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Aelfor is a luxurious and contemporary property resting in an elevated position over Harlech, Gwynedd, within the stunning Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park. Boasting uninterrupted sea views stretching towards the internationally renowned St David's Championship Links Golf Course and the majestic Snowdonia mountains, the property’s charm rivals its surroundings.
It beautifully blends period character, with exposed stone walls and traditional features, alongside all the modern amenities required to create a truly memorable stay. Perfect for a family getaway or a retreat with friends, this property also warmly welcomes your four-legged companions, ensuring a truly relaxing escape for everyone.
Enter up the winding, driveway to really appreciate your surroundings. Set your sights on the private patio, the perfect place to soak in the blissful views while melting your worries away in the soothing hot tub.
Stepping over the threshold and into the heart of the home which is undoubtedly the open-plan kitchen/diner, housing everything you could need to prepare a meal for the entire group, while a separate utility/boot room caters for all your laundry needs. Refill the ice in your mojito from the ice dispenser, select a bottle from the wine chiller, and keep the chef of the group company at the kitchen island.
Then, set the table and savour the delicious culinary creations you've prepared together. The sitting room invites you to relax on its luxurious leather corner sofa, perfect for unwinding while catching up on your favourite shows on the Smart TV.
Settle into the seats by the bay window, where you can lose yourself in the sweeping, distant views that stretch out before you. A handy cloakroom completes the ground-floor layout of this striking abode.
Climb the stairs to find an elegant Juliette balcony, an ideal spot to soak in the uninterrupted sea and mountainous views. Choose from four beautifully-appointed bedrooms, each adorned with high-quality and luxury beds.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Aelfor, with real driving times.
Sat nav: LL46 2YH
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.
Sat nav: LL55 2AU
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.
Sat nav: LL25 0JD
A thirteenth-century Welsh prince's castle on a small knoll, with a restored keep and a ruined west tower.
Dolwyddelan Castle is a thirteenth-century castle in Conwy County Borough, probably begun by Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, ruler of the Kingdom of Gwynedd, to guard an east-west route through his lands. It stands on a small knoll, with a keep on the east side and a tower on the west, joined by walls to form a roughly circular enclosure.
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.
Sat nav: LL24 0AL
A railway museum at Betws-y-Coed with a miniature steam railway and a rare electric tramway.
The Conwy Valley Railway Museum sits beside Betws-y-Coed railway station, on the site of the old goods yard. The museum building holds a collection of railway artefacts, and the attraction began with a former standard gauge railway carriage, which is a licensed buffet and restaurant car.
Sat nav: LL61 6DZ
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: LL32 8QE
An adventure park in the Conwy valley, built around the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake.
Adventure Parc Snowdonia, formerly known as Surf Snowdonia, is an adventure park at Dolgarrog in the Conwy valley, North Wales. It was built around the world's first commercial artificial surfing lake, a freshwater pool 300 metres long and 110 metres wide, filled with rainwater collected from Snowdonia reservoirs.
Tip: Check which activities are running before you set off, as the park has changed over the years.
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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