Dairy Cottage, Pwllheli

Gwynedd. Sleeps up to 8

Whistling Sands (NT)Within a short drive Whistling Sands is one of the Lleyn Peninsula's favourite bays - yes the sands really do whistle! There is also an excellent beach cafe on the rocks above the sands. Hell's Mouth (Porth Neigwl) and Morfa Nefyn BeachNearby there are lots of lovely beaches to enjoy including Hell's Mouth with its Atlantic swells - a firm favourite with surfers. Morfa Nefyn Beach with the famous Ty Coch pub at Porthdinllaen (NT) at one end is also popular. Lleyn Coastal PathThis can be joined wherever you see the sign - the headland found at the entrance of Morfa Nefyn beach is a good starting point. Find your favourite spot along the coastline and walk across flower strewn fields to tiny little bays. Look out for shoals of dolphins that swim close to the shore in quiet weather and enjoy the spectacular Peninsula views. Spot the resident peregrines and kestrels and the emblem of the Lleyn, the chough. AberdaronVisit the Land's End of North Wales - Aberdaron is a remote white washed village - wander around the ancient church above the beach and admire the beautiful Norman arched doorway. Then perhaps enjoy an award winning crab or lobster meal at The Ship Hotel in the village. AbersochThis is the polar opposite of Aberdaron with its restaurants, bars and shops. Lots of excellent stylish restaurants have sprung up in the last 10 years and booking for dinner may be advisable. There are activities to watch and enjoy, from Wakestock pop festival in July, regattas in August and a jazz festival in September. Glyn y Weddw Art GalleryThis lovely Victorian Mansion in Llanbedrog is Wales's oldest art venue and has been transformed to display art works of renowned local artists. Enjoy a meal in the conservatory - particularly popular is eating out on the lawn in good weather and strolling in the newly opened wooded walkway beyond the Gallery. Plas yn Rhiw (NT)Set above Aberdaron with sublime views of Cardigan Bay down to Strumble Head in good weather this small, restored manor house depicts a way of life long gone from the Lleyn - beautiful grounds with interesting flowering trees and shrubs and a brilliant displays of bluebells in the woods above the house in Springtime. Family Fun on the Lleyn PeninsulaFrom petting furry animals to driving 50cc Quad Bikes there is something for the young and young at heart on the Lleyn Peninsula. Visit Dwyfor Petting Farm or Glasfryn Parc for thrilling adventures like watersports, ten pin bowling, arcchery shooting and more. Days out in SnowdoniaVisit the nearby national park and experience breathtaking mountain and coastal scenery, numerous beautiful beaches, thrilling adventure activities, majestic castles, steam trains, fascinating industrial heritage, great local produce and so much more. Welsh Highland Railway and Ffestiniog RailwayTwo nostalgic steam trains leave from the coastal town of Porthmadog to ride through the breathtaking scenery of Snowdonia. Characterful holiday cottage on the beautiful Lleyn Peninsula for year round breaks. Families and dogs welcome.

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