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Dog friendly cottages & apartments by sea & beach; with sea views, most with enclosed gardens /terraces

Welcome Tilly to Aberdovey Hillside Village

Dogs receive a special welcome at Aberdovey Hillside Village

Aberdovey Hillside Village 

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aberdovey hillside village

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Dogs at Aberdovey Hillside Village

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Start of 4 miles of sandy beach

Picnic at Bearded Lake above Aberdovey - Aberdovey Hillside Village

Bearded lake above Aberdovey

Aberdovey Hillside Village - Where we are in Aberdovey Aerial View with routes update 25au

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Where Aberdovey Hillside Village is in Aberdovey

Aberdovey Hillside Village Drone view 6

view from above the start of

the 4 miles of sandy beach

Introduction to the special dog holiday experience at Aberdovey Hillside Village

Aberdovey Hillside Village is the perfect dog friendly holiday cottage destination, particular for those owners looking for Wales holiday cottages by the sea or dog friendly cottages in Wales with enclosed gardens or outside spaces, that warmly welcome pets.

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Our Aberdovey holiday cottages and apartments are just a short walk from Aberdovey's fantastic dog friendly beaches, pubs, restaurants etc as well as walks into the hills above. Here at Aberdovey Hillside Village we understand that your four legged friends are members of the family and that they should enjoy their stay with us as much as you do, for starters dogs get welcome packs too!

a video insight of what dogs can get up to while staying at Aberdovey Hillside Village

Aberdovey or (Aberdyfi in Welsh) has a thriving harbour and is popular for those looking for Wales holiday cottages by the sea and to enjoy the 4 miles of sandy beach and has a great central location for enjoying exploring Snowdonia, the rest of North Wales the Cambrian Coast and the natural beauty of Mid Wales. 

relaxed dog friendly accommodation
fantastic sandy beaches
amazing ever-changing sea views

Go to our HOME page to get and an overview of our Aberdovey Holiday Cottages and much more; Check out OUR FACILITIES page for our indoor and outdoor facilities. Check out our OUT & ABOUT page for things to do in aberdovey and around and our best tips.  Do not forget to visit our WEBCAMS page to see live 24/7 our amazing every-changing sea views that our guests enjoy. â€‹â€‹â€‹

Why dogs love staying at Hillside!

  • Properties with enclosed and gated gardens / terraces

  • Our extensive dog friendly grounds

  • If you have more than one dog you can bring them too! guests can bring up to three depending on the property

  • Dog welcome packs  of dog treats and for use during your stay a dog bowl per property and a dog blanket per dog, to help make your four-legged friend feel more at home

  • Our friendly team that make you and your dogs feel welcome including our resident canine Millie-May and reception office dogs - Alfey & Poppy

  • Our properties are comfortably furnished and practically so, making them dog and children friendly, helping to ensure our guests can truly relax.

  •  The cleanliness of our properties

  • Dog wash point in the reception courtyard to wash down you dogs when they have been on the beach in the sea or getting muddy from an adventurous walk!

  • Our properties are situated in a calm and tranquil environment

  • A short walk from miles of beautiful dog friendly sandy beaches

  • We are on the Wales Costal Path this and other numerous footpaths offers miles of breath-taking walks on the beach, along waters edge and into the hills and mountains beyond​​

  •  Many dog friendly cafes, pubs and shops within a short stroll

  • Fantastic area for enjoying the outdoors with your canine companion​

Dogs are very welcome at Hillside Village and up to two or three (our larger properties) may stay depending on the size of the dogs (for example we may require that guests who have two larger dogs stay in one of our larger properties),  We as a result do require as apart of the booking process for guests to inform us of the breed of their dog(s) as well as the dog's name (so we can welcome them personally on arrival).  

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Area of sandy beach where dogs are not permitted  1 april to 30 sept

Aberdovey sandy Promenade start of beach line of restriction to dogs april to september -

Dogs can access sandy beach off the western end of the promenade

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Owners need to keep their dogs  west of the two post in photo above

Aberdovey sandy beach line of restriction to dogs april to september - Aberdovey Hillside

View from sandy beach  back to the promenade 

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View of the start of the 4 miles of sandy beach dogs can enjoy all year

Aberdovey Sandy Beach - Aberdovey Hillside Village

View of dogs enjoying the 4 miles of Aberdovey's sandy beach

Aberdovey's amazing Dog friendly miles of sandy beaches and sand dunes

Literary Institute Beach stones through from Aberdovey Hillside Village
Literary Institute Beach stones through from Aberdovey Hillside Village
Aberdovey Literary Institute Beach - 50 Metres from Aberdovey Hillside Village

The Literary Institute super Dog friendly beach a stones throw from Aberdovey Hillside Village

The Literary Institute Beach is dog accessible at anytime throughout the year, great for barbequing in the summer and swimming throughout the year, go and have a dip before breakfast and take your dog(s) too!  The small pebbles are great on the feet, the beach is sandy when the tide is fully out.

Dog walks around Aberdovey

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AHV WALKING MAP-01

ABERDOVEY

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The above map AHV WALKING MAP-01 ABERDOVEY, is a very useful reference map, shows the locations of the beaches referred to above and their relationship with Aberdovey Hillside Village and the starts of our circular walking routes in Aberdovey. AHV WALKING MAP-02 ABERDOVEY CIRCULAR WALKING ROUTES below shows circular routes from 3 to 15 miles from Aberdovey Hillside Village, they include walks along the sandy beach towards Tywyn and alternative access points to beach across Aberdovey's Golf Course. Refer to our OUT & ABOUT page for our other Walking Maps.

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AHV WALKING MAP-02

ABERDOVEY CIRCULAR WALKING ROUTES

Aberdovey Hillside Village dog friendly
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Aberdovey Hillside Village accept dogs?

Aberdovey Hillside Village very much welcomes dogs, dogs receive a personal welcome including receiving their own welcome packs. Most of our properties have enclosed gardens or outside spaces. Up to three dogs can stay depending on the property. Check out our DOGS page on our website for details.

We have more than one dog, how many dogs can we bring with us to stay at Aberdovey Hillside Village?

Aberdovey Hillside Village very much welcomes dogs, most of our properties have enclosed gardens or outside spaces. Up to three can stay depending on the property. Check out our DOGS page on our website for details.

Where can we walk our dogs from Aberdovey Hillside Village?

Aberdovey Hillside Village is a wonderful place to bring your dogs, no only the dog friendly accommodation and that most properties have enclosed gardens or outside spaces and extensive ground to enjoy, it is a great place from which to enjoy Aberdovey's 4 miles of sandy beach and walks into the hills above as well as in the area generally. Our DOGS page provides Maps showing walking routes from Aberdovey Hillside Village to take your dogs and places to go with your dogs in the area. Aberdovey Hillside Village also has a dog wash point to wash down your dog on return from the beach or a muddy walk into the hills above. Check out our DOGS page for more information.

How far is the beach from Aberdovey Hillside Village?

Aberdovey Hillside Village is under 2 minutes walk to the Literary Institute beach, which is a great place to take your dog for a swim any time of the year. About five minutes away is the start of Aberdovey's miles of sandy beach, on which dogs are also allowed throughout the year, though there is is a section which dogs are not permitted next to the jetty from April to September. Check out our DOGS page fo details.

Are there any restrictions on when dogs are allowed on  Aberdovey's beach? 

Aberdovey has a fantastic sandy beach that extends for miles from its carpark on the sea front adjacent to the jetty. The Aberdovey Promenade extends along the sea side of the carpark between it at the beach, from the end of the promenade dog owners can access the beach without restriction throughout the year. an area adjacent to the jetty dogs are not permitted between April and September. Full details are provided on our DOGS page.

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