Dog Friendly Lodges Snowdonia
You'll soon fall in woof with Wales as a perfect pooch destination, with its dog friendly beaches, Snowdonia national park, Welsh wildlife centre, castle grounds and those important dog friendly pubs.
Aberdovey, Wales
5.00Situated in the southern reaches of Snowdonia National Park, this charming, semi-detached cottage has been lovingly restored to provide spacious yet cosy holiday accommodation. Perfect for year round holidays and breaks, it is peacefully situated just a short stroll from the village inn and Rhydyronen station on the lovely Tanyllyn railway line. Just 2 miles away is Tywyn, with a good selection of shops, cafés and a lovely sandy beach, and fashionable and lively Aberdovey is just a little further round the coast. This is a superb location for enjoying lovely walks and cycling, with an abundance of wildlife and wonderful waterfalls to spot and enjoy. To the north of the village is Barmouth, start of the Mawddach Trail, which passes over Barmouth Bridge and follows the track bed of the old railway line along the Mawddach Estuary to Dolgellau. Beach 2 miles. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub 200 yards.£82From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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Barmouth, Wales 5.00This delightful log cabin has been thoughtfully furnished to offer a cosy and welcoming feel, with enough room for all the family. On a covered veranda in the garden you will find the blissful hot tub, which offers the perfect place to relax at the end of the day, with views of the pleasant enclosed garden. Both bedrooms offer the flexibility of zip and link twin beds which can be made into super kingsize beds (on request). The owners have thoughtfully provided complimentary toiletries should you forget your own!
Bring your bucket and spade as the glorious sandy beach at Morfa Dyffryn is just a mile down the road and offers superb views over to the Rhinog Mountains. For the more adventurous, Zip World and Bounce Below at Blaenau Ffestiniog are a thrill seekers delight, whilst the famous Ffestiniog Railway and mighty Harlech Castle are also well worth a visit. From Barmouth, why not hire a bike and cycle across Barmouth Bridge and along the Mawddach Trail to Penmaenpool and Dolgellau? Beach 1 mile. Shops 300 yards, pubs and restaurants ½ mile.£187From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Bala, Wales 4.00Set within the Snowdonia National Park, this terraced stone cottage is perfectly located in the peaceful village of Llanuwchllyn at one end of Bala Lake. The largest natural lake in Wales, it is the perfect place for a spot of sailing, canoeing or even trout fishing.
Ideally located for year round holidays and a perfect cosy winter retreat with its wood burner, Enlli is just a short stroll to Llanuwchllyn railway station, home of the Bala Lake railway which offers a scenic journey along the shores of the lake to the lovely town of Bala 5 miles away. Here you will find a fine selection of restaurants, cafés, pubs and shops as well as a leisure centre with a swimming pool.
Snowdonia’s exhilarating outdoor activities and myriad of family attractions including castles, zip wires and narrow gauge railways are all within easy reach. As well as the breathtaking beauty of lake and mountains, the area also offers exciting white-water rafting, golf, cycling, excellent walking and the fabulous sandy beaches of the Cardigan Bay coast, just 23 miles away at Barmouth.
The village has a station café and a small shop situated within the village inn which is opposite the cottage, which welcomes dogs and also serves food. Beach 23 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 10 yards.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Talsarnau, Wales 5.00This cottage for four, one of a pair, has many original features including beamed ceilings and a narrow staircase. Situated near the village of Talsarnau, it lies in the hills between Harlech and Porthmadog. With walks from the door into the hills and surrounding mountains, it is only a short drive across the estuary to the Italianate village of Portmeirion, designed by Sir Clough Williams Ellis and used for the series ‘Prisoner’. Nearby in the former slate quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, is Bounce Below, where you can bounce on trampoline nets in an underground slate cavern, and Zipworld Titan, the largest zip wire zone in the world, a real mecca for adrenaline enthusiasts. The famous Ffestiniog Railway also runs from Blaenau on a scenic journey down to the coast at Porthmadog. The Cambrian coastline includes Harlech with its castle and sandy beach and Barmouth, a harbour town with a mountainous backdrop, whilst in the other direction the Lleyn Peninsula features the seaside towns of Criccieth and Abersoch.
This property can be booked together with Capel Fawnog Mawr (CC612085) to accommodate up to 10 guests.£49From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Fairbourne, Wales 5.00Located in the coastal village of Fairbourne, this holiday property has a large lawned garden with great views of the mountains, yet is only a couple of minutes walk from the lovely, quiet, two-mile long sandy beach, over stones. Many of the area’s beaches are dog friendly and Fairlawns can accommodate up to 2 dogs. The property makes a great base for exploring the area. Take a trip on the little Fairbourne Railway out to the headland and cross the Mawddach Estuary by ferry, and visit Barmouth where you can try crabbing in the harbour, or stroll across the famous Barmouth Bridge. Imagine yourself climbing Cader Idris, exploring the ruins of Castell-y-Bere, or riding behind a steam engine on the friendly Talyllyn Railway and hopping off the train to explore the waterfalls at Dolgoch or Nant Gwernol. Visit the pretty market town of Dolgellau, go walking or mountain biking at Coed-Y-Brenin Forest Park, then relax in the garden with a glass of wine, watching the sun set.£64From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Barmouth, WalesY Llaethdy is located on the edge of the seaside village of Llwyngwril, sat in 4.5 acres on the owners land in the Snowdonia National Park, with just a 10-minute stroll down to beach. This semi-detached cottage offers a kitchen/dining room, a conservatory with dining area and stunning view, and a small bunk room on the ground floor. On the first floor the master bedroom includes the living area with sofa and TV.
There is plenty to see and do in the surrounding areas to keep everyone entertained. A perfect place for walkers and cyclists as the coastal path is within easy access. Mountain bikers can enjoy the Coed Y Brenin as well as the Mawddach trail and for those wanting water sports and horse riding this is also available locally. The local railway station offers lovely train journeys through the superb scenery of Cardigan Bay to the harbour towns of Barmouth and Aberdyfi, and offer a wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants. Excellent walking, cycling, riding, golfing and bird watching are enjoyed locally. Beach 1 mile.
Y Llaethdy (UK35378) can be booked together with Y Popty (UK35379) to accommodate up to 10 guests.£66From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Rhydlanfair, WalesUse of a nearby leisure centre (3 miles) with pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and multi-gym.
This cottage is a self-contained wing of the owner’s 17th-century farmhouse and is set in 200 acres of NT farmland, grazed by sheep, cattle and donkeys, offering cosy holiday accommodation. Tastefully furnished throughout, features include a wood-burning stove in the living room and an attractive French rosewood bed. There is a delightful farm trail to explore. Betws-y-Coed (3 miles) boasts the spectacular Swallow Falls; at Capel Curig (8 miles) the mountaineering centre offers rock climbing, skiing and canoeing. The nearby village of Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to Snowdonia, has much to offer, including the fabulous, family-friendly treetop nets at Zip World Fforest. A short drive takes you to Blaenau Ffestiniog which offers adrenaline junkies the options of trying Europe’s longest zip lines, or Bounce Below, where you can bounce on trampoline nets in an old slate cavern. If this is too much, then the famous Ffestiniog Railway takes you on a spectacular journey to the coastal town of Porthmadog. Ideal for horse riding and golf. Shops 2½ miles.£60From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Caerdeon, WalesIn an enviable setting, within the Snowdonia National Park, this lovely secluded barn conversion offers a warm welcome from the neighbouring owners. Together with its own enclosed garden, it is surrounded by beautiful landscaped grounds bisected by the River Dwynant. With a footpath on the doorstep, it is perfect for those that enjoy the outdoors. A sandy beach, shops, inns and restaurants can be found nearby at Barmouth. Harlech Castle and the championship golf course are 12 miles. Riding and fishing nearby. Shops, pubs and restaurants 3 miles.£85From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Aberdovey, WalesDriftwood is a quaint, terraced cottage in the seaside town of Aberdovey, an ideal property to have a fabulous break. There isn’t a better location to be for those looking for a seaside escape. Set within the southern reaches of the Snowdonia National Park, excellent for those walkers visiting the area with their four-legged friends.
Aberdovey is a thriving seaside fishing village with brightly painted houses which seem to cling to the shoreline, and has a history dating back hundreds of years. It offers miles of beautiful golden sandy beaches with a fantastic selection of water-based activities available including sailing, fishing and windsurfing. Golfers are also well catered for with an 18-hole championship golf course located at the western end of the village, which welcomes visiting players. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the wonderful opportunities for walking and birdwatching available in the surrounding area. A myriad of visitor attractions are within easy reach including the Vale of Rheidol Railway, Talyllyn Railway, the Corris Craft Centre and King Arthur’s Labyrinth. Beach 175 yards. Shop ½ mile. Pub 175 yards.£74From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Blaenau Ffestiniog, WalesMountain View is a two story cottage set in the heart of the town. This end-terrace cottage comes complete with a spacious open plan living and dining area, alongside a modern kitchen with modern conveniences, the perfect space to cook up a hearty feast in the kitchen. Why not try baking traditional Welsh cakes for your exploration provisions?
Comfortably sleeping four, the master bedroom is spacious and the second bedroom cosy and snug. Each bedroom features quality bedding and mattresses for a great night’s sleep, just what you need after busy days walking and cycling the Welsh valleys.
Within the town is a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, great for stocking up on all your amenities. If cooking is not on the agenda, there is a great selection of take-away restaurants and some pubs serving good food.
With so much to do on the doorstep, Blaenau Ffestiniog is sure to impress. Walking and cycling routes surround you, so don your walking boots and oil your wheels to really soak up the natural beauty. Couples will enjoy a day trip and exhilarating off-road tour of the award winning Llechwedd. Your tour will take you deep beneath the mountains of Snowdonia and will reveal the historic story of the world as we know it. Adrenalin junkies and thrill seekers are sure to be kept happy, with Zip World in the Snowdonia National Park just short drive away. Guests can choose from rock climbing, treetop nets, gravity defying zip lines, forest coasting and caving. Young adrenalin seekers are well catered for too, so great for all the family. However you choose to spend your time, Mountain View will be sure to impress. Beach 15 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 10 yards.£54From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
