12 Victoria Terrace Snowdonia, Gwynedd

Holiday Rental Description

Holiday home
If your idea of a lovely holiday is to be in an area of outstanding natural beauty, spending time in the great outdoors, or on the beach, then look no further - 12 Victoria Terrace is just the ticket! From this fantastic holiday cottage you can enjoy cycling, walking or mountain climbing, or you could just curl up with a good book and a glass of wine in front of the wood burning stove. This charming terraced cottage is in the centre of Nantlle, a pretty little Welsh village, close to the lake and overlooked by the mountains. From the cottage, walk a few hundred yards and you can take your kayak, windsurfer or canoe out on the lake (cannot be accessed directly from the house), or you might prefer a bike ride through the stunning scenery that this area has to offer.The owner is a keen cyclist herself, and there is a shed suitable for bike storage, kayaks or other outdoor kit in the garden. From here, you could take a trip out to the beautiful villages of Beddgelert and Rhyd Ddu - from Rhyd Ddu you can climb Snowdon (this is one of the more challenging routes, so be warned).The delightful sitting/dining room has a multi fuel stove, two sofas, TV with DVD, dining table and chairs and a piano for those of you who like to tinkle a tune! Through to a charming little kitchen, with natural slate floor and worktops, Belfast sink, electric cooker and hob with extractor, microwave, fridge, there is a pantry with a freezer too,there is a washer/dryer is located in an outbuilding next to the kitchen and there is a bathroom on the ground floor with a roll top bath with shower over, loo and wash hand basin. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms, one with double bed and built in wardrobe, the second twin bedroom has wonderful views over to the lake and beyond and the third bedroom is a double in the attic space. The modern family bathroom is just lovely, with grey slate tiled floor and a spacious shower cubicle. Outside there is a small enclosed lawned garden and decked area with garden furniture so you can sit out for breakfast on a warm sunny day or catch the evening sun after a day filled with activites. Just a ten-minute drive away you will find the royal town of Caernarfon with its amazing castle, and Bangor is another ten minutes' drive further on. Pwllheli, Criccieth and Porthmadog are all a 20 minute drive away, so you won't be short of things to do! The cottage is also conveniently located for visitors to the nearby Trigonos yoga/mindfulness retreat for a relaxing day out. 12 Victoria Cottage a delightful cottage for a perfect stay!

Accomodation Details
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x double (attic space). 1 x ground floor bathroom with shower over, washbasin and WC, 1 x first floor bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC. Kitchen with electric stove, sitting room with dining area. Washing Machine/Dryer in outbuilding next to kitchen. Small garden with table and chairs.

Area
The lovely quiet village of Penygroes is situated around six miles from the historic castle town of Caernarfon, bordering the Snowdonia National Park with beautiful scenic walks and mountain views easily accessible. A good selection of shops, cafes and pubs are available in the village and the wider local area is full of restaurants and activities such as golfing, swimming, tennis, surfing and horse riding to name but a few. Plas Dinas Country House is also nearby, which is home to some great history as well as The Gun Room restaurant. The beaches on Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula can be reached in about half an hour, while the beach at Dinas Dinlle is just a 10-minute drive away. Nearby, Caernarfon is home to Caernarfon Castle, which is well worth a visit, with further shops and cafes available, as well as steam train trips. Portmeirion is also a short distance away, featured in the TV series ‘The Prisoner’. Just 8 miles away is the Welsh Heritage centre which has a licensed cafe at Nant Nwrtheyrn with magnificent sea views from it's decked dining area. Beddgelert is a very attractive village, surrounded by the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, with a fabulous arts and craft shop, and several pubs. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Amenities
Woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and freezer. TV with DVD Player, WiFi, dining table and chairs, piano. Bed linen provided in rent. On road parking and bike/canoe storage. Linen provided but please bring your own towels and tea towels, high chair. Garden with lawn, decking, table and chairs. Note: Stairs to attic bedroom are narrow and steep with limited headroom in some areas, not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Two well behaved dogs welcome. Please note that this property does not accept cats.