Top 5 Holiday Cottages on the Llŷn Peninsula

One of Wales’ best kept secrets and most beautiful and inspiring landscapes. Take a look at our top 5 holiday cottages on the Llŷn Peninsula.

A place where the majestic mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) meet the wide-open promise of the Irish Sea, the Llŷn is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It’s also one of Britain’s oldest pilgrimage routes. On both counts it’s not hard to see why.

Cast your gaze this way and breathe in soaring mountain views, rolling green countryside, sandy beaches, and dozens of hidden coves and bays – there’s plenty of scope here for finding your own ‘private’ beach for the day.

The Llŷn is actually a 30-mile long chain of long-defunct volcanoes which sits on Eryri’s western flank.

More ‘recent’ remnants of its past can be seen in the Iron-Age hillforts, ancient burial chambers and medieval churches that dot the landscape. Whichever way you look at it, the landscape is timeless, peaceful and beautiful. The Llŷn has a knack for ‘putting everything in perspective’.

Wherever you are on the peninsula, you’re never far from the call of the sea. Head to seaside towns like Pwllheli and Abersoch for great food, ice cream, watersports and to explore cute little antique shops and boutiques. Seaside villages like Nefyn, Trefor and Clynnog offer up quieter coastal charm. Look out for dolphins, porpoises and seals playing in the sea.

The Llŷn has plenty of quiet country lanes and a great cycle network which make it a great place to explore on two wheels for cyclists of all ages and abilities. There are plenty of places to hire bikes if you haven’t brought your own.

Walkers can explore the entirety of its stunning coastline via the Wales Coastal Path, but inland walking offers its own delights and stonking views too – summit three peaks for the price of one at Yr Eifl (known as ‘The Rivals’) and explore the ancient hillfort at Tre’r Ceiri. On a clear day you can see as far as Cumbria to the North and County Wicklow to the West. Oh, and is that the Isle of Man we see in the distance…?

If you like a good pub, you can’t come to the Llŷn without having a drink at the Ty Coch Inn – consistently visited one of the world’s best beach bars. It’s accessible only by foot (either via the beach from Morfa Nefyn or across Nefyn golf course) and offers up the most beautiful views of Snowdonia to savour with your pint. You’ll find it on the sandy beach at Porthdinllaen.

Holiday Cottages on the Llŷn Peninsula

We’ve curated these holiday cottages on the Llŷn peninsula because they are exactly the kind of places we would like to spend a well-earned break from it all (hey, who says you can’t holiday at home!). You’ll be hard-pushed to find a more beautiful place to spend your hols.
We hope you enjoy taking a look around our Top Five Holiday Cottages on the Llŷn Peninsula.

• Granar-Soch, Sleeps 6, Abersoch
• Ty-Newydd-Llannor, Sleeps 14, Llannor
• Deri-Sarn, Sleeps 14, Sarn-Meyllteryn
• Pennant-Igyn, Sleeps 6, Mynytho
• Pensarn, Sleeps 3, Aberdaron

3 bedroom Abersoch Holiday Cottage | Granar-Soch

Sleeps 6 | Near Beach | Farm Stay | Near Pub

Located on the outskirts of Abersoch on a working welsh farm, Granar-Soch is the perfect location for a traditional seaside holiday. This impressive stone building, which sleeps up to 6 people, commands spectacular views over the bay and is the perfect base from which to explore the ever popular Pen Llyn.

Large Stone Cottage With Hot Tub and Sea Views | Ty-Newydd-Llannor

Sleeps 14 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Real Fire | Hot Tub | Games Room | EV Charger

Ty-Newydd-Llannor is a magnificent large stone cottage with hot tub and sea views. Located in the heart of the Llyn countryside, it comes with gorgeous views of the Tudwal Islands, and even has an original working waterwheel.

Large 4 Bedroom Holiday Cottage on the Llyn Peninsula | Deri-Sarn

Sleeps 10 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Real Fire | Near Pub

This 5 star rated, large 4 bedroom holiday cottage on the Pen Llyn is the perfect base for larger families wanting to explore this beautiful coastal part of North Wales. Generous sized bedrooms and a huge garden ensures there’s plenty of room for everybody to relax and have a nice time.

Three Bedroom Stone Cottage Near Abersoch | Pennant-Igyn

Sleeps 6 | Dog Friendly | Hot Tub | Near Beach | Real Fire | Farm Stay | Ev Charger

Welcome to Pennant-Igyn, a masterfully restored Three Bedroom Stone Cottage Near Abersoch that manages to be both a rugged piece of Welsh history and a haven of modern luxury. Perched on the hillside in Mynytho, this property doesn’t just offer a place to stay; it offers a front-row seat to the best coastal show in North Wales.

Coastal Holiday Cottage in North Wales | Pensarn

Sleeps 3 | Dog Friendly | Near Beach | Near Pub

If you’re looking to get as close to the ocean as possible without actually living on a boat, Pensarn is about as good as it gets. This premier coastal holiday cottage in North Wales sits in a commanding position right at the end of the Pen Llyn (Llyn Peninsula), where the road finally runs out and the adventure begins. The main event here is undoubtedly the location; you are just a short, breezy stroll from the shoreline, making it entirely possible to go from your morning coffee to a sea swim in a matter of minutes.