Hendre Uchaf

Coastal farmhouse near Aberdaron and Whistling Sands on the tip of the beautiful Llyn Peninsula.

• Handsome Hendre Uchaf is a fabulous coastal farmhouse with breathtaking panoramic views over the southern tip of the Llyn Peninsula close to Aberdaron and Whistling Sands.

• The huge open plan kitchen/dining room was made for socialising. The perfect spot at the heart of the home for holiday meals - throw open the patio doors on warm days and extend your living space into the garden. The sunsets from the patio are fantastic.

• Two comfortable and characterful sitting rooms, one with exposed timber beams and inglenook with log burning stove, the other with leather sofas, tv and access to the garden provide ample space for rest and relaxation. One for adults and the other for excited children perhaps?

• The four spacious bedrooms with comfy beds, restful pastel décor and timber floors each have their own character and style.

• Dogs are welcome and will surely love the spacious enclosed garden, perfect for family fun.

• You can admire more of the wonderful views with a Coast Path walk, leave the car at home and start your walk on the footpath on the doorstep to join up with the Coastal Path.

• Best of all the seaside village of Aberdaron with shops, cafes, restaurants and lovely sandy beach is less than a mile away, just 2 minutes by car and glorious Whistling Sands beach (cared for by the National Trust) is 2.8 miles just 10 minutes by car.

Aberdaron

• The ancient coastal settlement of Aberdaron was once the last stop for pilgrims on route to Bardsey, the 'Isle of 20,000 saints'. Its lovely stretch of golden sands now attracts holiday makers from far and wide. The village has a good selection of places to eat, award winning ice-cream, a few shops and the National Trust innovative visitor centre Porth y Swnt.

Y Gegin Fawr, Aberdaron

• Pretty whitewashed Y Gegin Fawr in the heart of the village was the communal kitchen used by weary travellers on route to Bardsey. It still provides refreshments today but now in the form of full and hearty Welsh breakfasts, coffee, freshly baked cakes, light lunches and afternoon teas.

Porth y Swnt, Aberdaron

• The National Trust's innovative visitor centre, Porth y Swnt, in Aberdaron explores the history and culture of the Llyn Peninsula through, audios, videos, artwork, sculpture and hosts a programme of family friendly events throughout the year.

• Abersoch once a fishing village is now an important water sports centre.The village is a popular coastal resort on the south coast of the Llyn Peninsula and host to the annual Wakestock festival an event for wake boarders & sailors.

• Plas yn Rhiw (NT) nearby is a 16th century manor with gardens containing many interesting flowering trees and shrubs.

• The ancient market town of Pwllheli 18 miles away has a good range of local amenities including interesting independent shops, supermarket, bank, post office, internet cafe, chemist, doctor, filling station and two markets held on Wednesdays and Sundays (May - Sept).

• Hendre Uchaf coastal holiday farmhouse on the Llyn Peninsula is in an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and the recently opened coastal path is a wonderful way to discover hidden beaches and coves. Bardsey Island can be viewed from heather covered hilltops and the steep rocky cliffs are home to choughs, razorbills, guillemots and a wide variety of gulls.
• Inland the countryside becomes gentler and wooded with tiny lanes to explore and pretty villages to enjoy all close to this Llyn Peninsula holiday home.

• The remains of St Mary's Abbey on Bardsey Island are well worth a look while walking the island. Boats to Bardsey from Aberdaron operate seasonally. Contact Bardsey Island Trust 01758 760667.

• Shearwater Luxury Cruises and Enlli Sea Safaris leave from Pwllheli Marina to explore the beautiful waters along the Llyn Peninsula. Remember your camera and binoculars.

• Enjoy some traditional country sports at Bob Valentine's Shooting School at Wern Newydd.

• An established business specialising in fresh locally caught seafood including crab and lobsters.
• Crug Farm 18th C Walled Gardens at Griffiths Crossing are in the grounds of a country house and there is a nursery for rare plant species.

• Keen fisherfolk might enjoy shore fishing on low or high tides for bass, codling, plaice, ray, gurnard, wrasse, conger and dab at Porth Oer (Whistling Sands)

• Brush up on your golfing skills. Llyn Golf Centre has a practice swing area, chipping green and bunker, 15 bay floodlit driving range and all weather driving mats.

• The ancient sport of archery is growing in popularity. Have a go with experts to help you.
• Shore fishing at low tide in Llanbedrog yields bass, flounder, dog fish and bream. Remember to pack your favourite seafood recipes.

• Located at either end of Porthmadog town choose a scenic route through the Snowdonia countryside or a mountain trip to Blaenau Ffestiniog where you can visit the fascinating Lechwedd Slate Caverns. The newest Welsh Highland route travels through spectacular scenery from Caernarfon climbing 650' across the flanks of Snowdon before zigzagging dramatically to Beddgelert village and the Aberglaslyn Pass and onto Porthmadog.

• Enjoy one or two days visiting the magical Snowdonia National Park. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, steam train rides, exploring castles, industrial heritage and exciting adventure activities including Zip World's Zip Wire, Bounce Below, Fforest Coaster and Treetop Adventures and so much more.
  

4 Bedrooms sleeping 9. 1 Double  with ensuite (shower cubicle, washbasin and toilet). 1 Kingsize with ensuite (shower cubicle, washbasin and toilet). 1 Family room with Kingsize and Single bed on 1st floor. 1 Twin on ground floor.

Bathroom on mezzanine floor with bath (shower over) wash basin, toilet.

Kitchen/Dining Room luxury fully fitted country style kitchen with cooker (electric double ovens), gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge (no ice box ). Refectory table seating 9. French doors out on to patio – wonderful views.

Utility Room washing machine. Freezer in small passage way between kitchen and lounge.

Lounge 1 large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, 3 seater sofa, 2 armchairs, TV and radio, staircase to 1st floor to the 2 ensuite bedrooms.

Lounge 2 Victorian style fireplace (not in use) with electric fire, 3 seater brown leather sofa, 2 easy chairs, TV/DVD, CD and large patio doors with lovely views.

Grounds improved road access, enclosed garden with lawns, 2 patio areas with wooden garden furniture.

NB toddlers and older children must not be allowed to wander in the fields or farm buildings above the property - cattle and sheep.

Additional Information

Short breaks - Winter

WiFi - Yes, kitchen only

Changeover - Friday

Towels - Yes

Parking - Yes

Fuel - Under floor heating, oil central heating inclusive May to September. Outside these dates £25 p/w

Dogs - 2, 1 welcome free at 1 @ £25 per week

Travel cot - Yes, on request

Highchair - Yes, on request