Muriau Park, Caernarfon

Muriau Park is a large country house on the edge of Caernarfon that has become a firm favourite with dog-owning families booking a big group getaway in North Wales. It comfortably sleeps parties of ten or twelve, and guests travelling with dogs return year after year, drawn by the space, the setting and a host who genuinely welcomes pets rather than merely tolerating them.

The property's booking listing confirms that one well-behaved dog is welcome, and in practice several parties report bringing a dog alongside a large family without any fuss. Guests single out the owner repeatedly for her warmth and hands-on help, from meeting them on arrival to sorting out small problems quickly. The house itself is spacious and well equipped, with a hot tub, a barbecue and a big south-facing outdoor area that groups make the most of in good weather.

The location is a strong draw for active dogs and their owners. It is roughly a fifteen-minute walk down into Caernarfon, with its castle and waterfront, and the wider area opens onto Snowdonia, the North Wales coast and Anglesey, so there is no shortage of beaches and hill walks within easy driving distance.

One caveat matters specifically for dogs: the garden is not fully enclosed and sits close to a road, and at least one guest found a determined dog could squeeze through a gap in the boundary. Owners of an excitable or escape-prone dog will want to supervise time outside rather than leave a dog loose in the grounds. A couple of guests have also flagged that a deeper clean between pet stays would help, so it is worth an extra vacuum on arrival if anyone in the party is sensitive.

Best suited to a larger family or group of friends with one steady, well-behaved dog who will love the space and the walks, and who is happy to keep an eye on a dog outdoors given the open boundary.