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Bordered by the Irish Sea, with its beautiful coastline and the Snowdonia National Park at its heartland Gwynedd has much to offer guests staying in one of its many holiday homes. Gwynedd has some of the most impressive landscapes in the UK. History and tradition fill the county, with medieval fortresses such as Caernarfon and Harlech or the wonderful architectural village of Port Merion, waiting to be explored. The picturesque Llŷn Peninsula also makes up part of the county of Gwynedd. There, the remoteness from urban life has given the peninsula a culture-rich image, making Llŷn a popular destination for holidays. Gwynedd features some impressive mountains, and the Snowdon Mountain Railway can take you to the summit of the highest mountain in Wales for breathtaking views of the county and beyond.

Bwythyn-y-Saer
Abersoch
Gwynedd
Wales
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

In a rural location outside the pretty seaside village of Abersoch, Bwythyn-y-Saer is a two-bedroom holiday cottage in the beautiful Llyn Peninsula countryside. The coastal single-storey cottage lies within easy reach of superb North Wales beaches and mountain walks in Snowdonia.

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Ysgubor Penrallt
Y Felinheli
Gwynedd
Wales
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Ysgubor Penrallt is a little treasure, a romantic, rural retreat for two near Bangor in North Wales with superb sea views across the Menai Straits to Anglesey—a perfect coastal location for couples exploring North Wales beaches and Snowdonia in all seasons.

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An end-terrace stone-built Gwynedd holiday cottage with a paved, secure front patio.
Cwm Yr Afon Cottage, Llanbedr
Llanbedr
Gwynedd
Wales
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
1

Rural and delightfully remote, Cwm Yr Afon Cottage is located on a sheep farm. This beautifully renovated rural cottage in the North Wales countryside is a small, romantic retreat in Snowdonia. Dog-friendly and child-friendly. Sleeps 3.

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Bluebell Cottage, Caernarfon
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
Wales
Sleeps
5
Bedrooms
2

Nestled in the picturesque countryside outside Caernarfon and nearby Snowdonia, Bluebell Cottage is a lovingly restored, two-bedroom barn conversion with the boundless hills of Welsh mountain countryside and coast on your doorstep - perfect for a relaxing family break in North Wales.

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Pensarn Hall
Aberdovey
Gwynedd
Wales
Sleeps
15
Bedrooms
7

Pensarn Hall is a large, impressive Victorian country house in the Snowdonia National Park with lovely gardens. This pet-friendly, rural holiday home in Llanbedr sleeps 15 in 7 bedrooms and lies within easy reach of fabulous sandy beaches.

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A large brick country house overlooks a sloping mature garden.
Telford House
Bangor
Gwynedd
Wales
Sleeps
14
Bedrooms
7

Telford House is a large, luxury holiday cottage in North Wales with gorgeous estuary views overlooking the Menai Straits near Bangor. This pet-friendly house sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms. Relax amidst its extensive landscaped gardens, work out in the gym and enjoy days on beaches or walking in Snowdonia.

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End of terrace holiday cottage with large windows and Juliet balcony.
Harbour View, Porthmadog
Porthmadog
Gwynedd
Wales
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2

Harbour View enjoys beautiful views of Porthmadog Harbour. It offers families a modern and spacious seaside holiday let in North Wales and Snowdonia. The pet-friendly apartment is in a quiet residential area close to beaches, which features light-filled spaces, modern comforts, and a refreshing sea breeze.

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The Keepers Lodge in Morfa Nefyn
Morfa Nefyn
Gwynedd
Wales
Sleeps
20
Bedrooms
8

The Keepers Lodge is a large detached cottage offering rural self-catering holidays for big groups and families outside Morfa Nefyn in the picturesque Llyn Peninsula on the North Coast of Wales. The cottage sleeps 20 in 8 bedrooms and has a hot tub and WiFi.

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A single storey county-conwy holiday-cottage with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Royal Oak Farm Cottage
Betws-y-Coed
Gwynedd
Wales
Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Visit Snowdonia from this delightful stone-built, romantic Betws-y-Coed holiday cottage for two. Royal Oak Farm Cottage promises tranquillity in a tastefully restored one-bedroom cottage. Wooden décor features strongly in this cottage, which is equipped with all of the comforts of home.

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Gwynedd is home to many seaside resorts, such as Harlech, which lies within the Snowdonia National Park and is best known for the landmark Harlech Castle. Morfa Nefyn, a small village on the northern coast of the Llŷn Peninsula, contains a host of traditional shops and a sandy beach. There are plenty of hamlets nearby, such as the picturesque fishing hamlet of Porthdinllaen, where you can experience Welsh culture or enjoy a drink at the local pubs.

Heritage Steam lovers will be spoilt for choice, as Gwynedd offers visitors a selection of 3 of the 'Little Lines of Wales'. In addition to the Snowdon Mountain Railway, tours on the Welsh Highland Railway from Bangor and, perhaps the most famous of them all, the Ffestiniog Railway, which runs up into Snowdonia from the picturesque seaside town of Porthmadog.

Gwynedd's cliffs and craggy mountain ranges make it perfect for outdoor activities such as abseiling and mountain biking. These can be taken part in safely at various centres across the county. For real white knuckle entertainment, take a ride on Velocity, the fastest and, at over a mile in length, the longest zip wire in the world.

The varying terrain also means many interesting walks, particularly in and around Snowdonia. The popularity of walks in the area means there are often organised walks ideal for discovering the best routes. Or, for something a bit different, head to the museums dotted around Gwynedd that give you an insight into the country's culture and how it came to be. The National Slate Museum is the most popular in Gwynedd. It tells the story of how Wales's famous quarries developed over time.

Gwynedd isn't all rural mountains and sparsely populated villages. Bangor is a popular city in Gwynedd. It is home to a large shopping area with several smaller independent retail outlets scattered around the area. Bangor is known for its arts, and you will often hear classical music being performed or see the striking Pontio Arts complex. A walk along Bangor's elegant Victorian Pier, which offers beautiful views across to Anglesey, is also recommended.

At the southern end of Gwynedd is Tywyn, another popular location of a town and seaside resort, the location of the mystical Cadfan Stone and one of Wale's narrow-gauge steam railways. This stone cross bears the earliest known example of written Welsh. Twyn is also the starting point for another of Wales's narrow-gauge steam railways.

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