Hafod Cae Maen, near Porthmadog is privately owned by Paul de Thierry and still used by the family occasionally during the year. It’s surrounded by an acre of fully enclosed, secluded gardens with views across the Dwyryd Estuary, and easy access to woodland walks. This beautiful house was...
Jo and Nick’s back story and history of how Belle Grove Farm became a boutique self-catering retreat, is a fascinating one. Nick’s family took over the farm in 1960, but there was insufficient work to keep him fully occupied. For around five months a year, Nick diversified into running long haul...
Penclogwynau Cottage is located within its own enclosed grounds on the lower slopes of Cadair Idris, 1.5 miles from the market town of Dolgellau. Penclogwynau, along with its 17 acres, has been in the same family since the 1870s and is currently owned by Menna and Chris Edwards, who renovated it to enable their children to continue to enjoy links to their ancestry.
This has to be up there as one of the best holidays we've had with Freya and Frankie in the UK. We decided to explore the West Wales Pembrokeshire coastline, somewhere we'd not previously visited, and chose the Cardigan Bay area. We discovered Cwtch, a cottage formed from an old grainstore, which...
This one’s a little different to Frankie’s normal review. I challenged myself to plan a holiday for just me, Freya and Frankie. Initially, I searched for small group holidays with your dog, but there was nothing out there. Then realised as I’m allergic to dogs, it wouldn’t work anyway. I chose Anglesey as I know the island quite well, googled and discovered Brynteg Glamping. Find out how I got on!
Updated in April 2024: Nestled in the hills on the Bodnant Estate in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, Ty Ucha'r Ffordd is a cosy stone cottage with fabulous views across to Snowdonia. If you’re looking for a tranquil, rural retreat for you and your dog, this is the perfect place. Along with compact but...
The Bike & Boot has stunning views across the bay if you're lucky enough to have a sea view. The Bike & Boot in Scarborough was founded by Simon Kershaw and Simon Rhatigan, well-known entrepreneurs with an impressive track record in the catering and hospitality industry. In September 2023,...
The Running Horse inn The Running Horse stands in Littleton, just on the outskirts of the beautiful cathedral city of Winchester. We visit regularly as our daughter lives nearby. The inn was completely refurbished early last year and re-opened in the summer beautifully designed to enjoy outdoor...
The Black Horse Inn in Kirkby Fleetham is nestled between the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales National Parks, so a perfect base for a dog walking holiday. 2018, saw the inn winner of the tv programme 'Four in a Bed', with the plaque heralding the award on the wall of the bar. It was also...
The Swan Hotel at Hay sits towards the end of the market town of Hay-on-Wye, on the Welsh side of the border between England and Wales, although most of the town's postcodes are Herefordshire! This lovely Georgian hotel is managed by Adrian Wilson, with the bar and restaurant open to all. Back in...