1 / 32Alula
Bala, Gwynedd
Dogs are welcome at Alula, a cabin high on the hillside above Bala on a working farm, with decking, a sunken outdoor bath and trails winding into the hills.
High on the hillside above Bala, Alula looks down a valley that is sometimes lost under drifting mist and sometimes wide open and sunlit, with the peaks of Eryri rising in the distance. Trails wind from the cabin into the hills through heather and stone, which makes this a dog friendly hideaway for anyone whose dog lives for a walk.
Livestock often graze the fields of the working farm around Alula. Shacks describe no fencing at the cabin, so put the dog on the lead whenever animals are about, and close each gate on the walk up from the car, about 150m uphill.
Inside, the cabin is calm, all warm timber and soft touches, with a king size bed and a wood burner for slow mornings. Step onto the decking and the air feels fresher and the sky taller, and the sunken outdoor bath feels made for this spot. As night falls the stars come out over the quiet mountains, and after hours on the hills the dog will sleep through all of it.
Bala is a short drive, with friendly pubs, bakeries and coffee shops: Plas Yn Dre for hearty Welsh dishes, Cwrt for wood fired pizza and Tŷ Coffi for a slow breakfast. Llyn Tegid is there for a lakeside day out with the dog, the Bala Lake Railway hugs the water's edge, and the Rhug Estate Farm Shop is the place to stock up.
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from £935 for 7 nights
Alula takes any number of dogs and is booked through Shacks.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- No limit
- Any number of dogs, no breed restrictions.
- Enclosed Garden
- Not stated
- No fencing stated. A working hill farm with livestock often in the surrounding fields.
- Dog Fee
- £35 per stay, any number of dogs
- Dog Facilities
- Dog welcome pack, Dog bowls, Dog towels
- Sleeps
- 2 guests
- Price
- from £935 / 7 nights
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Outdoor bath, Parking
Alula from £935 for 7 nights
Book with ShacksFrequently Asked Questions
Is Alula dog friendly?
Yes, Alula is a dog-friendly cabin on a hillside above Bala in Gwynedd, and dogs are very much part of the picture here. The door opens directly onto the open hill, with heather paths climbing away from the cabin and gentle shore paths around Llyn Tegid down in Bala for days when you want something easier.
Are dogs allowed at Alula year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions, so it's worth contacting the owners directly to confirm availability for your dates. What the description does make clear is that the cabin sits on a working hill farm, so conditions and arrangements may vary depending on the time of year.
What should I know before visiting Alula with my dog?
Alula sits on a working hill farm shared with a sister cabin called Maia, and livestock often graze in the area around the property, so dogs need to be kept on the lead near animals. There's also a short, steep walk up from the car to reach the cabin, so it's worth bearing that in mind if your dog struggles with hills or you have a lot of kit to carry. Away from the livestock, the open hill is right there and waiting.
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Alula from £935 for 7 nights
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