The Caernarfon Retreat in Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd, Wales, is a luxurious holiday home that sleeps six guests and features three bedrooms, a hot tub, and stunning views of the Snowdonia National Park and Llyn peninsula. The property offers a modern living space with comfortable furnishings, a wood-burning fire, and a well-equipped kitchen. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with a bath tub and rainfall shower, while the other two bedrooms share a stylish family bathroom with a rain shower. Outside, the garden provides a peaceful retreat with lush lawns, alfresco dining space, and a gas barbecue for outdoor feasts.
The location of the Caernarfon Retreat allows easy access to nearby attractions such as Caernarfon Castle, Porthmadog, and Mount Snowdon. The Snowdonia National Park offers a range of outdoor activities including cycling, climbing, horse riding, and watersports, as well as ancient monuments and museums to explore. The village of Beddgelert, located at the foot of Mount Snowdon, is a charming destination with tea rooms, pubs, and craft shops, while Porthmadog boasts a stunning setting along the Glaslyn estuary and offers independent shops, eateries, and the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways.
Further afield, the picturesque village of Portmeirion, designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, features riviera-inspired houses, an ornamental garden, and a pottery shop selling traditional and contemporary ceramics. The Llyn Peninsula coast, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offers idyllic beaches, seaside resorts with bistro dining, picturesque harbours, and smart marinas. Popular destinations include Aberdaron, Abersoch, Llanbedrog, Porthdinllaen, Nefyn, Criccieth, and Pwllheli, each with its own unique charm and attractions such as birdlife reserves, watersports, golf courses, and historic landmarks. Overall, the Caernarfon Retreat provides a luxurious and secluded base for exploring the natural beauty and cultural heritage of North Wales.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!