North of England
Scotland
The property is nestled in Llanelltyd, 1 mile from Dolgellau's historic town where there are pubs and shops, and cycle hire – ideal for the Mawddach Trail. The renowned Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park is 4.5 miles down the road, perfect for a mountain biking challenge.
Explore beautiful Barmouth, 6 miles, with its golden, sandy beaches, harbour, cafes, pubs, shops, museums and galleries. Harlech, famous for its castle being a World Heritage Site, St David’s golf links course and miles of sandy beach is 11 miles further up the coast.
This is an all-year-round destination for friends and family, with so many activities in the area such as paddleboarding, boat trips, fishing, sea swimming, rock climbing, golf, walking and cycling. Visit countless historic sites, castles, museums and events in Snowdonia National Park from the doorstep.
This detached and spacious former chapel is full of original features, boasting all the thoughtful little extras for a fabulous holiday with friends and family. Walk through the original doors into the inner porch, with a pew and lots of space for your outdoor attire.
Continue into the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with exposed beams, a double-height ceiling, feature windows and lighting to highlight the details of this unique property. The stunning kitchen is well-equipped for preparing home-cooked meals.
If you decide to eat in, create something special with your local purchases from your travels, and enjoy time together around the dining table. After a full day out, relax on the comfortable sofa, put your feet up on the pouffe, and watch a film on Smart TV or listen to music.
For cosy nights in, light the wood burner. Younger ones can relax on the mezzanine and play games.
Also on the ground floor is a king-size bedroom with an en-suite shower room with a WC, plus a utility room and a separate WC. Upstairs, enjoy a leisurely bath in the stylish family bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of 4-Bedroom Hot Tub Cottage in Llanelltyd, 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: 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: 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: 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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