Cardigan Bay Lodge

Llwyncelyn, Ceredigion

A lodge sleeping three plus two near Aberaeron, in an elevated position with an enclosed lawn garden, two patios and a wood burner, two dogs welcome.

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Ten steps up from the road, and more again to the front door. That is the first thing to know about Cardigan Bay Lodge, because it decides whether this dog friendly lodge suits your two: a young pair will not notice them, an older dog will want carrying. Everything above that point is arranged in their favour.

The lodge sleeps three across a double and a single, with a large sofa bed in the living room taking two more. There is a wood burner with the first basket of logs provided, French doors into the garden, and a farmhouse range with four ovens and eight burners, which is a great deal of cooker for a property this size. The garden is an enclosed lawn with two patio areas, so there is somewhere to sit and somewhere for the dogs whichever way the sun has moved.

Two people, or a small family, and two dogs: that is the shape this one fits. The elevated position gives the view and also gives the steps, so the two arrive together and there is no separating them. Once you are up there the garden is enclosed and the dogs can be let out without ceremony, and the rest of the week runs downhill to the water and back.

Up the coast 2 miles, Aberaeron is a harbour town of painted houses, and New Quay sits the other way with three beaches including wilder ones that dog walkers have largely to themselves. The Wales Coast Path is within walking distance of the door. Cardigan Bay holds Europe's largest population of bottlenose dolphins and they show from the shore often enough that two dogs will end up sitting beside somebody watching for them.

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from £419 for 7 nights

Cardigan Bay Lodge takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Enclosed lawn garden with 2 patio areas, BBQ and dining furniture | Private parking for 2 cars | Shops, restaurants, pubs within 2 miles | Sleeps 3+2: large sofa bed in living room | Please note, prop
Sleeps: 3 guests
Rooms: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Price: from £419 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 16:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Bbq, Open fire, Wifi

Cardigan Bay Lodge from £419 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cardigan Bay Lodge dog friendly?
Yes, Cardigan Bay Lodge welcomes up to two dogs. The garden is fully enclosed, so you can let them out without fuss, and the surrounding area — including the Wales Coast Path, beaches near New Quay, and the shoreline where bottlenose dolphins are often spotted — makes it a genuinely good base for dogs who like to be out and about.
Are dogs allowed at Cardigan Bay Lodge year round?
The listing doesn't specify seasonal restrictions on dogs, so it's worth checking directly with the property to confirm availability for your dates. The location near Aberaeron and New Quay has plenty to offer dog walkers in any season, including wilder beaches that tend to be quieter outside summer.
What should I know before visiting Cardigan Bay Lodge with my dog?
The most important thing to know is the steps: there are ten up from the road, and more again to the front door, which may be a challenge for older or less mobile dogs. Once you're up there, the enclosed garden means dogs can roam freely without leads, and the lodge comfortably suits two dogs alongside their owners.