Dog-Friendly Holidays Powys

Nestled down a no through road, this fabulous, detached, five bedroom property has open views of the countryside, and also boasts fishing rights on the river a short walk from the property. Laze on the south facing patio in the private hot tub and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. If you fancy getting away from it all then take a visit to the cinema room with a large sofa, 60" TV, surround sound, an access point for a Playstation 3, DVD player and a convenient drinks fridge. For those looking for some peace and tranquillity, make the most of the Arctic cabin in the garden and toast marshmallows over the fire pit. If you can tear yourself away, then the surrounding area is full of things to do, and lovers of the great outdoors will be spoilt for choice with the rugged Brecon Beacons within easy reach as well as Snowdonia National Park and the Shropshire Hills close by. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

This tastefully renovated, detached barn conversion offers an ideal base from which to explore the many delights of Mid Wales and beyond. The barn is flooded with light in the downstairs open plan living area and also offers easy walking access, with both a double bedroom and a wet room also on the ground floor. Upstairs, there are an additional two bedrooms and a family bathroom. Caely Barn is situated within the owner’s smallholding, where there are geese, chickens and sometimes lambs. Guests are welcome to make use of the shared field, which has picnic benches so families are able to enjoy a barbecue and outdoor games.
A comfortable 20 minutes’ drive will bring you to the magnificent Elan Valley area, stretching over 70 square miles. It never fails to delight and inspire visitors with historic landscapes and thriving wildlife. The dams and reservoirs are the working legacy of remarkable Victorian engineering, and the visitor centre and café are definitely worth a visit. You can stroll, picnic, hike, cycle or mountain bike, or perhaps enjoy a spot of birdwatching or fishing (licence required). Visit Rhayader, on the River Wye and gateway to the Elan Valley, with its Red Kite Feeding Station and Royal Crystal workshops.
The historic town of Llandrindod Wells, the centre of many events throughout the year, can be reached within 10 minutes. With its stately Rock Park and lake, as well as golf course, numerous restaurants and pubs, and local arts and crafts shops, it’s definitely worth a visit. The Rock Park spa treatment rooms were originally used in the Victorian era. Close by is the fascinating house of Abbey Cwm Hir and churchyard, and within easy reach are Builth Wells, the Royal Welsh showground with year-round events and the historical spa town of Brecon, home of the annual August Jazz Festival, cathedral, castle and museums. The coastline of West Wales easily accessible for a day out on the beach, within an hour you could be enjoying an ice cream strolling along the promenade at Abersytwyth or enjoying a ride on the world’s longest working electric cliff railway. Make Caely Barn your home from home as you explore this wonderful region and escape the stresses of everyday life in beautiful Mid Wales. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

This lovely cottage was built in 2019 and has been finished internally to a good standard by the owners who live next door. The semi-detached property comprises an L-shaped living room with a 36" TV, leading into the open plan kitchen/dining room. There is a single bedroom on the ground floor with a wet room and patio doors leading to the garden. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom with a shower over the bath. To the rear of the property is a garage which is great for putting your mountain bikes or kayaks in for storage.

The property is nestled in the town of Talgarth which has plenty of pubs, restaurants and shops on the doorstep. It is just 9 miles from the town of Brecon, with its abundance of coffee shops and historic places to visit such as the Royal Welsh Museum and Brecon Cathedral. For the more adventurous why not take a walk up Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales?

The property is 8 miles from the literary town of Hay-on-Wye which holds the famous Hay Festival every year and has some lovely quaint book shops and patisseries. Cardiff and Swansea are roughly an hour’s drive from the property and offer fun-filled days out. Shop, pub and restaurant 100 yards.

This lovely terraced, three-storey property has been renovated to a good standard with fabulous views over Aberavon beach. Step out of the front garden and you are literally yards from the two beaches. The living room is set on the first floor and has a stunning view of the beach, there is also a Juliet balcony in this spacious room too, perfect for watching the sun rise or sun sets in the evening. A lovely welcome pack along with toiletries for the bathrooms is provided by the owners, whom also live on-site. There is an enclosed rear garden with patio furniture and to the front of the property is a lawned garden, where you can sit on an evening and listen to the waves lapping against the shore.
You are within walking distance to the local pub and amenities, and there are plenty of activities to do in the area. The Baked Bean Museum is less than a mile from the property, or for those more adventurous, there is Go Ape at Margam Park which is 5 miles from the property. The town and bay of Swansea is 5 miles away, visit the birthplace of Dylan Thomas and wander around the lovely Singleton Park. Beach 350 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Bryn Teg is a spacious lodge in the heart of Mid Wales, situated near the entrance of the Caer Beris Estate. All on the ground floor, it offers a large open-plan living space; the living area has a two-seater sofa, a three-seater sofa bed, an electric wood burner, a Smart TV with Sky package and patio doors leading to the rear decked area. The dining area has a large dining table able to seat six, and the well-equipped kitchen area has a separate island with a breakfast bar. The master bedroom features a walk-in wardrobe, chest of drawers, dressing table and an en-suite shower room. There is also a further bedroom complete with single bed and single fold-out bed, a large double wardrobe, and a bathroom with a shower over the bath. A utility room, with back door access, completes the accommodation.
The decked area to the rear has upholstered seating and table and chairs, as well as a gas barbecue for al fresco dining whilst enjoying uninterrupted views over the rolling countryside. A variety of wildlife can be seen from the decked area, including red kites, rabbits and a local pheasant complete with wives. Sheep and cattle graze in the nearest field.
The setting is beautifully rural, yet only a mile away from the town of Builth Wells. The town can be reached by car or a pleasant 20 minutes’ walk across the river, past the imposing Caer Beris Hotel and then alongside the tree lined walk along the River Wye into Builth.
Activities nearby include fishing, golf, pony trekking, walking, bike trails and swimming at Builth Swimming Pool. The Royal Welsh Showground is home to the international Royal Welsh Show held in July and the spring and winter. The site also hosts dog shows and antique fairs throughout the year. Brecon Beacons National Park and spectacular Black Mountains are also within easy reach.

This lovely property lies just 1¼ miles from Langland and Caswell Bays and 1mile from the vibrant village of Mumbles. It consists of an open plan living/dining area, a separate kitchen, a ground floor shower room and double bedroom, a snug with a double sofa bed, and a conservatory overlooking the rear garden. On the first floor are two bedrooms,one family room with a double bed, single bed and shower in the room, and a twin bedroom with a wash basin, as well as a separate toilet.

The property is an ideal base for exploring the beatiful Gower Peninsula designated as An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with many dog friendly and award winning beaches.Also worthy of a visit is The Mumbles which is situated on the edge of the Gower Peninsula and is the perfect place for food lovers and shoppers. You can enjoy the vast array of restaurants throughout Gower specialising in local fish which has been hand caught on the west side of Swansea Bay. If the weather lets you down it is only a 20 minute drive to Swansea with many indoor attractions and entertainment.

Wernddu Fechan Bungalow is perfect for an extended family break or friends alike looking to explore this fabulous area. The property has full wheelchair access and ramp level access to the ground floor, there is a ground floor double room and walk-in shower for those with reduced mobility. A great open kitchen/dining room leads to the rear garden through French doors – perfect for al-fresco dining! There is an enclosed grassed area for the dogs to run about freely and a paddock to the side of the property (not fully enclosed). The living room is perfect for a night in or relaxing in front of the wood burner with a glass of something refreshing.
For your comfort there are digital thermostats downstairs that control the underfloor heating, with additional, separate controls for the master bedroom and hallway. Upstairs has individual thermostatic radiator valves. The patio area outside to the front of the property has glass balustrades surrounding the front of the property and to the rear is a patio area and grassed garden. The property sits within 10 acres of land.
Both Neath town centre and Swansea are easily accessible being approximately 4-5 miles from the property.
The Neath Valley in South Wales is an increasingly popular area for UK holidays. The location lends itself well to those looking to explore the diverse countryside of the area. With cycle paths and walking trails on your doorstep, there is plenty to explore.
The valley is home to some of Wales’s most impressive waterfalls, including Aberdulais, Melincourt, Pontneddfechan and Sgwd yr Eira. Impressive hills will keep you busy, head to Afan Forest Park, 20 minutes away, for hilly bike trails or Penyfan in the Brecon Beacons, which is the tallest peak in South Wales.
For family fun days out, the National Showcaves Centre for Wales at Dan yr Ogof, The National Botanic Gardens, Folly Farm, quad biking and Zip World are firm favourites in the area. Aberavon beach is 8½ miles away, or visit the famous beaches of the Gower Peninsula, The Mumbles and Swansea Bay are all within 40 minutes or less. Pendine sands, Tenby, Carmarthen, Bridgend (McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Village), Cardiff, Newport, Prince of Wales Stadium are all within an hour’s drive. The Penderyn Whisky distillery is under 30 minutes away where tours are available. Multiple local golf courses are available as is some of the best Salmon and Sewin (Seatrout) fishing in the UK on the rivers Towy, Teifi, Gwilli and Cothi, a personal ghillie can even be arranged for you. It is a perfect base for anyone wishing to fish the Golden Grove or Abercothi Estates waters. Other coarse and flyfishing lakes and reservoirs are also available. Horse riding with a local equestrian centre is also available.
All in all you could not find a more centrally located place for a holiday in South Wales.
This property can be booked with Wernduu Fechan House (ref UK42932) to accommodate up to 20 guests.

Maen Llwyd takes its name after the grey stone in the garden of this impressive detached property located on the edge of the small village of Llanyre in Powys. The owners who live in an adjacent cottage have created a contemporary and luxurious home, with its own private driveway and a fully enclosed spacious garden. When you enter Maen Llwyd you will discover a light and airy environment with plenty of space for families or groups of friends. The sleek and contemporary kitchen/dining room is the perfect place for sociable cooking and eating. The triple aspect living room has been comfortably arranged around an imposing fireplace with wood burner, although the efficient air source heat pump and under floor central heating will keep you warm, whatever the weather outside. All bedrooms are equipped with hairdryers and toiletries are provided.
Just a stone’s throw from the house you will find the attractive village pub with a contemporary restaurant using locally sourced produce. When you feel the need for exercise there’s a cycle path on your doorstep and a park to enjoy.
This is the ideal central location from which to explore a variety of visitor attractions and places of interest. Llanyre village lies in the Upper Wye Valley, 1½ miles to the west of the town of Llandrindod Wells, or ‘Landod’ as it is known to the locals. The town owes its origins to the spring waters that were recognised to have healing properties, and it was the Romans who first took advantage of this, but it was the Victorians who made their mark here. This heritage is paid tribute to by an annual festival when the town is transformed into a Dickensian wonderland for one week every August.
Being a largely rural area, with outstanding natural beauty this region is known for its walking and fishing opportunities you have easy access to the magnificent Elan Valley and dams and the spectacular Brecon Beacons National Park. Alternatively, pay a visit to Rhayader with a red kite feeding station and Welsh Royal Crystal workshops; Builth Wells, with the Royal Welsh Showground, a venue to year-round events and another historical ‘spa’ town; Brecon, home of the annual August jazz festival, Brecon cathedral and castle, the Gaer Roman Fort, and The Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh; the ‘book town’ of Hay-on-Wye, home to the famous festival; Llanwrtyd Wells, venue for the world-famous man vs horse race and bog snorkelling; and Knighton with the Offa’s Dyke Centre. Maen Llwyd is waiting to welcome you to this delightful part of Wales so come and immerse yourself in this culturally rich land. Two supermarkets offer a home delivery service in this area, and by prior arrangement, use of the owner’s private studio gym is available to guests. Golf is also available nearby. Shop 1.4 miles, pub and restaurant 50 yards.