Gwelfryn holiday cottage, Aberdaron is within a 5 minute walk to the amenities and sandy beach of this idyllic coastal village. Llyn Peninsula is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and Gwelfryn cottage offers an ideal base to explore its network of footpaths and coastal walks, fine sandy beaches and coves.
Boat trips are available from Aberdaron to Bardsey Island, a former site of religious pilgrimage, now a National Nature Reserve. There are numerous activities in the area including fishing, horse-riding, golf and Glasfryn Parc where you can enjoy go-karting, ten-pin bowling, archery etc. Plas Glyn-y-Weddw, a magnificent Manor with galleries, beautiful gardens and tea room with sea views is well worth a visit, whilst Ffestiniog Railway, castles and the Italian village of Portmeirion are all nearby.
The Llyn Peninsula, where the Welsh language and way of life still flourish, is renowned for its beautiful beaches and water sport. With nearly 100 miles of stunning coastline, an array of hills of varying height inland plus the majestic mountains of Snowdonia on your doorstep, it’s also a great place to come for a walking holiday.
Beaches
Aberdaron Beach - glorious sandy beach backed by this picturesque village. 0.5 mile
View the Top 10 beaches on the Llyn Peninsula
Watersports
Abersoch beach offers flat water for wakeboarding and waterskiing, sailing, power boating and windsurfing. 12 miles
Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth) is a very popular venue for surfers and body boarders. 13 miles
Find out more about Watersports on the Lleyn Peninsula.
Walking
Llyn Coastal Path – 84 miles around the Llyn Peninsula, from Caernarfon to Porthmadog. Join the path 0.5 mile from the cottage.
Yr Eifl (The Rivals) – Mountain range including the highest point on the Llyn Peninsula. 4.5 miles in length. 17 miles from cottage.
Fishing
Read more about the range of opportunities to go fishing on the Lleyn Peninsula – suitable options for all ages.
Golf
Nefyn and District Golf Club - 26 holes, offering two cliff top 18 hole courses set in spectacular coastal scenery. 12 miles
Abersoch Golf Club - 18 hole golf course, adjoining the beach. 12 miles
Llyn Golf Centre – Pen-y-Berth. 15 bay driving range, practice green and bunker and 9 hole golf course with sea views. For beginners and advanced players - hire clubs available. 14 miles
Horse-riding
Pen Llyn Stud & Riding Centre – Pwllheli. Stud farm and rides for any level of experience. 8 miles
Llanbedrog Riding Stables - Horse-riding lessons etc. Beach and hill rides. 12 miles
Cilan Riding Centre – Abersoch. Beach rides and more. Great for kids and novices. 15 miles
Find our more about horse-riding on the Lleyn Peninsula
Cycling
Find out more about cycling on the Lleyn Peninsula
Just a 5 minute walk from the sandy beach, welcoming village pub restaurants and Llyn Coastal Path. Gwelfryn holiday cottage is currently being re-built to a luxury 5 star property and will be ready by 20th July 2013. It enjoys a beautiful setting in an idyllic village on the most western point of the Llyn Peninsula - an ideal location to explore this delightful part of Wales. Catch a boat to Bardsey Island, a steam train to Ffestiniog, or go-karting at Glasfryn Parc. Enjoy the networks of footpaths, beaches and coves, visit Portmeirion, castles and much more.
Ground Floor
This detached holiday cottage, Gwelfryn is being built as a dormer bungalow with two bedrooms downstairs and one bedroom upstairs. It will also benefit from underfloor heating.
Large living area with a woodburner, TV, DVD player and a french door opening up on to the garden.
Fully equipped, modern kitchen and dining area with french door opening up onto a patio area with great views. Fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, table and chairs included.
Utility area with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom 1 - king size bed with TV and ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 2 - twin beds and TV.
Large bathroom with a bath and separate, walk in shower.
Upstairs
Bedroom 3 - large bedroom with a TV that can be arranged as a twin with two single beds or as a double bedroom with a super king bed. Ensuite shower room.
Garden
This coastal holiday cottage has an enclosed lawned garden with garden furniture. Safe for children to play in and also has a lockable garden shed suitable for bikes etc
Additional Information
Underfloor central heating plus a woodburner in the lounge.
Bed linen, towels and hairdryer are provided. Guests are requested to bring their own towels for beach use and also cot linen.
Cot and highchair are available on request. Please bring your own cot bedding.
Wi-fi available
Off-road parking available.
No smoking or pets.
This coastal holiday cottage, Aberdaron accepts short breaks at certain times during the year. Find more information under 'Prices'