Pant yr Onnen, Harlech

Snowdonia. Sleeps up to 12

Harlech and Llandanwg BeachesHistoric Harlech nearby with its magnificent castle has a good range of local independent shops, Spar, bank, post office, internet cafe, chemist, health centre and filling station. Two lovely beaches are only a short walk away from this large holiday home - the stunning sweep of golden sands at Harlech reached through a National Trust field and down a cliff path and the smaller Llandanwg set beyond sand dunes with its excellent café. Shell Island, a beach combers paradiseAptly named, the beach at Shell Island is covered with so many shells, its hard to avoid treading on them. Winter storms wash them up on to the beach. Expect to see Cockles, Cowries, Dog Cockles, Oysters, Razors, Saddle Oysters, Scallops,Tellin,Tusk, Whelks and more. Explore Snowdonia from large Harlech holiday homeBeautiful valleys, ancient woodland, lakes and meandering rivers and breathtaking views of the coast and Snowdonia in the countryside behind Portmeirion and the famous Ffestinniog Steam Railway and Dolgellau, the old county town, has lots of interesting 16th-18th century architecture and quirky little streetsSnowdon PassTake advantage of the new Snowdon Pass which entitles you to discount on a wealth of tourist attractions, shops, restaurants and cafes. Adventure Activities SnowdoniaThe Snowdonia National Park is home to a variety of thrilling adventure activities including Zip World's Zip Wire, Fforest Coaster, Tree Top Adventures and Bounce Below as well as Surf Snowdonia's Wave Garden with a huge man made wave suitable for learning to surf and brushing up new skills. Shearwater Boat ChartersDo take a cruise along the Llyn Peninsula or out to the off shore islands to see the marine wild life. Shearwater Luxury Boat Charters leave from Pwllheli Marina. The Fairbourne Railway close to large holiday cottage near HarlechPay once and ride all day on this 1895 railway between Fairbourne and BarmouthSherpa BusLeave your car behind and take the Sherpa Bus. Scenic journeys into Snowdonia. Buy one ticket and hop on and off all day as much as you like. Theatr Harlech, Castle Cottage and Penhelig Hotel RestaurantDiscover a world of music, drama and dance in the shadow of Harlech castle. Lots of places to eat and drink in Harlech and Llanbedr - for a treat try the Castle Cottage Hotel or the Penhelig Hotel in Aberdovey. New Welsh Highland Railway The route from Caernarfon takes trains through the Welsh mountains reaching beyond Beddgelert through the Aberglaslyn Pass to Porthmadog Harbour. Snowdon Mountain Railway, LlanberisWalk up and ride back or ride up and walk back aboard the celebrated Snowdon Mountain Railway with a station and visitor centre, Hafod Eryri at 1085 metres high. FishingKeen fisherfolk can buy dayly, weekly and season tickets from Blaenau Ffestiniog for game fishing lakes and rivers. Precipice Walk, DolgellauThis 3 mile walk takes about one and a half hours and is suitable for families. It offers stunning views of the Mawddach estuary and Snowdonia. Plas Brondanw Gardens, LlanfrothenClough Williams-Ellis' gardens at Plas Brondanw are considered to be his most important creation. He was devoted to them for his entire life. Ty Mawr Wybrant National Trust PenmanchoVisit this traditional 16th C farmhouse and birth place of Bishop William Morgan the first person to translate the bible into Welsh and enjoy woodland walks in the traditionally managed landscape. Brynkir Woollen Mill (this is the correct spelling, Bryncir is a Welsh place name), GolanView the entire process from raw wool to finished article at the long established mill in production since 1850. Sygun Copper Mine, BeddgelertStalactites, stalagmites, Bronze Age, Roman and Medieval artefacts, coin collection and art gallery. Do visit this fascinating Sygun Copper Mine. Salem Chapel, Cefncymerau near LlanbedrSalem Chapel and attached caretakers cottage is now a Cadw Grade II listed building. The chapel was made famous by artist Sydney Curnow Vosper (1866 -1942) who painted an old lady Sian Owen in a stove pipe hat and Welsh costume attending the chapel. A copy of the painting hangs in the chapel. The original hangs in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. Days awayTake a drive to Criccieth, 'Pearl of Wales on the shores of Snowdonia' and 'Gateway to the Lleyn peninsula'. Visit Trefor Owen and his apprentice are the only full time clog makers, from hide and log to the finished article. Treat yourself to a pair of rare hand crafted clogs for gardening, dancing or a unique Welsh souvenir at his workshop just outside town. Drive on and explore more of the peninsula most of which is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Discover a breathtaking coast line, numerous unspoiled beaches, boat trips, tiny villages, historic houses and great places to eat out. Large home in Harlech for year round holidays. Ideal for extended families or friends sharing.

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