Be together but have your own space. Two neighbouring farmhouse cottages come as a pair, giving an extended family or a larger group of friends the freedom to spread out. Lying between Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) and Cardigan Bay, the properties provide an ideal base for a break that blends coast and countryside adventure. Their gardens sit side by side, creating a large outdoor space where everyone can mingle, with a lawn for children and dogs to play on.
Both properties offer homely interiors, modern comforts and far-reaching countryside views. The first is a single-storey cottage with two bedrooms sleeping four guests and an open-plan living space for relaxing between adventures. The neighbouring cottage is arranged over two floors. A spacious kitchen/diner forms the heart of the ground floor, where you can enjoy socialising and hearty farmhouse breakfasts. A shower room, en-suite king-size bedroom and a twin room complete this level. Upstairs, a decked balcony off the lounge is a lovely spot to sit out with a drink and admire the scenery.
Pack your beach gear for a trip to the pretty seaside town of Tywyn (5 miles), also a foodie hotspot and home to a fabulous independent cinema. From here, board the Talyllyn Railway for a scenic steam train journey through the ancient woodlands and rolling valleys of Eryri. You can stop off at stations along the route to explore towns and villages, including the railway’s charming terminus at Nant Gwernol (10 miles). Keen walkers can follow the lush woodland trail to Dolgoch Falls (7 miles) or tackle Penygader (14 miles), the highest summit of the Cadair Idris mountain range.