Planning to take your dog away for a country cottage holiday? Look no further than the pretty market town of Llangollen in Denbighshire, North Wales. Llangollen is home to one of the seven wonders of Wales, a 13th Century bridge crosses the spectacular waters of the River Dee on entrance to this town. The town also plays host to a wide range of festivals including the world famous International Musical Eisteddfod held once a year in July. It is also only an hour’s drive to Snowdonia and the coast, so is a fantastic central base in which to explore the delights of North Wales.
Although Llangollen is very dog friendly with many hotels, guesthouses, cafes, bars, and even shops where dogs are allowed it must be said that the most ideal and independent way to visit and experience the area has to be staying in one of the self catering cottages scattered within and around the town which often allow for up to three dogs and occasionally more. It does truly make sense to stay at one of these locations for many reasons. First and foremost it is a home from home environment in which your pet will feel more comfortable than in a busy hotel which ensures maximum relaxation for your stay.
Unlike a hotel or guesthouse there are no set meal times, nor times set for entering and exiting a holiday cottage. It is your own private holiday home for the duration of your stay in Llangollen. This means that should you wish to go for a moonlit stroll by the canal, castle, river or abbey, then this is both an achievable and memorable experience. The absence of allocated times ensures that you and your pet have more time to explore and immerse yourselves in the area. The option is your own, as opposed to rules and regulations imposed in alternative accommodation. Complete freedom.
Should you wish also to eat in your muddy boots or any other attire this is absolutely fine, for you are technically within your own space, and so it is entirely up to yourself. So no dress code! Cottage owners are used to people arriving for walking holidays and often provide a boot mat to ensure mud from your footwear stays at the front door. Equally your pet can have the run of the house and not be confined to a room, thus ensuring that your canine companion can also relax, muddy paws included! Pet-friendly accommodation will have easy to clean floors. There are a multitude of fantastic walks in and around the town, which will have those tails wagging in delight, plus for the dogs that enjoy a swim, the River Dee is littered with safe pools and shallow areas too.
Staying in a Llangollen holiday let and self catering with your dog offers a more authentic visit. Literally feeling like you are living in the area and not just visiting. It simply is a wonderful way for you and your dogs to experience the wonders of Wales independently. Many cottages also contain a real fire. Imagine after a long day of walking, sitting by the warmth of the fire, minus interruptions from the outside world. For unlike hotels and guesthouses there is no noise or bustle from guests and staff. Ensuring complete rest, in total peace for both yourself, and your furry friend, who will love the harmony in a home from home environment, whilst also having heaps of fun and walks in the lovely welsh scenery. Self catering holidays in Llangollen is a perfect way to spend time away from it all with your canine companion at your side.
“Doggies dig Denbighshire”
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