Llyn Retreat, Pwllheli

Gwynedd. Sleeps up to 14

Escape to a rural bliss on the hillside of the Rhiw Mountains surrounded by endless green fields and large starry skies in this home-like self-catering property. Up to fourteen guests can be accommodated and with a choice of excellent amenities from sauna to children’s playground there is something for everyone to enjoy.

With slate and stone finish set against the vast rolling hills, you will step into a dreamy Welsh landscape.  The welcoming kitchen dining area holds a large fourteen-seater dining table, well-stocked modern fittings with two ovens, dishwasher and laundry facilities on hand to help you cater for your group. Head up the wooden staircase to a room with a view, the cosy living room, warmed by a log burner, adorned with cosy sofas and a door leading out to stairs that will take you to the spectacular outdoor area with far-reaching views of the Welsh mountains.

In this peaceful setting, luxuriate in your morning lie-in in the stylish sleeping accommodation, with a mix of exposed stone walls, iron framed beds and vintage furnishings.  Easy access on the ground floor leads you to a great family room with double bed and bunk beds, sharing a bathroom with a further double room.  An additional super-king bedroom with en-suite shower completes the ground floor.  Up on the first floor a further double with en-suite shower and a family room with double and two twin beds leads on to spectacular bathroom with characterful monochrome tiling on the floor and an inviting aluminium bath for long soaks in the bubbles.

Relax and unwind with your very own sauna, where you can detox and release any tension, whilst outside more active members of the group can play a game of football on the field outside, or swing and slide in the children’s playground area.  A lovely terrace with outdoor seating and BBQ provides an al fresco dining spot with a difference, as you enjoy a delicious meal whilst taking in the awe-inspiring views.  

With the stunning local beaches just 3.5 miles away and the Llyn Peninsula Coastal path just three miles from the cottage, you are perfectly placed to get out and explore the breath-taking beauty this area has to offer.

In this designated area of outstanding natural beauty there is much to see and explore, nestled between the country lanes of Bryncros and Sarn Mellteyrn.  A lovely short walk will take you to Sarn village where you can explore the local pottery on offer, enjoy a cake at the tea rooms or a drink or two at the welcoming pubs.

Just three miles away is Traeth Penllech, a glorious sandy beach on the north side of the peninsula with plenty of rock pools to go exploring in, and surfing available when conditions are right.  Aberdaron Beach is also well worth a visit, located in a pretty village complete with cafes, shops and two great pubs providing a charming coastal setting to enjoy a pint in the sunshine.

The Llyn Peninsula Coastal Path is three miles from your door and offers 84 miles of stunning coastline to explore or head up through the mountain range of Yr Eifl to survey the stunning view from the highest peak of the Peninsula.  We recommend a trip to the National Trust manor house Plas Yn Rhiw which has a stunning ornamental garden to potter through.  Take to the sea and catch a boat from Porth Meudwy to the beautiful Bardsley Island, a Dark Sky Sanctuary that boasts a wealth of wildlife, dramatic coastline and fascinating history, with even a small amount of accommodation to book a night stay there.

A trip into the Snowdonia national park is a must during your stay. Whether you are looking to climb the highest peaks or just take in the natural beauty of the National Park there is something for everyone.  We recommend the Llyn Cwellyn Boardwalk trail, an easy access lakeside walk that meanders between two soaring mountain peaks.  Drive a little further in and you will find Llyn Tegid, Wales’s largest natural lake, which is a popular place for paddle boarding, windsurfing and fishing, make sure you get permits booked prior to your visit.

If hiking isn’t your thing then why not hop on board the seasonal Snowdon Railway, surely one of the most picturesque train rides in the world, with stunning scenery and awe-inspiring views you can ride the rail right to the summit without any exertion needed!

Keen golfers will be spolit for choice with a number of excellent clubs and course available.  Abersoch Golf Club has an 18-hole course adjoining the beach, whilst Llyn Golf Centre has a fifteen-bay driving range and practise green and bunker.  Clwb Golf Pwllheli offers a part links and part parkland course with stunning south facing views of Cardigan Bay and Snowdonia.

History fans have a wealth of spectacular castles to explore, from the coastal Criccieth Castle perched on the rocky headland between two beaches, to the imposing Harlech Castle, a World Heritage site, with its rugged backdrop that dates back to 1283 and is accessed by a newly installed floating bridge that connects the castle with the visitors’ centre.