One can really work up a thirst when walking the dogs up and down the peaks of the dramatic and beautiful Snowdonia National Park. It is enough to make you desperate for a pint of real ale! Fortunately for you, there is a place you can do just that – and the dogs are welcome, too.
The Cross Foxes Inn is a traditional, 19th century village inn, found in the little village of Garndolbenmaen, in Gwynedd (about four miles to the north west of Porthmadog). The inn is still family-run, and offers a wide range of local Welsh ales, as well as a good selection of beers, wines and spirits.
And that’s not even mentioning the food menu! On offer is a vast array of hearty, home-cooked meals, with their homemade pies being the speciality. Dogs are allowed in both the bar area and the garden, provided they are kept on their leads.
Come for a nice lunch to keep you full up and well fuelled, then set out onto the mountain path. This will lead you right the way to the top of Craig-y-garn, where you can take in the spectacular views over Snowdonia and Cardigan Bay. http://www.crossfoxesinn.co.uk/
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A beautiful restaurant, located in the heart of Snowdonia in Dolgellau. The restaurant offers parking outside.
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Portmeirion
Sometimes called the Welsh Riviera, the village was designed and built by the famed architect, Sir Bertram Clough Williams-Ellis. The design was reportedly based on the Italian fishing village of Portofino, which Williams-Ellis had visited and fallen in love with, saying “its image remained with me as an almost perfect example of the man-made adornment and use of an exquisite site”.
Llanystumdwy to Porthmadog
This walk, stretching through nine miles of gorgeous Llyn Peninsula land, doubles as the last section of the fantastic Edge of Wales Walk, a 95 mile long journey that takes you through some of the finest parts of all of North Wales.
Porthmadog
This little walk won’t take you very long at all, coming in at a leisurely two miles in length. What it lacks in duration, however, it more than makes up for in the views department, taking you through a lovely part of the country.
Pet Friendly Cottages
All of these cottages accept pets so all the family can come on holiday together. North Wales is a great place for dogs with plenty of open space if needed. There's no extra charge either!
Cottages around Porthmadog
Base yourself in a holiday cottage in the Porthmadog area and you can easily explore the surrounding area of Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. There's plenty to do and see in every direction from beautiful scenery to famous attractions and activities including Port Meirion and the Welsh & Highland steam Railways.
Cottages around Portmeirion
Portmeirion is a place you have to visit during your stay in North Wales. In the beautiful location of the Dwyrd Estuary the Architect Clough Willimas-Ellis created an Italianate Village. This wonderful backdrop was used as the film set for the series "The Prisoner" and is now the site of Festival Number 6 (first week in September each year). Also in the area is the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and the location gives easy access to the Llyn Peninsula and the Snowdonia National Park.