Stride out on mountain trails and waterfall walks with your happy hounds, using this chic stone cottage 3.5 miles from Betws-y-Coed as your base. Sleeping four guests and two dogs, the property is perfect for families or couples who relish outdoor exploration but also appreciate the need to slow down sometimes too. After a day hiking in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, soak up the countryside views in decadent style from the hot tub while your contented canines find a quiet spot to rest.
Inside, the cottage’s neutral palette creates a home-from-home feel, and the roaring wood burner is a particularly welcome sight after bracing days out in the Welsh wilderness. Stretch out on the sofa and stream a film on the Smart TV, with your sleepy pups dozing at your feet. In the bright and airy kitchen/diner, share hearty meals round the dining table or scamper outside into the enclosed patio garden to relax with a perfectly grilled BBQ supper. When your day is done, two elegant bedrooms await upstairs, offering lovely countryside views and plenty of storage for your holiday attire.
Betws-y-Coed’s natural playground is sure to set tails wagging, with nearby beauty spots such as Gwydir Forest (7 miles) waiting to be explored. Clip on leads for walks to the cascading waters of Swallow Falls and Grey Mare’s Tail. At Bodnant Garden (17 miles), you can wander among beautiful seasonal blooms with your four-legged companions throughout winter and enjoy dedicated walkie days during summer. For ball-chasing fun on golden beaches, head to Conwy Morfa, around 20 miles away.