Swn y Don

• Swn y Don (Sound of the Waves) in Harlech is a cottage style bungalow with one of the most wonderful panoramic sea views in Wales. From Snowdon to the tip of the Lleyn Peninsula - ever changing light and glorious sunsets over Harlech.
• Looking straight over the golf course with views beyond towards Criccieth and Abersoch.
  
• A cosy and comfortable home with quality furniture, bright pictures, a video library of films and plenty of books and games.
• Newly decorated sunny double bedroom has an original fireplace and stunning coastal views.
• Large, bright light sitting room is elegantly furnished with some attractive period features.
• Newly renovated garden room is perfect for some peaceful reading with a gin and tonic.
• Beautiful new decked area has wooden garden furniture and is ideal for al fresco dining or morning coffee whilst enjoying the views.
  
• Small pretty garden is perfect for sunbathing or enjoying the magnificent sea view.
• Beautiful 5 min walk to the centre of Harlech with it's castle, tea rooms and antique shops.
  

• A short 10 minute walk (quarter of a mile) from the cottage style bungalow takes you into Harlech, a small pleasant town dominated by the magnificent Norman castle with distinctive small shops, courtyard antiques, good restaurants and cafes (try the award winning scones at Freya's), bank, post office, Spar, chemist, health centre and a filling station - also the Royal St Davids' Golf Course, one of the finest links courses in Wales. 

• The totally natural and unspoilt sweeping Harlech beach is perfect on a hot summers day for sun, sea and sand. The beautiful wooded Maentwrog Valley is close by with walkways recently restored by the National Trust and National Park.

• Porthmadog Maritime Museum tells the story of world famous topsail schooners and other vessels associated with the rich maritime heritage of the area.

• Leave your car behind and enjoy scenic journeys into Snowdonia on the Sherpa Bus Service. Hop on and off all day as much as you like.

• Queen's Hotel Buffers restaurant in Blaenau Ffestiniog is a family run hotel with a bistro style restaurant rated by the tourist board as good value for money.

• Cambrian Angling Association in Blaenau Ffestiniog sells day, week and season tickets for game fishing on lakes and rivers.

• This family friendly 3 mile walk takes about one and a half hours. It offers stunning views of the Mawddach estuary and Snowdonia

• Nigel Hughes offers a full store service & studio, major brands of digital & film cameras, digital memory cards and more.

• Do visit Beddgelert a traditional mountain village with wonderful views and walks. While there take a look at the resting place of the famous dog Gelert and read his sad story.

• Experience the thrill of walking with these beautiful, intelligent and gentle creatures.A lovely occupation for the whole family. Booking in advance is essential

• Less than an hours drive will take you all along the Lleyn Peninsula stretching 30 miles out into the Irish Sea with Bardsey, 'Island of 20,000 Saints', off the southern tip. Most of the peninsula is designated An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Discover glorious unspoiled beaches, secret coves and a dramatic coastline with towering seacliffs, mud flats, heath, farmland and sleepy villages.  Eat at Castle Inn, Criccieth, Zinc Cafe Bar & Grill in Pwllheli and The Cliffs in Morfa Nefyn.

2 Bedrooms sleeping a maximum of 4. 1 Double and 1 Twin.

Bathroom with full suite and shower over bath. (Second toilet by the kitchen).

Kitchen well equipped galley style fully fitted kitchen with split level electric cooker with gas hob, microwave, dishwasher & fridge.

Conservatory with washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer, second fridge and 2 easy chairs.

Lounge/Diner Georgian style fireplace with coal effect gas fire, 2 sofas, 2 easy chairs, extending dining table in bay window with seating for 4-8 plus children's chairs,TV, video/DVD, stereo, broadband

Garden small enclosed well tended lawn garden. Garden furniture, barbecue and newly decked balcony area.

Additional Information

Short breaks - All year ex. Summer & peak weeks

WiFi - Yes

Changeover - Friday

Towels - Yes

Parking - Yes, at rear (14 steps down to house) plus on road parking

Fuel - Gas central heating inclusive May to September. Outside these dates £40 p/w

Dogs - No

Travel cot - Yes

Highchair - No