Dog Friendly Lodges Powys
Filled with glorious green landscapes and stunning mountain scenery, Powys makes for a romantic escape with the hound. Home to the Brecon Beacons National Park, quaint market town centres, and an abundance of walks with your pooch, Powys is a popular destination for the discerning dog owner.
Knighton, WalesOccupying an enviable position in the village of Heyope and overlooking the rolling countryside, these pleasant detached holiday cottages (refs 30201, 30202, 30203 and UK6399) all stand within their own grounds on a small exclusive site, each with a private hot tub, patio area and enclosed garden. The village itself is close to the popular town of Knighton, which occupies a unique position, as part of the town is in Wales, and part in England – a truly unique character border town. Made famous by one of Owain Glyndwr’s most famous victories against English invaders, it now warmly welcomes tourists from all over Europe and beyond. Steeped in history with sloping, winding streets and 17th century half-timbered houses, this is a great location for visiting Offa’s Dyke and the Glyndwr Way, or exploring the beautiful and fascinating Teme Valley. Throughout the year, there are some lively fairs celebrated, and all year round, you will find an array of antique and gift shops, tea rooms, old inns, good food and friendly locals. Local attractions include Offas Dyke Heritage Centre, Powys Observatory with Planetarium Show, golf, clay pigeon shooting and coarse fishing.
Due to its special location, the tourist attractions of Shropshire and mid Wales are all within easy driving distances, so you can visit the likes of Clun with its castle, Ludlow, Church Stretton and Longmynd. Ironbridge Gorge, Shrewsbury and Bridgnorth make great day trips, and over the border into Wales, you can enjoy Welshpool with its steam engine, canal and Powys Castle. Shop 5 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£116From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Llanidloes, WalesTucked away in a quiet residential area of the popular mid-Wales town of Llanidloes, this charming, cosy and comfortable end of terrace cottage is a perfect, quaint retreat for couples. The cottage provides an ideal location for exploring the borderlands of England and Wales, which is an area of pretty countryside and charming market towns. Llanidloes is a typical market town where local goods and produce are readily available, and the town itself boasts plenty of good quality restaurants and bars. Superb walking and cycling available locally, with over 30 separate way marked walking routes starting from the town itself. The spectacular scenery at Llyn Clywedog, a man-made reservoir just above the town along with Hafren Forest where you will find the source of the River Severn, also affords wonderful walking opportunities. Aberystwyth’s seaside attractions and southern Snowdonia are also within easy reach. The cottage is decorated with a Christmas theme during the festive season. Fishing and golf within 1 mile. Shops and pubs 200yds.£40From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Llanbrynmair, WalesA delightful, terraced holiday property in the small village of Dolfach just 1¼ miles outside of Llanbrynmair where there is a pub and café available. The area is popular with nature lovers, walkers, and cyclists and is within easy driving distance of Machynlleth and Newtown both of which have leisure centres (including swimming pools) and golf courses which welcome visitors as well as plenty of pubs, restaurants, and shops to stock up on supplies or browse at your leisure.
Other visitor attractions include The Centre for Alternative Technology, King Arthur’s Labryinth (both of which are near Machynlleth), as well as a number of fabulous sandy beaches along the West Wales coastline. Why not have a day out to Welshpool to visit Powis Castle (a jewel in the National Trust’s Crown), and have a trip on the Welshpool and Llanfair Steam Railway where you can ride on the carriage footplate and experience the sights, sounds and smells of a working steam engine.
Visit Aberystwyth whose attractions include a pier, beach, prom and starling murmurations, as well as The Vale of Rheidol Steam Railway, which offers breathtaking views of the Welsh countryside. En route you can stop off at Ynys-Hir (an RSPB nature reserve) and The Osprey Project.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Trefeglwys, WalesSituated amidst tranquil countryside, this holiday property, adjoining the owner’s home, is within easy reach of Clywedog Reservoir and Powis Castle. It is an ideal spot for birdwatching, cycling and walking and the west coastline is only an hour’s drive. Attractions include Elan Valley, Lake Vyrnwy, Source of the Severn, Hafren Forest, Plymlimon Hills and Devils Bridge. Activities in the area include clay pigeon shooting, golf, quad biking, laser shooting and pony trekking. This is also a great base for the Royal Welsh Show and the Llandrindod Wells Victorian Festival. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£63From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Montgomery, WalesOffa’s Dyke National Trail runs close by to the town, providing a good excuse to get on your boots and head off for a walk, there are vineyards and homemade ice cream suppliers nearby. Guests are also very close to the NT property Powys Castle, with 3 others within 45 minutes, Chirk Castle, Erddig and Attingham Park. The Welshpool to Llanfair steam railway, Montgomery Canal, and Lake Vyrnwy are all local and well worth a visit. Quad biking, paintballing and horse riding are all available locally, and watersports can be found at Bala Lake and in Llangollen, a 40-minute drive. Historic Shrewsbury is 30-minute drive, and the west Wales coastline is approximately a 1 hour drive. Shops, pubs and restaurants 1¼ miles.£211From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Llanfair Caereinion, WalesThis semi-detached barn conversion, situated within a working farm and adjacent to the owner’s home, has excellent views from the rear down towards the Banwy Valley. This is a central holiday location with plenty of tourist attractions, including Powys Castle, Powys Land Museum, the Montgomeryshire Canal, Llanfair steam railway and Lake Vyrnwy. Head west towards the Cambrian coast, or visit King Arthur’s Labyrinth, Machinations Visitor Centre for alternative technology, and Borth Animalarium. Golf, horse riding and mountain biking are all available locally, or for fun seekers, white water rafting near Bala Lake and quad trekking near Welshpool. Free fishing available in lake. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.£72From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Llanerfyl, WalesThis stunning Welsh longhouse, linked to Hirros Hall, has a delightful crux frame dating in parts to around the 16th century. It nestles high on the hills overlooking the Banwy Valley, an area with outstanding scenery which is excellent for walkers, cyclists and mountain bikers, being only 15 minutes from th Dyfant Forest. The Welshpool Golf Club is close by as well as Powys Castle. The owners have two paddocks, stabling and plenty of parking for horseboxes for guests bringing their own horses. Other attractions include the steam railway at Llanfair Creanion and the Cambrian coast. Fishing lakes are 10 minutes’ walk and the area is an artists’ paradise. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£71From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Pengenffordd, WalesSet within its own 4-acre grounds with public footpath giving direct access to the Black Mountains, this 18th-century house has panoramic views from all rooms.
Llangorse lake offers water sports, fishing and nature reserve. Riding is available locally and the local treking centre is within ¼ mile. Historic Brecon, Hay-on-Wye with interesting shops and eateries, Abergavenny are all within easy driving distance. Sandy beaches are only an hour’s drive away. Beach 23¾ miles. Pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£134From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Oswestry, WalesLocated in a peaceful and tranquil setting overlooking the local countryside and ideal for birdwatching, this well-proportioned, detached holiday property with a large garden, provides comfortable accommodation for those wishing to explore the delights of Mid Wales, North Wales, Chester and the Shropshire borders. With its wonderful rural surroundings and views over the hills and river valley, the property offers the perfect location for nature lovers and those who enjoy going for long walks. The property is detached and includes a living area with Smart TV. The kitchen/dining area is well-equipped with electric cooker and hob, fridge and microwave. There are bi-fold doors from the kitchen which lead out onto the patio area. Narrow stairs lead to the first floor which has one bedroom with a kingsize bed and five steps which lead to the en-suite bathroom.
Guests can visit Park Hall, Powys Castle, Erddig, Chirk Castle, nearby Llangollen with white water rafting, horse drawn canal barges, Lake Vyrnwy and steam railways, both at Llangollen and at Welshpool. The historic city of Chester is an easy drive, and one of the seven wonders of Wales, Llanrhaedr waterfalls is within a 15-minute drive.£48From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Llangunllo, WalesThese three very attractive detached holiday lodges (refs W43690, W43691 and W43692) are set together in a small cluster in the most peaceful location on the edge of Llangunllo near Knighton. The lodges boast their own private hot tubs and sit in 2 acres of grounds. The original Mill Race wet area is inside the grounds, which may be wet or dry depending on the weather. Knighton is an area best known for its association with Offa’s Dyke, but due to the town being partly in Wales and partly in Shropshire, there are many nearby attractions, including, in Wales, the red kite feeding station, the Judges Lodgings, Spaceguard Centre, Elan Valley and Powys Castle. In Shropshire, nearby places include The Secret Hills Discovery Centre, Acton Scott Working Farm, Clun, Stokesay, Ludlow Castle, Ludlow Racecourse, Attingham Park and Ironbridge. Shop 7 miles, pub 250 yards.£223From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
