Ty Gwair, St Anns Bethesda is a beautifully converted stone barn, offering thoughtfully designed living spaces beneath the peaks of Eryri. The fitted kitchen is equipped with a washing machine, dishwasher, large fridge / freezer, microwave, electric hob and oven for effortless self-catering. The open-plan living dining room features leather-style sofas, a Smart TV and DVD player, and a dining table, all set upon striking Welsh slate tiles once destined for Cardiff's Millennium Centre. Beyond, the conservatory invites you to unwind further, its simple furnishings framing uninterrupted views across the Snowdonia mountains.
Stepping outside, the lawned garden offers patio furniture and a seven-seater hot tub, the perfect spot to soak away the day while gazing at the surrounding peaks. Three bedrooms sleep the whole family in comfort: a ground-floor double with its own shower cubicle and adjacent cloakroom suits less mobile guests, while upstairs a spacious double enjoys a smart en-suite shower room and memorable mountain views. The triple room, fitted with three full-sized single beds, is perfect for children or a group of friends. An EV charging point and bike storage sit on site.
Picture soaking in the bubbling hot tub as the sun dips behind Eryri's peaks, a glass of something chilled in hand. Spend your days riding the world's fastest zip line, chasing waterfalls, or exploring castle ramparts, then return to Ty Gwair's underfloor-heated comfort. Evenings call for board games in the conservatory or simply watching the stars appear over the mountains, memories made effortlessly with every visit.
Ty Gwair, St Anns Bethesda sits right on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park (Eryri), with the friendly village of Bethesda just over a kilometre away for shops, cafes and a welcoming pub. Thrill-seekers need only travel a kilometre to Zip World Penrhyn Quarry, home to the world's fastest zip line and a whole host of adrenaline-fuelled activities set within a dramatic disused slate quarry. Aber Falls (7 km) rewards walkers with a spectacular seventy-foot cascade tumbling through ancient oak woodland, a magical spot for a picnic on a sunny afternoon. GreenWood Family Park (13 km) offers eco-friendly rides, treetop adventures and gentle woodland walks that will delight younger visitors, while the mighty Caernarfon Castle (14 km), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, stands proud on the banks of the Menai Strait, its medieval towers steeped in centuries of Welsh history.
Further afield, the RSPB Valley Wetlands on Anglesey (32 km) provide a peaceful haven for birdwatchers amid tranquil lagoons, reedbeds and grazing marsh, home to a wonderful variety of resident and migratory species. History and nostalgia await aboard the Welsh Highland Railway in Porthmadog (50 km) where vintage steam locomotives wind through some of Wales' most dramatic mountain and coastal scenery on one of the longest heritage railways in Britain. Plas yn Rhiw (54 km), a charming National Trust manor house on the wild and beautiful Llŷn Peninsula, offers beautifully tended terraced gardens and sweeping coastal views across Cardigan Bay, well worth the journey for a day of quieter exploration.
For a change of scene, head to the colourful harbour town of Beaumaris on Anglesey, just ten kilometres away, where a magnificent medieval castle, independent boutiques and a pretty seafront promenade await exploration. Llandudno, 23 kilometres from Ty Gwair, is the quintessential Victorian seaside resort, boasting a graceful Victorian pier, cable-car rides to the summit of the Great Orme, and an elegant promenade lined with shops, cafes and traditional amusements, perfect for a classic day at the seaside with all the family.
