Why we love it
A lovely little cottage in Eryri National Park, with a wood-fired hot tub for long soaks, and an al fresco table for mountain views
What you'll love
Dogs will love
- Joining you on a stroll to the local dog-friendly pub
- Napping on the sofa with you, on a blanket
- Feeling pampered with the dog shampoo and outdoor tap
Humans will love
- Relaxing as the dog trots around the enclosed garden
- Taking a dip in the wood-fired hot tub
- Dining al fresco with mountain views
The place
Right in the heart of Eryri National Park, Pen y Bryn has views of the distant peaks from the al fresco table, and the wood-fired hot tub just beside it. An ideal spot to grab some R&R, you’ll enjoy the peace and quiet of small Welsh town life, as you explore or simply lie back and enjoy the place for a few days. Surrounded by countryside, with waterfalls to explore, your dog will love joining you on trips out the door, or even further afield to the coast. But if you’ve gone away to avoid all the hard work, then just enjoy the fresh air rushing over the enclosed garden, swanning room to room in the peaceful cottage, cooking treats in the modern kitchen (two and four-legged kinds) – and finishing the day in front of the wood burner.
In the neighbourhood
- Walk from the front door: Take the slate mine track up to Manod Mawr towards Llyn Manod, where you can see Snowdon from the summit!
- Y Manod Freehouse, 2-minute walk. If you’re in the mood for a quick refreshment, head to the end of the road to Y Manod, where dogs are very welcome. You'll find a selection of drinks and bar snacks!
- Olif, Betws-y-Coed, 23-minute drive. Just a short drive away, you can grab a dog-friendly table at this tapas bar (call ahead) – and enjoy a selection of small plates from their menu, or brunch on the weekends!
- Harlech, 27-minute drive. A quiet little seaside town, with an all-year dog-friendly beach (except a small section of beach in front of the holiday park).