Tucked away in Borth Y Gest near the popular location of Porthmadog in North Wales is this inviting two-bedroom holiday home, Maenllwyd. Welcoming four guests and two four-legged friends, Maenllwyd benefits from an multi-level garden, pretty views of the nearby beach and great proximity to local amenities, making this the ideal base to explore the Snowdonia National Park and all that it has to offer. Cross the threshold into your new abode to discover a charming living/dining room, complete with dining seating, woodburning stove and a Smart TV, the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a long day of adventures; allow the designated chef to whip up a culinary delight in the kitchen with use of a great range of appliances before settling down to tuck into a feast. Alternatively, why not head outside to the enclosed garden where you can indulge in alfresco mealtimes and toast to a wonderful retreat as the sun sets in the distance. When the evening draws to a close, venture inside to a ground-floor shower room where you can wash away the day before heading upstairs to two elegantly-presented bedrooms, choose from either a double or a bunk room to catch your rest in ahead of continuing with your Welsh itinerary. Begin your day with a stroll into the centre of Porthmadog where you’ll find a splendid selection of shops, where you can stock up on the essentials, and also several pubs and restaurants where you can treat your family on the days you don’t feel like cooking. Nearby, be sure to visit the furry residents of Black Rock Llamas where you can meet, walk and even adopt an abundance of these lovely animals; embark on a stroll via the Beach Path leading to Borth y Gest Beach or test out your technique at Porthmadog Golf Club which resides only a stone’s throw away from the property. Journey into the Snowdonia National Park for a chance to explore Harlech Castle, Sygun Copper Mine and Beddgelert Forest, or for a more adrenaline-fuelled activity, why not spend the day at Zip World where you can soar over the surrounding countryside? Well-positioned to venture to Barmouth, Abersoch and Llanberis, Maenllwyd is the perfect base for friends and families to explore the treasures of North Wales.

On the Glaslyn Estuary, the thriving harbour city of Porthmadog boasts a picturesque location. The Ffestiniog Railway and the Welsh Highland Railway are located in Porthmadog, the entrance to the Snowdonia National Park, from which you can take a steam train through the breathtaking scenery of the park to Blaenau Ffestiniog or Caerforn. Porthmadog is also home to many unique shops and eateries. A short drive or walk will take you to the charming village of Borth Y Gest, which is known for its cliffs and coves. Just along the coast is the renowned and distinctive Italianate village of Portmeirion. Miles of sandy beaches and wooded areas surround Portmeirion, which is famed for serving as the backdrop for the TV shows The Prisoner and Cold Feet's climactic episode. Portmeirion is located on a rocky clifftop on its own private peninsula. As well as magnificent undeveloped beaches like Black Rock Sands, where the sands extend as far as the eye can see, the region is home to castles at Criccieth and Harlech. There are activities for the whole family at the well-known Zip World Slate Caves and Bounce Below, which is also close by. These activities include the exhilarating zip wires and subterranean caverns to explore. a prime position for Snowdonia and The Lleyn Peninsula attractions.

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