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Holidays for dogs: Cottage garden

A real dog friendly cottage

It's been given the highest recommendation by DOGS MONTHLY and YOUR DOG MAGAZINES!

A lovely, one double-bedroomed cottage, especially for people with dogs. We have no restrictive rules for dogs either. You'll feel right at home here. The lounge has a log stove for the cooler evenings, and we supply you with a large box of logs.  Patio doors open onto a decked balcony, overlooking two ornamental ponds. Being in an elevated location with fantastic views, we're blessed with a cooling breeze that prevents the hot summer days from becoming unbearable.

Holidays for dogs: Ornamental Ponds

Dog friendly garden

The cottage has its own fully enclosed secure garden, with floodlighting so there's no need to get dressed in the middle of the night to take the doggies out.

There's possibly no nicer way to pass a summer's evening than just sitting in the garden, enjoying a bottle of good wine with a few nibbles while the dogs enjoy the peace and calm of the countryside.

Dogs will enjoy playing on the large lawn and the dog-friendly planted borders.

Holidays for dogs: Cottage lounge

Spacious dwelling

If the weather isn't quite right for sitting outside, then there's plenty of space inside.   To keep things simple the lounge has a stone floor and mats to keep cleaning easy. Note that we don't provide dog beds as everyone's dogs are different but throws are provided for the sofas. Plenty of room for dog crates in both the lounge and kitchen/diner should you bring any.The door opens onto our private, no-through lane, with the main road some 150 yards away, so dogs wandering out are seldom in danger. The lane is infrequently used by just the odd tractor or delivery vehicle so just a little care is still required.

Holidays for dogs: View from garden

There's little danger for dogs

There's plenty of land for walking dogs right outside your door. Up to 17 acres of stock-fenced pasture fields can be at your disposal. We do ask that you observe the countryside code and keep your dogs on a lead where necessary. Our lower fields may sometimes hold cattle and/or sheep. Common sense dictates when and where it's safe for dogs to run free and when caution is needed.

Opposite is just one example of the magnificent views from the cottage's south-facing windows. If the last hill weren't in the way, you'd see the sea at Pendine, the Bristol Channel, and then the Atlantic ocean.

Holidays for dogs: Cottage garden

What we provide

The cottage is well equipped and includes: TV/DVD, digital radio, free wifi internet access, electric oven/hob, microwave oven, washing machine, counter top freezer, toaster, kettle, iron and ironing board, electric heaters throughout, vacuum cleaners, clothes driers, hairdryer, crockery, cutlery, tea towels and basic cleaning materials.The kitchen floor is easy-to-clean laminate and tiles, and mops and brushes are provided.

Polite notice: disposable barbecues MUST NOT be used on these premises.

Available for your dogs are raised feeding stations, water bowls, toys and throws for the sofas. Hosepipes are situated at various points outside for washing dogs and even an outside  dog bath. Our main rule is that dogs should be clean and dry before entering the cottage, especially after a trip to the beach or a muddy walk.

Electricity is on a meter and takes £1 coins.

Outdoor 13A power-point available for charging electric cars.

Holidays for dogs: Cottage Bedroom

Cottage bedroom

The bedroom has plenty of space under its arched roof for you and your dogs which is great news if they like to sleep in the same room as you. There's also a stairgate should you prefer your dogs to stay downstairs.

The views from the windows are spectacular - look forward to lots of lie-ins!

One word of warning... this is a typically rural cottage, and has low beams - be careful if you're tall.

Holidays for dogs: Dobermann

From your doorstep...

Opposite photo: the paddock. The smallest of the 3 fields on your doorstep!

The cottage is set in a delightful location near the village of Llangynin; St Clears, and overlooks rolling hills and farmland. All within easy reach of main roads (M4/A40) and many local attractions.

Please note: We are in rural Wales which means broadband connections may not always be reliable. We accept no responsibility for any loss of transmission.

Holidays for dogs: Dog on couch

But watch out for...

Please note that the cottage is not suitable for wheelchair users. It is accessed via steps at all entrances and the bedroom and shower room are upstairs.  Also the cottage is on a country gravel lane which may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties or rely on scooters / wheelchairs. Although we are for the most part traffic free, some traffic is inevitable like the odd tractor, postman  and neighbours. There are also countryside sounds and smells that you and your dogs may not be used to such as the odd tractor, and nocturnal birds and animals.