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Quiet beaches on the Llyn: where to go when you want space
Swap the crowds for calm with our guide to the quietest beaches on the Llŷn Peninsula. Discover summer “hidden gems” like Porth Iago, Porth Ysgo and Porth Ceiriad, roam the big-sky sands of Porth Neigwl, and try easy coast-path wanders from Pwllheli West End to Llanbedrog (Aqua!) or the little coves from Borth-y-Gest. Add Whistling Sands (Porthor) or Morfa Nefyn to Porthdinllaen for a walk-with-a-view and a picnic stop. Out of season: bliss—just check tides and go early or la
Victoria Davies
Jan 75 min read


A Weekend on the Llyn PeninsulaThank you for reading A Weekend on the Llŷn Peninsula. This idyllic corner of North Wales has so much to offer — from stunning coastal and mountain walks to culture, adv
Spend a week on the Llŷn Peninsula with castles, beaches, easy coastal walks and plenty of down time back at Ysgubor Degwm. This 5-day family itinerary (within a 7-night stay) mixes big adventures—heritage trains, Portmeirion, Anglesey and watersports in Abersoch—with the simple joys: pizza-oven nights, BBQs, tennis, table tennis and unlimited swims in your own private heated indoor pool.
Victoria Davies
Jan 75 min read


5-day north wales family holiday itinerary
Spend a week on the Llŷn Peninsula with castles, beaches, easy coastal walks and plenty of down time back at Ysgubor Degwm. This 5-day family itinerary (within a 7-night stay) mixes big adventures—heritage trains, Portmeirion, Anglesey and watersports in Abersoch—with the simple joys: pizza-oven nights, BBQs, tennis, table tennis and unlimited swims in your own private heated indoor pool.
Victoria Davies
Nov 1, 20254 min read


Dog Friendly Beaches on the Llŷn Peninsula: Our Local Guide
There's something rather wonderful about a beach walk with a dog. The excitement when they first spot the sea, the inevitable sandy paws and that wonderfully contented sleep when you get home.
hello34553
Sep 12, 202313 min read


Ten facts about the Llŷn Peninsula
North Wales Coastal Path 1. It Stretches Thirty Miles Out to Sea. A very noticeable on the map of Wales, the Llŷn Peninsula stretches miles out of the Welsh coastline, despite never being more than eight miles wide. Surrounded by the sea on three sides 2. 100 miles of coast The Llyn Peninsula boasts nearly 100 miles of coastline and many spectacular beaches. Porth Lago, Llanbedrog Beach, Porthor (Oer) Whistling Sands, and Abersoch often feature on lists of the best beaches i
hello34553
Jun 3, 20233 min read


The History of Criccieth in a Nutshell
"Pearl of Wales on the Shores of Snowdonia". Criccieth is a popular seaside town on the Llyn peninsula in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd in Wales. The town lies 5 miles west of Porthmadog, 9 miles east of Pwllheli and 3.5 miles south of Ysgubor Degwm. Criccieth has a population of around 1,753 people. Criccieth is noted for its fairs, held around the 23 May and 29 June every year. Large numbers of people visit the fairground and the market which spreads through many of the st
hello34553
Jun 3, 20235 min read


An Interior Evolution - The Lounge and Dining Room
In the 90s this well preserved C18 field barn, was carefully converted. Roll on another 25 years and an interior reimagining was needed
hello34553
Jun 3, 20233 min read


A new chapter...
The story began in the spring when a property I had kept seeing was still showing as "under offer". The property in question was perfect...
hello34553
Jun 3, 20231 min read
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