniog too, visiting the largest zip wire in Europe, the incredible Bounce Below or take a leisurely trip on a narrow gauge steam train on the famous Ffestiniog Railway. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.

This superb property, set in the middle of the popular town of Betws-y-Coed is spread over three floors and has a good sized garden with views across the river. With the many mountain walks and cycle tracks in the area, there is plenty to do. Along with the many shops and restaurants there are also golf courses and riding schools locally as well as kayaking and climbing. With many places of interest close by, you can visit the National Trust properties at Bodnant Gardens or the Castle of Conwy as well as Victorian Llandudno. Snowdon itself is close by where you can choose to walk up or get the train to the top from Llanberis. Shop 200 yards, pub 100 yards and restaurant 120 yards.

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.