Dog-friendly Cottages Anglesey

Just a short drive away from Newborough forest, this charming, detached gate lodge has been renovated to provide spacious and comfortable accommodation, with a lovely enclosed garden boasting views over the countryside. The location is perfect for year round holidays, and is close to many attractions including sea world, National Trust Plas Newydd, Beaumaris Castle, RSPB centre, butterfly farm and boat rides to watch Puffins. Superb coastal walking, golf and horse riding are all close by, as well as day trips to Ireland and the Snowdonia National Park are within easy reach. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.

Perfect for relaxing escapes and exploring the coast, this exceptional holiday property, stands adjacent to the owner’s home, commanding stunning views towards the famous South Stack Lighthouse or towards the Snowdonia mountain range in a glorious location within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Site of Special Scientific Interest on coastal farmland, close to Holyhead mountain.
This cottage boasts its own delightful hot tub perfect for relaxation, or why not take in some of the most spectacular coastal walks and views to be found in north Wales? Within minutes of the cottages you are on the RSPB reserve, the cliffs here are a haven for breeding seabird colonies and puffins, whilst the sea below is home to grey seals. The beautiful sandy cove Porth Dafarch is a mile away and just beyond a fine selection of pubs, shops and restaurants in Trearddur Bay.
The bustling port of Holyhead, for day trips to Ireland, is a short drive. Golf, fishing, sailing, pony trekking and the Snowdonia National Park are all easily accessible, as are Conwy, Caernarfon and Beaumaris castles. Spend a day at Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens (National Trust), the home of the Marquess of Anglesey, with spectacular views of Snowdonia across the Menai Straits. Also worth a visit on the island is Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch, the longest place name in the UK! Beach 1 mile. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 3 miles

Known locally as the ‘ink pot’, this detached Welsh holiday cottage is constructed of stone under a slate roof, and dates back to the 1700s. Sympathetically restored, it offers a high standard of accomodation,boasting electric underfloor heating, two cosy wood-burning stoves, exposed beams, and sunny garden with private hot tub and views over fields and woods. Visitors are welcome to roam the 75-acre grounds and there are many interesting days out including rib rides and fishing trips on the Menai Strait, Beaumaris Castle and, of course, Snowdonia National Park. Attractions on Anglesey include stunning beaches, art galleries, and Plas Newydd, cycling and go-karting. The round Anglesey Coastal Path is under 1 mile.Shop 2 miles.

Grey Cottage is a superb detached holiday cottage set in its own grounds, with extensive views to the rear across open countryside and beyond to Red Wharf Bay. From its conservatory to the rear, breathtaking sea views can be admired, and there is a sun terrace where guests can enjoy al fresco dining in peace and tranquillity.
Conveniently situated for the beach, it is also an ideal base for touring the rest of the island, its fabulous beaches and glorious coastline. Golf, fishing, cycling, walking and sailing are all available on the Isle of Anglesey. Beach 1 mile. Pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Built by Sir Harry Verney in the early 20th century, this wing of a property sleeps up to 10 guests and is part of a unique hamlet, which is a striking example of Arts and Crafts architecture. In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by countryside, forests and the stunning sandy beach of Red Wharf Bay, only 0.5 miles away, all providing scenic walks. The living room has French doors leading onto a balcony overlooking the private garden, patio and barbecue area. Local tourist attractions include medieval Beaumaris with its 13th century castle, old court house and jail, museums, specialist shops, fishing trips and ’olde worlde’ pubs and restaurants. Discover the island’s varied coastline, which is perfect for all watersports, golf courses, leisure centres, Sea Zoo, National Trust mansions and day trips to Snowdonia and Dublin. Shop and restaurant 3.5 miles, pub 1 mile.

Boasting fantastic sea views from most windows, this comfortable, detached, single-storey holiday property enjoys its own well-maintained cottage garden. It is perfect for sitting out and relaxing in, with a summerhouse where you can unwind and enjoy the lovely sea views. The property is within walking distance of Church Bay’s award-winning, fine sandy beach, where dogs are allowed all year round and you can find rock pools at low tide, high cliffs and nesting sea-birds. Peacefully situated on the north-western coast of Anglesey, it offers lovely coastal walks from the doorstep. It is 1/2 mile to the beach with restaurants, which include an excellent seafood restaurant. Cemaes Bay is 6 miles, Trearddur Bay, with sailing and golf, is 10 miles away. Holyhead 12 miles. Shop 3 miles.

Built by Sir Harry Verney in the early 20th century, this interesting country house has been cleverly converted into a small cluster of holiday apartments. This impressive ground floor holiday apartment, which sleeps 5 people, is a striking example of arts and crafts architecture. The property is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by countryside, forests and the sandy beach of Red Wharf Bay, only 0.5 miles away. There is a shared patio and barbecue area ideal for dining al-fresco. Ideally located to discover tourist attractions such as medieval Beaumaris with restaurants and 13th century castle. Discover the island’s varied coastline, which is perfect for all water-sports, golf courses, horse riding, leisure centres, Sea Zoo, National Trust mansions and day trips to Snowdonia and even Dublin. Shop and restaurant 3 miles, pub 1 mile.

This delightful cottage stands on fairly high ground within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, easily accessible at the side of a lane about ¼ mile outside the village of Aberffraw and surrounded by meadows. It has lovely views of coastline and the surrounding countryside against a backdrop of the Snowdonia Range. A warren of approx 600 acres of open sandy ground adjacent to the village leads to a sandy beach, ideal for children, near to Llangwyfans famous Church in the Sea. Superb walks from the door. Snowdonia or the Irish ferry are 30 minutes drive. Shop, Post Office and pub 400 yards.

Approached via a private, uneven farm track (not suitable for cars with very low suspension), Lapwing Cottage is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is adjacent to both the RSPB Valley Wetlands reserve and Tywyn Trewan Common. This is a delightful two-bedroom cottage, which has recently been converted from a former farm building, offering a charming base for exploring the beautiful Isle of Anglesey, an ideal holiday destination for walkers and ornithologists.
Lapwing Cottage, which is single storey, combines character with modern comfort and has been well-equipped for all your holiday needs. The rustic charm has been maintained with high ceilings and exposed beams, along with a wood burner for cosy winter nights, whilst the kitchen and bathroom give a luxurious modern feel.
With the benefit of dazzling sunrises and stunning sunsets coupled with uninterrupted views of Snowdonia, Lapwing Cottage offers a superb location and inspiration for photographer or artists. Those who wish to take advantage of Anglesey’s ‘Dark Skies’ will be amazed at the myriad of stars and galaxies visible on clear nights. Cerrig Cottages are also close to RAF Valley which will be of interest to aviation enthusiasts for the opportunity to wathc the trainee pilots, visiting military aircraft, plus the Red Arrows are frequent visitors.
Cerrig Cottages are an ideal ornithologists’ holiday location, with over 80 species of birds recorded on site by the wildlife-loving cottage owners including lapwing, curlew, golden plover, skylark, wheatear, stonechat, three species of owl, peregrine falcon, the charismatic chough and even a booming bittern. Stoats and lizards live in the garden walls, there are newts and dragonflies in the pond, and otters have recently been seen in Llyn Traffwll at the bottom of the paddock. As part of their wildlife recording, the cottage owners regularly undertake moth trapping sessions which guests are welcome to attend, rapidly becoming a favourite activity for the younger guests. New for 2021, cottage guests will have special access to the owners’ new 6.5 acre wildflower meadow, home to nesting skylarks and meadow pipits in the spring, followed by a myriad of butterflies and pollinators in the summer when the wildflowers are in full bloom.
The public footpath opposite Cerrig Cottages takes you to the RSPB Valley Wetlands Reserve to the north, or a 40-minute ramble to the south brings you to the seaside town of Rhosneigr with its vast beach, famous for sea sports, as well as a variety of bars and cafés. For those preferring to drive, Rhosneigr beach is less than 15 minutes away. Fishing and golf nearby. Traeth Cymyran takes 10 minutes by car and Rhoscolyn, the location of Prince William’s favourite Anglesey pub, takes just 15 minutes. Beach 2½ miles, shop 1 mile, pub 2 miles and restaurant 1½ miles.
Lapwing Cottage can be booked together with Curlew Cottage (ref UK6707) to accommodate up to 6 guests.

This traditional detached barn conversion, accessed by a private track, which is uneven in parts, but accessible to all vehicles, is situated in a stunning rural location adjoining the Cors Goch National Nature Reserve. The charming property is located alongside the owners’ home on their 22-acre smallholding, which is home to chickens, horses and dogs. The garden offers a lovely decked area; a perfect spot to admire the far-reaching views across to the mountains of Snowdonia. Pant Y Mel is a just a short drive from excellent sandy beaches and a huge range of family visitor attractions including Anglesey Sea Zoo, Beaumaris Castle, Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens and boat rides to watch the puffins and seals. There are many beautiful local walking routes and golf, fishing and horse riding are all available nearby. Beach 4 miles. Shop and pub 2½ miles, restaurant 3¾ miles.