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Llanilar, Ceredigion
A barn for four outside Llanilar with an enclosed garden at the front, a wood burner and a stream walk from the door, three dogs welcome.
Three dogs in a barn that sleeps four, which is a ratio that tells you plenty about who converted it and why. Swallow Barn sits a couple of miles outside Llanilar, adjoining Wagtail Barn on the same private track, and this dog friendly conversion has its enclosed garden at the front, laid to gravel with an area of lawn in it. The two barns can be booked together, which for two families and six dogs between them is a rare arrangement.
Two bedrooms and a bathroom, with an open plan lounge, kitchen and diner below. A wood burner takes the evenings, there is ample seating and a Smart TV, and the kitchen is fitted to the same recent standard as everything else. The enclosed garden lies at the front, gravelled with a lawn set into it, and it faces the quiet end of a private track, so three dogs let out of the door are not let out onto anything.
A stream runs close to the property and the walk along it is the one to do first. Woodland and country tracks go straight from the door, so three dogs can be properly exercised before the car is touched, and the birdlife along the water is worth slowing down for. It is quiet in the particular way that only somewhere at the end of a track manages.
Llanilar has a village shop, a bar and a restaurant. Aberystwyth is the town within reach, with a promenade to walk and plenty of places to eat, and Llanrhystud Beach is the nearest sand at 4 miles. The Ceredigion coast path runs the length of this shore linking bay after bay, and three dogs would struggle to exhaust it in a fortnight.
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from £681 for 7 nights
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 3 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Externally there is an enclosed garden to the front of the property laid to gravel with an area of lawn
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £681 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Swallow Barn from £681 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Swallow Barn dog friendly?
Swallow Barn is genuinely built around dogs — up to three are welcome, and the enclosed front garden means they can be let out safely without being on an open road or public land. The barn sits at the end of a private track, which adds another layer of calm for dogs and owners alike.
Are dogs allowed at Swallow Barn year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and with a wood burner, an enclosed garden and walks straight from the door, it's the kind of place that works just as well in winter as it does in summer. We'd recommend confirming directly with the owner if you're planning a specific time of year.
What should I know before visiting Swallow Barn with my dog?
Up to three dogs are welcome, and the enclosed front garden is gravelled with a lawn area, so there's outdoor space to use without any fuss. A stream and woodland walks go straight from the door, meaning you can properly exercise your dogs before you've even thought about getting in the car. If you're travelling with another family, Swallow Barn can also be booked alongside the adjoining Wagtail Barn, accommodating up to six dogs between the two properties.
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Swallow Barn from £681 for 7 nights
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