Dog-friendly Gwynedd

Attached to a former chapel and adjacent to the owner’s home, this delightful holiday cottage was once the Welsh chapel minister’s house. The fire and brimstone are long gone and this property now provides very comfortable accommodation for four, with a cosy lounge with feature multi-fuel burner. There are plenty of beams which add character to this property. The beach is about a ½-mile away and Ty Capel Gosen makes a great base from which to explore the area, with Caernarfon with its mighty Edward I castle, and Welsh Highland Railway within easy reach, as is the beautiful Llyn Peninsula with a selection of glorious sandy beaches. Beach ½ mile. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 5 miles.

This single storey detached converted barn is in the ideal location for a holiday on a working dairy farm, enjoying its own enclosed lawned garden. It is surrounded by countryside and is traffic free. There are sandy beaches offering all watersports close by, stunning coastal National Heritage walks and renowned links golf courses. Visit delightful Abersoch beach, take a boat trip to Bardsey Island renowned for its wildlife and discover the beauty of Snowdonia. There are many scenic railways which travel through the hills and forests for you to enjoy, alternatively day trips to Caernarfon and Harlech Castles, Betws-y-Coed, Anglesey and Victorian Llandudno can also be enjoyed. Horse riding nearby. Shop and pub 2½ miles, restaurant 3 miles.

This simple but welcoming semi-detached holiday cottage stands in a 100-acre working farm, where you can enjoy uninterrupted, breath-taking views of the starry night sky from the comfort of the garden. Perfect for a small family, this cottage features two bedrooms, one with a bunk bed, and a playroom with a TV and DVD player, ideal for children to have their own space. Outside, there is an enclosed garden where the little ones and your four-legged friends can let off some steam!
Beautiful Aberdaron Bay is just 1½ miles from the cottage, and in this pretty village you can find a mile long sandy beach, two pubs, a tea room and boat trips in the summer to Bardsey Island. Children will love exploring the sea caves and rock pools, or for the more adventurous, windsurfing and kayaking can also be found in the area.
For history buffs, Caernarfon Castle is worth a visit and is set on the banks of the River Seiont, whilst Harlech Castle is situated on a rocky crag overlooking sand dunes far below. The highest peak in Wales, Mount Snowdon, is a must for outdoor enthusiasts, and there is also the Snowdon Mountain Railway which will take you to the top. For seaside fun, visit the bustling market town of Pwllheli, with its beach, art galleries, sailing and watersports centre, and coastal cruises out to see wildlife such as seals, sea birds and dolphins. Shop, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.

At the end of a quiet country lane, surrounded by fields, this inviting single storey holiday cottage has thick stone walls, double glazing and exposed beams, and is simply but cosily furnished. Only 1.5 miles from National Trust coastline with wonderful walks to be had through the National Trust land which makes up most of this area. At the same distance are the many unspoilt beaches to be found in the region where there is often a chance of seeing choughs, seals and dolphins. Or why not try some fishing from the rocks or boat trips to Bardsey Island. The picturesque village of Aberdaron, at the tip of the beautiful Lleyn Peninsula, and the spectacular Hell’s Mouth Bay are both nearby. Shops, pubs and restaurants 4 miles.

In an enviable setting, within the Snowdonia National Park, this lovely secluded barn conversion offers a warm welcome from the neighbouring owners. Together with its own enclosed garden, it is surrounded by beautiful landscaped grounds bisected by the River Dwynant. With a footpath on the doorstep, it is perfect for those that enjoy the outdoors. A sandy beach, shops, inns and restaurants can be found nearby at Barmouth. Harlech Castle and the championship golf course are 12 miles. Riding and fishing nearby. Shops, pubs and restaurants 3 miles.

This traditional Welsh stone holiday cottage brimming with character and charm, boasts a wonderful location for exploring the area’s beautiful beaches and coastline. A sandy, pebble-backed beach is less than a minute’s walk from the cottage’s front door, and Caernarfon with its majestic castle, fine selection of shops and restaurants, and the Welsh Highland narrow gauge railway lies just 8 miles away. The surroundings of the Snowdonia National Park invite exploration with myriad exhilarating outdoor pursuits available. Village shop 1 mile, pub/restaurant 4 miles.

Wonderfully positioned to make the most of the region’s beautiful beaches, castles and mountains, this comfortable detached cottage, sits in the grounds of the owners’ smallholding, enjoying panoramic views over the surrounding countryside on the fringes of the Snowdonia National Park. It’s just a short drive from an award winning blue flag beach, whilst Caernarfon with its superb castle is three miles and offers a fine selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. The Welsh highland narrow gauge railway passes close by and makes for a memorable trip into the mountains of Snowdonia, an enormous range of exciting activities and attractions lie close by including Zip World, the longest zip wire in the world. Walking, golf and horse riding can all be enjoyed nearby.

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. Fishing is also available nearby.
Snowdon can be booked together with Eryri (CC612061) and Yr Wyddfa (CC612062) to accommodate up to 16 guests.

This delightful mid-terraced holiday cottage, situated on the outskirts of town, dates from the 18th century and features a warming woodburner, a small terraced garden with a barbecue and great views of the surrounding mountains. There is quiet on road parking adjacent to the property. The former slate quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is rich in heritage, with the famous Ffestiniog Steam Railway providing a spectacular journey down to the coast at Porthmadog. There are several fantastic attractions, including the Stiniog downhill bike trails, Bounce Below, where you can trampoline underground in a slate cavern, and Zip World Titan, where you can go down ziplines. Black Rock Sands and the Italianate village of Portmeirion are within easy reach; whilst in the other direction are Betws-y-Coed and the Conwy Valley. Beach 9 miles. Shop and restaurant 1 mile, pub ½ mile.

Commanding spectacular uninterrupted sea views in a truly stunning location on the Llyn Peninsula, this converted barn sits at the end of a private track in gorgeous rural tranquillity yet within easy reach of a host of family attractions. Set within the grounds of the owners’ home, its breathtaking setting affords wonderful walking, bird watching and even dolphin spotting from the doorstep, with the coastal path winding its way down from the holiday cottage to a secluded beach (about 10 minutes’ walk). Ten pin bowling, go karting, golf, fishing and pony trekking are all enjoyed nearby and Caernarfon Castle and the Snowdonia National Park are within easy reach. Shops 4 miles, pub serving food 1.5 miles.