Explore by day

Unwind by night

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Designed for dogs, by dog lovers.

A Truly Dog Friendly Getaway

Collie enjoying the woodland near Coed Llydan

Coed Llydan is designed with dogs in mind. Step out of the door into the untamed forests and mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park for miles of hiking, adventures and wild swimming, with your dog at your side.

Dog and owner enjoying the hot tub at Coed Llydan

After your days spent adventuring, light the firepit BBQ for al fresco dining and soak under the stars in the woodfired hot tub, while your dog roams freely in the enclosed garden.

Spaniel curled up in front of the wood burner at Coed Llydan

And as the evening closes in, curl up together on the sofa by the glowing wood-burner stove under the cottage’s rustic beams and characterful vintage touches.

Dogs are welcomed, not just tolerated, at Coed Llydan. For added peace of mind before booking, you’ll find detailed information below about our dog “rules”, the garden and its fencing, and any nearby triggers for reactive or anxious dogs.

You’ll also find thoughtful extras to help our four-legged guests feel right at home, including a Mud Daddy portable dog shower, dog towels, spare bowls and long lines.

It’s a holiday your dog will love as much as you do.

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Simple Guidelines for a Perfect Stay

Our Dog "Rules"

Spaniel curled up on the sofa on the provided dog blanket at Coed Llydan

Only a few simple guidelines to help all our guests enjoy a relaxed, dog-friendly stay.

Up to two dogs, of any breed, are welcome.
Dogs are allowed on the sofa, using the cover provided. For the comfort of all our guests, dogs are not allowed on the bed.
Dogs must be supervised and kept under control while at the property, including in the garden, and particularly when there is livestock nearby.
Dogs may be left alone in the property, if crated.
Please pick up after your dog in the garden during your stay. On your departure day, please leave the cottage as you found it.

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For peace of mind

Enclosed, private garden

The private, enclosed garden is thoughtfully balanced to be fully enclosed, while maximising views of the surrounding countryside for humans.

The fencing is a mixture of dry stone walls and stock fencing, with a minimum height of approximately 1.2 metres. Any hedging has stock fencing behind it.

For added peace of mind, we provide two secure tie-up points (by the hot tub and patio) along with a 5m long line—so you can unwind and enjoy the space safely.

A solid wooden gate separates the garden and driveway from the single track access road leading to the cottage, designed to minimise the visibility of any walkers or cars for dogs that may find these triggering.

The garden, while enclosed, is unlikely to be secure enough to suit escape artists or dogs with a high prey drive that may chase or harm livestock.

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A rural landscape

Nearby livestock

A Carneddau wild pony in Eryri mountains

While the field opposite Coed Llydan is predominantly used for haymaking, it is sometimes home to sheep and other livestock (particularly during Spring lambing). Please ensure your dog is under control and supervised, so they are not disturbed.

You can find more information about the fencing of the private, enclosed garden to ensure it’s suitable for your dog above.

If your dog struggles around livestock and wildlife when out adventuring, please be aware that fields, woodlands and mountainsides are grazed throughout the year across the Eryri National Park. This includes conservation grazing by less usual creatures, such as large cattle, wild goats and our stunning wild Carneddau ponies. Animals are often where you least expect them to be and our wild landscape enables surprisingly large creatures to stay hidden until the last minute! Please be aware of signage and that you may need to keep your dog on a lead more than you expect during your wilderness adventures.

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Book with Confidence, Feel at Ease Throughout Your Stay

Reactive & Anxious Dogs

A dalmation looking out of the front door of Coed Llydan

As owners and fosterers of some trickier dogs ourselves, we understand that not all dogs find new environments easy and that the owners of those dogs often need a truly relaxing break the most.

Loki the nervous Dalmation looking confident in the kitchen at Coed Llydan

Coed Llydan has been featured on This Is The Spot, an independent review site for reactive dog friendly stays. It provides a detailed and honest overview of the setting and its suitability for reactive dogs with different triggers.

We know how important it is to feel confident in your choice. If your dog has specific needs or triggers, you are welcome to get in touch. We’re always happy to talk things through honestly, so you can decide whether Coed Llydan is the right fit for your family.

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Loved by Guests, Recognised by Experts