Llanfendigaid - Self catering holiday cottage in Llanfendigaid, Nr Tywyn, Gwynedd, Snowdonia, Wales - Sleeps 17
Llanfendigaid
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The Llanfendigaid Estate has been owned by the Nanney-Wynn family and their forebears since the earliest records began in AD 1241. An estate map from 1780 shows that the original estate stretched along the Welsh coast from Harlech in the north to Aberystwyth in the south. However, since the collapse of many of the great British estates in the 1920s, Llanfendigaid Estate has gradually reduced in size a small patch in the Snowdonia National Park on one of the most attractive stretches of the Welsh coastline.
The current owner, William Nanney-Wynn Garton-Jones, now operates the main Estate house and the surrounding cottages as a top quality catered and self-catering holiday establishment, complete with 28' x 14' indoor heated swimming pool together with access to one of the more secluded beaches in the area. In addition he has collected together artifacts and paintings owned by the family over several centuries to help give guests a truly memorable Welsh holiday experience.
Llanfendigaid is a truly magnificent property which sleeps seventeen in nine bedrooms. Built and occupied by the Nanney-Wynn family for over eight centuries, Llanfendigaid (which translates as "Parish of the Blessed") occupies a superb position half a mile from the sea in the southern end of Snowdonia National Park near the famous mountain Cader Idris.
This magnificent and very comfortable family home is set in an acre of lovely wooded gardens. It is surrounded by a further three acres of shared grounds and three hundred acres of farmland with magnificent views of beautiful scenery - and there is access to a sand and shingle beach nearby and shared use (with Dove Cottage and the CL) of a 28’ x 14’ indoor heated swimming pool. It was originally built in the 13th century, the house was renovated to its present design in 1746.
Facilities
Swimming Pool Horse Riding Nearby Beach Nearby Log Burner Garden/Outside Area Bike Storage Internet Access Golf Facilities Nearby Off-Road Parking DVD Satellite/cable TV Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Microwave Dishwasher CD Player Shower Bath Cot Kingsize Bed Accessible via Public Transport
The interior has been more recently improved whilst retaining its character; it boasts panelled walls, antiques, fine family portraits and a number of interesting items collected during travels around the world over the last two hundred years. The history of the house and family is documented for visitors to read. Excellent opportunities abound nearby for walking, bird watching, climbing and cycling (mountain bikes are available for hire). Nearby Tywyn (five miles) has a swimming pool, a sand and shingle beach and is the terminal of the Talyllyn Railway, one of the famous "Little Trains of Wales". Aberdyfi (seven miles) has a first rate golf course and five miles of golden sand and dunes and pony trekking is available in nearby Arthog.
You can buy vegetables from the Estate vegetable garden when available and the owner runs Countryside courses on Tinkering, Foraging and Basket Weaving.
Electricity, full oil central heating and Aga cooker (oil charged by actual usage according to flowmeter reading), two wood burning stoves, ample parking, colour television, DVD player, FreeSat, stereo, satellite broadband with IP Phone, auto washing machine/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge and freezer, garden with furniture and barbecue, croquet lawn, wheelchair access, duvets with linen. Electricity charged by meter reading according to actual usage. Sorry – no pets.
Bedroom layout:
First floor: four doubles and one twin on the first floor
Second floor: one double, two twins and a small single.
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £1700 Mid Season from £2550 High Season from £3400 Peak Season £3750
Key details:
Star Rating: 4 Star Pets: No Smoking: Yes Children: Yes Changeover Day: Saturday
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Bedroom configuration:
Sleeps 17 people in 9 bedrooms (5 doubles, 3 twins and one single)
Group booking details:
All male groups: Please enquire with owner
All female groups: Please enquire with owner
Catering Available: No
Owner's details:
Owner: Will Garton-Jones click Contact Details for owner´s phone number and email address.
Llanfendigaid joined Independent Cottages in July 2006
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