The Harp at Letterston

The Harp at Letterston is a village inn with rooms in the middle of Pembrokeshire, and it has become something of a regular staging post for people driving to or from the Fishguard ferry with a dog in the back. Dogs are welcome in the rooms, and the practical side of the place suits them: a big on-site car park, ground-floor rooms with their own front door on some of the accommodation, and plenty of open ground nearby for a stretch of the legs before or after a long drive.

The property's booking listing carries no published pet terms, so there is no stated fee, weight limit or number of pets. Agree the details with the property directly when you book. Guests who have brought dogs report not being charged extra for them, which is worth asking about but is not something the property publishes.

The welcome is the part guests with dogs mention most. Staff are described as consistently helpful and easy-going about dogs, and the kitchen has been known to make up a packed lunch for guests leaving before breakfast to catch an early sailing. Food in the restaurant gets steady praise, though views on breakfast are more mixed.

Two caveats matter for dog owners. The first is where you eat: guests with dogs are seated in a separate area rather than the main restaurant, and that space has been described as scruffy and uninviting. Ask to see it if eating in with your dog matters to you. The second is the entrance, where reviews have flagged cigarette ends and uncleared dog mess. The inn also sits on a main road, so expect some traffic noise on a summer night.

With a 4.5 out of 5 paw rating, The Harp suits dog owners who want a straightforward, well-priced bed and a hot meal within reach of the ferry port, and who would rather have parking and easy access than a smart dining room.