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Christmas with Dogs in Mid Wales

Christmas with dogs in Mid Wales is easy. Many cottages welcome dogs, most beaches allow them in winter, and plenty of village pubs have a spot by the fire for a wet dog after a walk. Across Powys, Ceredigion and Southern Eryri (Southern Snowdonia) there's room to walk for miles without meeting many people. The places to stay listed on this page are dog friendly.

Can I take my dog on a Christmas break in Mid Wales?

Yes. Dog-friendly cottages are some of the first to book up for Christmas, so book early. Most ask for a small extra charge per dog and set a limit on numbers, and some ask that dogs stay off furniture and out of bedrooms. Check whether the garden is enclosed if your dog likes to wander. See dog-friendly places to stay.

Winter beach walks

Seasonal dog restrictions on most Welsh beaches apply in summer, so in winter many beaches are open to dogs again. Check the signs at each beach before you let the dog off. On the Ceredigion coast, the long beach at Borth and Ynyslas stretches north towards the Dyfi estuary. In Southern Eryri, the beaches at Barmouth, Fairbourne and Aberdyfi are wide and sandy. Keep dogs on a lead near grey seals and their pups, which can still be on the beaches into early winter.

Forest and valley walks

Inland, the Elan Valley Trail near Rhayader and the waymarked trails in Hafren Forest near Llanidloes are good for dogs, as is the Mawddach Trail from Dolgellau to Barmouth. Graig Wen at Arthog has dog-friendly cottages with direct access to the trail, and Graig Fawr Wildastay near Beulah is a dog-friendly barn for two with private walking trails in the Cambrian Mountains. Keep dogs on leads around sheep, which graze on almost all the hills. See winter walks.

Pubs with a fire

Plenty of country pubs welcome dogs in the bar. Ring ahead on busy days over Christmas, and bring a towel. See our dog-friendly holidays guide for more.

Christmas tips for dogs

Fireworks are sometimes let off on New Year's Eve, so keep dogs in and close the curtains. Keep chocolate, raisins and cooked bones out of reach, and pack their bed and a favourite toy so they settle quickly in a new place.

Are dogs allowed on beaches in Mid Wales in winter?

On most beaches, yes. Seasonal dog restrictions usually run through the summer months, so from autumn to spring many beaches are open to dogs again. Signs at each beach show the rules.

See cosy Christmas cottages and Christmas in Mid Wales for more ideas.

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Winter Wildlife in Mid Wales

Hundreds of red kites over Rhayader, starlings swirling under Aberystwyth pier and geese on the Dyfi estuary. Winter is a great time for wildlife in Mid Wales.
Christmas Dining in Mid Wales

A table by the fire, Welsh lamb or local turkey and nobody doing the washing up. Here is how to find Christmas dining in Mid Wales.
Twixmas Breaks in Mid Wales

Leftovers eaten, presents opened, everyone going stir crazy. A few days in Mid Wales between Christmas and New Year is the reset you need.
Christmas in Mid Wales

Santa steam trains, candlelit country houses, market town shopping and a cottage with the fire lit. Christmas in Mid Wales is festive without the crowds.
Winter Walks in Mid Wales

Frost on Cadair Idris, low sun on the Elan Valley reservoirs and a sheltered forest trail when the wind blows. Winter walking in Mid Wales, with a fire at the end.
Cosy Christmas Cottages in Mid Wales

A wood burner, a tree in the corner and a walk from the door. Christmas cottages in Mid Wales sell out early, so it pays to book ahead.

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Madog's Wells

Address

Llanfair Caereinion, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 0DE

Telephone
01938 810 446

info@madogswells.co.uk

Welshpool

Dates

Madog's Wells is situated in eight acres of beautiful countryside with woodland walks all around, plenty of wildlife and is ideal for bird-watching, walking or touring Mid Wales. Three wheelchair accessible cottages sleeping 3-6.

Price
Price £205.00 to £305.00 per unit per week
Nannerth Country Holidays

Address

Nannerth Country Holidays, Nannerth Fawr, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HA

Telephone
01597 811121

info@nannerth.co.uk

Rhayader

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Choose from 3 quality self catering properties with hot tubs near Rhayader & The Elan Valley; an airy barn conversion, a traditional cosy cottage and a romantic apartment. Set on our 200 acre farm, Nannerth is set in astonishingly beautiful…

Price
Price £299.00 to £650.00 per unit per week
Dolphin Bay Holiday Cottages

Address

Blaencelyn, Nr Llangrannog, Ceredigion, SA44 6DG

Telephone
01239 654613

dolphinbay.co.uk@gmail.com

Nr Llangrannog

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Luxurious, Characterful holiday accommodation sleeping between 2 and 6 people, situated just 2 miles from the stunning Cardigan Bay Coastline.

Price
Price £400.00 to £1,195.00 per unit per week
Cardigan Island | Camping & Caravanning

Address

Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park, Llys-yr-Ynys, Gwbert, Ceredigion, SA43 1PR

Telephone
01239 623637

camping@cardiganisland.com

Gwbert

Dates

From:

18 Mar 2026to31 Oct 2026

Our small, family-owned campsite is located on part our farm adjacent to Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park. We can accommodate tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans on grass pitches, available with or without electric hook up.

Price
Price £21.00 to £26.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Nyth Robin | Glamping Holidays

Address

Nyth Robin, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0RG

Telephone
07731 783534

hello@nythrobin.co.uk

Aberdyfi

Dates

From:

31 Mar 2026to30 Oct 2026

Nyth Robin Glamping offers fabulous holidays in a variety of unique accommodation options. You can choose from a family-friendly bell tent, yurt, or dome, a cosy woodland cabin, a unique vintage caravan, or a quirky converted horsebox!
All the…

Price
Price £80.00 to £130.00 per unit per night
Ty Bach

Address

Warren Parc, Penegoes, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8NN

Telephone
01654 702054

info@warrenparc.co.uk

Machynlleth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Ty Bach is a small cosy cottage set within our family run Caravan Park, 2 miles from the ancient market town of Machynlleth. An ideal base to explore the beautiful Dyfi Valley and Mid Wales.

Price
Price £395.00 per unit per week
Highgate Cottages

Address

Bettws, Nr Newtown, Powys, SY16 3LF

Telephone
01686 623763

hannah@highgatecottages.com

Nr Newtown

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Set within the extensive grounds of Highgate House. Highgate offers 2 self catering holiday cottages. Dog & Child Friendly. Private trout pond for guests use. Quarry Cottage Sleeps 12 - Orchard Cottage Sleeps 7 - Free Wifi

Price
Price £520.00 to £720.00 per unit per week
Blue Grass Cottages

Address

Brynglas Farm, Chancery, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4DF

Telephone
01970 612 799

blue.grass@lineone.net

Aberystwyth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Set in the heart of Cardigan Bay, Blue Grass Cottages are situated in the hamlet of Chancery just a short drive form Aberystwyth. Tranquil and relaxing surroundings where you can unwind and enjoy the countryside. Spectacular views.

Price
Price £120.00 to £195.00 per unit per night
Penygelli Apartments (Mid Wales)

Address

Pen-y-gelli, Wern-ddu Lane, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DN

Telephone
01686 951497

bookings@penygelli.co.uk

Newtown

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Penygelli's two dog-friendly studio apartments in Newtown, Mid Wales, are perfect for business trips, romantic getaways or small groups of friends. Each apartment has a kitchenette, Wi-Fi, and Sky TV. Mid Wales offers a relaxed escape where you can…

Price
Price £70.00 to £80.00 per unit per night
Woodlands Devil's Bridge | Camping & Touring

Address

Devil's Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

Telephone
01970 890233

enquiries@woodlandsdevilsbridge.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Dates

From:

1 Mar 2026to31 Oct 2026

The Woodlands is a well established, family run caravan park set amidst some of the most beautiful scenery Mid Wales has to offer. It is situated in Devils Bridge, a small village nestling at the top of the Rheidol Valley.

Price
Price £13.00 to £31.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Green Meadow Holiday Home Park

Address

Clarach Bay, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DT

Telephone
01970 820450

info@greenmeadowholidayhomepark.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Dates

From:

1 Mar 2026to30 Nov 2026

Green Meadow is situated in a sunny, elevated position, giving panoramic views of Cardigan Bay and the ever-changing sea.
Dragon Hotel

Address

Market Square, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PA

Telephone
01686 668359

reception@thedragonmontgomery.co.uk

Montgomery

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

The Dragon Hotel in Montgomery is an historic 17th century, former Coaching Inn. The hotel is located in the attractive little town of Montgomery, in the heart of the beautiful Mid Wales countryside.

Price
Price £60.00 to £109.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Cadwgan House

Address

East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5DN

Telephone
07888754366

cadwganhouse@gmail.com

Rhayader

The perfect place to stay for your Mid Wales break in Rhayader, our centrally located short-stay self catering apartments are conveniently located on the main road in Rhayader within walking distance to many of the towns most popular attractions,…

Price
Price £80.00 per unit per night
Cambrian Coast Cottages

Address

Cambrian Coast Holiday Park, Borth, Ceredigion, SY24 5JU

Telephone
01970 871233

info@cambriancoast.wales

Borth

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Rebuilt traditional farm close to sands, adjoining nature reserve and golf course. Luxuriously appointed, centrally heated, double glazed. Exceptional bathrooms. Washing machines, TV. Wi-Fi. Drying machines.

Price
Price £279.00 to £499.00 per unit per week
Brigands Inn

Address

Mallwyd, Dinas Mawddwy, Gwynedd, SY20 9HJ

Telephone
01650 511999

info@brigandsinn.com

Dinas Mawddwy

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

15th Century Coaching Inn set in the heart of the Cambrian Mountains and on the upper banks of the River Dovey. Elegant, spacious bedrooms & deluxe four poster- rooms, all with individual character & charm. Finest local produce used.