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A hand picked selection of some of the nicer self catering holiday cottages in Snowdonia, North Wales.
Bryncaled | Ground Floor 2 Bedroom Barn Conversion nr Pwllheli Llyn Peninsula
May 10, 2012 by gwionllwyd · 1 Comment
Bryncaled is a two bedroom barn conversion near Chwilog a beautiful and rural part of the Llyn peninsula. The sun was shining and the neighboring farmer was haymaking when we visited the cottage, so I think we saw it at its idyllic best.
Recently renovated this old stone cottage has been well designed and laid out. Its original stone exterior belies the up to date facilities within. A large bright kitchen-diner boasts a modern fully fitted kitchen as well as fantastic views over the surrounding fields and the mountains beyond.
The lounge is equally spacious. A comfortable 3 piece suit faces onto a renovated stone fireplace and chimney breast The original wooden beams and real wood flooring adds character and warmth to the room.
The adjoining hallway leads initially to the bathroom. Well laid out once again, with a shower over bath. Two bedrooms in total. One twin and one double. So perfect for small families but the price means it’s not unreasonable for two.
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There is one farmhouse nearby but apart from that Bryncaled is surrounded by green fields on all sides. The area is a stronghold for the welsh language and the cottage offers a true taste of rural Wales. The village of Chwilog is just over a mile away. The village has one pub, The Madryn, a post office and small corner shop for papers etc. The popular harbor town of Pwllheli and its boating marina is 5 miles away and the very fashionable seaside town of Abersoch a little further on again.
These seaside destinations are a must for all guest naturally. (Don’t forget to try the ice cream at ‘Cydwaladers’ when you get to Criccieth.) But the real advantage of staying in this cottage is the fact that the mountains of Snowdonia are also so accessible. Snowdon itself is only a short drive away and the area now offers an abundance of activities for all.
Centres for white water rafting, mountain biking and rock climbing are fast making Snowdonia the in place for adrenaline junkies. More leisurely and cultural pastimes are also available naturally. The area is littered with historic monuments and castles. Criccieth is the nearest, with Caernarfon and Conwy castle all within an hours drive. The gardens at Bodnant are also well worth a visit as are the art galleries in Llanbedrog and Llangefni.
Send me an email if there’s something in particular that interests you and I’m sure I’ll be able to point you in the right direction.
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..a beautiful of the Llyn Peninsula..
..a true taste of rural Wales..
..near fashionable Abedovey..
Y Felin | Self Catering Cottage with Sea Views and Walking Distance to Pub
May 9, 2012 by Gwion · 25 Comments
Y Felin is in the rural village of Dyffryn Ardudwy in Snowdonia, half way between Harlech and Barmouth on the Cambrian Coast road. A short grassy drive leads up to a private but sunny garden. (It never rains in Wales, honest!) Slate stepping stones guide you to the front door of this beautiful, typically asymmetrical, 17th century stone cottage.
..sea views..
..original features..
..under floor heating..
Open the door and step onto the warm slates which cover the ground floor. (This under floor heating is a marvellous thing) Modern facilities, dishwasher, washing machine etc are combined with original features like the ledged and braced doors and exposed beams.
There’s a cosy lounge complete with obligatory inglenook or ‘simne fawr’ eith cast iron log burner. Perfect for those romantic evenings cuddled up together on the couch. Upstairs there’s a modern bathroom where the complete with ceramic bath and power-shower and there’s a nice view of the cows from the bath if you leave the curtains open. The two bedrooms are nicely furnished and all the linen was crisp and clean.
Both bedrooms have window seats overlooking the coastline about half a mile away. One disadvantage of this period property however was the painfully low doors. But I learnt to duck by about the third day. In front of the house some old barns and stone walls combine to provide a secluded courtyard type garden. Surrounding that is a 4 acre field which came with the property and was perfect for our Border Collie.
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The train station is about half a mile away and the bus stop is just up the road. But best of all there are two pubs within walking/staggering distance. Dyffryn was a nice village complete with a small grocery store and butchers, post office and garage. The historic town of Harlech is 10minutes drive to the North and the seaside town of Barmouth is 10 minutes to the south. Moelfre and the Rhinog Mountain rage is just behind you and the beach is just in front of you.
Lots to do in the area, Harlech has it’s famous castle of course as well as a 18 hole links golf course. We also enjoyed our time at the pony trekking school in Dolgellau, a nearby market town.
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..historic castles..
..miles of sandy beaches..
..glorious unspoilt mountains..
Llys Bennar | Luxury Self Catering Accommodation | Bennar Beach Dyffryn Ardudwy
May 8, 2012 by admin · 10 Comments
As we pushed past a fragrant camellia and crossed over a little stone bridge to get to the front door, we knew that Llys Bennar was going to be a bit special.
The cottage is the largest within a collection of 4 barn conversions. An oak panelled hall way complete with antique chair and expensive looking pictures leads off to a well equipped kitchen which is filled with the mouth-watering smell of freshly baked bread, a much appreciated welcome gift from the owners, Sue and Richard. The kitchen in turn leads to the breakfast room. My photo of the breakfast room doesn’t do it justice perhaps. This nice bright room houses a huge long bench seat facing onto an impressive oak table. Perfect for family meals, board games and colouring in!
There’s also a small WC and a boot room come utility next to the kitchen. Ideal for our wellingtons and walking gear. Next door, the games room has a full sized pool table and a handy little docking station for our Ipod. Great fun on a warm evening with the patio doors opened up onto the back garden, drinking a beer and eating peanuts between shots.
The ground floor ensuite bedroom has a super-king bed and would be perfect for grandma and granddad if they can be persuaded to come.
A central stairway leads you to the upstairs lounge. The lounge, once again, is a treasure trove of antique furniture and tasteful décor. Having this room upstairs is fantastic as the views are spectacular. Rolling sand dunes stretch out in front of you and behind them a crystal blue sea and a cloudless sky.
Two bathrooms and three more bedrooms upstairs. A spacious and wonderfully sunny twin room, a smaller room with a set of bunk beds for the children and finally the very impressive master bedroom.
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The wonderful Bennar Beach with its Green Coast Award is the obvious attraction when you’re staying at Llys Bennar, and is only a 10 minute walk away. But perhaps because the area is renowned for its beautiful coastline the mountains behind are sometimes overlooked. Luckily maybe as unlike Snowdon itself, an hour to the north, the Rhinog Mountains are ignored by many tourists and remains one of the Britain’s few true wildernesses.
Snowdonia is of course fast becoming Britain’s activity capital. Mountain biking, white water rafting, pony trekking, rock climbing are all available nearby. Whilst Celtic hill forts, religious shrines, mighty medieval castles and revealing industrial remains will entertain the more cerebral. We also found plenty of traditional pubs, charming tearooms serving home made cakes and stylish restaurants.
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Antique furniture
Miles of sandy beaches
A welcoming home from home
Eco-Dome | Unique Glamping Pods on the Llyn Peninsula North Wales
May 7, 2012 by gwionllwyd · Leave a Comment
Glamping seems to be the in thing at the moment. And after visiting these Eco Domes on the Llyn Peninsula here in North Wales I can totally understand why. I loved camping when I was a little girl. Mucking around in streams, grass stains on my trousers, hot chocolate from a tin cup and burnt sausages with beans for tea. Unfortunately I’ve become too used to my creature comforts. Glamping! (Why didn’t I try this earlier?)
Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t 5 star self catering like our other cottages. This is outdoor living at it’s glorious best, with a dash of comfort to help you along.
So you turn up at the farm, a little apprehensive not knowing exactly what to expect. Owners Bethan and Pryderi greet you, and their friendliness and smiling faces put you at ease immediately. The first surprise is the red wheelbarrow. No cars allowed, so the wheelbarrow proves to be a great way of transporting bags across the fields to your dome. The next surprise is the communal kitchen, showers and toilet. All very clean and much more luxurious than we were expecting. Kitchen facilities are basic but includes some gas rings for cooking, a fridge and electrical sockets for charging your phone etc.
..glamping on the Llyn..
..outdoor living..
..futureistic structure..
After a quick look round we followed Pryderi and our red wheelbarrow along the riverbank. We are introduced to some chickens along the way but they didn’t seem very impressed with their new neighbours so we quickly moved on. Equally blasé sheep watched us as we cut across a field to our dome. A slightly futuristic looking structure in this most rural of landscapes.
We duck inside the zipped opening into a room of white canvas pulled tightly over a lattice of steel tubing. You get the impression that these domes are particularly well designed and put together. Everything from their construction, location and the furniture within has been carefully considered and chosen.
An impressive bespoke wooden bed at the centre complete with storage draws underneath and useful hanging hooks on the back of the headboard. Two single futons at the foot of the bed facing outwards through the clear panels that rap around the far side of the dome. Best of all perhaps is the small log burner sitting on a piece of local slate. A windup radio and light sitting on the bedside table are a small concession to modern technology.
Outside there’s a sturdy picnic bench, small BBQ and a portable camp fire pit all within earshot of the nearby stream. Situated a discreet distance away among some hawthorn trees is the little wooden shed that houses your own compost loo. I know you wont believe me, but it really doesn’t smell at all inside the shed. Honestly it doesn’t. Saying that I did tend to pop into the flushing version near the car when we were passing.
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The domes are located on a small rural sheep farm just a stone’s throw away from the mountains of Snowdonia and the Beaches of Abersoch. The farm itself is two miles away from the nearest main road, so your peace and tranquility is assured. Long walks from your base are naturally possible but a short drive will take you to the more well trodden paths leading up Snowdon and the surrounding mountains.
In the other direction the beaches and coves of the Peninsula are a favorite of lots of our summer guests. The ever popular Abersoch as well as the market town and sailing harbour of Pwllheli attract thousands of visitors every year. But we’d also suggest also exploring quieter locations like Aberdaron, Porth Dinllaen and Criccieth.
..small rural sheep farm..
..beaches of Abersoch..
..mucking around in the stream..
Popular local attractions include the petting farm near Chwilog, Ffestiniog narrow gauge railway, Glasfryn Adventure Park and numerous castles and historical sites. But if I were you I’d spend most of your time mucking around in the stream, getting grass stains on your trousers, drinking hot chocolate from a tin cup and eating burnt sausages with beans for tea.
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Moelfre | Self Catering Barn Conversion Farm Dyffryn Ardudwy Snowdonia
May 7, 2012 by gwionllwyd · 19 Comments
Moelfre, named after the mountain behind the cottage, is a one bedroom barn conversion on a working welsh hill farm. It’s difficult for me to be objective when describing Moelfre as it’s one of the two self catering cottages that we let out ourselves here at Byrdir. But I hope you’ll agree when I say they’re nicely furnished and decorated. We’re certainly very proud with the way they’ve turned out.
Using local craftsmen to completely rebuild an old disused barn, has meant that we’ve been able to use as much natural and local material as possible. Nick and Adam did most of the structural work including laying the natural slate tiles on our heated floor. Mike, a carpenter from the village, hand carved the oak trusses and glazed gable end. Whilst stonemasons Charlie and Rich, two brothers and friends of ours, did a brilliant job of the external granite stone work. (I was allowed to help with the backbreaking but unskilled work of fetching the stones from the fields.)
We’ve designed the barn with a ‘grogloft’ or sleeping deck up in the eaves of the barn. The velux window up there has a brilliant view over the farm, Moelfre and the Rhinog Mountains. The living area downstairs has an open kitchen. We’ve tried to include everything you’ll need such as a combination oven, hob and dishwasher. The underfloor heating provides more than enough heat but we’ve also installed a cast iron log burner to help create that romantic atmosphere. The french doors open to a fantastic view of the Cambrian coast line and the Llyn Peninsula beyond.
..on a working welsh hill farm..
..complimentary cooked breakfast..
..sandy beaches to the west..
We’ve tried to buy the best fixtures and fittings possible. Including hand made brass lamps, oak furniture and real leather sofas. The bathroom has been kitted out with a powerful thermostatic shower and expensive taps etc. But more importantly perhaps we’d like to think that we’ve invested some time and effort into smaller projects like renovating an old cast iron radiator for the bathroom, making the curtains by hand, restoring some old furniture bought at our local auction and buying some nice ornaments made by friends and neighbors.
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Moelfre is on the grounds of our farm here at Byrdir where we also run a small B&B (have a look at www.byrdir.co.uk for more information). During the summer months, when the B&B is open, we’ll try and persuade you to join us for a cooked breakfast in the main farmhouse free of charge. Although you’re naturally free to stay in bed and cater for yourselves if you prefer. There are lots of other advantages to staying here on the farm. It’ll give you a chance to get involved in things like feeding the pigs, collecting the chicken eggs and meeting the ducks. Throwing a stick for our border collie, Dell, seems to be the favorite pastime of most of our guest however. Great views in every direction. Views over the Cambrian Coastline and its sandy beaches a mile to the west, Snowdon and her friends are to the north and you are naturally encouraged to explore the rugged Rhinnog Mountains that climb up behind the cottage to the east.
The other attractions associated with Snowdonia are all close by. Historic castle and golf course in Harlech, narrow gauge steam railways in Porthmadog and Talyllyn, slate and copper mines in Bleuna and Beddgelert as well as more adventurous pursuits like kite surfing, white water rafting and mountain biking etc. Let me know what you fancy and I’ll point you in the right direction.
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..luxury barn conversion..
..views over the Cambrian coast line..
..in the heart of Snowdonia..
Hwylfa-Groes | Self Catering Holiday Cottage in Tal Y Bont, Barmouth
May 6, 2012 by gwionllwyd · 11 Comments
Hwylfa-Groes is located in the little seaside village of Tal Y Bont, just 3 miles north of Barmouth on the Cambrian coast road. I’ve driven past this cottage a number of times without really noticing it. But I’m so glad I was invited in by owners Graham and Hazel because it’s a real hidden gem once you get inside.
It’s a proper welsh cottage. Built in 1754 with stone white washed walls, slate floor, inglenook fireplace with log burner and small deep-set windows. Just the type of property you’d hope to find when visiting Snowdonia.
The more modern conservatory to the rear of the cottage is a welcome addition however. It provides a light and spacious dining room as well as a space to sit and relax on sunny afternoons. The first of two log burners in here helps keep the room warm in the evening.
The second log burner is in the spacious lounge next door. This fire is framed by a large impressive inglenook. Typical of traditional cottages here in North Wales. Sea views can be enjoyed from this room and modern double glazed windows ensure that any passing traffic isn’t heard. Other modern comforts include a good digital tv with hard disc recorder and oil filled electric radiators. (Which can be turned on at guest’s discretion.)
The kitchen and bedrooms are smaller but perfectly formed. White kitchen units house all the usual appliances including a washing machine and tumble dryer. There’s one double bedroom and one single room. All the bedding is immaculate and tasteful ornaments and décor creates a really homely feel. The comfortable bathroom houses a good shower and a modern white bathroom suite.
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Wooden gates to the rear of the property leads to a private off-road parking spot and a pretty little garden with views of the sea and the mountains. But most people visiting Tal-Y-Bont come to be beside the sea. And the cottage does not fail to provide that most traditional of British holidays. In the summer the village is transformed into a bustling coastal community. Fresh sea air carries with it the smell of newly lit BBQ’s and the sound of children’s laughter. It never rains in Wales. Honest! So don’t forget your flip flops. Socks optional.
The village has small paper shop next to the hair dressers and of course there’s the famous ‘Tony’s’ Italian Restaurant. A lot of our guests naturally head for Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales and England and only a 40 minute drive from the cottage. But I’d encourage all our guests to explore the mountains just behind the cottage. These less trodden peaks will tire even the most energetic of walkers. Make sure of course that you return along the banks of the river Ysgethin on your way back. This will lead you past the front door of the pub which is also in the village.
If you choose, there are lots of activities in the area throughout the year. Everything from adrenaline fuelled pursuits like white water rafting, mountain biking and gorge walking to more relaxing pastimes such as fishing, golf and bird watching.
..a really homely feel..
..seaside village of Tal Y Bont..
..impressive inglenook with log burner..
Arosfa | Harlech Self Catering cottage with views over historic castle
May 5, 2012 by gwionllwyd · 2 Comments
Arosfa is a cute 2 bedroom mid terraced house in Harlech. Harlech is most famous for its medieval castle of course. And Arosfa is in a prime position perched up on a hill overlooking this world heritage sight and the Llyn Peninsula beyond.
The front door opens onto an open plan ground floor. The welcoming lounge is comfortably furnished and retains its original slate floor, beamed ceiling and stone inglenook. A large log burner in the inglenook helps create a romantic and cosy atmosphere. Digital TV and DVD player sit to one side.
The kitchen diner is small but well equipped. All the basics are naturally included as well as a dishwasher and plenty of storage space. An outside utility room houses the washing machine, tumble dryer and additional freezer space.
Two bedrooms upstairs. A double room where that view over the castle and the cambrian coast line is even more spectacular. And a twin room which overlooks the rear garden. A central bathroom comprises a top of the range electric shower over a bath. Everything is spotlessly clean and well maintained.
Arosfa, like a lot of the houses in Harlech, is on a steep hill. As a result, the terrace garden provides great views across the bay and the mountains of Snowdonia. It does mean however, that the cottage probably isn’t suitable for anybody with any mobility problems. Sorry.
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Harlech is probably my favorite little town along this coastline. The 13th century castle built high on the rock naturally dominates. The town is designated as a World Heritage site due to the castles historical significance and remarkable state of preservation. The narrow winding streets surrounding the castle only add to the character and a sense of mystery of this charming seaside town.
The house is close to a couple of pubs, cafes, restaurants and a one really nice ice cream shop. The famous Royal St Davids Links Golf course is at the bottom of the hill. Miles of sandy beaches stretch down to Barmouth in the south and up to Portmeirion in the north.
If you continue to climb the hill up behind the house you’ll get to Cwm Bychan, a beautiful valley and a gateway onto some of Snowdonia’s most stunning mountains. A license to fish in the lake at the bottom of the cwm can be obtained in the village post office.
The larger towns of Porthmadog and Barmouth are 10 miles to the north and south respectively. There’s a lot of adventure activity options in the area. Drop me an email if you need pointing in the right direction.
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..13th Century Castle..
..Royal St Davids Golf Course..
..miles of sandy beaches..
Bwthyn-Clyd | Romantic One Bedroom Self Catering Cottage | Pet Friendly
May 4, 2012 by gwionllwyd · 10 Comments
Bwthyn Clyd is the second cottage that Bethan and Gary have renovated. And it’s every bit as stylish as their first one, Bwthyn Bach. It’s been immaculately decorated and filled with modern elegant furniture.
As you walk in, stable doors open onto a spacious lounge with leather furniture, flat screen tv etc. On the right, a breakfast bar separates this living area from a modern galley kitchen. All the facilities you’d expect here and, again, the crockery and accessories are tastefully chosen. Bethans influence I suspect more than Gary’s. A door to the left leads to the double bedroom with its luxurious king size bed. The contemporary bathroom includes a large shower cubicle with power shower. Lots of storage space which is perhaps unusual for a holiday let. And the bedding and towels are crisp and fresh as guests to the first cottage would expect. All in all a perfect base for couples or young families to explore this rural part of southern Snowdonia.
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In the summer most people will visit the cottage because of the miles of Green Coast award winning sandy beaches nearby. And there certainly worth the trip no matter what time of year you decide to stay. But this particular corner of Snowdonia also offers walkers a wealth of undiscovered bridleways and footpaths in some of the most beautiful scenery of the National Park.
The mountains here offer a welcome alternative to the more heavily visited peaks to the north. You can walk the higher ridges here all day without bumping into another living sole. I’m not sure if there are many areas in the UK where that’s still true.
There are two pubs in the village both serving food as well as a post office, small grocery store and garage. The larger towns of Barmouth and Harlech are 5 miles to the south and north respectively.
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Perfect Romantic Getaway
Near the Beautiful Bennar Beach
Tastefully Furnished Through Out
Gilfach Goch | Large four bedroom self catering barn conversion | Llanbedr
May 3, 2012 by Gwion · 14 Comments
Gilfach Goch is one of the nicest barn conversions we’ve had the pleasure of visiting. Roger and Lesley have done a fantastic job of transforming their 400 year old barn into a luxury holiday cottage. High oak beamed ceilings are complimented by newly laid solid oak floors with under-floor heating. Tasteful furniture and all the facilities you could wish for, serve testament to their attention to detail.
There’s a comfortable lounge, with TV, DVD etc and the bonus of wireless internet if you’re silly enough to bring your laptop with you. The huge kitchen diner next door is perfect for those evening get togetherws. Plenty of space for everyone to eat and drink together and discuss the days events while the men pour over their OS maps.
Four bedrooms in total, three twin rooms and one double. So the cottage will sleep a maximum of 8 plus a couple of cots. But low occupancy discounts are available during off peak times. So don’t dismiss this one if you’re a smaller group. The largest bedroom is en-suite and also benefits from a small kitchenette and sitting area. Two more bedrooms lead off from the lounge but I think my favorite bedroom was the one up in the eaves of the barn. Low ceilings, exposed beams and a perfect little cottage window will mean the children will all be rushing to grab this room first.
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On the outskirts of the charming little village of Llanbedr, Gilfach Goch sits tucked up into a small hill, overlooking the Cambrian plane and its beautiful coastline. The sunsets over the Llyn Peninsula are truly spectacular and this cottage is the perfect place to sit and enjoy them. There’s a long private drive to the cottage so no passing traffic to bother you, just the odd stubborn sheep that may need nudging from the lane. (Don’t worry they don’t bite!)
There are a couple of pubs in the village, a butchers, post office and grocery store. Ten minutes away by car, the towns of Harlech and Barmouth offer a larger choice of restaurants and shops. Lot’s of adventure type activities around, including white water rafting, mountain biking, pony trekking etc. Others will enjoy the prehistoric stone circles, medieval castles and narrow gage railways that dot a landscape steeped in history.
A lot of guests will flock to the cottage for a traditional beach holiday of course. But I’d encourage everyone to explore the mountains behind the house. The Rhinog Mountains and Cwm Nantcol remains one of the UK’s true wildernesses. The mountains here are arguably every bit as spectacular as their more famous sister Snowdon, but benefit from being a bit more undiscovered. At the moment at least.
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Luxury Holiday Cottage
Panoramic Views
A True Wilderness
Capel-Maentwrog | Converted Chapel | Self Catering Maentwrog Portmeirion
April 30, 2012 by gwionllwyd · 12 Comments
You certainly won’t drive past this one by mistake. Capel-Maentwrog, a converted 19th Century Calvinistic Chapel is a genuine landmark building. But as impressive as the exterior is, our fondness for this chapel was only further enhanced once we stepped inside. The huge lofted living space over 9m (30ft) high with polished slate floor and spiral staircase is truly inspiring. Everything about this property exudes luxury. From the piano black kitchen units to the Italian marble bathrooms with Villeroy & Boch fittings right down to the subtle floor level lighting. But it’s the space that stimulates your senses. Majestic windows allow an extraordinary light to flood into the chapel. More subtle perhaps are the acoustics. There seems to be a richness of sound as well as vision in this space. My recommendation would be to play a ‘Bruce Springsteen’ CD at full volume to help wake up the children. But you may have other preferences.
So, to describe the living arrangements. On the ground floor you walk through from the lounge into the dining and kitchen area. Big dining table so plenty of room for 8 guests as well as fully fitted kitchen complete with high spec appliances. A smaller side door provides wheelchair access. There’s also a ground floor loo.
We return to the lounge to ascend the steel spiral staircase up to the suspended first floor. One large en-suite twin room and one king size double bedroom, also en-suite. This double room has a partitioned child’s bedroom with plenty of room for a cot or small day bed. (Both provided). The styling is of course immaculate and the bathrooms are massive.
Up the spiral staircase once more and we have a further two double bedrooms. The original arched windows have been cleverly utilized up here to provide a dramatic wash of light over the marbled floors. One more bathroom up here with a nice big bath.
On your way up the stairs it’s important to pause on the landing areas to admire the magnificent views that this elevated position provides. Sit with a glass of wine perhaps while that Bruce Springsteen CD plays downstairs.
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The Chapel backs onto Coedydd Maentwrog one of several woodland reserves in the Vale of Ffestiniog and a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’ where ‘a complex mosaic of mosses, liverworts and ferns has evolved’. There are lots of footpaths accessible directly from the chapel.
The village itself was founded by the influential Oakley family who gained their wealth from mining slate in nearby Blaenau Ffestiniog. Slate from this area is said to have roofed the world. Its export was facilitated by a narrow gauge railway that ran from Tan Y Bwlch to the awaiting ships in Porthmadog. The steam train that continues to run along this line only carries tourists now. But its meandering route through un-spoilt countryside along the banks of the Dwyryd River makes it a must for all guests to the area.
Maentwrog, or Twrog’s stone is said to have derived its name when the giant Twrog hurled a huge bolder from a nearby hill into the village destroying a pagan alter. The stone still stands in the church courtyard, the giants thumb and finger prints clearly visible on its surface.
As well as giant imprinted rocks the village has two nice pubs serving food. Porthmadog, a popular shopping destination is a 10 minute drive away as is the historic town of Harlech with its world renowned golf course and historic castle. There are too many outdoor activities to list. But send me an email if you have any particular interests.
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…landmark building…
…19th Century Calvinistic Chapel…
…this property exudes luxury…
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