About this property
Tucked away in a peaceful corner of Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, this award-winning retreat combines heritage, comfort and natural beauty. A historic stone farmhouse and it's charming cottage sit on a private hilltop location, with plenty of outdoor space, framed by sweeping views of Snowdon's peaks and the coastline of Ceredigion Bay. Perfect for families, friends and four legged companions, this is a place to pause, reconnect and sink into the rhythms of mountain life. Spend your days exploring the wild beauty of Snowdonia/Eryri - walking, cycling, golfing, wild swimming, sailing or simply wandering through nearby Harlech (1.5 miles) with it's UNESCO-listed castle and long sandy beaches, independent shops and cafes. You can pop to Criccieth Castle (14 miles), Coed y Brenin Forest Park (19.5 miles) and Portmeirion (8 miles). Follow the coast towards Barmouth (11 miles), head to Royal St.David's Golf Cub (3 miles) or tackle Mount Snowdon (18 miles.
Lovingly restored and the winner of a Building Conservation Award from Snowdonia/Eryri National Park for it's role in protecting and enhancing the park's environment, the property celebrates local materials, landscape and timeless design. Inside the farmhouse, original flagstone floors and exposed beams tell the story of centuries past, while calm, contemporary design brings a sense of quiet comfort. The open-plan lounge and dining space invites long, fireside evenings - with a wood burner, sofas and large windows framing the coast and hills beyond. The kitchen is equipped for joyful cooking, with a breakfast bar perfect for sharing food and stories. Upstairs three elegant bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin (zip and link can be made as a super-king size on request at the time of booking), and a single room with a 4' (small double) bed - and a serene bathroom with free standing bath offer comfort and style in equal measure. A fourth double bedroom sits conveniently on the ground floor. Next door, the cottage is it's own self-contained retreat, ideal for grandparents, friends or anyone seeking a little space. It's light-filled lounge with tall windows captures sea views, and the two bedrooms - a king-size and a twin - are designed with the same understated charm and comfort, and with it's own bathroom with shower over the bath.
Step outside and you'll find the kind of garden made for lingering: a hot tub beneath open skies, terraces for al fresco dining, a fire pit for late stargazing, and your own rustic games barn, with a dramatic fireplace housing a wood burner - a wonderful spot for evening gatherings. With plenty of outdoor space for bikes and canoes, and private parking for four cars, everything you need for adventure and relaxation is right here.
Additional information and rules
. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog
- 6 bedrooms – 1 king, 1 twin (zip-and-link can be made as a super king, please request this at booking stage), 1 double, 1 4’ (small double) single, plus 1 king and 1 twin in adjacent property
- 3 bathrooms – 1 shower room downstairs with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with free-standing small bath, shower and WC, and another bathroom with shower over bath and WC in adjacent property
- 2 kitchens – farmhouse is home to an electric double oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave; adjacent cottage has an electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave and washing machine
- Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
- Games barn with football table, magnetic darts and a feature fireplace with wood burner
- Travel cot and highchair available
- Log burner in farmhouse living room (initial supply of logs provided)
- Smart TV in main farmhouse
- TV in adjacent property lounge
- Please note, WiFi available in main farmhouse only and may be intermittent due to remote location
- An acre of private grounds surrounded by countryside, hot tub, paved patio with table, chairs, charcoal BBQ, fire pit and seating area
- Ample outdoor space for bikes and canoes
- Private parking for 4 cars
- Beach, pubs and shop 2.5 miles
- The property has a sweeping, narrow, paved drive of a mile down the hillside through farmland, commanding superb views
- Please note, due to stairs and steps up to some thresholds, this property may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility
- Please note, there are no additional fire warning devices in this property suitable for those with hearing impairments
- Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday
- cctv (single exterior camera) is in place at the property but will be removed during guest stays
- Harlech Retreat won an architectural award from Snowdonia National Park, for it's sympathetic renovation, in keeping with heritage of the building and locality. The property benefits from double glazing and additional insulation in an effort to improve sustainability credentials of the beautiful old building and reduce operational carbon emissions. Electric is from 100% renewable source.