32 Maescurig, Newport

32 Maescurig is a whole house in Newport, on the north Pembrokeshire coast, and it works for dogs mainly because of how it is laid out. The garden is fully enclosed, parking is off-street directly behind the house, and there are no shared corridors or communal doors to negotiate. You arrive, and the dog is already somewhere safe.

The walking is what guests with dogs come back for. The shore is a few hundred yards away, the coast path runs close by, and there is off-lead ground within easy reach of the front door. Owners describe a circuit that takes in the river and comes back through the high street, which makes it easy to fit a proper walk around a day out rather than driving somewhere to find one. There are dog-friendly beaches nearby too, though beaches on this coast often carry seasonal restrictions in summer, so check the dates before you travel.

The house itself is well equipped, and the owner is a consistent theme in feedback: a welcome email covering the house and the area before arrival, and flexibility at short notice. Newport is quiet, and parties travelling with dogs single that out. There is little passing traffic, and shops and places to eat are a walk rather than a drive.

Two things to weigh up. The only bathroom is upstairs and there is no downstairs WC, which some older guests found harder work than expected. The house can also run cold in a cold snap, so a blanket is not a bad idea out of season. No pet fee or dog house-rules are set out on the property's booking listing, so confirm what applies, and how many dogs are welcome, with the owner when you book.

At 4.6/5 on paws, 32 Maescurig suits dog owners who want an enclosed garden, coastal walking from the door and a quiet base for exploring north Pembrokeshire.