Open the French doors at this charming, 300-year-old stone cottage in South Wales and let your happy hound bound out into the sunshine. Situated in the village of Scurlage, on the Gower Peninsula, the two-bedroom retreat, which sleeps four guests, has access to a shared, lawned garden that will set your four-legged friend’s tail wagging. It is also within easy reach of coastal walks and dog-friendly beaches that will make soft, furry ears prick up with excitement.
Open the door to the cottage and usher your pup through into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with you. Here he can stretch out on the rug during the colder months while you watch TV or chat about your day. Open the doors to bring in a summer breeze when it’s warmer or to take your contented canine out into the garden. Amble over to the kitchen area to dish up dinner for your hound and to prepare something tasty for yourselves. There is a dining table over at this end of the space as well. Head upstairs when you are ready to enjoy a good night’s sleep: up on the first floor you will find a king-size bedroom and a twin, both with a TV, plus a family shower room. Have breakfast, lunch or dinner out in the shared garden as your pup explores. There is also external access to a shared laundry room. The cottage has parking for one car.
Take your precious pet to Rhossili, 4 miles away, to discover just what has made it top the list as Britain’s best dog-friendly beach in the past. From here you and your chum can strike out along the Wales Coast Path, with a 1.5-mile hike taking you to the Worm’s Head causeway. Oxwich Bay, also 4 miles away, is another exceptional doggy destination.