For two and four-legged nature-lovers, holidays don’t get much better than this. Located within a 160-acre farm beside a private lake near Bala, North Wales, this property offers up the perfect opportunity to escape the ordinary and put the focus back on the important things in life. Wake up to blue skies reflected in mirror-like water, spend long hours immersed in jaw-dropping countryside and in the afternoons retreat to your peaceful haven where recreation and relaxation are all but demanded in equal measure.
Full to the brim with creature comforts, this detached farmhouse welcomes two dogs and sleeps six people over three bedrooms. Head to the large kitchen and feed the troops with hot plates of local produce (we’re sure your four-legged friends will be on paw to taste-test, you know, just in case), and serve up meals around the dining room’s table and chairs. On rainy days, retire to the lounge where a wood burner merrily crackles away in winter and let the youngsters scarper off to the games barn. In summer, the incredible views will be made all the sweeter from the hot tub; settle in and gaze at the views of the majestic Rhinogydd and Aran mountain ranges while the kids and dogs play on the grass.
Enjoying its own enclosed garden with outdoor seating areas, a raised lawn and acres of farmland to explore, you can spend hours in the fresh air, picnicking under cloudless skies and swimming in the lake. Make use of the bike storage for two-wheeled adventures, or hop in the car and head into Bala (2 miles) for a change of scene. Home to dog-friendly eateries and important historical sites (including Tomen y Bala Castle and Ffynnon Beuno and Cae Gwyn Caves), there will be all sorts to capture your interest.