Ty'n Cae, Benllech

Ty'n Cae is a bungalow on the hillside above Red Wharf Bay on Anglesey, a short way round the coast from Benllech, and the view over the sands from its wall of patio windows is why most people book it. It sleeps eight, everything is on one level, and the rear garden is enclosed. It earns a 4.7/5 paw rating.

The pet terms here are spelled out properly. Two dogs are welcome at £20 per dog per stay, but only if both come from the same household, and the owners ask you to get in touch before booking a second. There is also a standing request to supervise dogs and children in the garden, where the patio has no balustrade and there is a pond.

Dog owners rate the garden highly. It is level, private, backs straight onto the view, and dogs treat it as an extension of the living room when the doors are open. One qualification: the rear boundary onto the neighbouring sheep field is low, and dogs with any interest in livestock have tried to get over it. If yours is one of those, keep an eye out rather than assuming the fence will do the work.

The location is close to ideal for a dog. The pubs and the bistro on the bay are all within walking distance and used to dogs, and at low tide you can walk the length of the sands round to Benllech, or take the coastal path when the water is in. There is an outside tap but no hose, so bring something to rinse sandy paws with.

The one real caution is the approach. The single road into the bay has no pavement, carries all the traffic in and out, and is very dark after sunset, so a torch and a short lead are sensible if you are walking down to the pub in the evening.

Best suited to a family travelling with one or two dogs from the same home, who want a level, secure base with a sea view, pub food within walking distance and a beach at the bottom of the hill.