Dog-friendly Gwynedd

Peacefully situated in a lovely rural setting, this delightful holiday cottage sit alongside the owner’s farmhouse on a traditional, Welsh working farm and is just a mile from the former fishing village of Aberdaron. The location makes a perfect base for exploration of the stunning Llyn Peninsula, with its fine selection of golden sandy beaches, miles of wonderful walking opportunities and host of visitor attractions, including historic castles, golf, pony trekking and boat trips. Aberdaron itself is a pretty village with a stunning sandy beach, two pubs, a tea room and boat trips to the mysterious Bardsy Island, famous for its rugged scenery and abundance of birdlife. Fashionable Abersoch and lively Pwllheli are both within easy reach. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

These comfortable and well appointed converted farm buildings are adjacent to the owner’s residence on a working farm. Semi-detached Bodwi Isaf and detached Bodwi Bach offer a good holiday base from which to enjoy the attractions of the area. Abersoch, 1 mile, with its sandy beach and harbour is well worth a visit. There are several sandy beaches within two miles and good facilities for sailing, fishing, pony trekking and playing golf. The surrounding countryside is ideal for those who enjoy walking and birdwatching. The Lleyn Peninsula is within easy reach. Pwllheli 7 miles. Shop and Pub 1½ miles.

This delightful, detached, holiday barn conversion is situated on the owners family farm and has a pretty garden with lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Close to the picturesque hamlet of Llangian, it is just a short distance from the seaside village of Abersoch, with its sandy beaches and home of the annual Wakestock festival. The stunning Hell’s Mouth beach is nearby, whilst there are many great walking opportunities in the area. The historic Plas yn Rhiw is close by. Horse riding nearby. Ideal for golf. Shop 1/2 mile, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

Llanfor is just 1 mile from the market town of Bala, with its famous lake where you can enjoy sailing, rafting and canoeing. This detached character holiday cottage has an interior that is full of charm and character, with a lovely black range in the main living room. There are also Welsh slate floors and exposed oak beams in the living room and kitchen. It has two separate staircases to the first floor. Situated on a sheep farm, it lies at the end of a concrete farm road, providing an ideal private location surrounded by lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Many interesting walks may be taken directly from the cottage, and being on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, offers many very scenic trips by car or bike through some splendid scenery. This is also an ideal location for golfers. Shops and pubs 1½ miles.

Llanerch, forming part of the Crogen Estate, is a detached holiday cottage with far reaching views towards the Berwyn Mountains. Llanerch is situated in the Upper Dee Valley 5 miles outside the town of Bala, gateway to the Snowdonia National Park. Crogen is home to Get Wet, the outdoor adventure activity company, the high ropes course is one of Europe’s highest and most challenging, and paint balling is also available. Aran and Arenig mountains are but a short drive away, with the nearest coastal town of Porthmadog being 45 minutes’ drive, plus all the numerous castles and other coastal villages and towns of North Wales. Lake Bala offers a wide variety of water sports. The white water course at the National White Water Centre on the River Tryweryn is renowned. Courses are available in kayaking, rafting and canoeing. Mountain biking is available at expert centres in Llangollen, Llandegla and Coed-y-Brenin. Private fishing is also available on the River Dee. Golf and fishing available nearby. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

The barn is situated in the grounds of a small farm, and is an ideal holiday base close to the mountains of Snowdonia. Tan Rallt Barn has plenty of space for eight people and can accommodate climbing and walking groups coming into the Snowdonia National Park. It’s a great location for outdoor enthusiasts being close to the Ogwen Valley and Zip World - the longest zipwire in the northern hemisphere, and just a short drive from Llanberis and Snowdon, with its famous mountain railway. You’ll find Penrhyn Castle (NT) just down the road, whilst Caernarfon, with its impressive castle, the Isle of Anglesey with 125 miles of coastline, Capel Curig and Betws-y-Coed are all close by. The GreenWood Forest Park at Y Felinheli, Yr Hwylfan (The Fun Centre) at Caernarfon and Electric Mountain at Llanberis are all well worth a visit. Shop 0.5 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles. The property is dog friendly. We are happy for three dogs to come and stay with you during your holiday.

This well presented two bedroom terraced cottage is set in a small village in the Snowdonia National Park with a lake to the rear of the property. There are stunning views from the holiday cottage across the mountains and lake. There are many fantastic mountain walks and also a walk around the lake as well as fishing in the lake. With Beddgelert only 10 miles away and Porthmadog and the Italianate village of Portmeirion is 15 miles away, the beach at Dinas Dinlle is 7 miles away. Mount Snowdon and many other mountains in the range are all close at hand for those wishing to climb them. Also available are riding, cycling, bird watching, golf and fishing. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 4 miles.

Just 1.5 miles from a sandy, pebble backed beach, in a great location for family summer holidays and year round breaks, this well appointed property enjoys its own hot tub and shared use of a heated outdoor swimming pool (30th Apr - 1st Oct). Tree and decorations are provided for Christmas bookings. Set in the grounds of a privately owned caravan park, it lies 3 miles from Caernarfon’s castle, pretty harbour, shops, pubs, restaurants and steam railway for scenic trips in the stunning Snowdonia landscape. Golf, riding and fishing nearby. Dining pub 1 mile.

Nestling peacefully down a country lane, this spacious and well-appointed, charming barn conversion, with decorations and tree provided for Christmas bookings, enjoys panoramic views of the coast and over to the mountains of Snowdonia. Enjoying its own fully enclosed garden and patio with hot tub, this holiday property sits within the grounds of the owner’s home just 1 mile from an award-winning sandy beach. Historic Caernarfon, 6 miles, is home to a magnificent castle, golf, riding and a narrow gauge railway that winds its way through the spectacular Snowdonia scenery to the pretty little harbour town of Porthmadog, where the world-famous Ffestiniog Railway takes you on another scenic ride to the home of Welsh slate - Blaenau Ffestiniog. A myriad of outdoor pursuits and family attractions are all easily accessible. Fishing available nearby.

Offering glorious countryside views and in a convenient central location for Snowdonia’s mountains, castles and steam railways, this charming former detached barn is situated alongside the main farmhouse on the owners’ working Welsh mountain sheep and beef farm. There is wonderful walking from the doorstep and, within 0.5 miles the popular cycle route ‘Lon Eifion’ passes by. Shop 2 miles away, nearest pub with restaurant 4 miles. There is a beach 6 miles away, making this an ideal family home.