Maes Y Cwm is a four bedroom, traditional Welsh farmhouse in the mountains. It is everything that you would expect from a rural farmhouse escape. Real Fire. A maximum of 2 dogs are welcome at this property. [Read more...]
Maes Y Cwm is a four bedroom traditional Welsh farmhouse in the mountains. It is everything that you would expect from a rural farmhouse escape. Inglenook fireplace, check. Exposed beams and original features, check. Big open kitchen diner, check. Stunning views of the Snowdonia landscape, check. Based on the Llyn Peninsula, only 15 minutes from Caernarfon and 10 minutes from Pwllheli, it is perfectly positioned to enjoy North Wales.
Driving up to this holiday cottage gives you a warm feeling that you are going to enjoy some peaceful time away in a beautiful house and location. A traditional farmhouse with modern interiors is a great combination and the owners of Maes Y Cwm have really finished this renovation off to a very high spec.
You come into the house through the huge and inviting kitchen. White units with grey marble worktops give it a modern feel. The wooden farm style kitchen table and chairs along with the inglenook, rocking chair and sofa make it feel cosy and inviting. Lots of space and all modern appliances will make catering for the group a pleasure whilst on holiday! A separate utility room come boot room houses a washing machine and dryer.
Leading off from the kitchen is your quintessential farmhouse sitting room. A huge inglenook fireplace with log fire takes centre stage with lovely leather sofas and french windows looking out onto the beautiful views that surround the cottage. There is a TV in here so it’s certainly a lovely place to relax in the evening.
There is a bathroom with a wet room style shower, WC and washbasin. All beautifully finished with modern appliances and a white and stainless steel colour way.
Upstairs there are four bedrooms. Carpeted throughout, all the rooms feel very cosy and table colours used throughout make them all very inviting whilst retaining a modern and calm feel. Along with the two doubles, there is a single and triple room. The triple is made up of 3 single beds and is a lovely room with its apex ceiling and exposed beams. There is another family bathroom on this level which has a shower over bath set up, WC and washbasin.
The cottage has a wonderful private garden which looks out onto the incredible landscape beyond; mountains in one direction and the sea in the other. There is plenty of space to eat outside and if you have children in the mix, they will have lots of fun exploring the area.
In terms of what there is to do in the area, you are really well positioned to explore both the north coast and the Llyn Peninsula. Pwllheli is your nearest town. A lovely harbour market town - plenty of lovely places to eat and drink and if you are into sailing, Plas Heli would be on your list of things to do.
Nearby is the Glasfryn Parc. Two great places to visit for wakeboarding, SUP, karting and lots of other great outdoor activities. There are also lots of beautiful beaches and hidden coves along the north side of the Llyn Peninsula and Abersoch is further up where of course you'll find the popular village where surfers flock throughout the summer. Criccieth is 10 minutes away from where the award-winning Dylan's is located and certainly worth the effort to visit, especially on a summer's day.
Heading in towards the mountains, Caernarfon is only a 15 minutes drive away where you will find of course the castle and a lovely town where the new harbour has some great restaurants, cafes and bars. From here, a 20 minute drive will take you into the Eryri (Snowdonia) villages and towns where you can enjoy the mountains and lakes.
Here's a link for more information on the local area that you might find useful:
Things to do in Caernarfon
From A499 Porthmadog/Pwllheli enter village of Llanaelhaearn & take second turning to the right opposite telephone kiosk/bus shelter. Follow the road for approx 0.6 mile, then take first farm lane to the left, over cattle grid, follow the road then fork right towards Maes y Cwm
From A499 Caernarfon enter village of Llanaelhaearn, shortly after the 30 sign take the first turning left opposite bus shelter/telephone kiosk. Follow the road for approx 0.6 mile, then take first farm lane to the left, over cattle grid, follow the road then fork right towards Maes y Cwm.
Here's a link for more information on the local area that you might find useful:
Things to do in Caernarfon
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Check-in: 16:00 | Check-out: 10:00
The key will be left under the granite boot scraper by the back door.