Dog Friendly Stays
Dog friendly stays at Hael Farm Cottages, Gower
All Hael Farm holiday cottages are dog friendly with footpaths and beaches on the doorstep, as well as all having grassed spaces for your pets to burn off that extra energy! Many of our guests bring their dogs back time after time to enjoy the fresh air and coastal walks on the Gower Peninsula.
From Hael Farm Cottage you can head down through Bishopston Valley to reach Pwll Du bay where you can also pick up the Wales Coastal path.
Whitebridge, Ivy, Oxwich View and Port Eynon Beach cottages are all in Port Eynon village and less than 200m from its Blue Flag beach where you can also pick up the Wales Coastal path.
What works well if you are bringing a dog
All cottages are in quiet, rural settings with footpaths on the doorstep. So no need to jump in the car!
A wide choice of dog friendly beaches, some with seasonal restrictions – please use the following links for more details on the best beaches for dogs and seasonal restrictions:
Dog friendly pubs and cafes can be found all over the Gower with some of more well-known [and favourite] ideas including:
- The Ship Inn, The Gower Inn and The King’s Head and Three Cliffs Coffee Shop are all dog-welcoming, whilst nearly all others have dog friendly beer gardens.
- Mumbles has a wide range of places to eat with Croeso Lounge, The Mermaid, The Mumbles Beach Hut and Love You a Latte all dog friendly.
- Verdi’s and GG’s Gelato are local businesses that also sell dog ice cream!
- For more detailed information on pubs and places to eat please go to Pubs and Restaurants - Hael Farm Cottages
Planning other walks and days out with your furry friend
The Gower Coastal Path has more than 39 miles of footpath for you to walk with the family pets, and at least an additional 16 miles of footpath away from the coast!
On Gower’s doorstep there are an abundance of parks, the most scenic being Clyne, Singleton and Brynmill, the latter of which also has a boating lake.
Just the other side of Swansea is the 850-acre Margam Country Park that has walks, Margam Castle, The Orangery, Turbine House and The Gardens; whilst for the younger family members there’s also the Fairytale village, Adventure Playground, Farm trail and Geocaching.
What we ask of guests with dogs
For peace of mind and clarity for all parties, we ask the following:
- Please let us know at the time of booking if you are bringing a dog.
- At the time of booking a small dog fee will be confirmed, which goes toward cleaning the cottage between visitors.
- Up to 2 dogs are permitted at each individual cottage, with more than 2 possible by exception and agreement BEFORE booking.
- Please keep dogs off beds and all soft furnishings, as well as out of all bedrooms and bathrooms.
- Do not leave dogs without company in the cottage for extended periods of time.
- Always clean up after your dog in the dedicated gardens or surrounding fields.
- If you are not sure whether our cottages will work for you and your dog just get in touch and we can talk it through.
