Hen Dy, Nanhoron, Pwllheli, Gwynedd ,Wales (Llyn Peninsula. Abersoch. Snowdonia)

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Hen Dy, Nanhoron

Hen Dy, Nanhoron, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, Wales

In the heart of the Llyn peninsula, an immaculately done-up house in gardens that people travel to see. The 5,000 acre estate has been in David's family for centuries; he and Bettina are delightful and expansive hosts and you can see the back of their mansion from the lovely West Garden. Open to guests until 6pm, ablaze with rhododendrons and azaleas in spring, it has views down to lake, pastures, woodland and sea. As for Hen Dy, it's the oldest house on the estate and was the gardener's bothy and laundry, with a bell tower that once announced mealtimes. Now you find a sitting room, large, light and serene, with books, games, soft sofas and SkyTV; in winter, estate logs crackle. The kitchen is made for domestic goddesses to star in (excellent equipment, gleaming red Aga), the smart dining room seats eight. Up stairs - or lift - to big restful bedrooms that feed off a wide landing, three of which overlook the lovely gardens, one with topiary, statues and gazebo. Red fabrics add pizzazz to the main room, whose dressing room has become a charming double (access being via the shared bathroom). For ball games and barbecues you have your own outside patch. Just the ticket for garden lovers, comfort-seekers and aspiring country landowners – and you are surrounded by the some of most gorgeous countryside in Gwynedd.

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Hen Dy, Nanhoron

Contact: Bettina Harden

Tel: +44 (0)1758 730610
Fax: +44 (0)1758 730452
Sleeps: 7
Rooms: 1 double, 1 twin/double (sharing bath/shower); 1 twin with bath/shower; 1 single; shower room.
Price: £650 – £900.
Closed: Rarely.

Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility.

Checklist

Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Beautiful rural setting & exceptional gardens
Close at hand for sailing in Pwllheli, Abersoch
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
5 minutes from Abersoch
Plas Bodegroes Michelin Star restaurant 10 minutes away
Peace, beauty, beaches, mountains all on hand

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

The Hen Dy from the west garden

The sitting room

The kitchen

The master bedroom

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Hen Dy, Nanhoron and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.