Wenallt

Stay at this handsome townhouse and you’re ideally located for discovering all the scenic delights of southern Snowdonia. Located in the heart of Dolgellau, it has six bedrooms to sleep 12 and can accommodate a trio of canine companions too. Just 500m from the town centre’s fine selection of shops, inns and eateries, it boasts a host of period features plus a choice of social spaces, a snooker room and an enclosed garden. Private parking and bicycle storage are a much-prized bonus.

This distinguished-looking double-fronted residence has instant appeal for those who love period features, its oriel windows and original hallway flooring making a fine first impression. An essential in any grand home, the boot room here allows you to deposit outdoor attire and tend to any laundry needs. Once you’re ready to assemble, meet in the ultra-chic kitchen which is equipped with every modern must-have and opens onto a snug where sofas, chairs and a Smart TV encourage chill-time and chatter while dinner is readied. The separate dining room has seating for 12 guests and presents a splendid setting for good food and conversation. Appetites sated, move through to the lounge where there’s a wood burner, sofas and a TV, or head to the basement games room where a snooker table will test your strategic skills. When you’re ready to retire, six elegantly furnished bedrooms are spread across the two upper floors. On the first, two bedrooms have king-sized beds, oriel windows and feature fireplaces. There are also two twin rooms, and two doubles each with an additional single bed for the ultimate in family-friendly versatility. To ensure the comfort and convenience of all, there are three bathrooms and two separate cloakrooms. Buy breakfast pastries from a local bakery and start your day in leisurely fashion in the south-facing garden at the rear of the property. There’s private parking for two cars here, plus somewhere to wash and lock up any bikes you bring with you.