Wales is undeniably excellent for dog-friendly holidays. There are wide, sandy beaches begging to be raced upon by over-excitable pups; mountains to climb for epic views; forests and woodland to explore (with plenty of red squirrels), and there’s a spectacular 870-mile coastal path offering near-endless walking opportunities.
You might want to escape to Anglesey, a small island off the north coast of Wales, with beautiful beaches, an intriguing unfinished castle and some of the finest pine forest for miles around. Or go deep into Snowdonia National Park to scale the heights of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and its surrounding peaks, with the dog by your side. The Brecon Beacons offer equally exciting walking opportunities, and Pembrokeshire has some of the finest Blue Flag beaches in the whole of the UK – many of which are dog-friendly year-round.
Wherever you choose for your dog-friendly adventures in Wales, there’ll be somewhere brilliant to stay, too, be it a five-star hotel or a cosy pub with homely rooms upstairs. Here are the best dog-friendly places to stay in Wales.
Location: Brecon Beacons National Park
Antique furniture and colorful art make this an effortlessly cool place to stay
(Felin Fach Griffin)
On the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, this irresistibly cosy and effortlessly cool pub, with its colourful artworks and antique furniture, is one of the region’s best dog-friendly boltholes. Come for the excellent regional walking – perhaps find your head for heights at the top of popular Pen y Fan or wander along the Mon and Brec Canal – and stay for the truly excellent food. Their roast dinners are legendary here, so time your visit for a Sunday evening. Dogs get bowls, biscuits and blankets on arrival and the staff will advise on local walks.
Price: Doubles from £175, B&B
Location: Snowdonia National Park
Palé Hall in Snowdonia was built in 1864 by industrialist Henry Robertson
(Palé Hall)
After a day’s hiking in the mountains of Snowdonia, you’ll likely want a way to relax and soothe those aching muscles – at Palé Hall, it’s easy. This handsome mansion – once the summer home of a former mine owner – has pretty landscaped gardens for gentle strolls and lovely lounges for post-hike gin and tonics. Best of all, the hotel offers in-room spa treatments for weary legs and sore feet. The…
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