Saron Chapel, Penrhyn Bay

Saron Chapel is a converted chapel above Penrhyn Bay on the Conwy coast, and it is an unusually good fit for a group travelling with dogs - not because of any dog package, but because of the shape of the building. It is a whole-property let with a lot of open space, so several adults, children and dogs can spread out without anyone being on top of anyone else.

Guests are consistent about the standard: spotlessly clean, well furnished and thought through by owners who answer questions quickly before arrival. The balcony and the views over the bay come up in almost every account, and there is parking directly in front rather than a walk from a shared car park - a small thing that matters at the end of a wet walk with a dog.

Two practical points stand out for dog owners. There is no direct access from inside the house to the garden, so every trip out goes through the front, which is more of a chore than it sounds first thing in the morning. And the garden boundary has proved unreliable: storm damage has left the fence down, with dogs unable to use the garden at all for the duration of a stay. Ask about the current state of the fencing when you book if you were counting on it.

Walking from the door is the compensation. The paths up the hill behind the property are the ones guests single out, and the Little Orme, the coast path and the beaches at Penrhyn Bay and Rhos-on-Sea are all within reach on foot or a very short drive.

The listing permits one well-behaved dog, yet larger parties have stayed here with two, so the written terms and the practice do not obviously match - confirm directly rather than assuming. Best suited to a family group who want space, sea views and hill walks, with dogs that are content on lead around the property.