Minafon in Llanaber near Barmouth is a 3 bed traditional stone built cottage with fabulous sea views and the mountain as a backdrop. Miles of sweeping sandy beaches and stunning walks are just a stone’s throw from the cottage. A 5 minute drive to Barmouth town centre with shops and good pubs/eateries. Sleeps 6, 1 doubles and 2 twins. Pet friendly. WIFI and parking.

Looking for that really special sea view holiday home, well Minafon in Llanaber near Barmouth has it all. This 3 bed traditional stone built cottage sleeps 6 with 1 double and 2 twins. WIFI of course! Pet friendly.

Not only is this a gorgeous, period detached beamed cottage, presented in a stylish shabby chic style, but it also enjoys, fabulous sea views with the mountain as a backdrop. Miles of sweeping sandy beaches and stunning walks are just a stone’s throw from the cottage. As well as a fantastic location with views towards The Llyn Peninsula, our home is also only a 5 minutes drive to Barmouth town centre with shops and good pubs/eateries.

From the lounge, dining room and all the bedrooms, plus the terrace you can watch the waves roll in and experience spectacular sunsets over the bay. With our west facing holiday cottage, you could be soaking up the sun all day long then enjoying dining Al-Fresco on our lovely terrace while watching the sun set over Cardigan Bay, with the mountains as a backdrop.

Our lovely period cottage has it all. Minafon has all the comforts of modern living and a lot more besides. Heating is provided in each room and we have double glazing.

ACCOMMODATION

DOWNSTAIRS:

Entering through the kitchen/diner with beamed ceilings and original quarry tiles, there is separately a lovely sitting room and to the right a downstairs WC and wash hand basin.

The kitchen area is next to the dining area. This is a stylish ‘Shaker Style’ newly fitted kitchen with a ‘Belfast’ sinks and mixer tap, Bosch dishwasher, fridge with freezer box, ceramic hob, double oven and grill and microwave.

The spacious dining area has lovely sea views overlooking the terrace, but the focal point is an electric ‘wood-burner’ set in the original fireplace. There is a lovely big pine dining table with 6 chairs and a couple of stools.

To the rear is the large lounge/sitting room with beamed ceilings, carpeted flooring, a big bay windows which enjoys lovely sea views. There is cosy seating for 6, inc 2 X 2 seaters, and 2 X armchairs, plus a foot stool. There is flat screen Freeview TV and DVD and the focal point of this room is a lovely open coal fire place. There are books and games for the guests use.

Follow the feature stairway with a lovely gallery window to the first floor, which contains the three bedrooms. All the bedrooms are newly carpeted.

UPSTAIRS:

The main bedroom has stunning sea views, original cast iron fire place, 2 single beds, Tall 5 drawer chest of drawers, 2 bed side tables and coat racks for hanging garments.

The second bedroom also has stunning sea views, original cast iron fire place, 2 single beds, twin wardrobe, 5 drawer chest of drawers, one bed side table.

The third bedroom also has sea views towards the North and The Llyn Peninsular. It sleeps 2, with a guest bed (single bed with a pull out bed below) gorgeous designer bedding, twin wardrobe and chest of drawers.

The family bathroom has a separate cubicle shower, roll top bath, WC and vanity wash hand basin.

We also have a cot and a high chair.

OUTSIDE:

Minafon is a detached holiday cottage, set on an elevated location and is not overlooked.

To the side of the property there is a lovely garden with shrubs and plants, a stream running to the side, plus off road parking spaces for two regular size cars or one large.

To the front of the property is an enclosed sunny terrace with a barbecue, big wooden picnic table and stools. Dine Al Fresco, listen to the stream babbling in the background and enjoy the fabulous sea views and sunsets.

There is plenty of room for sun loungers which are provided.

Care should be taken to supervise young children as the boundary wall has a steep drop on the other side.

Once full payment has been received you will be given the full postal address and directions to the property as well as a key safe security code.

Originally, Barmouth was a tiny hamlet built almost entirely on the rock over-looking the river mouth and frequented by pirates. The sea receded, access improved and a small fishing and ship building industry grew. In the 19th. Century the railway came and Barmouth and almost immediately it embraced tourism and expanded. Surrounded by The Snowdonia National Park, Barmouth is ideally situated for whatever type of holiday you are looking for. Whatever you are into: fishing, surfing, kite boarding, sailing, mountain biking, bird watching, painting, landscape photography or horse riding, there are endless scenic places to explore. Barmouth has two public astro turf tennis courts, a basket ball pitch and skateboard ramp. Situated on the edge of the Snowdonia national, Barmouth was awarded the Green Coastline award for its clean beach environment and water. There is a great selection of shops eateries and pubs. The mountains for roaming are very close, plus numerous lakes and rivers close by. If you prefer a guided walk the annual walking festival at Barmouth held in September is popular every year. Barmouth has a sunny west-facing sandy beach. Don't miss the spectacular sunsets over the bay. From early Spring through till Autumn, dolphins and porpoise can be spotted close to the shore, an amazing sight to see! It’s not unusual to see them on a daily basis in pods of up to 20. There is level access to the town where there are supermarkets, shops, bistros. You will find the most glorious ten mile expanse of sandy beaches from Harlech to Barmouth. Remember to bring your bikes, the cycle routes are fantastic and Coed-y-Brenin has some very interesting daredevil paths to concur. Visit quaint villages such as Llanbedr, the gateway to Shell Island and Llandanwg with its Celtic church in the sand dunes. Just a few miles North is the historic town of Harlech with its magnificent castle and golf course. Don't miss a trip to Llanfair slate mines where "The Last Knight" was filmed, learn how hard the colliers of Yesteryear worked. Portmeirion village, just 30 mins drive is gorgeous, (the Italian style village where The Prisoner was filmed). Barmouth certainly has a lot to offer, with an attractive and lively Harbour area; spectacular scenery especially The Mawddach one of the most beautiful estuaries in the world; birthplace of The National Trust and a walkers paradise. The Barmouth Bridge, built by Brunel. You must walk over it and enjoy the views. The bridge doubles as a footpath and cycle route giving spectacular views up the estuary towards Cader Idris. Queen Victoria once stopped her train to admire the view! One the way back stop to eat at The Last Inn, Bistro Burma or Davey Jones Locker are particularly good. The town hosts 4 festivals. In July there is Country and Western and a Kite Flying Festival. 1st. week in September there's an Art Festival and for 9 days around the 3rd. week there is a very popular Walking Festival catering for all abilities. The local Dragon Theatre holds events throughout the year but the most popular is a Jazz/Soul/Folk evening held every 4th. Friday in a cabaret setting.

The Snowdonia National Park, is ideally situated for whatever type of holiday you are looking for. Whatever you are into: fishing, surfing, kite boarding, sailing, mountain biking, bird watching, painting, landscape photography or horse riding, there are endless scenic places to explore. This region of Wales is without doubt a 'hidden gem' with some of the most spectacular scenery in Britain. This is a walker's paradise with Cader Idris just a few minutes drive away! Snowdon is only 60 minutes by car and the beautiful Coed Y Brenin Wood, with miles of mountain bike and walking tracks is just 30 minutes drive.Don't worry if you are not the active type, the effortless Mawddach Trail, featured in Julia Bradbury's 'Great Railway Walks' program, is accessible to everyone and takes you on a journey along one of the UK's most spectacular estuaries, brimming with wildlife. There are miles of beautiful unspoilt sandy beaches, as well as many local attractions, such as the Talyllyn Narrow Gauge Railway, which steams from Tywyn up to the mystical Dolgoch Falls. Just a few miles around the stunning Talyllyn Lake towards Corris, is the world renowned 'Centre for Alternative Technology' (or CAT) which is a fascinating place to visit and learn. Close to CAT is The Corris Craft Centre and King Arthurs Labyrinth, another must-visit place. NOW Open…………….. Surf Snowdonia is an exciting new surfing and water sports park to be built in the village of Dolgarrog, in the beautiful Conwy Valley of North Wales. Set in the foothills of the Snowdonia National Park, Surf Snowdonia will be a showcase for the World’s first publicly accessible artificial surfing lagoon. Not to be missed!! For adrenalin junkies of all ages… The world’s longest zip wire ride, here in Snowdonia at 2 locations!! Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Blaenau Ffestiniog, LL41 3NB Bounce Below is the world’s first subterranean playground of its kind – and its here in Snowdonia by. The surreal experience of Bounce Below is set within a historic disused slate cavern, installed with massive bouncy nets to jump around in, unlike anything seen before!!

Short breaks when available: Monday-Friday 4 nights and Friday-Monday 3 nights. There is a minimum charge of £299 for any stay.

Prices inclusive of energy, wifi, bedding and towels. Please bring your own beach towels. Cleaning fee of £49 applied to each booking.

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