Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 12 - Llangollen (4mls S), Denbighshire

Host a memorable getaway with a group of up to 12 human guests plus two four-pawed companions in this cheerful waterside cottage with a mix of colourful, quirky decor and traditional features. Enjoy a slice of countryside living and explore the nearby castles, Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the historic town of Llangollen. In the evenings, make the most of the two snug games rooms and spacious outdoor area when entertaining your guests.

Step inside to find a bright, earthy-toned open-plan living space with a wooden beamed ceiling, exposed brick fireplace and plenty of natural light pouring in through the patio doors and large windows. Beneath contemporary lighting surrounded by art is the dining table where you can enjoy home-cooked meals together. For a cosy movie night, settle down on the three sofas around the warming wood burner.

Prepare a feast in the lively red, blue and white kitchen with an island and a breakfast table. After dinner, entertainment will be easy in the two games rooms with a snooker table and Xbox. Upstairs are five bedrooms with en-suites plus a snug.

Dine alfresco on the decked patio overlooking the river and fire up the BBQ on a sunny evening. While staying in the village of Pandy, take your four-legged friends for a stroll along the River Ceiriog. Nearby is the must-visit UNESCO area of Llangollen (6.5 miles), where you can explore the 11 miles of canal, towering aqueduct and the 13th-century Castell Dinas Brân.

In the town centre is an array of independent eateries, shops and a heritage railway. Head deeper into the Clwydian Range Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to find the World's End nature reserve (11.5 miles) and scenic Moel Morfydd park and garden (13 miles).