Holidaying with your best friend...

I don't think you can ever beat it - going on holiday with your best friend. Isn't that what holidays are all about?

For me, in the back seat of the car there is always room for another and if they have fur, four legs and a wagging tail all the better!

Same goes for the Newton family and their beloved Lucy. A treasured companion that didn't fancy being left at home this holiday, so joined her humans on a dog friendly holiday to 1 Brynawel in Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire.

Meet Lucy...

It is always a pleasure hearing about our guests visits to Pembrokeshire and when their accompanying four legged friends enjoy the holiday just as much (if not more) than the humans, I am so very proud to hear of their experiences that I have to share their stories and photo diaries with everyone.

1 Brynawel is a semi-detached Victorian house set on the outskirts of the very popular village of Dinas. The dog friendly property boasts superb views with Mynydd Dinas to the rear with the sea and bay to the front, offering comfortable and cosy accommodation for it's guests all year round. 1 Brynawel is within walking distance of Aberbach Bay and the coastal path (which Lucy is modelling here!).

Mike Newton has very kindly described Lucy's holiday in much detail for me, talking of the variation in walks that Lucy enjoyed everyday and the abundance of admiration Lucy received by many throughout her holiday.

In his own words...

'Lucy had a walk everyday. We did the woods at Cwm Gwaun and had a pint at The Dyffryn Arms (aka Bessie's Pub) and met Bessie (she has been there for 60 years).'

Just to add a little insight here on The Dyffryn Arms at Pontfaen, this deservedly celebrated, little basic pub has been kept by Bessie Davies where she still serves beer with a jug from the barrel. It has been voted one of Wales' top attractions - you never know who you will meet here!

'A nice walk from the bridge that crosses the estuary near Newport where the bird watchers are, then along the the bank towards the Parrog and golf club at Newport.'

'Park near Penwaun and and take the path to Felindre for a great meal at The Salutation Inn (host John excellent), it rained a bit and let Lucy come into the bar where she curled up in the corner and slept but woke to the smell of cooked liver!!

The pathway from Penwaun is being upgraded and the big mud patches are going, lovely wooded walk with the river Nevern to your right all the way.'

'Also did Dinas Head, stopped again at The Old Sailor for lunch with lots of admiration for Lucy.'

'Parrog to Aberfforest marine walk is also lovely as well as the cove before it, you can get to the main road through a lovely wooded glade with a rambling stream going all the way to the stream.'

'It was a great holiday especially for Lucy, she just did not want to come out of the sea or come home.'

I was so very appreciative of Mike's words, but as if the above wasn't fantastic enough, he continued and perfectly finished up with the following...

'Also I think 1 Brynawel does not get the visitors it deserves, yes it is on the main road but still has an enclosed garden, the house itself is comfy, clean and has everything you need.

From the doorstep you have access of about a 10 minute walk to Aberbach Bay...

...Dinas shops and obviously the coastal path or go down the lane to the hill behind.

We have been coming to Pembrokeshire for 7 years now, Penwaun was the first house we had from you and have stayed their many times.

Bringing your best friend on holiday - Lucy makes you have a very different type of break.

We must have walked over 30 miles with her that week and we never got tired of the amazing scenery, the lovely people and the stress-free feeling that this area has.'

A very big thank you to Mike Newton for taking the time to describe Lucy's holiday in such a perfect manner to me, and well done Lucy for being the greatest poser for the camera!

For more information in regards to 1 Brynawel in Dinas Cross please do not hesitate to speak with a member of our reservations team on 01437 765 765. 1 Brynawel for this week is very deserving to be my featured cottage on http://www.thewoofguide.com/.