This hillside hideaway in Llangower offers a romantic escape for two amid the big-sky views of southern Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. With uninterrupted views over Llyn Tegid and the Arenig Mountains, sheep-dotted fields all around and no Wi-Fi, it’s perfect for couples and solo travellers who want to switch off and soak up the landscape.
Beneath its rustic stone exterior this cottage has a light and bright interior, with white walls, natural hues and artworks reflecting the landscape. Spend quality time with your loved one in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining room, where large picture windows frame far-reaching views of the lake and mountains. Curl up on the corner sofa, wood burner roaring on chilly days and patio doors open to let the fresh air in on warm afternoons. Cook up a storm in the handsome fitted kitchen and gather around the table to savour meals for two or dine alfresco on the terrace overlooking the lake. When it’s time for bed, soak weary muscles in the downstairs bathroom, before heading up to the first-floor bedroom where a cosy double bedroom promises sweet dreams. An enclosed, sloping garden gazes towards the lake with a patio for al-fresco meals and drinks, a charcoal BBQ, and a fire pit for toasting marshmallows beneath starlit skies. Ample private parking adds convenience and there’s good 5G coverage in the area.
Footpaths and cycle routes lead from the door to open countryside, valleys and woodland, while lakeside access at Llangower is about 0.5 miles away for paddleboarding, wild swimming and fishing on Llyn Tegid. The seasonal Bala Lake Railway stops at Llangower Station (1 mile) for scenic heritage journeys around the lake shore. Further afield, Lake Vyrnwy (15 miles) offering hiking, biking, birdwatching and fishing, while Llyn Celyn and Llyn Brenig are within 20 miles.