Cornel Glyd

Sleeps 2-4. This new barn conversion is walking distance from the beach. A bit chilly for swimming I admit, but perfect for that after dinner walk.
£449.10 for 7 nights from 23rd of December. http://dioni.co.uk/cornel-glyd/

Llwyncelyn

Sleeps 2-3. This is a lovely little cottage near Dinas Mawddwy. The log fires and unique décor ad a touch of romance to any holiday spent here.
£517.50 for 7 nights from 23rd of December. http://dioni.co.uk/llwyn-celyn/

Maes-Y-Llan

Sleeps 8. Walking distance from two lively pubs in this village. So if you and the family fancy some real ale this Christmas this is the one for you. I might see you there.
£1030.50 for 7 nights from 23rd of December. http://dioni.co.uk/maes-y-llan/

Moelwyn

Sleeps 6. If you’d like to wake up to spectacular views of snow capped mountains this Christmas morning, Moelwyn is the obvious choice.
£891 for 7 nights from 23rd of December. http://dioni.co.uk/moelwyn/

Sisial-Y-Mor

Sleeps 4. A stylish contemporary barn conversion in Tal Y Bont near Barmouth.
£349 for 4 nights from 23rd of December. http://dioni.co.uk/sisial-y-mor/

Stabal-Ymwlch

Sleeps 6. One of our more remote cottages this one, so perfect if you want to get away from it all. (But if you have forgotten anything, it’s only a short drive to Porthmadog.)
£602.10 for 7 nights from 23rd of December. http://dioni.co.uk/stabal-ymwlch/

Tregantle

Sleeps 10. If you’re trying to arrange a break for the extended family you should probably look at this one. Good luck with organising everybody, not easy I know.
£1251 for 7 nights from 23rd of December. http://dioni.co.uk/tregantle/

Were discounting the price of the few cottages that we have left for the half term week. So if you fancy a break away with the children this October, have a look at the cottages listed below. I’ve listed the weekly prices, but let me know if you can only manage a short break via our [Enquiry Form..] and I’ll quote accordingly.

Cornel-Glyd

2 bedroom cottage near the beach.
£404.10 for 7 nights from 21st October 2011
http://dioni.co.uk/cornel-glyd/

Maes Y Llan

4 bedroom 5 star home in village location.
£900 for 7 nights from 21st October 2011
http://dioni.co.uk/maes-y-llan/

Moelwyn

3 bedroom house with panoramic views over Cardigan Bay
£693 for 7 nights from 21st October 2011
http://dioni.co.uk/moelwyn/

Nant

2 bedroom house on a working welsh hill farm (breakfast included)
£610 for 7 nights from 22nd October 2011
http://dioni.co.uk/nant/

Stabal

Small studio cottage down by the beach
£423 for 7 nights from 21st of October 2011
http://dioni.co.uk/stabal/

The weather’s great here at the moment so bring some sun cream and flip flops with you. Socks optional.

August 10, 2011

We’ve only got the one week remaining now:
Bwthyn Goronwy (Sleeps 2 ) Late Deal:   Fri 19 – Fri 26 August 2011,  Was £550 £495 per week, save £55

I’ve manages to prise a couple of the recopies from them to share with you here. This wasn’t as easy believe you me, there are of course village cake making competitions to consider.

Lemon Drizzle Cake

from Sue owner of Stabal and Bwthyn

1 Orange
2 Lemons
185g self-raising flour
185g caster sugar
185g soft margarine
3 eggs, beaten
125g caster sugar
90g white chocolate, melted
Orange rind shreds

Grease and line a 1kg (2lb) loaf tin. Preheat oven to 160C (325F/Gas3). Finely grated rind from orange and 1 lemon. Place in a bowl with with flour, sugar, margarine and eggs. Mix together with a wooden spoon, then beat for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Spoon mixture into prepared tin, smooth top and bake for 11/2-11/2 hours, or until cake springs back when lightly pressed in the centre. Turn out onto a wire rack, remove paper and allow to cool.
To make syrup, squeeze juice from lemons and place in a small pan with sugar. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved, then bring to the boil and boil for 15 seconds. Return cake to tin, pour over syrup and leave until cold. Using a sharp knife, cut pith away from orange and cut out segments, dry on kitchen paper.
For the topping, pour white chocolate along top of cake and arrange orange segments overlapping down the centre. decorate with orange rind shreds. Leave until chocolate is set.

Bara Brith

from Helen owner of Hengaeau

14 oz Mixed Fruit
8oz Brown Sugar
2oz Marge
½ pt water
1 lb self raising flour
1 teaspoon bi-carb
1 teaspoon mixed spice
2 freshly laid eggs

Boil Marge, Sugar, Fruit and water in sauspan.
Remove from heat, add bi-carb and mix until froth disappears
Leave to cool
Add self raising flour, spice and eggs and mix well
Bake in oven at 300F for about 1 hour approx

Oat Bread

from Llys Bennar

2lb 10oz strong white flour
6 oz oatmeal
2 pkts. Easy blend yeast
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon soft brown sugar
6 tablespoon of olive oil in 1 ½ pts of hot water – not boiling

Put all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix through. Pour in water and oil and mix with a spoon until dough comes together. Top bowl with a polythene bag – tied to allow for expansion. When well risen, turn onto work surface and kneed lightly. Return to bowl to rise again. Cover as before. Grease and flour two 2lb bread tins. Preaheat oven to 375 F and bake for 1 hr.

Portmeirion the famous Italian styled village was designed and built by architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. It lies two miles south of Porthmadog on the banks of the Dwyryd Estuary. The gardens as well as the architecture are fantastic and well worth a visit if your in the area.

The village has provided the backdrop to numerous films, TV shows and music videos. If you visit, you’ll be able to add your name to a long list of famous guests. Noel Coward, Gregory Peck, Ingrid Bergman, Paul McCartney, Iron Maiden and Patrick McGoohan star of cult 60’s TV series The Prisoner. Please quote number P001 when placing your booking. This will not affect you rites as a “free man”.

The Chapel has been converted into a 4 bedroom luxury holiday home. Complete with marble bathrooms and polished slate floors. Considering the luxurious interior and the great location, the price, especially during off peak times, is very reasonable. Have a look at let me know what you think. [Read more about this property..]

I always tell our regular guests that Easter is one of the nicest times to visit us here in Snowdonia. Fresh pasture, spring lambs, daffodils and best of all not too many tourists to spoil it all. [Read more ..]

Add a little note to say if you have any flexibility with your dates. [Enquiry Form..]

So I’m here to offer our services. With the weekend away I mean. You’ll have to tidy your own desk. Most of our cottages are happy to take short breaks now that the summer rush is over. And the prices always come down a little bit at this time. So imagine walking deserted beaches and windswept mountaintops, before coming home to a real log fire and maybe a mug of hot chocolate. Fill in our [enquiry form...] and I’ll email you back with a couple of suggestions. It’ll help cheer you up if nothing else.