Bwthyn Sylfaen

Blissfully remote, this characterful cottage enjoys a prime spot in the Snowdonia National Park. The well-known Panorama Walk is only half a mile from the front door of the cottage which boasts some of the best views in the national park. Or if you fancy a day on the sand, the seaside town of Barmouth is just 2 miles away, with a wide range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and a gorgeous golden beach. There is also a plethora of exciting attractions within a 20-mile radius of the property, including Portmeirion’s Italian village, Porthmadog with its Welsh Highland Railway, and ZipWorld at Blaenau Ffestiniog where you can experience Europe’s first four-person zip line. Not to mention the World Heritage Site of Harlech Castle which overlooks one of the best golf courses in the world, and the iconic mountain biking centre at Coed y Brenin near Dolgellau.

You’re sure to feel instantly at home when you step into the open-plan living space of this welcoming retreat, with its rustic oak beams and wooden floor. A lounge area features comfy sofas that surround a TV/DVD and a crackling wood burner within the original inglenook fireplace. To the other side of the room is the kitchen/dining area, with everything you could need to rustle up some home-cooked fare – a utility room offers handy space for storing bikes and hiking gear and houses a washing machine and tumble dryer. On the lower ground floor, you’ll find the first of the three bedrooms, a cute twin room with a TV, plus a bathroom. The two remaining bedrooms are on the first floor and include a double room with a TV, and a large gallery bedroom, accessed via a bespoke oak staircase from the ground floor, with another double bed, stunning exposed beams and a gorgeous en-suite bathroom with a shower and roll-top bath.

Outside, an enclosed garden with steps down to a patio with a table and chairs makes the perfect spot to drink in the mesmerising countryside views. There is also lockable storage for bikes and outdoor gear.