Castor

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Sleeps 2
Dark skies
Dogs welcome
Fire pit
Fully enclosed
Kip Life Tag
Log burner
Outdoor Bath
Solar powered
Countryside views

Castor hides in its own fenced woodland field on a farm near Abergele, with views through the trees to green hills, grazing sheep and the occasional deer. It's the Shack that offers both coast and mountains - Pensarn Beach and Gwrych Castle minutes away, Bodnant Garden and Zip World close and Snowdonia half an hour off - while feeling entirely secluded.

What's In The Cabin How To Get Here Bringing A Dog

Dates and prices

From £151.32 a night

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Great For

Dogs
Castor welcomes all of your pets for a single fee of £35.
Pet-friendly details
Families
Enclosed: full.
Stargazers
Dark skies.
Not for
Groups of more than two.

In Your Cabin

Cooking (33)

Kettle
Frying pan
Pot
Kitchen knives
Plastic chopping board
Wooden chopping board
Coffee beans
Coffee grinder
Chamomile tea
Loose leaf tea
Olive oil
Pepper
Salt
Bowls
Cutlery
Mugs
Plates
Tumblers
Bottle and wine opener
Tin opener
Fire pit grill
Cheese grater
Coffee filter
Colander
Cutlery organiser
Garlic press
Kitchen bin
Knife holder
Olive oil dispenser
Peeler
Salt and pepper shakers
Scissors
Serving bowl
Serving spoon
Spatula
Storage tins for coffee and tea
Tea strainer
Tea towels
Wooden utensils

Heating (11)

Log burner
Firelighters
Lighter
Fire gloves
Fire tools
Woodstove fan
Wood storage
Fire blanket
Fire extinguisher
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

Power and charging (5)

USB Sockets
Rechargeable Lamp
Solar panels
Radio and bluetooth speaker
Fan

Bathroom (10)

Bath towels
Robes
Body wash
Handwash
Shampoo
Hand towels
Bath mats
Loo roll
Bottle dispensers
Diffuser
Glass bottles
Hand towel ring
Loo roll holder
Small bin
Towel rail
Vinegar
Wall mirror
Wooden hooks

Sleeping (8)

Mattress
Duvet
Pillows
Blanket
Cushions
Kingsize duvet cover
Kingsize sheet
Mattress protector
Pillow cases
Pillow protectors

Outside (11)

Fire pit
Fire pit chairs
Hose pipe
Wellie box
Wellies
Wheelbarrow
Ash bin
Compost bin
Dog bin
Recycling bin
Fire pit lid
Fire pit tools
Sawdust bin

A little extra (11)

Deck of cards
Jenga
Scrabble
Bird book
Nature book
Space book
Dog bowls Pets extra
Dog poop bags Pets extra
Dog towels Pets extra
Dog treats Pets extra
Shacks box

Cleaning (1)

Antibacterial spray
Duster
Dustpan and brush
Floor cleaner
Multipurpose spray
Spray mop
Window cleaner
Guest spray
Cloths
E-sponges
Small bin bags
Toilet bags
Bin bags
Washing up liquid
Washing-up liquid bottle

Everything Else (5)

Bench seat cushion
Chair cushions
Firelighter storage
First aid kit
Full length mirror
Scrabble dictionary
Small stools

What To Bring

From the guest guide. Body wash and shampoo, coffee beans, loose-leaf tea, olive oil, salt and pepper are in.

What To Bring

A rucksack, not a suitcaseThere is a path from the parking spot
Walking boots or sturdy footwearFor the path and the hills
A torch or head torchNo street lighting for miles
BinocularsHills by day, stars by night
Waterproofs and layersCheck the forecast before you set off
Your charging cablesCharging is by USB, so bring your own leads
Food and drinkThe nearest shop is a drive away and nothing delivers
Camera and memory cardsThe light here is worth it
Personal toiletriesBody wash and shampoo are already in
Leave the hairdryer and electric kettle at homeThe solar system will not run them

What's Included

Coffee beans
Chamomile tea
Loose leaf tea
Olive oil
Pepper
Salt
Firelighters
Bath towels
Robes
Body wash
Handwash
Shampoo
Hand towels
Loo roll
Duvet
Pillows
Kingsize sheet
Dog bowlsPets extra
Dog poop bagsPets extra
Dog towelsPets extra
Dog treatsPets extra
Shacks box
Washing up liquid

Items marked as an extra are in the cabin when that extra is added to a booking.

Finding Castor

Castor is near Conwy. The exact location and what3words come with your booking.

About 1 h 10from Liverpool
About 1 h 40from Manchester
About 2 h 30from Birmingham

Drive times on a clear road, from OpenStreetMap.

When you arrive, parking is situated off the road and then its an easy 250m walk across a couple of fields to the shack.

Local Area Highlights

11 places nearby: pubs, restaurants, walks and moreShow highlightsHide highlights

Pub
George and Dragon
A very welcoming pub with a dog friendly beer garden, a menu of mains, small plates and desserts, and cocktails.
In Abergele
Pub
The Hoptimist
Craft ales and beer, in the Good Beer Guide for 2024, and they craft their own gin. Live music at weekends.
In Abergele
Pub
The Harp Inn
A traditional pub popular with locals — hearty pub food and a heated beer garden. Dogs welcome.
In Abergele
Restaurant
Dylan's
In Conwy, highlighting local Welsh produce — seafood, meat and veg all locally sourced.
A 25 minute drive
Walk
Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
Spoiled for choice of hikes.
A 40 minute drive
Day out
Pensarn Beach
A promenade with cafes, shops and an arcade, and miles of quieter beach beyond. Dog friendly apart from a small section May to September.
Day out
Gwrych Castle
Set in 250 acres of gardens and grounds, and the castle used for "I'm a Celebrity" during covid. Dogs welcome on the lead.
Day out
Gwinllan Conwy Vineyard
A tour and tasting at this Welsh vineyard — the one with the charcuterie and cheese board at the end is the pick.
Day out
Bodnant Garden
National Trust gardens, home to historic plant collections.
Activity
Zip World
Zip-lining and underground golf.
Town or village
Abergele
A small town with a lovely selection of traditional pubs and cosy cafes.
A 10 minute drive, or around 50 minutes on foot through the Welsh countryside Walkable

Bringing A Dog

Castor welcomes all of your pets for a single fee of £35. In the cabin: dog bowls, a dog towel for mucky paws, poo bags and a wonderful selection of dog treats.

Dogs at Castor
Enclosed	Fully enclosed	Fully enclosed, with latching gates, so dogs can stay safe outside.
Gaps for small dogs	Yes	The fencing may not suit very small dogs, who could squeeze underneath.
Lead to and from the cabin	Yes	Dogs need to be on a lead to and from the cabin.
Livestock	Often	The surrounding fields are often used by the farmer for sheep.

All Dog Friendly Shacks

Questions

How do you get to Castor?

You can travel to Castor by car or public transport. After your booking, our helpful welcome guide will explain both in more detail.

Once you've arrived, the walk to Castor is about 350 meters through a couple of fields. Remember to shut the gates behind you! 🐑

When is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is at 3pm

Check-out is at 10am

You can choose the early check-in option at check out for an extra £25, then you can arrive any time after 1pm.

Is there a toilet and shower?

Every shack has an eco-composting toilet and a hot shower. We also provide eco-friendly toiletries, luxury towels, hand towels, and shower mats.

Is Castor pet friendly?

Castor welcomes all of your pets for a single fee of £35. In the cabin: dog bowls, a dog towel for mucky paws, poo bags and a wonderful selection of dog treats.

At Castor:

Enclosed – Fully enclosed, with latching gates, so dogs can stay safe outside.

Gaps for small dogs – The fencing may not suit very small dogs, who could squeeze underneath.

Lead to and from the cabin – Dogs need to be on a lead to and from the cabin.

Livestock – The surrounding fields are often used by the farmer for sheep.

Walks - See the 'What to do in the local area' dropdown for suggestions.

Is there firewood included?

Yes, we supply a big bag of kindling and a big bag of logs. There is plenty for your stay. However, if you think you will be spending a lot of time by the fire pit, then you can purchase unlimited firewood at check-out for £20.

Where is best for food and drink?

George and Dragon is a very welcoming pub with a dog friendly beer garden at the back.

They have a great menu of mains, small plates and desserts, they even do cocktails if you fancy treating yourself!

The Harp Inn is a traditional pub very popular with the locals. Get yourself some hearty pub food and enjoy the heated beer garden. Dogs are welcome here too.

What to do in the local area?

Pensarn Beach here you can enjoy the promenade with its cafes, shops and game arcade or take yourself off to a more secluded part of the beach. It goes on for miles!

Dog friendly apart from a small section of the beach between May-Sep.

Gwrych Castle has 250acres of garden and grounds is well worth a visit. Explore the amazing history of this castle where they also filmed "I'm a celebrity..get me out of here" during covid. Dogs are welcome here on the lead.

Gwinllan Conwy Vineyard go for a tour and tasting at this Welsh vineyard. There are different options for tours, our favourite is the one including the charcuterie and cheese board at the end!

Bodnant Garden have a stroll around these beautiful gardens, part of the National Trust and home to historic plant collections.

Zip World looking for something a little bit more adventurous, at Zip World they have plenty of activities for you to try including zip-lining and underground golf.