Tyn Llwyn, Llangollen

Tyn Llwyn is a special-occasion sort of dog holiday: a beautifully finished hillside cottage near Llangollen in the Dee Valley, with exceptional views from every window and a hot tub looking out over the countryside. It is the kind of place people rebook, and dog owners in particular come away glowing.

What stands out most is how genuinely dog-friendly it is. The owner has a real reputation for accommodating guests travelling with several dogs, and reviews from groups arriving with three or four in tow are consistently happy ones. The cottage sits high and private, set apart from the neighbouring holiday property, so there is space and seclusion rather than shared corridors.

Inside, it is spotless, warm and very well equipped, with a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings and a thoughtful welcome pack - basics like tea, coffee and milk, plus a few nice extras - waiting on arrival. Outside, the setting is proper working countryside: sheep and cattle graze the surrounding land, which is part of the charm but also a reason to keep dogs under close control on walks. Several guests mention it as an ideal rural bolthole for the firework season, when a nervous dog needs somewhere quiet and remote.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome, with up to two pets noted per booking; if you are travelling with more, it is worth asking the owner directly, as larger dog groups have clearly been accommodated. Confirm any pet charges when you book.

It suits dog owners after a scenic, private North Wales retreat with a hot tub, a wood burner and plenty of doorstep walking - couples and small groups, including those with more than one dog, will get the most from it, provided they are comfortable with livestock nearby.