Dog-Friendly Holidays Powys

This quaint, semi-detached barn conversion has been renovated to a very high standard and is situated on the boundary of the beautiful Kenfig National Nature Reserve. The Reserve is a coastal dune system near the seaside town of Porthcawl. It hosts a variety of habitats including wetlands, dunes, the River Kenfig and Kenfig Pool. Steeped in history, the village has castle ruins and a buried village. Within walking distance, is the local pub, dating back to the 15th century, upstairs in the pub is still the Village Town Hall, and it has been a popular meeting place for well over 600 years. It has been used as a court room, market, coroner’s inquest room, Sunday school and even as a mortuary for shipwrecked mariners. Thanks to its varied history it is unsurprisingly though to be one of the most haunted pubs in Wales.
Sker beach is accessible by a 20-minute walk from the property, it is the most westerly of Porthcawl’s beaches and is only accessible by walking from Rest Bay or Kenfig Nature Reserve. Generally sandy and flat, it is mostly used by locals, making it one of the quieter beaches in Porthcawl. Classes as a rural beach it has no toilets or other amenities, and dogs are allowed all year round. For those wanting to take in a country walk or cycling, Margam Country Park is 4 miles from the property.
Set in 1000 acres of glorious parklands, Margam Country Park offers natural beauty, history, wildlife, and a wide range of fun activities to make it one of the best days out in Wales. Once you have finished your day exploring, head back to the barn and sit outside and watch the sun go down. For those cooler nights, the wood burner in the living room will certainly keep you cosy.

This lovely terraced cottage has enough space for a large family, and has local amenities within walking distance. It is situated just outside Pyle, near Margam Park, with its lovely lakes, gounds and country walks, and close to the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. There is a lot of history to discover here, including a Roman fort and castle, whilst Kenfig Nature Reserve, renowned for its bird watching, will also prove popular. Take the children for a day out to Porthcawl beach, which is less than 5 miles from the property, and enjoy the Welsh coastline. Located about 25 minutes’ drive from Cardiff, this property will cater for all holidaymakers, and has a large enclosed garden, perfect for those wanting to take their pets on holiday with them. Once you have explored the area, come back and relax in the living room with its crackling wood burner. Beach 5 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

A Detached former dairy, sat on the old farm yard, in Scurlage village. Central to the fabulous beaches and coastline of the Gower Peninsula and rugged heathland of Cefn Bryn. Swansea 14 miles.

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.

A unique, converted chapel located in Newton, Swansea. Ground-floor living. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Close to amenities. Close to beach. The Mumbles 0.5 miles; Swansea 5 miles; Llanelli 14.9 miles.

A remarkable holiday home with annexe resting in the village of Llanrhidian, Swansea. Woodburning stove. Family-friendly. Ground-floor living. Swansea 10.9 miles. The Mumbles 12.2 miles.