The Cove at No 1 Trearddur Road

The Cove is a modern house a short walk from the beach at Trearddur Bay on Anglesey, set up for a family or a couple travelling with a dog, with off-street parking that removes the usual seaside scramble. The back garden is a sun trap, the rooms are bright, and the sand and coastal path are close enough that the dog's day largely sorts itself out.

Dogs are straightforwardly welcome and the house suits them, with hard floors through the main living spaces, room enough for a couple with a small dog, and a quiet position away from through traffic. Guests travelling with pets and with children both report the location doing the heavy lifting, and a short drive reaches the rest of Holy Island's beaches and headland walks.

Two things temper the picture, and both matter more to dog owners than to other guests. The rear garden is not secured, so a dog cannot be left out there unsupervised, which is a real limitation in a property that otherwise looks made for it. And the upkeep draws mixed comment: stained bedding and a stained sofa, out-of-date tea and coffee in the cupboard, missing tea towels and a general sense that the place is due a refresh all appear in guest feedback, alongside a note that the sofa seats fewer people than the sleeping capacity implies. The wider guest score of 7.7 out of 10 reflects that inconsistency rather than the setting, which is almost universally liked.

Neither a pet fee nor a limit on dog numbers is published on the booking listing, so confirm both when you book. For a couple or family with one small, steady dog who want Trearddur Bay on the doorstep and are relaxed about a house that is comfortable rather than pristine, The Cove earns a 4.5/5 paw rating.