Pwllheli Holiday Cottages: Traditional Self catering Cottage near Criccieth and Snowdonia North Wales

Interior
The cottage retains open fireplaces, exposed stonework and beams, while large windows flood the rooms with sunshine for a warm welcome throughout the year.

Comfortably sleeping 7 in 4 bedrooms this cottage offers two doubles, a twin and a single on the first floor. A cot is also available.

Linen is not normally supplied except for visitors from overseas.

The bathroom contains a bath with shower attachment and screen, washbasin and WC while a second shower room also houses a washbasin and WC. Both were refurbished in 2011.

Downstairs the large 26 foot living room provides seating for 8 guests, with an open fire, a 'Freeview' television, DVD player and music system.

The separate dining room has another large window, cast iron fireplace and an extending table to seat all guests.

Decorated in country style, the kitchen has an electric range style electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave and fridge and an informal dining area. A separate utility room has a washing machine and ironing facilities.

The property is centrally heated via an oil fired boiler and there is also an electric immersion heater and supplementary portable heating.

Larger parties may be accommodated by booking the adjacent Bryn Aber Bach cottage which will accommodate 4 people.

Outside
Outside there is parking for two cars at the front of the property and use of the enclosed garden across the road.

Area
Bryn Aber House is located in the quiet hamlet of Llangybi, some 4 miles from the sea at Criccieth or Pwllheli and close to the mountains and lakes of the Snowdonia National Park. Just behind the house is St Gybi's Well which is reputed to have healing properties.

The area is famous for its beaches and historical castles at Caernarfon and Harlech. There are local walks and cycle routes. In Porthmadoc you can ride on the famous Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland steam railways through the heart of Snowdonia. Fishing, sailing, windsurfing can be sampled and nearby is the Glasfryn Activity Centre with quad biking, bowling and other attractions.

Snowdonia
Situated on the west coast of Britain covering 823 square miles of diverse landscapes, Snowdonia National Park is a living working area, home to over 26,000 people. As well as being the largest National Park in Wales, Snowdonia boasts the highest mountain in Wales, and the largest natural lake in Wales, as well as a wealth of picturesque villages like Betws y Coed and Beddgelert. Snowdonia is an area steeped in culture, and local history, where more than half its population speak Welsh.

Snowdonia's landscape is unique. The nine mountain ranges cover approximately 52% of the Park and include many peaks that are over 3,000 feet (915m). Apart from the beauty and charm of its high mountains, Snowdonia is a delightfully varied landscape of steep river gorges, waterfalls and green valleys. Oak, ash, rowan and hazel woodlands are found scattered throughout the Park whilst the beautiful Dyfi, Mawddach and Dwyryd estuaries and 23 miles of coastline and sandy beaches contribute to the overall diversity of the landscape.