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Cottage Criccieth - Ancient Elizabethan cottage style farmhouse, circa 1575
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Porthmadog & Criccieth 6m, Caernarfon 12m, Lleyn Peninsula.
Ancient Elizabethan cottage style farmhouse (near Criccieth) circa 1575
Expertly restored, many original features including a massive inglenook fire place, original stone circular stairway& some low ceilings. Adjacent to, but separate from the farmhouse is Derwin, Property Ref 925, furnished with some fine Welsh antique furniture. Freedom of the owners farm (nearby) with fishing in the river nearby. 20 miles of cycle track within 100 yds - this was the original railway track between Caernarfon and Porthmadog.
Snowdonia National Park and Lleyn Peninsula
Just north of Porthmadog and Borth y Gest on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park
Walk Lleyn Coast Path
To the west is the Lleyn Peninsula with a score of coves, harbours and vast stretches of safe, sandy beaches, Black Rock sands the closest. The coast path is 84 miles of diverse landscapes including open countryside, wild heath and coastal features.
Ffestiniog Railway, Welsh Highland Railway & Snowdon Moutain Railway
On a fine day the great little train ride from Porthmadog to the slate quarry museum at Blaenau Ffestiniog, should not be missed or the train ride to the top of Snowdon - quicker than walking!
Welsh Castles & Local Beaches
There are several magnificent castles to explore within easy driving distance;Criccieth, Harlech, Caernarfon and Beaumaris. There are a number of lovely beaches along the Lleyn Peninsula, enough to choose a different one for each day of the week and more; Criccieth has two, Llandanwg, Dinas Dinlle, Warren, Black Rock, Harlech and Fforyd.
Les Burridge Art Gallery, Criccieth & Shore Fishing Shell Island
A good source of local paintings from well known Welsh artists such as Rob Piercy and William Selwyn. Do have a look you may find something special to remind you of your visit. Shore fishing at Shell Island yields bass, codling, flounder, dab, mackeral, whiting, gurnard, and mullet on any state of the tide. Do remember your fishing gear and favourite seafood recipes.
Lle Hari Restaurant, Llanrwst
Comfortable, family run Lle Hari Restaurant at the Meadowsweet Hotel in Llanrwst serves international, Welsh and traditional dishes.
Adrenalin Antics, Llyn Trawsfyndd Reservoir
Multiple adventure activities based in Snowdon National Park. Activities include gorge walking, canyoning, cliff jumping, rock climbing, abseiling, raft building, walking, zip lines and more. Good shopping and a choice of places to eat near this holiday cottage - Criccieth
Snowdonia National Park and Lleyn Peninsula
Walk Lleyn Coast Path
Ffestiniog Railway, Welsh Highland Railway & Snowdon Moutain Railway
Welsh Castles & Local Beaches
Les Burridge Art Gallery, Criccieth & Shore Fishing Shell Island
Lle Hari Restaurant, Llanrwst
Adrenalin Antics, Llyn Trawsfyndd Reservoir
ACCOMMODATION:
2 Large Bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 4 plus travel cot; 1 king size double, 1 twin.
Bedlinen provided.
Bathroom with full suite on first floor.
nb: The 1st floor is reached via a circular stone staircase (steep steps), reminiscent of a secret panel staircase - very low ceiling in part and may be difficult for the elderly.
Kitchen galley type with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine.
Lounge/Diner a feature of the room is a huge stone Inglenook fireplace, large and heavily beamed ceiling, small Elizabethan leaded light windows, antique Welsh dresser, grandfather clock, tv, comfortable seating. Highchair. (One of the most characterful and atmospheric rooms in this brochure)
Fuel starter pack of coal and logs. Central Heating £15 per week May to September; £20 per week October to April.
Grounds private and enclosed garden with garden furniture. Access to 90 acres of farmland with fishing in nearby river.
Ample parking.
Welcome FREE 2 dogs (sorry, no cats)
FRIDAY CHANGEOVER
Maid, grocery & baby sitting service available.
Bedlinen provided.
Bathroom with full suite on first floor.
nb: The 1st floor is reached via a circular stone staircase (steep steps), reminiscent of a secret panel staircase - very low ceiling in part and may be difficult for the elderly.
Kitchen galley type with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine.
Lounge/Diner a feature of the room is a huge stone Inglenook fireplace, large and heavily beamed ceiling, small Elizabethan leaded light windows, antique Welsh dresser, grandfather clock, tv, comfortable seating. Highchair. (One of the most characterful and atmospheric rooms in this brochure)
Fuel starter pack of coal and logs. Central Heating £15 per week May to September; £20 per week October to April.
Grounds private and enclosed garden with garden furniture. Access to 90 acres of farmland with fishing in nearby river.
Ample parking.
Welcome FREE 2 dogs (sorry, no cats)
FRIDAY CHANGEOVER
Maid, grocery & baby sitting service available.
