Rich in Welsh heritage and world-famous for its iconic castle, Harlech offers a fascinating mix of medieval history and natural beauty. Easily explored on foot from this fabulous holiday home, it’s a fine choice for discerning travellers, with a wealth of dining options to make your self-catering stay effortless. Independent shops offer local crafts and Welsh slate products to take home, while Castell Harlech – just moments from your doorstep – delivers unforgettable views of the Eryri National Park in one direction and the dunes far below in the other. A designated Site of Specific Scientific Interest, the dunes provide a scenic backdrop to the expansive sands and shallow waters of Harlech Beach, where you can swim, sunbathe and walk whilst gazing across Cardigan Bay to the Llyn Peninsula. Further afield, Italian-inspired Portmeirion (8 miles) makes a fantastic day trip with colourful architecture, exotic gardens and views over the Dwyryd estuary.
Share moments to treasure at this stunning bolthole – tucked quietly away yet within metres of Castell Harlech, it’s a dreamy couple’s dwelling that combines characterful period features with every creature comfort. Step inside the open-plan living space, which is simply breathtaking, its white-painted stone walls and exposed beams capturing the heritage of the property. Snuggle up on the sofa to watch TV or warm your toes before the wood burner – the room is chic and supremely comfortable. A high dining table with bar-style seating separates the lounge space from a contemporary kitchen area at the rear of the room; prepare a romantic dinner for two with ingredients sourced in town. Later, head upstairs where the spacious super-king-sized bedroom beckons, complete with castle views and conveniently close to a boutique-hotel-style bathroom with both a walk-in shower and a free-standing bath.
Your living space extends into a pretty courtyard-style garden, accessible from the street and a door from the kitchen area. Complete with a patio where you can enjoy breakfast or fire up the charcoal BBQ for an evening meal, the garden also has an upper deck with dining furniture and fabulous castle views. There’s space here to store outdoor equipment and bikes, and on-street parking is available.