Wales Swansea
The Danes Gower, Llanmadoc
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 13 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Swansea / the Wales and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.2/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 13 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 77 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.2/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: October 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
The Danes is the kind of Gower bolthole that dog owners rebook. It sits on a quiet lane above Llanmadoc with wide views over the salt marshes and the estuary, and the welcome is aimed at the whole party: a bottle of fizz for the adults, sweets for the children and treats for the dogs, plus toys, bowls and towels set out ready. It earns a 4.7/5 paw rating from guests who have stayed with their dogs.
The feature dog owners mention most is the enclosed garden. It is secure enough to let dogs and small children play outside without watching the gate, and guests with more than one dog say it gives everyone room to unwind after a long day on the beach.
Location is the other big draw. The Britannia pub is about five minutes' walk away and gets warm praise for its food, and the beaches and coast paths of north Gower start close by, so walks from the door are easy whichever direction you head. Inside, the apartment is roomy and well equipped, with comfortable beds and a good shower.
There are a few things to know before booking. The entrance has a set of high steps, which some older guests find a challenge, though everything is on one level once inside. The lane can be tricky to find on a first visit because the gate is not obviously signed. And while most stays are glowing, there have been reports of a musty smell, signs of damp in the bathroom and bedroom, and a heating failure that left the apartment cold for a day, so it is worth checking the heating works on arrival in colder months.
For couples and families who want a peaceful Gower base with a safe garden and beaches on the doorstep, The Danes is an easy choice to bring the dog along.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Welcome treats, toys and bowls for dogs
- Secure enclosed garden for dogs and children
- Village pub a short walk away
- Beaches and coast walks close by
- High entrance steps to manage
About this hotel
The Danes is a self-catering apartment at Llanmadoc on the north-west tip of the Gower Peninsula, looking out over the salt marshes and estuary. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious living area on one level once you are inside, and an enclosed garden, with the village pub and the Gower's beaches within easy reach.
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Location
Danes Dyke, Llanmadoc, Gower,, Swansea, SA3 1DB
