Aberdaron Abode, Pwllheli

Gwynedd. Sleeps up to 10

Aberdaron Abode enjoys a fabulous tranquil spot down a pretty country lane, less than four miles from the seaside village of Aberdaron. It is perfect for relaxation, unwinding and enjoying time with your family or favourite friends. This beautifully appointed holiday home sleeps ten guests in five bedrooms and is dog friendly too so up to two pooches can share your holiday. The house has been brilliantly designed for easy holiday living.

Aberdaron enjoys a wonderful range of cafes, pub restaurants, a thatched bakery and a shop. It is a fantastic spot on the spectacular Llyn Peninsula within easy reach of the Coast Path, rugged cliffs, superb beaches and picturesque Welsh villages. The Llyn Peninsula is known as ‘Snowdon’s arm’. It is a wildly beautiful peninsula with a rich culture and heritage, traditional farmsteads, little ports, stunning beaches and dramatic sea cliffs. The National Trust’s Whistling Sands, otherwise known as Porthoer Beach, Towyn, Tudweiliog Beach, the pretty seaside village of Abersoch and the sacred Bardsey Island are all extremely popular and the majestic mountains of Snowdonia are also within a short travelling distance. You can head from Porth Meudwy to Bardsey Island, fish, ride horses, play golf and head for Glasfryn Parc for go-karting, ten pin bowling and archery.

Aberdaron Abode is a luxury water mill conversion with a retro-chic interior, blissful bedrooms and a fabulous enclosed garden with its own bar. It is a great place to bring the generations together and enjoy special celebrations. Within its smart stone walls you will discover lavish furnishings including an Italian leather sofa, an original Indian coffee cart and a Chinese style sideboard as well as plush handmade curtains. The cottage is sprinkled with personal touches such as luxury Welsh wool throws, designer cushions, an industrial-inspired armchair and footrest and Welsh linen curtains. For little ones, or perhaps bigger ones, there is a table football on the gallery landing.

The main living room is elegant and refined with painted wooden beams that match the curtains, a wood burning stove for a crackling atmosphere, a velvet sofa as well as the leather one, a comfy armchair and a wall mounted Smart television for cosy movie nights. At the far end of the room you will find a traditional dining table and chairs and a lovely painted dresser. The generous kitchen enjoys a handy breakfast table and a sociable central island. It is a great space where the chefs in your group can cook up a storm.

The luxury master bedroom suite is located on the ground floor with its ensuite shower room and sumptuous kingsize bed. There is also a separate guest shower room on this level. Upstairs, you will find the other four bedrooms and another family bathroom. The Aberdaron Bedroom boasts a kingsize antique brass and iron bed frame, the Phiw and Meillionydd rooms enjoy twin beds and the final Plas Newydd Bedroom boasts colonial style furnishings including a black velvet kingsize bed. All of the beds are adorned with crisp cottons and luxury soft furnishings.

The magic continues outside where you can dine alfresco at the old refectory table on the patio. This secluded spot is perfect for pulling the cork of a bottle of red or a chilled bottle of fizz while mesmerised by the night stars and while you enjoy the warmth of the fire pit. The roofed bar is a fabulous spot to take in the wonderfully scenic surroundings.

Aberdaron Abode enjoys a lovely secluded location less than four miles from Aberdaron. There are two great pub restaurants in the village with others such as the Ship in Edern and the Lion in Tudweiliog nearby. Aberdaron is Land’s End at its most idyllic. This historic fishing village was the last stop for pilgrims on the way to Ynys Enlli, Bardsey Island, the ‘Isle of 20000 Saints’ which is a National Nature Reserve famous for its birdlife. Boat trips go from nearby Porth Neudwy to the wildlife haven. You can visit the National Trust’s new Porth y Swnt centre for an insight into the peninsula’s special landscapes, seascapes and rich cultural heritage. You will be blown away by the breathtaking coastal views from the Mynydd Mawr headland. There is plenty to explore from Aberdaron including sea caves, rock pools and the coast path. Windsurfing, sailing and kayaking are all popular. Aberdaron is sprinkled with cosy cafes, restaurants and boasts an impressive sailing club. The village hosts an annual sailing regatta and its coastal heritage is celebrated at the popular Llyn Coastal Festival.

There are is a wonderful network of footpaths and coastal walks to take, blissful beaches and the majestic Snowdonian mountains are not too far away. Abersoch is a gorgeous seaside resort with sailing and watersports. It boasts fine beaches, a lovely sheltered harbour, a buzzy bistro life and good attractions including pony trekking, boat trips and a delightful craft centre.

Llanbedrog is a lovely seaside village with an Instagram worthy line of colourful beach huts and a superb beach. You will discover Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw, a wonderful arts centre and gallery and need be camera ready at Porthdinllaen, the much photographed coastal hamlet brimming with quaint houses above a stunning half moon of golden sand. The village and beach are owned by the National Trust and access is by foot only. Next to Porthdinllaen on the north coast you will find Nefyn with its maritime museum, pretty harbour and a sweeping crescent of sand. Its headland golf course is incredible, not for the faint hearted. If you want to head inland, Llithfaen is a quaint village set in a fascinating landscape. On Yr Eifl mountains you will find Tre’r Ceiri, an astonishingly well-preserved prehistoric village which was occupied until about two thousand years ago. Nearby is the Welsh Language and Heritage Centre, Nant Gwrtheyrn.

The peninsula’s capital Pwllheli is a very busy seaside resort and busy market town. It boasts a popular sailing and watersports centre, a fantastic marina, art galleries and fantastic shops and restaurants.

Other popular attractions and activities are fishing, horse riding, golf and Glasfryn Parc where you can enjoy go-karting, ten-pin bowling, archery and other activities. Plas Glyn-y-Weddw is a magnificent manor house with galleries, beautiful gardens and a lovely tea room with sea views. Within fifteen miles, you can enjoy horse rides and treks at Pen Llyn Stud and Riding Centre, the Llanbedrog Riding Stables and the Cilan Riding Centre at Abersoch. Golf can be played at the Nefyn and District Golf Club, the Abersoch Golf Club and the Llyn Golf Centre and Pen-y-Berth.