Set in the North West of Wales, the county of Gwynedd is the second biggest in the country and benefits from running along the scenic Welsh coastline looking out towards the Irish Sea. Its inland is characterised by vast rural areas of green fields and hills and it also falls under the Snowdonia National Park, one of the most attractive places in the whole of Wales. Read more
***Fully refurbished for 2024*** The mountains and coastline of Southern Snowdonia are best enjoyed from a welcoming holiday home like The Barn at Llwyngloddaeth. The three-bedroom stone cottage is in an elevated position less than two miles from Barmouth, with stunning views of the Mawddach Estuary. There's space for five people, and it's child and dog-friendly, so ideal for families who love walking, mountain biking, golf, fishing, and sailing. The Barn is available for holiday bookings all year round, with many guests returning year after year to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Moelwyn View Cottage is a lovely period holiday cottage in Llan Ffestiniog in the Snowdonia National Park, within walking distance of the village pub and shop with direct access to footpaths. The Cottage sleeps three people in two bedrooms and is suited to individual travellers, couples, or small families with an older child. It has stunning views of the Moelwyn Mountains and Manod Hills. The location is ideal in every season as it is within easy reach of the coast and Llyn Peninsula, Caernarfon, and the Dwyryd Estuary.
Groups love The Bevan for the 17 well-appointed ensuite bedrooms, which can either be superking or twin rooms, depending on your requirements, and a location close to mountains, beaches, and the most famous Castle in Wales. The large group holiday home is part of the Plas y Bryn manor house in Bontnewydd, with beautiful views over the Menai Strait towards Anglesey. Caernarfon is only ten minutes away, and you're ideally located to explore Snowdonia, the Llyn Peninsula, and the coast of North Wales. The Bevan is child and pet-friendly, accessible for guests with limited mobility, and easily sleeps up to 34 people. Amenities include a games room, a private garden, and shared gardens and woodland.
Escape for the weekend to Cadwaladr just outside Caernarfon. Snowdonia National Park is on the doorstep, while Caernarfon Castle and town centre are less than a mile away. Located on the site of an elegant manor house, the accommodation is part of an extensive accommodation block and sleeps up to 30 people in 12 beautiful bedrooms - the perfect big self-catering property for groups of extended family and friends. Day trips can include seeing the peak of Snowdon, Anglesey and the Italianate village of Portmeirion, all of which are within easy reach, and there are lots of excellent footpaths and cycle routes nearby.
There will be no issues deciding who sleeps where at The Lombard. This huge house comfortably sleeps up to 45 guests in 17 bedrooms with a flexible layout that can be adjusted to suit your needs. It is in the heart of Dolgellau in Snowdonia National Park, within walking distance of shops, cafes, pubs and the Mawddach River. Snowdon, Coed-y-Brenin, Bounce Below and Barmouth Beach are all within striking distance for day trips, although with such a high standard of accommodation that includes a games room, cinema room and a full Sky TV package, your guests may never want to leave.
The Old Rectory is a fantastic self-catering cottage on the Llyn Peninsula within easy reach of beaches, rolling countryside, and the Snowdonia National Park. Two bedrooms sleep up to four people, and there is a peaceful private garden with a hot tub. The cottage's layout suits couples, families and friends. The Llyn Peninsula is a fantastic holiday destination in any season with beautiful views, stunning beaches, lots of activities and friendly towns and villages.
Create fantastic memories at the Big House By The Sea. Set in 4.5 acres of private grounds, this amazing house on the West coast of Wales, enjoys fantastic views over the sea and mountains and can accommodate up to 30 under one roof. The 100m2 function room can be your own nightclub with glitter ball and sound system or a Yoga Studio or even a wedding venue. There is also a Cinema, Bar, Hot Tub, Fire Pit and a 15 seat Wood-Burning sauna overlooking the bay. The house is a short walk to the local pub/restaurant, shop and beach below Llwyngwril village. Enjoy fabulous local walks and activities, and of course great sunsets over the bay.
Tudor Cottage has lots of original charm and enjoys an elevated position that rewards with magnificent far-reaching views over the glorious unspoilt countryside of North Wales. A perfect rural holiday retreat where you can spend your days exploring the many attractions of the Snowdonia National Park or simply relax and unwind in this beautiful setting. Just six miles from the market town of Bala. Longer term lets are available if you want to ‘work away’. We now have an EV Charger onsite.
Providing a warm welcome at any time of the year, The Granary is one of two self-catering cottages that enjoy an elevated position and stunning views over glorious North Wales scenery. Located six miles from the market town of Bala, guests can enjoy peace and tranquillity whilst being centrally located for exploring Snowdonia's stunning national park and many attractions. With 18 acres, hilltop sauna with amazing views, lake with log cabin, kayaks and rowing boat, this is the perfect retreat for a relaxing holiday.
Wake up to the sight of Snowdon and relax after a busy day in a hot tub under the stars at this charming barn conversion. The one-bedroom holiday cottage sleeps two people and is perfect for couples or solo adventurers. The beautiful beaches of the Llyn Peninsula are only 20 minutes away, as are favourite attractions like Caernarfon and Portmeirion. Snowdonia National Park is less than a mile from the door, and guests have immediate access to incredible walks and bike rides. The self-catering cottage is available for short breaks and longer holidays all year round, so it's perfect for a romantic weekend away or a full exploration of Snowdonia and the North Wales coast.
Aeolian is a superb three-storey Victorian, coastal townhouse located opposite Criccieth Castle enjoying far reaching sea views. The interior combines original and modern features with fresh and spacious living areas that are perfect for families or friends. This home from home sleeps eight guests in four beautiful bedrooms which include two super king rooms, two full-size singles in a twin room and a children’s bunkbed room along with two bathrooms and a ground floor cloakroom. Up to two dogs are welcome and an enclosed suntrap garden with table and benches will keep everyone happy along with the full fibre Wi-Fi. The beach is a two-minute walk away along with pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops and a train station within easy reach. A great location to visit the many places in North Wales and the Llyn Peninsula with the Wales Coast Path on the doorstep. Parking is free and readily available across the road from the house and the nearest EV charging points are within a ten-minute walk. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
The Snowdonia National Park is spread out in all its glory before Twn Llwyn. This lovely holiday home comfortably sleeps eight guests and sits in seven private acres of land, enjoying far-reaching views, fantastic walks and bike rides from the door, and easy access to the coast. Harlech, Portmeirion and Porthmadog are all just a few miles away, with other nearby attractions including Zip World, the Royal St David's Golf Course, Abersoch and the heritage Ffestiniog Railway. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
Bwthyn Bach, or Little Cottage, is a romantic holiday home with sensational views of Moel y Gest and the southern Snowdonia mountains. The charming ground-floor cottage is only two miles from Criccieth and has excellent access to footpaths and cycling routes around the Llyn Peninsula, Cardigan Bay and the national park. It has one bedroom for couples or solo visitors, with guests enjoying extras like an outdoor hot tub and a cosy log burner. Bwthyn Bach is dog-friendly and available for bookings all year round.
Glas y Dorlan is a wonderful stylish barn conversion in a gorgeous setting between the Llyn Peninsula and southern Snowdonia mountains. Criccieth and beaches are two miles away, while Porthmadog and Portmeirion are 10 and 15 minutes by car. There is coarse and trout fishing on-site and excellent access to footpaths and cycling routes. Y Wyddfa (Snowdon), Zip World and Bounce Below are all within half an hour's drive. The cottage is dog friendly and sleeps up to four guests in two bedrooms. It is very popular with couples but also suits families and friends.
Families love Ty Mawr, not only for its spacious rooms and garden but also for the stunning views over the valley to the mountains of Snowdonia. The period self-catering farmhouse is two miles from Criccieth and within easy reach of the Snowdonia National Park, providing a wealth of ways to explore and enjoy this fantastic landscape. Walking, cycling, mountain biking, swimming, and surfing are all readily accessible, and there is coarse and game fishing on site. The dog-friendly holiday rental sleeps eight people in four bedrooms, two of which are ensuite, and is available for bookings all year round.
Sleeping 10 people in five bedrooms, Eisteddfa is a superb self-catering holiday rental near Criccieth. It has fantastic views from almost every window, multiple reception rooms and a huge garden, so it is perfect for big families, extended families or friends. The location is perfect for a fun-filled holiday being only two miles from beaches on the Llyn Peninsula and within easy reach of Snowdonia National Park. There are gorgeous walks and bike rides from the door. Caernarfon Castle and the Snowdon Mountain Railway are half an hour's drive, while Portmeirion and Porthmadog are less than 15 minutes from the house.
Couples adore The Little Cottage on Geurfron Farm near Tywyn in the Snowdonia National Park. The pretty stone holiday cottage sits on 20 private acres of land and has stunning views over the Dysynni Valley from the cottage and the terrace. It's only a few miles from the coast and within easy reach of places like Dolgellau, Castell Cynfal, and the waterfalls at Dolgolch and Nant Gwernol. Geufron Farm is a non-working farm, so there's lots of space but no farm noise or passing traffic to disturb your sleep.
The Old Farmhouse has been part of Geufron Farm for two hundred years, and it's even more welcoming today thanks to a sympathetic refresh by the owners who have made it feel comfortably modern without losing any original character. It's perfect for families, with space for up to nine people to sleep in four bedrooms, with sensational mountain views, and use of the farm's 20 acres. You can book it independently or with one of the four other holiday cottages on the estate. The beach is only a few miles away, and there are beautiful footpaths from the door, including to the nearby Peniarth Arms in Bryncrug.
You won't know where to look first when you arrive at The Barn. Will you sit on the deck and drink in the stunning views over the Snowdonia countryside to Cardigan Bay? Or look up to the mountains and the promise of an adventure? Maybe the interiors will catch your attention, where attractive original features have been complemented by a recent refurbishment to offer a high standard of accommodation for up to four people in two bedrooms, making it perfect for family and friends. The Barn is within walking distance of a dog-friendly pub and less than three miles from Tywyn's Blue Flag Beach and the Wales Coast Path. There is always plenty to see and do when you stay at The Barn, no matter what the season.
Fall in love all over again in this gorgeous holiday cottage in the Snowdonia National Park. The Granary sits in 20 private acres less than three miles from Cardigan Bay, Tywyn beach and the Wales Coastal Path, and within walking distance of the Peniarth Arms pub in Bryncrug. It is ideal for couples, though would also suit a solo adventurer who wants easy access to beautiful footpaths, exciting mountain bike routes, golf, fishing, horse riding, bird watching and a wealth of other activities that make Snowdonia a favourite holiday destination in every season.
Popular towns in and around Snowdonia:
AberdyfiBalaBarmouthBeddgelertBetws GarmonBetws-y-CoedBlaenau FfestiniogCaernarfonCricciethDolgellauFfestiniogHarlechLlan FfestiniogLlwyngwrilPenygroesPorthmadogPwllheliRhydTanygrisiauSearch within North Wales
The county has a rich heritage and it fostered a British Prime Minister in David Lloyd George who, even though he was born in Manchester, spent his youth in the county before moving onto bigger things. In fact, Gwynedd was also home to ‘Lawrence of Arabia’, T.E. Lawrence and you can visit his childhood home which is set in the small village of Tremadog and known as Snowden Lodge.
Gwynedd can be identified by its small, railway towns that are found all over the county, in addition to its diverse and bountiful wildlife, traditional seaside resorts and numerous outdoor pursuits.
The mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog has a rich history and heritage and is a popular tourist destination within the county. It features the Llechwedd Slate Caverns which provide a fascinating glimpse into the mining industry in the area and how it made Blaenau Ffestiniog known throughout the country. Like many other towns in the area it placed a huge importance on its railways and the Ffestiniog Railway is a major tourist attraction with its steam trains and age old feel.
Within the Snowdonia National Park is the market town of Dolgellau and here visitors can experience stunning views of the beautiful landscapes and enjoy a wealth of outdoor activities. There are national renowned mountain bike trails around the adjoining countryside and other active pursuits include hill walking, hiking, horse riding, white-water rafting as well as rock climbing and the town is the base for the striking Cadair Idris Mountain.
In keeping with the industrial nature of the county itself, the Sygun Copper Mine which is found in the sleepy village of Beddgelert is a popular attraction. Visitors can go into the mines and learn about its history in amongst the rolling hills and valleys of the Welsh countryside. Gwynedd isn’t all industry and railways and it also has a stretching coastline with beautiful beaches and small seaside towns. The coastal path where walking or cycling enthusiasts can navigate runs for around 180 miles throughout Wales, with a large portion being found in Gwynedd. A relaxing and refreshing way to explore the county.
Traditionalism and heritage play a massive role in this part of the world and for many people; the county of Gwynedd has barely changed in decades. Even now you can soak up the industrious nature of the county with its railways, mining towns and agriculture. In amongst all this are some fantastic beauty spots stretching as far as the eye can see, combined with its majestic coastline and multitude of outdoor pursuits, making Gwynedd a jewel in the Welsh crown.
