Top 5 Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages

We love our four-legged friends here at Dioni, and we know you do too. Almost half of all our holiday cottage bookings are made by fellow dog lovers who are looking for a dog friendly place to stay. Dogs are very much valued members of our holiday tribe. 

You probably already know that Wales is a fantastic place to holiday with your pooch: our rural community is very dog friendly, with the majority of pubs, cafés, shops and other attractions that are welcoming to well-behaved pets.

And of course, with all its big mountains-and-coast landscapes, Wales is a wonderful place to go walking with your four-legged friend too – there’s so much space to explore and sniff around. Just remember to keep your dog on a lead whenever you are near livestock. We love our farm animals too.

If the wagging tails are anything to go by, we reckon dogs just love their holidays in Wales. Take a look at our top 5 dog friendly cottages for your next holiday.

• Cefn-Y-Maes, Dolgellau, Sleeps 8
• Cwmistir-Uchaf, Nefyn,Sleeps 8
• Bodeithin, Harlech, Sleeps 12
• Rheithordy, Trawsfynydd, Sleeps 9
• Ysgubor-Cerbyd, Amroth, Sleeps 4

Elegant 18th Century Country House with Cader Idris views | Cefn-Y-Maes

Sleeps 8 | Dog Friendly | Real Fire

Arriving onto the formal drive of Cefn-y-Maes, a 18th century house with Cader Idris views, you’ll know you made the right decision about your choice of accommodation. The grand circular driveway leads to the front of a spectacular property, packed full of character and charm. A traditional building across two floors on split levels and painted a bright white, the property features four large bedrooms, sleeping eight in total. With a number of reception rooms, it’s the ideal property for a large group or family who want to socialise as well as split off into smaller groups. Please be aware that there is no-smoking allowed inside the property.

Luxury Coastal Farm Stay with Sea Views | Cwmistir-Uchaf

Sleeps 8 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub | Real Fire | Farm Stay

Welcome to Cwmistir Uchaf, a masterclass in coastal restoration where “farm stay” meets “architectural digest.” If you’ve been hunting for holiday cottages in North Wales that don‘t make you choose between high-end design and bringing the dog, you’ve hit the jackpot. This newly refurbished farmhouse sits proudly on the landscape, offering a sociable kitchen-diner under vaulted ceilings and roof lights that practically invite the Welsh sunshine inside.

Large Holiday Cottage in Harlech | Bodeithin

Sleeps 12 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Hot Tub | Near Pub

Welcome to Bodeithin, a detached haven of coastal cool where the only thing more expansive than the Eryri (Snowdonia) views is the sense of space. Recently refreshed to a standard that would make a boutique hotel blush, this large holiday cottage in Harlech is designed for those who believe a holiday should involve more “prosecco in a hot tub” and less “squeezing everyone onto one sofa.”

Impressive Property At The Foot Of The Rhinog Mountains | Rheithordy

Sleeps 9 | Dog Friendly | Near Pub | Real Fire | Games Room

You’ll find this impressive property at the foot of the Rhinog mountains near Dolgellau and Portmeirion. In walking distance of the pub and Llyn Trawsfynydd, it has five beautiful bedrooms and sleeps up to nine guests.

Two Bedroom Barn Conversion Near Tenby | Ysgubor-Cerbyd

Sleeps 4 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub

Welcome to Ysgubor-Cerbyd, a two-bedroom barn conversion where rustic Welsh charm meets boutique interiors and yes, the bedrooms are on the ground floor. It’s called upside-down living and once you’ve had your morning coffee looking out over rolling Pembrokeshire fields from your first-floor kitchen, you’ll wonder why we don’t all live this way.