Pooches are welcome at this house near the Morfa Nefyn bay

Pen Hendre is a stylish family and dog-friendly house in the seaside village of Trefor, near the beautiful bay at Morfa Nefyn. The two-bed property has a quirky layout and retro 1950s/60s touches, such as a record player with a selection of vinyl. There are two cosy seating areas and an enclosed patio, plus the beach is just 10 minutes away, with access to plenty of dog-friendly walks. Many pretty beaches are nearby, plus dog-friendly pubs and enchanting seaside towns.

WHAT DOES IT COST? Three-night stays from £316, seven-night stays from £474, based on up to four sharing. Up to two dogs are welcome – the first stays for free and a weekly supplement applies for the second.

HOW DO I BOOK? Call 01348 837871 or see qualitycottages.co.uk.

Find more places to stay by the sea and check out our readers' dog of the year 2018 here