This detached four-bedroom cottage in Snowdonia National Park is a two-storey property in the Cwmystradllyn valley, five miles from Porthmadog. Most rooms offer far-reaching countryside views.

The area sits within an International Dark Sky Reserve. Porthmadog harbour town provides shops and supermarkets. Black Rock Sands beaches stretch from the headland to the Glaslyn estuary. Criccieth beaches lie four miles away with shallow sheltered eastern sands for wild swimming.

The cottage sleeps eight across four bedrooms. Ground floor features an accessible twin bedroom with French doors to the patio and en-suite shower room with grab handles. Upstairs holds two king-size bedrooms and one twin bedroom. A family bathroom with bath and shower sits on the first floor. The dual-aspect kitchen includes a Rangemaster cooker and dishwasher.

Portmeirion Italian village sits 8 miles away (15 minutes). Zip World at Blaenau Ffestiniog is 16 miles distant (25 minutes). The 19th-century Ynysypandy slate-slab mill ruins stand 160 metres from the property.

This stay suits families wanting Snowdonia mountain access with accessible ground-floor accommodation. The wood burner and lawned garden with two picnic tables create perfect spaces for group gatherings.