The property
A cosy single storey cottage, located down a quiet lane, part of a small terrace situated in the attractive and rural Welsh village of Penmachno, four miles from Betws-y-Coed, amidst the rolling hills of the Machno valley within the heart of the Snowdonia National Park.
The cottage offers warm and comfortable accommodation all year round and makes a great base for a couple who wish to explore the lovely hill and forest walks in the surrounding area.
The cottage has been tastefully decorated to provide a lovely homely holiday retreat and arranged all on one level means it could be suitable for those who can find stairs a little challenging.
A spacious sitting room has an intimate dining area and boasts a large picture window overlooking the garden and encompassing hillside and countryside scenery, with comfy seating and a warming wood burning stove makes for a lovely romantic evening in, after a busy day exploring.
The kitchen is basic but well-equipped providing you with everything you may need.
The bedroom is well-appointed and has a king-size double and the shower room is modern with a quadrant shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Outside your delightful holiday cottage is a lovely patio area extending to a garden area, both with seating, making a lovely place to sit out and enjoy your morning cuppa and in the evening is perfect for alfresco dining.
Penmachno is a pretty village with some wonderful walks on the doorstep through some lovely unspoilt countryside and forests, providing ideal opportunities to do some wildlife and birdwatching.
There is some excellent fishing and the famous Penmachno mountain bike trails are located across the valley and are hidden gems of North Wales mountain biking.
The local pub offers a warm welcome and the small, friendly bar serves traditional ales, selected from some of the best local breweries, as well as home-cooked meals at the weekends.
Betws-y-Coed is a short four-mile drive away, home to Snowdonia's visitor centre and offers a wide range of pubs, shops and cafés as well as a splendid golf course.
For visiting thrill-seekers, enjoy a few hours at nearby Blaenau Ffestiniog, now acclaimed to be one of the adventure capitals of North Wales, home to Zip World Titan, the longest zip wire in Europe, Bounce Below and Zip Caverns, a subterranean system of trampolines and zip wires deep underground, and of course there is the famous Ffestiniog Steam Railway for something a little more relaxing.
The popular seaside town of Llandudno is within easy reach, as is the popular Surf Snowdonia, and the Cardigan Bay coastline with numerous sandy beaches are just waiting to be discovered.
This charming cottage provides the ideal base if you’re seeking a getaway from it all location at any time of the year.