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Bala, Gwynedd
With dogs welcome, Maia is a cabin for two resting high above Bala, with the hills of Eryri rolling away in soft waves, a sunken outdoor bath and trails from the door.
Maia rests quietly on the hillside high above Bala, with the hills of Eryri rolling out in soft waves and the light shifting across them through the day. Hidden swim spots and wide open trails lie in every direction, and paths wind from the door into the heather, so this dog friendly cabin suits a couple whose dog is happiest out on the hill.
Maia is part of a working farm, and the farm's animals are often in the fields nearby. Shacks give no fencing details for the cabin, so the dog's lead goes on whenever livestock are close. From the car it is about 150m uphill on foot.
Inside, timber and texture make for unhurried mornings, with books and board games, a well equipped kitchen with pots, pans, a mini fridge, olive oil, coffee beans and tea, and a wood burner to light as the day winds down. Outside, the sunken bath sits right on the edge of the view. Sunset from this hillside perch is the best show going, and the dog will be curled up by the fire long before it ends.
Bala is under ten minutes away, with friendly pubs and cafés: the Pilgrim Café does homemade cakes and Y Cyfnod is the place for something local. Llyn Tegid, Wales's largest natural lake, is there for paddleboarding or simply watching the light on the water, and riverside trails and nearby waterfalls make good walks with the dog.
We research every description carefully and believe it to be accurate, but details can change. Please confirm anything important, especially dog rules, with the booking agent or property owner before you book.
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from £935 for 7 nights
Maia 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
Maia from £935 for 7 nights
Book with ShacksFrequently Asked Questions
Is Maia dog friendly?
Yes, Maia is dog friendly and very much built around the kind of holiday dogs love. Trails head straight off the doorstep into heather and open hill, and inside the cabin the warm timber boards beside the stove and the deck by the sunken bath tend to get claimed quickly. It is the sort of place dogs seem to understand immediately.
Are dogs allowed at Maia year round?
The listing does not specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs at Maia, so it appears they are welcome year round. That said, it is always worth confirming directly with the host before booking, particularly if you are visiting in lambing season when livestock management on a working hill farm can be more sensitive.
What should I know before visiting Maia with my dog?
Maia sits on a working hill farm where sheep and cattle are regularly in the fields around the cabin and out on the open hill, so your dog will need to go on the lead whenever livestock are in sight. There is no fencing described around the property, so the hillside should be treated as open ground — a long line is a genuinely useful thing to have in the car. The walk up from the car park to the cabin is around 150 metres and all uphill, so bear that in mind if your dog is older or less mobile.
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Maia from £935 for 7 nights
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