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7 Maes Awel is a lovely, four-bedroom Detached bungalow nestled in the bustling coastal village of Abersoch in Gwynedd. With off-road parking, a collection of tasteful interiors, and a superb location walking distance from the nearest shops, pubs, and a beach, this charming dwelling makes an ideal base for a family or group of six friends seeking a relaxing, self-catered escape in North Wales.
Step into 7 Maes Awel, your delightful new home-from-home, where you will be instantly greeted by an array of well-appointed, elegant living spaces. Get to work in the fully-equipped kitchen, which houses integrated appliances that the chosen chef can use to whip up delicious, home-cooked feasts that can be savoured around the dining table as a group.
On warmer days, head outside into the garden to delight in an alfresco feast, uncorking a bottle of your favourite vintage to raise a toast to your wonderful getaway and enjoying the new patio furniture. When the sun sets, head back indoors to kick back and unwind in the sitting area, complete with ample seating and a sleek Smart TV so you and your loved ones can enjoy a movie marathon into the late hours.
When your eyes grow weary, refresh with a revitalising shower on your way to finally hunkering down for a much-needed rest in one of the home's three bedrooms, which consist of a sumptuous super-king-size, a double, a twin and a bunk room. If you can tear yourself from your tranquil new lodgings, slip your shoes on and step out to explore Abersoch on foot.
A short stroll will bring you to the SPAR, your closest convenience store, where you can load up on homely essentials, whilst an impressive selection of pubs and eateries can also be found a stone's throw from your accommodation, including the Fresh Bar & Grill, St Tudwals Inn, and The Vaynol. Your trip to the village would be incomplete without an afternoon spent frolicking on the golden sands of Traeth Abersoch, whilst the golf lovers can also partake in a round at Abersoch Golf Club, which offers visitors stunning sea views as they amble along the course.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of 7 Maes Awel, with real driving times.
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A medieval fortress begun by Edward I, part of a World Heritage Site in north-west Wales.
Caernarfon Castle is a medieval fortress in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. Edward I began replacing an earlier motte-and-bailey castle with the current stone structure in 1283, and it was built on a grand scale as the administrative centre of north Wales.
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A World Heritage Site castle built by Edward I on a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea.
Harlech Castle is a medieval fortification in Gwynedd, built onto a rocky knoll close to the Irish Sea. Edward I had it built during his invasion of Wales, and it is one of the castles UNESCO includes in its World Heritage listing for the finest late 13th and early 14th century military architecture in Europe.
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A National Trust mansion and Grade I listed gardens on the Menai Strait, with red squirrels and views to Snowdonia.
Plas Newydd is a country house on the north bank of the Menai Strait, with views across the water to Snowdonia. The house has origins in 1470 and was long the seat of the Marquesses of Anglesey.
Tip: Dogs on short leads are welcome in the gardens, but not on the Terraces. Autumn is a busy season for the red squirrels, so stay quiet in the woods.
Sat nav: LL55 4UB
A Welsh prince's round-towered fortress guarding the foot of the Llanberis Pass above Llyn Padarn.
Dolbadarn Castle (Castell Dolbadarn) was built by the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great in the early 13th century. It stands at the foot of the Llanberis Pass, overlooking the lake of Llyn Padarn, and once controlled an important mountain pass. Today it is a grade I listed building, owned by Cadw and run as a tourist attraction.
Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
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