Entire home

Contemporary House, distant sea views and lovely sunsets.

Photo gallery for Contemporary House, distant sea views and lovely sunsets.

View of dining area from balcony
Exterior
Front of house
hallway
view from kitchen window

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Pen y Banc, Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd, Wales, LL44 2BE
  • Harlech Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Barmouth Bridge
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Barmouth Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Contemporary House, distant sea views and lovely sunsets.

We built this house ourselves and chose this area as we love what it has to offer and may even consider moving there in the future. The house is furnished as we wanted it and so consequently is home from home for us if we visit. You will find it very well equipped and above all, a relaxing and calm environment.

The property itself benefits from underfloor heating throughout the 3 floors, with triple glazed bi-fold doors in the living area allowing for lots of natural light. These doors open fully onto a decked balcony on which you can sit and take in the fantastic sea views towards Shell Island and the Llyn Peninsula. We do get some amazing sunsets here and the balcony is a perfect spot to enjoy them with a drink in the early evening.
There are 3 bedrooms on the top floor, two doubles and one twin. One of the twin beds does also have a single trundel bed underneath, which allows 3 people to occupy this room if needed. There is a family bathroom with bath, corner shower, basin, heated towel radiator and wc. The master bedroom has it's own ensuite shower room, also with basin and w/c.
The main living floor of the property is made up of an open plan L-shaped kitchen/diner and lounge area, with a separate study room and wc. There is a tv and comfy double corner sofa bed in the study which provides a quiet room for anyone wanting to have a little peace and quiet away from the main living area. A large corner sofa and a 2 seater sofa in the lounge offer plenty of seating.
The modern white gloss fitted kitchen is well equipped with dishwasher, induction hob, double oven, fridge freezer and integrated microwave. The dining table seats 6 people and can be extended if need be for more room. There is also a breakfast bar/work station with 2 high stools.
On the lower ground floor there is a utility room with washing machine, tumble drier, plus another tv room/snug and a wc. The boiler room offers a warm space to hang coats up to dry.
Prices are all based on 6 people occupancy. If you want to have a 3rd
bed made up in the twin room, or use the sofa bed in the study, there is a £30 charge per guest per night. Although the property accommodates a larger group please note that parties and/or additional visitors to the property over and above those authorised to stay in the Booking are strictly not permitted without prior agreement.
Outside there is seating area, gardens and ample off road parking for several cars. We also own the parking space at the front of the property, just off the main road.
The house has only been built for a few years and new carpets were laid in the bedrooms in the spring of 2021.
The property is no smoking throughout and on the balcony area. We are not set up for very young children, so only bookings for parties with older children will be accepted. Please do not try and book if you have children under 8 years old, as your booking will not be valid and you will lose your deposits if the booking is consequently cancelled less than 40 days before the date of your stay.
There is an integral garage that will remain locked and out of use as we store our own personal belongings in there, however if you have bikes that you would like to put in there, we can arrange that.
Sorry, no stag or 18/21 parties. Please provide info about your group when making a booking inquiry as this is required before a quote can be sent.

Property manager

Julia Jackson
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No candles or naked flames to be lit inside or on the balcony.
Quieten outdoor noise after 9pm out of respect for our neighbours.
Woodburner only to be used during the autumn/winter and only after instructions have been read.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dyffryn Ardudwy

Located in Dyffryn Ardudwy, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Barmouth Beach. Aber Artro Hall Gardens and Hufenfa'r Castell are also worth visiting.
Map
Gwynedd, Wales

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Royal St. David's Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Harlech Castle - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Barmouth Bridge - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Barmouth Beach - 12 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Dyffryn Ardudwy Station - 9 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 155 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antonia's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harlech Castle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ysgethin Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Llew Glas Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary House, distant sea views and lovely sunsets. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary House, distant sea views and lovely sunsets.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary House, distant sea views and lovely sunsets.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary House, distant sea views and lovely sunsets. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Morfa Dyffryn National Nature Reserve and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Eryri National Park. Morfa Dyffryn is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. Dyffryn Ardudwy Station is 9 minutes by foot and Talybont Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house.

Beautiful house with all amenities. Comfy beds and quiet surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Stay in Lovely Accommodation

Excellent accommodation - well-equipped throughout - very comfortable beds - and a cracking view of the coast. Very handy for one of the guests to arrive by rail. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in.

We really enjoyed staying there. Lovely house, great location. Highly recommended. We would love to come back there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property

A beautiful house, everything was clean and it was our pleasure to stay there. We would recommend it to anyone wanting to visit the equally beautiful area.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday in Northwales

Everthing was great.The house was very nice and near to the beach.We would come back for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lutz P., Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday in wales

A very beautiful house, very modern but still comfortable and cute. Its well situated so you're able to explore the area all around Dyffryn Ardudwy, the sea is just a 20 minute footwalk away. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Beautiful home with everything you could think of. Felt like a real home from home. Communication with Julia was always prompt and helpful. Can't wait to return. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F., Warwick

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in beautiful location

A really lovely break away. Superb house in fantastic location with everything you need. Stunning views. 15 min walk to beach. Near Snowdon too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dyffryn holiday

Could not fault our accommodation. Beautiful house, good location. Everything we could need was in the house. Communication with Julie was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy E., Wrexham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June get away

Great cosy house in a lovely coastal area of Wales. Modern, spacious house. Great facilities. Lovely balcony with great views of the mountains and the sea. Beautiful sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant

Clean and pleasant property with lovely views to rear. Some problems unlocking back door.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Modern Home From Home - with everything you need!

Split on three levels the space in the house is fantastic. Master bedroom with en-suite perfect and other bedroom’s incredibly comfortable. No clutter, lovely local artwork and a very comfy sofa. The open plan living room, kitchen, dining room and balcony is where we spent most of our time - perfect for entertaining. Plenty of parking space for multiple vehicles. Thank you very much for having us Julia! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent house in a wonderful location

The house is as described on VBRO and exceeded our expectations as it is clean, modern and very well equipped. The photos shown do not do the house justice. It is well laid out with every convenience you could require including a balcony which gives wide ranging views over the area. The location added to the experience. It is within an easy walk a beautiful beach and both Barmouth and Harlech are a short drive away. We ate at the Harbour Fish Bar in Barmouth, Celtic Cabin (great street food) also in Barmouth (both take outs), Nineteen57 and the Goat Inn which is close to Criccieth. We enjoyed walks in South Snowdonia and across the iconic Barmouth viaduct. We visited various places in the area - one of our favourites was Beddgelert which is set close to the foot of Snowden. Julie was very helpful and the information provided was easy to follow and made getting to and living in the house very straightforward. Our family group of four adults would recommend the house and the location. We had a brilliant week there. We were sad to leave and we will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M., Comberford, Tamworth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from Home

A beautiful house which has everything you need. Great communication with Julia made it hassle free. The house was spotless and in a lovely location, with a beach a short walk away, Barmouth 5 miles down the road and Snowdonia on your door step. We loved our stay, the house felt really homely and we were able to totally relax there and spend some quality time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Julia Jackson

Host profile image

Why they chose this property

My husband and I built Pen y banc ourselves after being the winning bidders in an online property auction for the piece of land it sits on in 2014 . We absolutely love the area and try to spend as much time there as we can. The introduction of the council tax premium on second homes there has encouraged us to start renting it out to guests, other than just our friends and family. This is the reason why we don't have any reviews yet. The lockdown has meant that we haven't quite finished some of the landscaping, but hopefully this year will see all of that done.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests