Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 8 - Bala, Gwynedd

Gather your friends or family for a wonderful break at this stylish townhouse in a quiet part of Bala close to the town's amenities and famous Bala Lake. Your canine companions are welcome here too where there's an enclosed courtyard garden with a BBQ, perfect for al fresco evenings, as well as storage for wetsuits and bikes. The spacious property has bags of character with bright, welcoming interiors, open brickwork and a home-from-home feel.

Go through the hall to the colourful lounge where you can kick back with a glass of something and catch up or watch the Smart TV. The stone-tiled dining area is at the other end of the room, ideal for enjoying home-cooked meals and making long-lasting memories. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need to cook and provides access to the courtyard.

Head up the cottage-style stairs to the first floor where you'll find the pretty king-size bedroom, the twin bedroom with a Smart TV, and a stunning bathroom. The two gorgeous double bedrooms and the shower room are up another flight of stairs on the second floor. Outside, fire up the BBQ and spend your evenings in the enclosed courtyard, there's also a covered area for hanging your wetsuits and a bike store.

Check out Bala's great range of pubs, cafes, shops and restaurants and spend days on the lake trying out all sorts of water sports, such as paddleboarding, canoeing and boating, or walk or cycle its 10-mile perimeter. For thrill seekers, the National White Water Centre is nearby (4 miles) and offers rafting, kayaking and canyoning. Keen walkers will be spoilt for choice with the dramatic landscape of Eryri/Snowdonia to explore, and there are gorgeous beaches at Barmouth (27.5 miles) and Fairbourne (26.5 miles).