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.

• Y-Nyth, Llanrhystud, Sleeps 6
• Penffrwd-Fach, Ceredigion, Sleeps 5
• Ty-Cerrig, Anglesey, Sleeps 6
• Llwyn-Y-Coed-Isaf, Dolgarrog, Sleeps 6
• Yr-Awel, Criccieth, Sleeps 6

Boutique Coastal Cottage Ceredigion | Y-Nyth

Sleeps 6 | Dog Friendly | Near Pub | Near Beach | EV Charger

Welcome to Y-Nyth, a property that proves a boutique coastal cottage Ceredigion doesn’t have to mean floral curtains and dusty doilies. Dressed in a daring shade of charcoal black that stands out with effortless cool on Church Street, this is a masterclass in contemporary Welsh living. Inside, the design successfully marries reclaimed timber beams with a high-end architectural finish that feels more “design hotel” than “village rental.”

A dog friendly spacious Two Bedroom Cottage On The Banks of Afon Rheidol | Penffrwd-Fach

Sleeps 5 | Dog Friendly | Real Fire | EV Charger

A fabulous home from home, Penffrwd-Fach is a is a dog friendly, spacious, two bedroom cottage on the banks of Afon Rheidiol and less than ten miles from Aberystwyth. With two bedrooms sleeping five, this beautiful property is ideal for a family or group of friends wishing to explore the stunning landscapes of the area and be at one with nature. The lovingly renovated barn conversion features a two storey extension accessed through a glass atrium. The merging of the traditional and modern styles, using natural materials including local stone and wood works beautifully, and for the environmentally conscious, this carbon neutral property features solar panels, a heat exchanger and electric vehicle charging station.

Boutique Luxury Cottage in Anglesey | Ty-Cerrig

Sleeps 6 | Dog Friendly | Real Fire | Near Pub

Welcome to Ty-Cerrig, an architectural plot twist where a modest, rose-draped traditional stone exterior hides a wonderland of brave, design-led interiors. If you are hunting for a premium luxury self catering cottage in Anglesey that rejects bland holiday rentals in favour of rich colours, thoughtful curation, and genuine personality, you have hit the jackpot. It also happens to be enthusiastically pet-friendly, welcoming up to four of your favourite four-legged companions..(more by discussion). Arrival is a breeze thanks to a flat, smooth pathway to the front door and step-free access across the entire ground floor, though the majestic stairs mean the property isn’t suited for disabled guests.

Holiday Cottage in the Conwy Valley | Llwyn-Y-Coed-Isaf

Sleeps 6 | Dog Friendly | Near Pub

Llwyn-Y-Coed-Isaf is a 3 bedroom bungalow in Dolgarrog, 10 minutes outside Conwy, on the northern border of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. I’ll have to mention the view first. It’s just fantastic. An uninterrupted panorama across the valley. The Conwy River slowly winds its way to the sea flanked by beds of golden reeds as shadows dance across the rolling hills on the banks beyond.

Stylish Contemporary Bungalow with Far-Reaching Sea Views | Yr-Awel

Sleeps 6 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub

If you’re looking for a dog friendly property, in an ideal location for exploring both Eryri (Snowdonia) and Pen Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), within walking distance of the beach, and with the added benefit of an EV charger, then this stylish contemporary bungalow with far-reaching sea views ticks all the boxes!