Feel restored after a long or short stay in Llwyngwril, a charming seaside village on the edge of North Wales’ Snowdonia National Park. Just off the village’s main road, a stone’s throw from the local pub, this charming little bolthole provides a bijou accommodation choice for two guests and one or two dogs. The traditional stone cottage has been thoughtfully maintained to create a cosy base for your coastal adventures, complete with a sprawling garden at the back for enjoying alfresco dinners and nights beneath the stars on warm summer evenings.
Original 18th-century features including stone-flagged flooring and exposed stone walls add to the authentic country charm of this place, particularly in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. There’s just enough space for a couple to get cosy in here as evening falls, with a kitchen on hand for dishing up a delicious meal and a romantic table for two beside it. In the lounge area, a soft sofa is positioned opposite a TV and a wood burner for cooler evenings in. In the summer, let yourself out via the back to light up the BBQ or unwind around the fire pit instead. Moving back inside, venture upstairs to find the remainder of the property’s offering, a double bedroom and a compact shower room.
Offering a stretch of shingle shores, Llwyngwril Beach (less than 0.5 miles) is an excellent dog-walking beach. Along the coast, the neighbouring village of Fairbourne (3 miles) also offers a beach, this time with a wide, sandy shore that’s better suited to sunbathing on a summery day. From here, take the gauge railway across the estuary over to Barmouth (5 miles), another popular seaside destination. Heading inland, discover Dysynni Valley beauty spots including the Dolgoch Waterfall (9 miles) and the Craig yr Aderyn (8 miles), well worth a walk with a picnic safely stowed away.