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Holiday Cottages on the North Wales Coast — your questions answered

Are coastal cottages in North Wales often dog-friendly?

Very, and many are listed as dog-friendly. Check the beach before you count on it, though, because the rules change at the county line. Denbighshire, which covers Rhyl and Prestatyn, closes its sand to dogs all summer apart from two dog exercise areas. Around Llandudno, Conwy and Colwyn Bay it is the marked stretches alone, between May and September. The Wales Coast Path itself is open to dogs the whole way.

Can I find a cottage with a private hot tub?

Yes, and a good number of them. They run from Caernarfon and Llanfairfechan in the west, through Conwy and Llandudno, to Prestatyn in the east. The sea here is cold enough that a hot tub earns its keep in April or October. Tick Hot tub in the filters near the top of the page to see them all.

Which town would suit us best?

Llandudno has the most to walk to, with a shore on either side, the shops and the pier. Conwy is smaller and older, inside its walls, and better if you want the castle and the estuary on the doorstep. Deganwy is quieter than either and works out cheaper. Prestatyn has the biggest sands and the most for children.

What is parking like for cottages in this area?

It varies. A detached cottage in the Conwy valley usually has its own drive. A seafront flat in Llandudno or inside Conwy's walls may rely on a public car park — the Parade at Llandudno, or Morfa Bach just outside Conwy's walls. If parking matters, check the listing or ask the owner.

Is a full week better value than a few nights?

Usually, yes. Book Saturday to Saturday and the price per night normally comes in below the short-break rate. Out of season, from October to March, a good many owners will take three or four nights instead. Prices here open at £70.

Self-catering suits this coast, with the beach at one end of most of these towns and the hills at the other. There are 53 listed along it, from Caernarfon and Bangor in the west to Prestatyn in the east, from £70 a night. Take the full week and the price per night usually drops. If you would rather have a cooked breakfast, see the B&Bs and hotels instead.