Beddgelert 3.5 miles. Nestled in Nant Gwynant near Beddgelert, Gwynedd, is this idyllic cottage, Llys Elen. Enjoying an exceptional location near the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, with views of the famous peak available from the traditional interior and garden, Llys Elen is a fantastic base for a group or family of six. Step into the living/kitchen room, where you can conjure up delicious feasts in the well-equipped kitchen or relax in the sitting area in front of a much-loved movie on the DVD player as the woodburning stove crackles nearby. Settle down to dinner at the dining table for six or dine alfresco out on your rear patio or raised terrace with a backdrop of breath-taking mountain views. The home also offers an additional sitting room with plush seating and a woodburning stove, perfect for snuggling up with a good book. Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you can wash away the day in the family bathroom, before retiring to one of three well-presented double bedrooms, one of which has its own en-suite shower room. There are a wealth of scenic walking and cycling trails available right from your doorstep, including the renowned Watkins Path adjacent to your holiday home. The village of Beddgelert is a short journey away where you can visit the grave of the legendary faithful hound, Gelert, join the Welsh Highland Railway on a steam locomotive, and find walking trails through the Craflwyn and Beddgelert nature reserve. For your local amenities, head into Llanberis, where you can enjoy a wide variety of watersports on Llyn Peris, explore the World Heritage site of Dinorwig Quarry, delve into history at the National Slate Museum and Dolbadarn Castle. Those feeling adventurous can tackle the famous Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Peak, whilst if you came for the views but not the hike, there is a train available from Llanberis to take you up to the summit. Continue onto Blaenau Ffestiniog, where you can explore the underground mines at Zip World Llechwedd, or head to Betws-y-Coed for treetop adventures Zip World Fforest and hikes up to Swallow Falls Waterfall. All this and more awaits at Llys Elen.

Llanberis, surrounded by two lakes, Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris, and dominated by the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Massif, is one of the most popular mountain tourist destinations in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. As the starting point for the ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) - the highest mountain in England and Wales - Llanberis is somewhat of a paradise for walkers and climbers. The top can be reached by train through the Snowdon Mountain Railway or by foot via one of the numerous routes. The Snowdon Race to the peak, conducted annually in July, is the world's toughest triathlon. The Snowdonia Marathon, held annually in October, is a 26-mile route that begins and ends in Llanberis and circumnavigates the Snowdon Massif. Additionally, mountain riding, open-water swimming, and stand-up paddleboarding are popular activities in this region. Within Llanberis itself, there are a variety of excellent dining and drinking establishments and shops. Caernarfon, on the seashore just 7 miles from Llanberis, features a spectacular castle and town walls, and nearby National Trust sites include Penrhyn, Plas Newydd, and Bodnant Gardens.

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