Dog-friendly Gwynedd

If you are looking for a fabulous holiday retreat, then Glan Y Mor is the perfect place to be. Glan Y Mor is a perfect setting for a memorable, relaxing holiday. Set in Aberdyfi, with its miles of golden sandy beaches, this seaside fishing village has a history dating back hundreds of years. It truly is a great place for the whole family to enjoy, being one of the most beautiful destinations in Wales. The town offers a superb selection of shops, restaurants and pubs. A fantastic selection of water-based activities is available, including sailing, fishing and windsurfing. An 18-hole golf course is nearby along with excellent walking in the rolling lush green hills of the Dysynni and Dyfi valleys. Snowdonia with its myriad of exhilarating outdoor pursuits, steam train rides, historic castles and visitor attractions is within easy reach.

This property consists of three bedrooms on the ground floor, one double room and two kingsize bedrooms, a bathroom with walk in shower and an external utility area with wetsuit hanging space. To the first floor is an impressive open plan living/dining/kitchen that has patio doors taking you out onto the glass fronted balcony that overlooks the beach and a well equipped kitchen. To the second floor there is a master bedroom, family bathroom and underfloor heating to the ground and first floor. To the front of the property there is a large patio area and a sea garden.

Pebble Cottage is a stunning former fisherman’s cottage situated close to the beach front and local amenities in Aberdovey. There isn’t a better location to be for those looking for a seaside escape. Set within the southern reaches of the Snowdonia National Park, excellent for those walkers visiting the area. Aberdovey is a thriving seaside fishing village with brightly painted houses which seem to cling to the shoreline, and has a history dating back hundreds of years. It offers miles of beautiful golden sandy beaches with a fantastic selection of water based activities available including sailing, fishing and windsurfing. Golfers are also well catered for with an 18-hole championship golf course located at the western end of the village, which welcomes visiting players. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the wonderful opportunities for walking and bird watching available in the surrounding area. A myriad of visitor attractions are within easy reach including the Vale of Rheidol Railway, Talyllyn Railway, the Corris Craft Centre and King Arthur’s Labyrinth. Beach 100 yards. Shop and retaurant 300 yards, pub 100 yards.
Pebble Cottage can be booked together with adjacent Sunny Shores (ref UK32245), and Westhaven (UK32244) to accommodate up to 13 guests, but please be aware Westhaven is about 175 yards away.

Jack’s House in the coastal town of Tywyn is perfect for any time of year, with a patio with seating and a barbecue for the warmer evenings. The kitchen is equipped with all modern conveniences including a coffee machine and an American-style fridge/freezer, and with seven bedrooms in total, three with en-suite facilities, and a further bathroom and a shower room, all with their own walk-in shower.
Local pubs, restaurants and shops are within easy walking distance of the house along with The Magic Lantern Cinema which is well worth a visit. Why not take the Wales Coast Path north, over the Dysynni river and towards the ruins of the old army camp in Tonfannau. A short drive east along the winding Bro Dysynni Valley will take you to the imposing and majestic Craig yr Aderyn (Bird Rock) and the silence and tranquility of Castell y Bere castle. Or you can take the Talyllyn Railway steam train from Tywyn to Abergynolwyn, and explore the many paths and ridges of this quiet, spectacular corner of Wales.If you don’t want to travel by car or public transport, it’s possible to walk to nearby Aberdyfi along the sandy beach. You will find a bustling, chocolate-box pretty harbour village. Also within easy walking distance is Ynysmaengwyn park and woodland, the site of a ruined mansion. Jack’s House is also only 30 miles from Snowdonia National Park.

Set within the Snowdonia National Park, this terraced stone cottage is perfectly located in the peaceful village of Llanuwchllyn at one end of Bala Lake. The largest natural lake in Wales, it is the perfect place for a spot of sailing, canoeing or even trout fishing.

Ideally located for year round holidays and a perfect cosy winter retreat with its wood burner, Enlli is just a short stroll to Llanuwchllyn railway station, home of the Bala Lake railway which offers a scenic journey along the shores of the lake to the lovely town of Bala 5 miles away. Here you will find a fine selection of restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops as well as a leisure centre with a swimming pool.

Snowdonia’s exhilarating outdoor activities and myriad of family attractions including castles, zip wires and narrow gauge railways are all within easy reach. As well as the breathtaking beauty of lake and mountains, the area also offers exciting white-water rafting, golf, cycling, excellent walking and the fabulous sandy beaches of the Cardigan Bay coast, just 23 miles away at Barmouth.

The village has a station café and a small shop situated within the village inn which is opposite the cottage, which welcomes dogs and also serves food. Beach 23 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 10 yards.

This well presented terrace property is in the seaside town of Criccieth with sea views from the garden. The beach is just a 2 minute walk from the property and children and dogs must be supervised. There are lots to do in the area with Criccieth’s 13th century castle on your doorstep, boats and golf course, plus the other popular attractions of the Lleyn Peninsula, it makes an ideal holiday base. Take a trip on the Ffestiniog Railway up into the Snowdonia hills, or visit the famous Italianate fantasy village of Portmeirion. See Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, Beddgelert on the picturesque Aber Glaslyn or the old castles of Conway, Caernarvon and Harlech. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.

A superb five-bedroom farmhouse resting in Llanrug in Gwynedd, North Wales. Pet-friendly. Wheelchair-friendly. Garden. Caernarfon 4.2 miles; Llanberis 4.7 miles; Betws-y-Coed 20.4 miles.

Lovely holiday cottage in Criccieth, Llyn Peninsula. WiFi. TV, CD & DVD player. Views of Moel y Gest. Short walk to local amenities.

A splendid holiday cottage nestled in a peaceful setting with glorious views and a beach closeby. Games room. WiFi. Open fires. Caernarfon 8 miles.

A beautiful detached house resting in Harlech, Wales. WiFi. Gas fire. Countryside views. Porthmadog 9.1 miles; Barmouth 11.9 miles.

Farmhouse on Dinas Island. Sitting room with open fire, small kitchen/diner. Shared utility & garden. 2 beaches, coast path & pub all within 10 mins walk.