Ty Nain

Recharge your batteries in a superb couples retreat which is a delight in all seasons. Set on a private estate on the outskirts of the seaside town of Pwllheli, this impressive barn conversion is in an elevated position with lovely countryside views and has been sympathetically renovated to the highest quality and with uncompromising standards of design. It is just 1.5 miles from the town’s sandy beach and 3.5 miles from the picturesque coastal village of Llanbedrog, with its mile-long stretch of sand, adorned with colourful beach huts. For yet more stunning beaches and a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars, Abersoch is 6 miles away, while the lovely National Trust house and garden of Plas yn Rhiw is 10 miles.

Inside, the cottage blends wood, glass and steel with contemporary fabrics and quality furnishings. There is underfloor heating and a mood lighting system throughout the ground floor and the bedroom. The spacious, open-plan lounge has a high, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and stonework, a tiled floor and a modern wood burner. In the hand-crafted kitchen (with views across the front garden), rustic style blends with an array of quality fittings and equipment, and there is an elegant dining table and chairs set conveniently between the two areas. An oak and glass staircase sweeps up to the stunning vaulted bedroom on the mezzanine level, with a planked wall and a glass balcony overlooking the lounge and dining areas. This has the benefit of a fabulous en-suite wet room with underfloor heating.

The property is accessed via glazed French doors that lead onto the decked terrace, with oversized planters, a firepit, BBQ and modern table and chairs. The views across the lawned garden to the undulating countryside can sometimes take in livestock and are always beautiful. For further indulgence, guests can enjoy something really special: the sauna on the ground floor. An exercise bike is provided for your use, as is an outdoor storage area for bikes, sailing gear and other equipment.