Dog-friendly Gwynedd

Tyn Y Maen is a welcoming, comfortable property with a large garden, and benefits from an outdoor utility which has an additional shower and storage for bikes, kayaks and paddle boards. The living room has a large inglenook fireplace with cosy log burner, and doors leading out onto the large garden area. There are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, along with a well-equipped kitchen/dining area.

Caernarfon, with its magnificent castle and a fine selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, is just 15 minutes drive away, and is also the start of the Welsh Highland Railway for scenic journeys into the heart of Snowdonia. The popular beaches of Dinas Dinlle and Llanfairfechan are only 20 minutes’ drive away. Tyn Y Maen is a perfect location for relaxing winter escapes and summer beach holidays.

This pair of pretty stone cottages, thought to date back to the 1800s are set near the tip of the Lleyn Peninsula. The drive to the holiday cottages is delightful, miles of sea and fantastic countryside. Set about a mile away from the beaches and coves, one of the most popular bathing spots of the Lleyn Peninsula. ’Whistling sands’ is little more than a mile and equal distance is the popular resort of Aberdaron with its shops and eating houses. Cyll y Felin Fawr 1 boasts a welcoming coal fire and Cyll Y Felin Fawr 2 is ideal for children, the low attic bedroom being a great hideaway. All other resorts of the Lleyn Peninsula are within easy driving distance such as Abersoch and Pwllheli as is the Snowdonia Mountain Range. Shop and pub 1½ miles.

Just a short distance from the historic town centre of Caernarfon and its varied attractions, including the majestic Caernarfon Castle, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestles The Old School, an attractive and well presented conversion of a former school into three delightful holiday cottages bursting with character and charm, and during the festive season, the property is decorated with a Christmas tree.
. This is an excellent location for walking and touring with the dramatic splendour of Snowdon and the lovely countryside of Anglesey and the Lleyn peninsula within a short drive. Llanberris, the village at the foot of Snowdon, is five miles away with the Snowdon mountain railway and the Welsh Slate Museum, a fascinating glimpse into the slate industry. For the more adventurous, north Wales’ Zip World velocity, the longest, fastest zip wire in the northern hemisphere is also easily accessible.
Yr Wyddfa can be booked together with Eryri (CC612061) and Snowdon (CC612060) to accommodate up to 16 guests.

This is a delightful property, perfect for families - no need to bring pushchairs - a Maclaren pushchair is provided. There is a variety of wetsuits (2-14 years). Cosy and comfortable with wood burning stove in the L shaped living/dining area. Browse along the bookshelves and snuggle down in front of the fire, choose from the extensive choice of DVDs and admire water colours painted by the owner’s mother. Cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen and relax in the conservatory at the back. The large lawn at the rear is ideal for children to play - well fenced so no wandering into the wild highly protected conservation area. Listen to the birdsong that permeates from here and use the binoculars provided to watch cormorants, sea eagles and herons. Relax on the patio areas, perfect suntraps and barbecue after a day’s exploring. Two delightful bedrooms - the main with stylish king size en-suite and the second a family room with a double bed and 3ft. bunk beds.
Stroll down to the village, 5 minutes away, where there is a lovely sandy beach with stunning views of the two small islands known as the ’Isle of Gulls’. A perfect spot to relax and for children to build sandcastles and potter about. Culinary delights await at the various restaurants and fish and chip shops. Buy locally at the small supermarket a few minutes walk away, lovely supplies of local meat and fresh fruit and vegetables. Go to local thatched roofed bakery for bread, cakes and great cooked breakfasts. Visit the National Trust visitors centre next to the beach and learn the history of this unique area. Whistling Sands(National Trust) only a couple of miles up the coast a delightful bay where children will delight in the fact that the sands really do whistle! Find your perfect cove when walking the Coastal Path, Nefyn and Morfa Nefyn beaches are an easy drive. Visit Abersoch with wide sandy beaches excellent shops and lively restaurants and ever popular Llanbedrog Beach with candy coloured beach huts.

Set down a quiet lane you are greeted by this spacious property, with open plan living and dining area which makes for an ideal social space to gather all the family, there’s comfy sofas and a cosy electric wood burner perfect for those chillier evenings. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you’ll need for your stay. On the first floor you’ll find three bedrooms all furnished to a high standard to ensure your comfort along with the family bathroom. All the bedrooms have TV’s for your entertainment.
An ideal central location to explore the Llyn Peninsula from. Only 5 miles away is the bustling town of Pwllheli with plenty of shops to peruse, cafés and a large beach with sweeping sands. If you fancy a quieter spot the unspoilt Abererch beach is a short drive down the road. Porthdinllaen beach is also nearby, home to a popular beach side inn, once voted in the top ten best beach bars in the world. Fashionable Abersoch, is a short drive and boasts a pretty harbour and excellent water sports facilities. The Snowdonia National Park, with its dramatic mountain scenery is close by, along with many castles, the Italianate village of Portmeirion and narrow-gauge steam train.

This modern home has been fully renovated to a high standard. There’s parking along with a spacious garden with seating area which makes the most of the stunning sea view, and ample space for the children to run about. A perfect base for families or friends wishing to explore the beautiful Cambrian coastline. The nearby beach at Llandanwg is just 2 minutes by car, great for bucket and spade holidays, or anglers keen to explore the coastal fishing venues. And if you don’t get lucky with a catch you can always enjoy some food from the café by the sand dunes.
Within walking distance is Llanfair Slate Caverns and Farm Park, just down the road brings you to the village of Harlech, perched dramatically on a rocky outcrop with its Edward I built castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here there are pubs, cafés, the worlds steepest street, as verified by Guinness World Records in 2019, and a spectacular sandy beach. Golfing can also be enjoyed at Royal St David’s. This nationally and internationally renowned golf course has stunning views of the historic Harlech Castle and is ranked in the top 100 golf courses in the world. Explore the coastline using the Cambrian Coast railway line, visit Porthmadog, home to the famous Ffestiniog Railway, or nearby Portmeirion, whilst the quarry town of Blaenau Ffestiniog now has plenty to attract visitors with Zipworld and Bounce Below providing thrills for all the family. Beach 1 mile.

A well-presented cottage based in Waunfawr, Caernarfon. Washing machine. Woodburning stove. Parking. Caernarfon 4.1 miles; Llanberis 5.6 miles.

Set against a backdrop of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this holiday barn conversion has everything you need for a relaxing break. Decorated and furnished with comfort throughout, you’ll feel very much at home here from the moment you arrive. With three bedrooms and three bathrooms, this airy, welcoming property makes for a fantastic base for exploring North Wales and its must see places, in fact there is so much to do it’s hard to know where to begin.
Black Rock Sands is just a few minutes’ drive away if sandy beaches are calling, or the mountains of Snowdonia and the Highland Railways are within easy reach too for a day trip. The popular towns of Porthmadog and Criccieth are just 3 miles away and are both well worth a visit. After a busy day exploring, relax back in the spacious living/dining room and soak up the sea and mountain views. The huge patio doors lead out onto the patio area where you can dine al fresco on warmer days, enjoying the views and sunsets. In the evening there is little or no light pollution, perfect for soaking up the starry skies. The well-equipped kitchen, with dining suite for four, also offers those superb sea and mountain views, all set against a backdrop of hills, smalls farms and miles of stone walls. Make Caer Ffynnon your base for exploring the Llyn (Lleyn) Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with a fabulous coastline and myriad glorious unspoiled beaches, all in all a winning combination.

Enjoying a beautiful rural setting amidst the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia, this charming, cosy and comfortable, Grade II listed, detached holiday cottage sits in the Aberglaslyn Valley just one and a half miles from the picturesque mountain village of Beddgelert in the very heart of the Snowdonia National Park – the perfect location for enjoying the area’s superb walking, cycling, canoeing, climbing and fishing. Narrow gauge railways, glorious beaches, Caernarfon’s magnificent castle and Italianate Portmeirion are all within easy reach.Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

Walking distance or a few minutes in the car and you’ll find the delightful fishing village of Aberdaron, with lovely cafés, pubs and local shops, it’s a perfect location for year round breaks. The nearest cafe is a 5 minute walk away. There are many unspoilt beaches to be found in the region, where seals and dolphins can sometimes be spotted a must visit just down the road under a mile distance is Whistling Sands known locally as Porthor.
Lively Abersoch is a short drive away. You are also within easy reach of Porthmadog home to the Welsh Highland Railway, Criccieth and Harlech are also only a short drive away where you’ll find the historic Castles of the area. No matter your interests from golfing, fishing, and adventure sports to nature and history, the magical Llyn Peninsula has everything to offer. Maximum guests 6 adults plus 1 child.