The Granary

Between the Snowdonia mountains and the Lleyn Peninsula's coast, this part of Gwynedd draws walkers, cyclists and families exploring both landscape and seaside villages. The Granary sits on a smallholding accessed by a farm track, surrounded by fields with views toward Cardigan Bay. Criccieth, two and a half miles away, has a medieval castle, beach, restaurants and shops; Porthmadog, equally close, is where the Ffestiniog Railway departs for mountain journeys through Snowdonia.

The property holds four people across two bedrooms: one with a kingsize bed upstairs, one with two single beds downstairs. There is one bathroom with a shower cubicle. The ground floor combines living, dining and kitchen space, with a woodburner for cooler evenings and a Smart TV for downtime. The kitchen is equipped for proper cooking—electric oven, microwave, fridge-freezer and dishwasher. One dog stays free and must be kept on a lead. Essentials like electricity, bed linen, towels and wi-fi are covered. Outside, an enclosed lawn has patio seating and a barbecue; parking for two cars is on site, and there's a bike store. No smoking inside.

This works well for groups wanting a base between coast and mountains, or for anyone drawn to the steam railway, Portmeirion, or the walking and cycling routes across the national park. Arrival is after 4pm; departure by 9.30am.