Pen Y Bont, Pontllyfni

I visit many refurbished holiday cottages and barns, and this is one of the nicest I have seen for a long time! Pen y Bont lies in the most idyllic setting, south of Caernarfon, with pastureland gently giving way to the hills behind. You can hear the Afon Llyfni singing its way down to the sea, which you can see from the front of the house. This has everything that you come on holiday for!

“If a guest writes ‘I have just booked for next year’ you know the house is just right. Of all the refurbished barns I have visited this is one of the nicest I have seen for ages.”

This pretty holiday cottage has been beautifully refurbished, and enormous care has been taken to retain its character. The inglenook fireplace has the original bread oven, and there are oak lintels above the windows, little nooks and crannies, and the odd exposed stone here and there to remind you of the history of this former farmhouse.

Pen y Bont is close to lovely beaches and coves. Pontllyfni is the nearest beach, and it is sandy when the tide is out. The Llyn Peninsula has wonderful walks on the coastal path. You’ll find good food at the Harp in Llandwrog which is close by, and the garage in nearby Clynnog Fawr has a small shop.

Amenity info

Wifi, flatscreen TV & DVD player, woodburning stove, initial supply of kindling and logs, pool table, central heating, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, stair gate, highchair, travel (cot), garden, garden furniture, off road parking. Bed linen and towels provided, 7.7 miles to Caernarfon for amenities.

Accommodation details

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x small double, 1 x bunk room. Bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and wash basin. Ground floor shower room with WC and wash basin. Kitchen with electric cooker and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, dining table and chairs. Utility room with sink, washing machine and freezer. Sitting room with a flat screen TV and DVD player, inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, second sitting room/games room with TV, pool table and sofa bed on request. Small lawned garden to the back accessed from the games room via patio doors. To the front and side, a large grassed and gravelled area, not enclosed. The property stands on its own and in a quiet location. Includes picnic and garden bench. Ample off road parking.