Wales is home to three National Parks, three World Heritage Sites, Britain's smallest city and world-class male voice choirs. Considering this wonderful country's compact size, it's crammed full of great things for you and your dog to enjoy on your next self-catering holiday!
Perfect for long walks, the Welsh coast is fringed with miles of award-winning, safe, sandy beaches, where dolphins can be glimpsed playing offshore and coastal paths offer spectacular sea views. Head inland and you will find lush countryside peppered with historic treasures and villages with tongue-twisting names and friendly pubs and cafes serving lush home cooking!
After a busy day exploring, you’ll want a holiday cottage with all the comforts of home – check out our range of dog-friendly holiday homes in Wales below.
2,454 properties found
Mold, Snowdonia and North Wales
8 4 3 Yes
Escape to the countryside in this luxurious barn conversion just 4 miles from the bustling market town of Mold. The vast property is perfect for family get-togethers and holidays with friends, and boasts spacious entertaining areas, a games room, and a stunning outdoor area with a wood-fired hot tub. The area is a paradise for walkers, with multiple routes directly from the property, leading to Waun-Y-Llyn Country Park and Hope Mountain. The detached stone barn conversion has been immaculately decorated and furnished and combines industrial style features with the property’s original elements, to create a truly unique backdrop to your holiday. Luxurious touches are dotted throughout the holiday home, such as underfloor heating, to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The hub of the home is an expansive kitchen/diner, with ample equipment and worktop space to cater for a large group, as well as an impressive refectory-style dining table for hosting dinner parties and special occasions. There’s also a snug area to one end – the perfect spot for pre/post-dinner drinks. Just off the kitchen/diner is a handy utility room where you can store outdoor gear. After dinner, retire to the lounge for a movie night in front of the Smart TV, or challenge your fellow guests to a table football match in the games room. The property has a ground-floor double bedroom with an adjacent shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are upstairs, one of which has an en-suite shower room. A family bathroom with a roll-top bath completes the accommodation. The garden is enclosed by a low stone wall, and boasts tranquil views across open fields. Dine alfresco on the patio, or rest your weary limbs in the wood-fired hot tub. Guests also have access to an enclosed field that’s ideal for dog walking. As well as the charming market town of Mold, you’ll also be within easy reach of Wrexham (8 miles). Recently awarded city status, Wrexham has a real buzz about it, with a vibrant shopping centre full of studios, galleries, and quirky eateries. There’s also a science discovery centre that’s great for children. Further afield, enjoy a day trip to Chester Zoo (19 miles) or spend the day soaking up the history at the National Trust’s Chirk Castle (16.5 miles). Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing afternoon amongst the wildlife at Coed Y Felin Nature Reserve (9 miles).
Weekly prices from £1,128.00
Holywell, Snowdonia and North Wales
8 4 3 Yes
Perfectly striking a balance between sophisticated and stylish, this contemporary cottage on the North Wales coastline is an exceptional choice for a restful break. Family-friendly with four fantastically presented bedrooms, one an accessible king-size with a shower room next door, this property hosts up to eight guests and ticks all kinds of boxes for larger group stays. It’s also pet-friendly and offers an endless selection of engaging dog walks from its doorstep, including in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley National Landscape which is around 5 miles away. Natural features including stable doors, oak floorboards and antique-style furnishings add to the traditional charm of this otherwise modern cottage. Pass by the pool table in the entranceway on your way into the property, making yourselves comfortable in the lovely lounge or the well-equipped kitchen. Any meals prepped in here can be enjoyed either in the designated dining room or out in the garden. The gated garden is an appealing, enclosed space with mature flora all around it, complete with an outdoor dining set and a BBQ for the summer. Back indoors, pass the downstairs bedroom and bathroom as you make your way up to find the rest of the facilities. Three bedrooms complete the first floor, alongside one en-suite and one luxurious bathroom with a slipper bath. Day trips can be enjoyed on both sides of the border, with the Welsh towns of Wrexham (23 miles) and Mold (11.5 miles) just as easily reached as Chester (20 miles) and Liverpool (27 miles). Moving towards the coastline, find numerous seaside delights in the neighbouring towns of Prestatyn (7 miles) and Rhyl (9.5 miles). Both offer beautiful beaches and family-ready attractions including a water park, a miniature railway and a local cinema and arts centre.
Weekly prices from £1,100.00
Holyhead, Snowdonia and North Wales
8 4 3 Yes
Ideal for those enchanted by the beauty of coastal nature, this wonderful home seamlessly blends rustic charm with impeccably designed interiors to create the perfect retreat for a group gathering by the sea. With far-reaching views, unique design and a wrap-around private garden, enjoy a memorable escape with loved ones to this spectacular region. A wooden-panelled foyer leads to panoramic views, while the coastal-themed kitchen/diner steals the show with its vaulted ceilings, expansive windows, and sliding glass doors. Adjacent, a cosy snug invites you to unwind by the fireplace, with views that frame the vast seascape and plush sofas beckon you to relax. Another inviting reception room awaits, with wooden shelves filled with games, guidebooks, and seashells. A small study area between the ground-floor bedrooms provides a convenient spot for quiet moments. The ground floor also features a king-size zip-and-link bedroom with a touch of vintage charm, alongside a neighbouring super-king-size room that opens onto a patio. Both share a stylish shower room. Ascend from the snug to a king-size attic bedroom with a balcony and an adjoining bathroom boasting a freestanding bath. In the opposite wing, discover an en-suite super-king-size room with a large picture window framing Atlantic vistas. Relax in the roll-top bath across the landing, then retire to bed to the soothing sound of the sea. At the end of the day, enjoy a sunset BBQ by the shore and take in the coastal ambience from the comfort of the garden furniture. The propertys garden leads straight to the pristine shores of Borthwen Beach. Embark on a journey of discovery along the scenic coastal paths of Rhoscolyn, treating yourself to breathtaking vistas of the rugged coastline and the vast expanse of the Irish Sea. Pay a visit to St Gwenfaens Well, a historic site steeped in Welsh heritage, 1.5 miles away. Venture further to Trearddur Bay (4 miles), renowned for its sandy beaches and secluded coves. After a day of discovery, refuel at the local pub and restaurant less than a mile from home.
Weekly prices from £1,707.00
Bethesda, Snowdonia and North Wales
9 3 2 Yes
Craigfa Cottage is a wonderful semi-detached holiday home resting in Tregarth, Gwynedd and can sleep nine people in three bedrooms.
Weekly prices from £757.00
Pontblyddyn, Snowdonia and North Wales
9 4 2 Yes
Y Fferm resting in Pontblyddyn, North Wales sleeps eight in four bedrooms.
Weekly prices from £809.00
Rhosneigr, Anglesey
9 4 3 Yes
Sandy House in Rhosneigr, Anglesey can sleep up to eight guests in four bedrooms.
Weekly prices from £1,125.00
Benllech, Anglesey
9 4 2 Yes
Top Of The Lane Holiday Apartment, Anglesey sleeps nine in four bedrooms.
Weekly prices from £1,052.00
Prestatyn, Snowdonia and North Wales
9 4 2 Yes
The Hollies in Prestatyn, Denbighshire, sleeps nine guests in four bedrooms.
Weekly prices from £470.00
Pontrhydyfen, Pembrokeshire and the South
9 3 1 Yes
Little Foxes in Cynonville, Wales, sleeps seven guests in three bedrooms.
Weekly prices from £461.00