Set in a lush green valley, this luxurious farmhouse sleeps 10 guests and one family dog. Plan adventures right from your doorstep with ‘sniffable’ country paths, salty coastal adventures (9 miles), and forest fun for hounds (14 miles), and there’s a shop, pub, and formal gardens within walking distance (1 mile). The period property’s made for family reunions and foodie feasts with a well-equipped kitchen, huge dining table and stylish Welsh dresser, while the lounge and patio call for evening nightcaps. There’s ample parking too, just head up a few steps to the property entrance for the warmest of welcomes.
With five bedrooms, the bright spacious property has calming hues and incredible comfort at every turn from squishy sofas and warming wood burners to patio parasol dining and Welsh valley views from the pampering hot-tub. Fido will need a lead on this working farm, where you can wander country paths, or visit the National Trust’s Bodnant Garden (1 mile) where ‘Waggy Wednesdays’ welcome evening dog walks in high season (April to September), a dog’s delight with accessible trails for all, formal gardens, wild meadows and woodland to snuffle. In low season, the gardens are dog-friendly daily.
Head for the coast (9 miles), where Llandudno’s pristine beaches and headlands have family activities and designated dog areas. See Punch & Judy, follow the Alice in Wonderland trail, or marvel at Victorian engineering aboard the Great Orme Tramway. For cobbled street charms, let Fido lead you to Conwy walled market town (7 miles), a World Heritage Site with a medieval castle. More adventures can be found in the zip-wired treetops of Betws-y-Coed (14 miles), or Snowdonia National Park (18 miles), for hilltop hikes and relaxed family picnics, just remember to pack special pooch treats if you want to savour your sandwich.