Located just 0.3 miles from the sweeping golden sands of Tal-y-bont Beach, this two-bedroom dog friendly cottage is perfect for families looking to explore the mid-Wales coast and Snowdonia National Park. Set on a private estate with a handful of other holiday cottages, there’s a pub and railway station in the quiet village of Tal-y-bont (0.7 miles), with more amenities in the seaside resort at Barmouth (4.5 miles). This location is ideal for a range of outdoor activities from fishing and surfing along the coast, to walking and cycling – the Wales Coast Path passes by the house, while the popular Mawddach Trail starts 4.5 miles away. The gorgeous beach and dramatic castle at Harlech are just 7 miles north, while inland the Snowdonia National Park offers stunning landscapes and a range of outdoor pursuits.
This two-storey, detached cottage offers an enticing blend of original features with contemporary comforts, including underfloor heating throughout. The spacious lounge has a selection of comfortable seating, a feature inglenook fireplace with imitation flame fire, 50” smart TV, and lovely mountain views from the windows. Double doors lead into the conservatory, with more seating, panoramic views of the Rhinog Mountain range, and patio doors to the garden. Off the hallway, there’s a fitted kitchen with a skylight offering natural light and a dining table next to a feature stone wall. There’s also a downstairs shower room. Stairs lead up from the lounge to the first floor where there are two cottage-style bedrooms beneath vaulted, beamed ceilings, one double and one twin, both with superb views of the mountain and coast. A second shower room completes the upstairs.
An enclosed garden circles the property featuring a private patio with a hot tub, outdoor furniture and a BBQ/log burner. Beyond this, a slight incline leads up to a lawned area and orchard.Perfect for a relaxing seaside dog friendly holiday, Hafod provides you with your own space on a private estate, shared with four other holiday properties for 2-5 guests, as well as a small holiday park. If you prefer to travel by train, the scenic Cambrian Coast railway line also passes through the field behind the garden and pulls up at Talybont station, less than a mile away.