The Wendover

The Wendover occupies the floors above a working pub in Abergele, near the North Wales coast. Walk through the entrance and you arrive into a large open-plan space that combines kitchen, dining and living areas on the first floor – the social hub where a group of 16 can gather, cook together and eat. A second living room with dartboard and games sits alongside. Five bathrooms and six bedrooms spread across the two upper floors mean nobody is queuing; bedrooms range from a super kingsize with its own bath and double shower, to doubles and singles, each with a TV and either an ensuite or access to the shower room on the first floor.

The kitchen is set up for cooking at scale, with gas oven, induction hob, dishwasher, American fridge and wine cooler. Out the back is a private hot tub for seven people. Parking is available for four cars, and there's a front garden with seating. Linen, towels and wifi are included; gas central heating covers winter stays. The pub downstairs serves food and drinks daily – useful for groups who don't want to cook every meal – though quality varies. One dog is welcome to stay free. No smoking throughout.

This works best for large family gatherings, milestone celebrations or groups of friends wanting space to spread out while staying connected. The coastal setting puts beaches within reach for walks or time by the sea.