Resting in the small North Wales village of Bethesda just a stone's throw from the Snowdonia National Park is this charming semi-detached cottage, Gorwel Deg.
Boasting a sweet style within and fabulous views of Zip World and Penrhyn Quarry backed by mountains, Gorwel Deg is a wonderful home-from-home for six guests on an adventure to Wales.
After a busy day outdoors be welcomed into the hallway, take a few steps down and find the lovely kitchen/diner, with a dining table to sit around for a hearty lunch and the well-equipped fitted kitchen offering all you need for home-cooking, with sliding patio doors to the front affording an abundance of light and wonderful views.
A relaxing moment can be enjoyed in the conservatory, perfect for getting settled with a hot drink and a favourite book.
Glass doors from here lead you into the charming ground-floor master bedroom, accommodating a king size bed.
A ground-floor shower room serves this sleeping spot.
The final room on this floor is a study room, with a desk and chair for doing any required office work.
This area also houses a hidden utiliy cupboard, with a washing machine and tumble dryer great for cleaning clothes after muddy adventures!
Head up the first set of stairs to find a wonderful sitting room on the first floor, with two large sofas and an armchair to sink into, along with a Smart TV for entertainment.
The sitting room also boasts access to its own balcony with seating and a hot tub, perfect for sipping a morning coffee while gazing at the stunning views.
Travel back downstairs and up the second set of stairs to reach the two remaining bedrooms.
Which consist of a double and a twin, with pretty interiors and storage in both, served by a bathroom up here too.
The delights of Bethesda are just a short stroll away, with pubs and shops within easy walking distance.
The village also being on the doorstep of the dramatic Nant Ffrancon Pass, Ogwen lake and Swallow Falls, which are all well-worth visiting.
The Lon Las Ogwen cycle and walking path is the perfect place to start when searching for local routes, linking Bethesda with the coast at Porth Penrhyn, stopping to read the boards displaying facts about the local heritage along the way.
Visible from the balcony is the magnificent Zip World at Penrhyn Quarry, Europe's fastest and longest zip line, offering an incredible and unique experience flying through the air at speeds of over 100mph alongside your loved ones in this vast cavern, it's not for the faint-hearted!
Take a trip down to Llyn Padarn where the town of Llanberis rests at the foot of Snowdon, and head to Snowdonia Watersports to hire some equipment for a day on the lake, with paddle-boards, kayaks and tandem kayaks to hire as well as wild swimming sessions with lifeguards, you can fully submerge yourself in this breath-taking lake scenery.
Walkers can delight in all kinds of challenges, whether tackling Snowdon, or simply exploring the surrounding fells and peaks, you are never short of options.
Visit the summit of Snowdon via the Snowdon Mountain Railway if you want a more relaxing journey, although still hair-raising thanks to the heights, up to the amazing Hafod Eryri Visitor Centre.The coast has lots to offer too with some beautiful beaches like the Blue Flag Llanddwyn, Newborough and Benllech Beaches are all only half an hour drive away.
Some brilliant angling experiences close by including fly fishing on The famous Brenig reservoir & Visitor centre, (30 miles away) Trawsfynydd Lake (35 miles) and Llyn Ogwen and some lovely Snowdonia mountain lakes are only 6 miles away.
The National Trust's Penrhyn Castle lies near the university town of Bangor, and Caernarfon presents a host of restaurants and cafés to enjoy, as well as Caernarfon Castle.
Discover a scenic stay in North Wales on the doorstep of Gorwel Deg.
