The Dog house, a country retreat.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Pet-friendly

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Bodorgan, Wales

Newborough Beach
‪20 min drive‬
Llanddwyn Island
‪21 min drive‬
Caernarfon Castle
‪27 min drive‬
Anglesey (VLY)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

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Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Dog and Duck House are a pair of beautiful, idyllic one bedroom country retreats, with all the comfort and cosiness you could wish for whilst on holiday on Anglesey. We also have a log cabin on site that can be found under a different listing called The Peacock Cabin.

Whatever the weather you will enjoy the comfort offered in either of these properties, and the fun and excitement of the surrounding area. The sitting rooms with their log burning stoves provide the setting for relaxing after a day out exploring the natural beauty of the Isle of Anglesey and the surrounding National Park.

We have sensitively renovated the properties over the last 4 years and have done much of the work ourselves taking into account every minute detail. Our hope is that we have created relaxing and calm spaces that enable you to fully unwind and enjoy time spent in this beautiful part of the world. The natural beauty of the area speaks for itself and if you enjoy the outdoors and love natural history this is definitely the place to visit - you will not be disappointed.

Both the Dog House and the Duck House have a sleeping capacity of 2 +2 people each, however we have an adjoining door (sensitively hidden between them and locked if each cottage is rented separately) that allows access to the adjoining cottage if required. This enables two families/couples or group of friends to enjoy both spaces together, or a larger family to be able to rent the complete space. The additional sleeping for 2 people in each of the cottages is a sofa bed so you would need to be organised and know each other well!

Property manager

Dr K D Bigham

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Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bodorgan

Located in Bodorgan, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Oriel Ynys Môn and Theatr Fach are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Penrhyn Golf Club and Storws Wen Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider James Pringle Weavers, or check out an event or a game at Anglesey Circuit. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Bodorgan, Wales

What's nearby

Menai Bridge - 19 min drive - 17.9 km
Newborough Beach - 20 min drive - 10.5 km
Llanddwyn Island - 21 min drive - 10.7 km
GreenWood Forest Park - 22 min drive - 21.4 km
Caernarfon Castle - 27 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

Bodorgan Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

‪Yr Harbwr - ‬27 min drive
‪Galeri Caernarfon - ‬26 min drive
‪Victoria Dock - ‬27 min drive
‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
‪Old Foundry Vaults - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dog house, a country retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Dog house, a country retreat.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dog house, a country retreat.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Dog house, a country retreat. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Traeth Mawr, and Porth Cadwaladr. Oriel Ynys Môn and Llyfrgell Llangefni are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul

23 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Friendly owners. Beautiful open aspects around the whole property. Comfortable lounge area, well equipped kitchen, comfy bed and a huge shower 😁 A real home from home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mavis J.

25 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

Very well equipped cottage in a peaceful area with good access to family friendly cycle paths, forrest walks and the beach. We had a four night stay with our granddaughters, snug fit for four but more spacious and comfortable than a caravan!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

17 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful visit

What a lovely, cosy cottage stay with very welcoming hosts. Our dog loved it too. Bit hard to find initially just using the postcode, but once you spot it the other side of the bridge things are simple and straightforward.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

16 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely countryside setting and friendly hosts

We really enjoyed our stay at ‘The Dog House’. The owners have done a lovely job creating a cosy and homely holiday retreat in a quiet countryside area that is only a few minutes drive or cycle from the nearby village of Malltreath. From there Newborough Forest was only 30 minutes walk. We particularly enjoyed the peafowl roaming the garden. Dog friendly. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

25 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

A fantastic place to stay, such a peaceful retreat to escape to, which myself, my husband and our dog loved very much. The setting is very rural, rustic and idyllic, surrounded by animals, birds, forrest and beaches. Ben and Katie are lovely hosts and made use feel very welcome and comfortable. We will be returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little piece of heaven

Words cannot describe the relaxed and wonderful home that Ben and Katie provided. We both wish we could have stayed all summer long. Beautiful Place, beautiful people and all my favourite animals xxx

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

21 January 2024

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Absolutely perfect stay

We stayed for one night to try to see some stormy weather on Anglesey. The accomodation was absolutely perfect for us. Its spotless and extremely well equipped. Welshcakes and a bottle of wine welcomed us which is a lovely touch. The wood burning fire was a treat and the shower was the best I have ever stepped into. The owners have creatively made the shower floor out of small pebbles and i actually felt as though I was standing on a beach - very clever indeed. The accomodation is tasteful and creative and has a real homely feel. The owners do live on site, but left us to it which is our preference. However, they do offer an immediate response if you need it. We asked for more logs and within minutes we had them. This place is beautiful.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

22 September 2023

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A truly delightful Welsh cottage experience

Every thing about this stay was perfect. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. The cottage had fresh eggs, coffee and tea and milk, Welsh cakes, and a nice bottle of wine as a welcome gift. The kitchen is well appointed, the bedroom is very comfortable, fantastic bedding and the bathroom, especially the shower is gorgeous and huge. The grounds are lovely, there is a pond that makes a soothing sound for sleeping, the chairs outside are a nice place to sit on a sunny day. It is close to many great hikes like on Llanddwyn Island and a short drive to Holyhead. For Canadian/North American travellers I would recommend stopping at one of the gas stations (gas stations have small grocery stores that are really well stocked compared to rural Ontario) before arriving for snacks and other beverages as it is wonderfully remote and quiet and once you are there you won't want to leave to find these items. I would give this stay a 100% and would go back in a second.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

22 April 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely setting

Nice quiet cottage, lovely surroundings. Nice to see resident chickens, peacock/hen, cats and dogs at the door. Peaceful and pretty.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Corinna W.

5 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time

This was a warmly welcoming stay, and we (two friends = 1 chihuahua) had a great time. Delicious properly free-range eggs!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

22 February 2020

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Fabulous cottage in a lovely location

This was our 3rd stay at the Dog and Duck House. Lovely cottages with great facilities in a great location for trips to Newborough beach and the other attractions on the Island. Great walks straight from the door. We had brilliant weather for February which always helps.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

24 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranqui cottage

Excellent hosts, tranquil setting beautuful cottage home from hone 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth K., Hitchin, uk

22 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful cottage

Duck cottage was everything we wanted and more. Within easy reach of A55 yet very quiet and secluded. Close to stunning beach and forest, wished we had longer to explore Anglesey. Welcome pack of eggs Malbec and Welsh cakes was a lovely touch.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Paul B.

14 August 2019

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A great place to chill

Overall the property met our expectations . Great living space and bathroom. On the downside the bedroom carpet had a stale smell and the bedroom skirtings needed a wipeover. Taking all this into consideration we will almost certainly pay this cottage more visits.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norma

8 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquillity

From the minute you park outside your cottage you know this is going to be all you’d hoped for. Superb for both dogs & children. If you want to step out of the rat race for a short while this is the place to go. Lovely friendly hosts backed up by their lovely dogs. Margot so cute & don’t be fooled by Ruby laid back Labrador gave our Goldendoodle a good run. The Duck House is really cosy absolutely everything you need. Ideal 2x adults & we often had the neighbours 2x dogs the hosts 2x dogs who popped into collect treats & our own who was only too happy to go our for a run round. A real doggie heaven. You will not be disappointed we loved our stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

George K.

8 July 2019

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Peaceful getaway location

Lovely property, everything at hand. Shame because of weather we couldn’t sit in the garden but log fire gave comfort. You do need a car because of location. We had very nice neighbors next door in The Doghouse who also had a dog - nice friend for our dog Cassie to play with outside.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jillian L.

3 June 2019

Idyllic

Lovely cosy cottage in a lovely setting.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

31 March 2019

Fantastic retreat. Lovely hosts. Great location.

We stayed at the duck house and loved it. Great for 2 people (and a dog!). Lovely and comfy and warm inside. Great location for walks and fantastic views. Katie and Ben were lovely hosts and the wine and welsh cakes were a lovely touch. Ben also bought us freshly laid duck eggs which were fab! We will be back!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Hannah P.

14 January 2019

Lovely cottage and location

A lovely cottage, perfect for us and our dog. The area is lovely and we enjoyed some great walks. A couple of minor issues with the property including some radiators not working.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

22 October 2018

Perfection

Loved everything about it. Really cosy and a very high spec finish on the interior. Hosts should be proud

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Pamela W.

18 September 2018

Wonderfully peaceful and comfortable. Slept soundly. Lovely welcoming gifts.

Friendly and welcoming hosts. Super comfy bed. The only drawback was the amount of potholes on the lane!!!!......but this wouldn't stop another stay :)

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

15 September 2018

Wow this is a lovely holiday cottage

Where do I start .... there is so much to say .We have had a lovely time in duck cottage it was comfortable , spotlessly clean , beautifully presented in a idyllic rural spot on Anglesey . We loved everything about this place including the lovely owners Katie and Ben with ruby their dog . We will definitely return !

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

31 August 2018

Absolutely gorgeous !

We have had the most relaxing break in the Duck House! Clean, comfortable and cosy accommodation. The cottage itself has everything you could possibly need. The welcome pack was lovely and included the most delicious homemade marmalade. The bed is large and extremely comfy and the cottage is furnished to a high standard with lots of cute quirky features. The surroundings are very peaceful as it is situated off the beaten track, just perfect if you like a quiet break. We enjoyed it very much and would definitely recommend it to others.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

20 August 2018

Awesome. Perfect little cottage for exploring Anglesey

A lovely welcome with gifts and a wagging tail made us feel very much at home. Beautifully done conversion and just very well thought out. Would love to return at winter to make use of the wood burner!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Zohrah Z.

8 August 2018

Lovely cottage, great location

Duck Cottage was a lovely well furnished property. The location is great with walks along the Estuary only a stones throw away. We had a lovely peaceful stay with our dog Ted and would highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Dr K D Bigham

I am a Clinical Psychologist and my partner, Ben is an Area Manager for a railway company. We have four children between us and three grandchildren, as well as lots of animals, including sheep, horses, dogs, hens, and peafowl (all of which you will see if you come and stay). As a result, we are very busy, and love meeting new people who come and stay at the cottages. We are always on hand to help in any way we can.

Why they chose this property

The Dog and Duck House are a beautifully renovated stable block. We have made them homely and comfortable with all you will need to enjoy a break away in the wonderful Welsh countryside. There is plenty of space outside to enjoy, wonderful walks from the door and beautiful beaches just a stone's throw away. Dogs are more than welcome, and they will find some biscuits awaiting them upon arrival.

What makes this property unique

The owners are on site, and whilst we respect your privacy, we are also very happy to help anytime, with any advice or help you may need.

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