An inviting, third-floor apartment, with magnificent views out over the golden sands of Aberdyfi in Mid Wales, towards the open estuary and the sea.
Survey the natural beauty around you from this enticing, duplex apartment in the heart of the Welsh coastal village of Aberdyfi. Set across the third and fourth floor of an ornate, seafront apartment building, the two-bedroom property sleeps up to four guests and is ideal for a small family or two couples. Stroll over to the beautiful, 3-mile long, sandy beach less than 50 metres away. Go swimming or sailing here or head 4 miles along the coast to the beach at Tywyn, which is popular with surfers. Venture 9.5 miles into Snowdonia National Park to see the impressive rocky outcrop of Craig yr Aderyn, a famous breeding ground for cormorants.
Climb the stairs up to the third floor of the building and enter the apartment to find yourselves in the hall. Wander on through into the light-filled lounge/diner, with its incredible coastal views. Tear yourselves away from the windows to relax on the comfortable seating and watch the Smart TV or a film on the HD DVD. Make your way through into the kitchen/diner to prepare dinner for your party. Well-equipped with a Rangemaster electric oven and gas hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster and kettle, plus a washing machine and tumble dryer. Pause at the small table for a while with a glass of wine and your book before heading back through to the main room to lay the table for dinner. At the end of the evening, climb the steep stairs, which have no handrail, up to the floor above. Choose between a double bedroom with sea views plus an en-suite shower room with WC, and a comfortable twin room with 3ft beds. The bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC is also on this level.
Soak up the sun and sea air from the balcony to the front of the apartment but please ensure children are supervised at all times and take care as the railings are low and the decking may be slippery. The large, sandy beach is just across the road. There is no parking at the property, but guests will be supplied with one car pass for pay and display car parks in Aberdyfi. One of these is within 150 metres. Two bedrooms â 1 double and 1 twin
2 bathrooms â 1 bathroom with bath with shower above and WC, 1 en-suite shower room, with WC
Rangemaster electric oven and gas hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, toaster and kettle, washing machine, tumble dryer
Smart TV, HD DVD, radio
Wi-Fi included
1 car pass supplied for pay and display car parks in Aberdyfi, one within 150 metres
Shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants within 100 metres
There are stairs up to the apartment but no lift
Please note, the internal stairs are steep and have no handrail
Great care is to be taken on the balcony, which has low railings and decking which may be slippery after rain
Children must be supervised at all times due to the layout and location of the property
This property will be decorated for Christmas
Arrival: 16:00 onwards
Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
Sorry, no dogs allowed Aberdyfi is a thriving little harbour resort set within the Snowdonia National Park, where the river Dyfi meets the blue waters of Cardigan Bay. Aberdyfi has watersports galore - sailing, sailboarding, rowing, canoeing, fishing and boat trips. In the summer, there are yachting regattas, sailboarding competitions, rowing regattas and other watersports events along with family entertainment on its award-winning beaches.
Aberdyfi's championship golf course, which welcomes visiting players and is located at the western end of the village, is also one of Aberdyfi's major attractions.
The Talyllyn Railway which starts in Tywyn is definitely one not to be missed. In the unlikely event of the sun not shining, there are also many indoor attractions within easy reach. The following are just a few of the many things to do and places to visit, in and around Aberdovey.
Walking - From the village you can walk up into the hills and across to Pennal taking in some spectacular views of the Dovey Valley and passing Carn March Arthur and the Bearded Lake on your way. Alternatively, you could walk the old Roman Road, along the rocks and estuary as far as Picnic Island.
There are countless other walks in the area but some of the most popular are - the banks of the Dysynni, Bird Rock, Talyllyn Lake, Dolgoch Falls, Cader Idris, Morfa Mawddach (pub at the end - my favourite!), Torrent Walk, and Precipice Walk.
Cycling - Main roads can be a little busy during the summer months but at other times and also on the smaller, quieter roads there are many routes ripe for exploring. The areas around Bryncrug, Bird Rock and the Dysynni Valley are particularly enjoyable. Cycle hire is available from Llanegryn or Tywyn.
There are a number of off-road cycle routes such as the Morfa Mawddach (pub at the end - still my favourite!) and the Forest Enterprise Visitor Centre at Coed-y-Brenin which has routes across the mountain and through the forest..
Sailboarding on the estuaryWater Sports - Aberdyfi is an absolute paradise for water sports enthusiasts. The estuary is ideal for sailing, canoeing, sailboarding paddle-boarding and water-skiing. The coastline up to Tywyn is popular with surfers and kite-surfers. Throughout Cardigan Bay there are some lovely ports for those into yachting. Aberdovey has good facilities for yachts with moorings and quayside berths.
Considerate power boat, jet bike and jet ski owners are also welcome and there are launching facilities available through the Harbour Master. The best swimming/sunbathing beaches run from the western tip of Aberdovey up to Tywyn - 4 miles of sand-dune-lined golden shoreline!
Fishing - Sea fishing can be enjoyed from the shore or on a fishing boat trip. Catches can be quite varied but mackerel, bream, pollock, skate and even sharks are quite common. The estuary is home to several types of flatfish and also the famous Aberdovey bass - the fighters of the fish world.
There is a good choice of game fishing too, from river fishing for sea trout (the Welsh "sewin") and the occasional salmon, to stocked lakes with brown and rainbow trout. There is also coarse fishing available at Trawsfynydd.
There simply isn't room to cover everything, but rest assured within the area are facilities for pony trekking, clay pigeon shooting, quad bike riding and of course, a good selection of golf courses. There are several leisure centres within easy reach with the usual sports facilities and indoor swimming pools.
The area is a Mecca for artists and photographers with numerous galleries and painting scenes galore. Wildlife enthusiasts are also well-catered for with RSPB reserves nearby and the varied natural habitat of the area
