Dog-friendly Holidays in Wales
Journey to the heart of Wales with our tailored dog-friendly getaways. Select from an array of charming country houses, B&Bs, cottages, and lodges across all of the country’s regions. Secure your pet-friendly retreat now and discover the wonders of Wales alongside your beloved four-legged companion.
Aberystwyth, WalesIn a rural setting, but located just 3 miles south of the seaside town of Aberystwyth and with beautiful views of mountains and coast, No 5 Pengraig Draw is furnished and equipped to a very good standard. It is semi-detached and boasts comfortable accommodation for up to six people, and has a garden (enclosed by a low wall) and a decked terrace.
Picture yourself sitting on a sandy beach overlooking Cardigan Bay watching dolphins, cycling down country lanes, walking in the hills, or just strolling through one of many market towns. You can escape life’s hustle and bustle, and enjoy this region in so many ways. It’s the perfect location to book a family holiday for a short break or a longer stay.
You can discover clean sandy beaches with clear waters, caves, waterfalls, wild rugged cliffs and so much more. If you are bringing your pet on holiday, many of the beaches are dog friendly all year round. There are fabulous coastal walks across the headlands to secret coves rarely visited except by birds and the ghosts of ancient smugglers. The pretty coastal towns of New Quay and Aberaeron are well worth exploring, and offer quaint shops and a wide choice of cafés and restaurants. Sit on a harbour wall and drink in the atmosphere whilst enjoying a local honey ice cream or fish and chips!
The dignified, Victorian resort of Aberystwyth, with its electric cliff railway, promenade and pier, is close by, as are the compelling Cambrian Mountains, a ‘wild Wales’ of hill sheep farms, forest and lakelands. Take a stately meandering train ride on what was once a working link between local lead mines and the harbour. The Vale of Rheidol Railway now runs a steam train service through the Rheidol Valley terminating at Devil’s Bridge, and from here you can choose to go and see the three bridges over the river, or visit other attractions such as the famous Mynach Falls, Devil’s Punch Bowl and Jacob’s Ladder.
When you have returned to Pengraig after days out exploring, you can enjoy the tranquil location and children will appreciate the shared play area with toys. Beach 1 mile. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
No 5 Pengraig Draw can be booked together with No 1 Pengraig Draw (UK6434), No 2 Pengraig Draw (UK6435) and No 4 Pengraig Draw (CC621061) to accommodate up to 22 guests.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Aberystwyth, WalesIn a rural setting, but less than 5 miles east of the seaside town of Aberystwyth, and with beautiful views of the Rheidol Valley, Maesbangor Farmhouse is a large property with lots of room to spread out. Previously two homes, but now combined into one, this spacious semi-detached house offers seven bedrooms sleeping up to 14 guests.
The imposing front of the house looks across the valley, and the front garden even boasts a hot tub where you can relax and take in the view. As you enter inside you will appreciate how ideal the farmhouse is for families or friends who want that extra space, or perhaps a quiet corner. There is a large beamed dining room with a feature wood burner. Leading off is a conservatory overlooking the enclosed terrace with benches and tables as well as a small lawn. The kitchen, complete with a breakfast area, is well-equipped with everything you need to cook up a tasty treat.
On the other side of the house there is a living room with 50" Freeview TV and wood burner, as well as an additional living room. Also on this side of the house you’ll find kitchen number two; smaller than the first but still well-equipped. There are two staircases that lead to the first floor, one leading to four bedrooms, all en-suite, and the other leading to three further bedrooms, one of which is en-suite, and a family bathroom. This is the perfect location for a family holiday, or a break with a group of friends.
Imagine yourself sitting on the the sandy beach overlooking Cardigan Bay, watching dolphins, or perhaps exploring one of the many market towns in the surrounding area. The Victorian resort of Aberystwyth, with its electric cliff railway, promenade and pier, is close by, as is the compelling Cambrian Mountains, dotted with hill sheep farms, forest and lakeland. Take a meandering train ride on what was once a working link between the local lead mines and the harbour; the Vale of Rheidol Railway now runs a steam train service through the Rheidol Valley to Devil’s Bridge, where you can see the famous Mynach Falls, Devil’s Punch Bowl and Jacob’s Ladder. When you’re done with exploring for the day, come back and relax at Maesbangor Farmhouse or visit the gastro pub, situated within half a mile of the house. Beach 6 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£148From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Llangrannog, WalesPensarnau grabs your attention as soon as you enter it. The owners, who are both talented artists, have meticulously decorated and styled the detached cottage to great effect; giving it a modern feel but at the same time showcasing the classic period features. Perfect for a family holiday, there’s plenty of living space including a lovely living/dining room with wood burner, which leads through to the sleek and glossy kitchen. On the other side of the main hallway there’s a comfortable snug with a second wood burner and distinctive bright armchairs and accessories to give it a contemporary but cosy feel, perfect for curling up with a book and a glass of wine! Upstairs there are three lovely bedrooms, all with their own style, and a study which can double up as a cot room. The first floor modern bathroom has been fitted with a bath and separate shower cubicle. Outside there is a large lawned garden with a sitting-out area and an additional timber and tiled roofed gazebo where you can dine al fresco. There’s also a handy garden toilet in an outbuilding.
Pensarnau is situated on the main coastal road, which means you’re extremely handy for exploring Cardigan Bay. Here there are beach walks to be had, dolphins to be spotted, and coastal towns and villages to be explored. A little over 2 miles will bring you to the National Trust beach of Penbryn or the beach at Tresaith, where there’s a great pub overlooking the sea. The tranquil cove at Llangrannog has two pubs and cafés, and a bit further up the coast the pretty seaside town of New Quay has a good selection of eateries and independent shops as well as lovely beaches. There are many beaches up and down the coast that accept dogs year round, if you are bringing your furry friends on holiday. Make sure you visit Cardigan town itself, just a 15 minute drive will bring you to the thriving market town on the banks of the estuary. Stroll around the narrow streets and visit the ancient castle ruins and exhibitions. There’s an Indian restaurant on a boat and in season a tipi restaurant serving wood fired pizzas! There’s so much to explore in Cardigan Bay but if you want a day out to Pembrokeshire you can reach the well-known family attractions of Oakwood Theme Park and Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo (with the only giraffes in Wales) within an hour. Wales’ smallest city of St David’s with a magnificent Cathedral and Bishops Palace will only take you 75 minutes to reach. It’s all here for you, whether you like golf, walking, fishing, beach-combing or just relaxing. Come and see for yourself, Pensarnau will be the perfect base for your Welsh adventure. Beach 2.4 miles. Shop 1.5 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£61From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
New Quay, WalesDelfryn is a delightful 19th century, link-detached cottage situated in the small ancient village of Llanarth. The cottage is located just off the A487 coastal road which runs between Aberystwyth and Cardigan, within 3 miles of the pretty seaside resort of New Quay and 3 miles from the colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron; both of which have a good selection of shops, cafés and restaurants.
The owners of Delfryn have painstakingly restored the cottage to offer contemporary and comfortable holiday accommodation whilst retaining original features. The property layout is ideally suited to a family or friends holidaying together. The lovely living room has a feature stone wall and fireplace with a gas wood-burning stove for cosy nights in. The living room leads directly to the contemporary and spacious kitchen and dining area which in turn has French doors bringing you out into the terrace and garden. Also leading off the living room is a separate snug with a further TV and a sofa bed for two people, if required. A shower room and toilet completes the ground floor accommodation and upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The seaside resort of New Quay clings to the rocks above Cardigan Bay and has three great sandy beaches (two are dog friendly all year round) and two harbours from where you can spot an array of wildlife, most famously the dolphins that visit the harbour almost daily. Why not take a boat trip to get up close and personal or buy an ice cream or fish and chips and sit on the harbour wall and wait for them to appear! Lovers of the outdoors may also like to try sailing, surfing, windsurfing, sea kayaking or canoeing from the harbour beach. The resorts of Llangrannog, Aberaeron and Aberporth are also within easy reach of Llanarth and each are great starting points for walking the Cardigan Bay Coastal Path – there’s 60 miles of it to enjoy and the beaches and coastline are some of the best in Wales. A 35-minute drive will bring you to the resort of Aberystwyth, where you will find the pier and promenade as well as the electric cliff railway to the summit of Constitution Hill. Have a coffee up there and enjoy the spectacular views across the bay. You can also take the steam train from Aberyswtyth to Devil’s Bridge and waterfalls, or why not drive a bit further on to the Silver Mountain Experience at Llywernog, a fantastic day out to explore the history of the 18th century silver mine. This part of west Wales has so much to offer whether you are after a short break or a longer stay; why not come and make Delfryn your base and see for yourself. Beach 2¼ miles. Shop 175 yards, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.£77From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
New Quay, WalesSituated within a 20-minute stroll down to New Quay’s picturesque harbour, Montrose is a stone-built terraced house which has been furnished to provide comfortable accommodation. Built in the early 1870s, the property lies in an area known as ’Arba’ and was built when a number of tenants from the nearby Llanina Mansion were ejected from the estate for not voting as their landlord required. Since the early 1900s the house has been in the ownership of the same family, and the current owner is the grandson of sea captain Daniel Evans. Born in 1886, he was the last survivor of the New Quay Cape Horners, famous for sailing his vessel 3000 nautical miles on the treacherous journey around the Horn. Adjacent to the owner’s home, Montrose offers plenty of living space. Sea views can be enjoyed from the rooms at the rear of the property, and the pretty enclosed courtyard has direct pedestrian access through a holiday park, down to the long stretch of beach at Traeth Gwyn, which is dog friendly all year round.
Once famous for smuggling, fishing and wooden boat building, the pretty seaside town of New Quay (Cei Newydd in Welsh), has pubs, shops, restaurants and cafés clinging to the sides of the hills above the blue waters of Cardigan Bay. Enjoy the sheltered harbour and wonderful sandy beaches, or sailing, fishing and water sports which are all available locally. The harbour wall is a great place to sit and enjoy an ice cream whilst watching the boats bobbing about. Look out for the resident bottlenose dolphins too. Boat trips are available in season to see them up close. Poet and writer Dylan Thomas lived in New Quay in 1944. It is easy to see why he loved the place and how it gave him such inspiration. If you are here during the summer you may catch one of the many events in the town such as Cardigan Bay Regatta and New Quay Music Festival. The firework display over the harbour around bonfire night is a spectacle not to be missed.
There are many interesting and beautiful places to visit including the colourful Georgian harbour town of Aberaeron, just 15 minutes away by car, and the university town of Aberystwyth, 20 miles, with its long promenade and pier, cliff railway, camera obscura and Vale of Rheidol steam railway to Devil’s Bridge. Cardigan with its castle, is 18 miles, and there is plenty of stunning scenery to explore inland, including Cors Caron, one of the few remaining examples of a raised peat bog in Britain. Lying beside the River Teifi, just above the small market town of Tregaron, on the edge of the dramatic Cambrian Mountains, there are excellent walks through the heart of the bog on a timber decked walkway. Montrose is the ideal property for both short breaks or longer holidays, so come and discover what a charming and diverse area Cardigan Bay is. Beach 400 yards. Shop 600 yards (seasonal shop 200 yards), pub and restaurant 300 yards.£67From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cardigan, WalesSet down a lane in a secluded spot, adjacent to the owner’s home, Cornant is a spacious, detached property with large open gardens and a babbling stream creating the boundary of this superb holiday home. It has been thoughtfully furnished mixing modern and antique pieces to create a very well-presented property. The large, solid wood bespoke kitchen/dining room has beautiful Welsh slate flooring, granite worktops and a range cooker, which is a delight to cook that special occasion meal. Patio doors lead from the dining room on to the well-manicured gardens. On an evening, sit out and enjoy the fire pit on your private sitting-out area whilst gazing at the stars, and then retire for some quiet time reading in the library.
The property is situated in the beautiful small village of Llechryd, which is perched on the banks of the picture postcard River Teifi, home to coracle fishing boats used to catch sewin and salmon. The market town of Cardigan is just 2 miles away, on the borders of Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire, making this the ideal location to explore west Wales. A trip to Cardigan is a must, try the bustling local farmers market and visit the restored Cardigan Castle with over 900 years of history waiting to be explored. The Welsh Wildlife Centre is located in the nearby small village of Cilgerran and is one of the best wetland reserves in Wales. Perhaps take a short drive to Cenarth Falls, where if your lucky enough, you may see the salmon leaping up through the falls travelling upstream. A plethora of beaches can be reached in a 10-minute drive, including the renowned Poppit Beach. Beach 5 miles. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub ½ mile.£116From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
New Quay, WalesThis charming, detached property offers comfortable and spacious accommodation, and is perfect for year round holidays with its cosy wood burner, perfect for winter escapes, as well as a delightful sun room opening out onto lawned gardens, perfect for family summer seaside breaks.
Ty Gwyn enjoys a superb location just a short stroll from a sheltered sandy beach and close to the quaint Victorian seaside fishing town of New Quay, with its good selection of cafés, pubs and restaurants. A must for every visitor is a boat trip from the harbour round the bay for a closer encounter with the seals and dolphins that this area is famous for. This idyllic area affords excellent walking and lovely beaches, with many visitor attractions within easy reach including a honey farm, the pretty Georgian town of Aberaeron and the quaint resorts of Aberporth and Llangrannog. The ancient town of Cardigan to the south and the Victorian resort of Aberystwyth are also close by. Beach 300 yards. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Aberystwyth, WalesWith arguably the best views of Aberystwyth and Cardigan Bay, Seascape, one of a pair, is a luxurious holiday retreat in an enviable location, within a 15-minute walk of two beaches and just over half a mile from every amenity this lovely seaside town has to offer. The owners, who live next door, have created an elegant and comfortable holiday home in a peaceful spot. From here you can see the summit of Britain’s longest electric cliff railway, operating since 1896. The top of the hill has one of the largest Camera Obscuras in the world, a café and restaurant, and is only a 6-minute walk from Seascape. Aberystwyth is west Wales’ premier seaside resort and a historic town, offering varied shopping, bars and restaurants, art centres with theatre and cinema, pier and long promenade, castle ruins, the National Library of Wales (tours available) or take the Vale of Rheidol steam train to Devil’s Bridge and Waterfalls. Lovers of nature will appreciate the abundance of walking available from the property and if golf is your sport, Seascape overlooks Aberystwyth Golf Club.
Visit the stunning Ynyslas Nature Reserve and sand dunes with magnificent views across the Dovey Estuary, the Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Forest Visitor Centre or the nearby centre, where you can watch majestic red kites feeding over the lake. Award-winning beaches and iconic harbours make the Ceredigion coast a beautiful place to visit, where dolphins and seals can often be seen. This region inspired Dylan Thomas to write some of his finest poetry. It’s framed by the Cambrian Mountains, the backbone of Wales, rich in wildlife, legends and intriguing landscapes. Whatever your preference, Seascape is the perfect holiday home in an unrivalled position, ideal for exploring this wonderful area or just relaxing and soaking up the views. Beach ½ mile. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.£87From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
New Quay, WalesThis spacious Victorian property sits within a row of similar properties inside the village and is the ideal getaway to experience the dramatic Ceredigion coastline. It has been recently renovated to a fantastic standard by its owners, retaining its original character and charm with wood flooring, exposed stone walls, and original ornate coving. It has been lovingly furnished to a high standard throughout with all bedrooms offering beautiful finishes and matching décor to provide an excellent night’s sleep. The master bedroom boasts a modern and well proportioned en-suite shower room. Locally, the historic Georgian town of Aberaeron is a 15 minute drive away with its colourful houses running through the town, and to the south the seaside market town of Cardigan comes complete with an 11th century castle and the river Teifi running through. The dramatic North Pembrokeshire coastline and Cardigan Bay are all within easy reach, with some truly glorious beaches including Mwnt, Aberporth and Cei Bach really worth the visit. The beach is 150 yards with shops, pubs and restaurants within 50 yards.£76From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Cardigan, WalesCome and discover all that Hafan Gwyn has to offer, nestled on the stunning Cardigan Bay coastline and on the edge of the quaint hamlet of Felinwynt, which is set midway between the truly stunning picture postcard National Trust-run Mwnt Beach and the delightful coastal village of Aberporth and just minutes from the beach. Enjoy a short stroll to the play barn and café which is perfect for younger children to let off some steam within the village or walk to the coast where you can build sandcastles, sunbath, go fishing or fly a kite.
This cottage has been renovated in 2021 to a very good standard throughout and boasts a hot tub and views of the ocean from the grounds of the property. Hafan Gwyn is situated within the grounds of the owner’s home, and offers a two-storey property, finished to a very good standard throughout, as you walk in to the open plan kitchen, dining and living room you instantly feel at home with vaulted ceilings to create light and space, and French doors leading out onto your enclosed garden and hot tub, here you can dine al fresco or enjoy a glass of wine from the tub and watch the plethora of stars. Each bedroom has been lovingly furnished throughout to ensure a good night’s sleep.
Aberporth is 5 minutes’ drive away and offers pubs, cafés and two stunning beaches, it’s the perfect destination to explore the three counties of west Wales being centrally located to Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion. Travel south to the traditional market town of Cardigan, here the beautifully restored castle is not to be missed with 900 years of history to uncover. Enjoy a short walk into the village to discover the traditional Welsh pub or a freshly brewed coffee in the village café. There’s so much to explore in Cardigan Bay but if you want a day out to Pembrokeshire you can reach the well-known family attractions of Oakwood Theme Park and Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo within an hour’s drive. Beach 1 mile.
Hafan Gwyn can be booked together with Hafan View (ref UK45314) to accommodate up to 12 guests.£96From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
