Steeped in history, this traditional cottage features an enclosed garden and is perfectly situated for sandy-pawed scampers on the Gower Peninsula. Sleeping four humans and one four-pawed traveller, this quintessential country cottage is the perfect outdoorsy escape for all the family. Pups can enjoy unrestricted wave-crashing, sand-digging, and ball-chasing on the sweep of golden sand at Rhossili Bay Beach (13.5 miles), before curling up for a snooze on the patio.
Dating back to 1780, this welcoming hideaway boasts a bright interior with exposed wooden beams, glossy antique-style furniture, and whitewashed stonework. Grab a fluffy towel and dry off soggy paws then pad into the cosy lounge. Sink onto the sofa with a post-adventure cuppa while Fido naps on the rug. Watch a film on the Smart TV and throw open the patio floors to let the outside in. As the night draws in, congregate in the spacious kitchen/diner. Rustle up a feast for your canine friend in the airy shaker kitchen then pour a round of drinks while perched by the wooden worktops. Mark your special occasion with a meal together gathered around the dining table. Ascend the hidden spiral staircase to discover a snug first-floor twin room or step up to the elegant king bedroom. After morning walkies, sit on the outdoor furniture with a coffee while your curious canine snuffles in the enclosed garden.
Get noses twitching with a saunter through the wonderfully fragrant Clyne Gardens (5 miles) before stopping by the Woodman Pub (5 miles) which serves up a specialist menu for four-pawed patrons. In summer months, cultured canines can scamper on the grounds of the Norman stone structure of Oystermouth Castle (6 miles). Refuel with doggy refreshments in the pup-friendly cafes dotted throughout the village of Mumbles (6 miles).