Q3 2023

SME News Q3 2023 | 84 Best Luxury Holiday Cottage 2023 - Wales Located in the historic county of Merionethshire, Barmouth is a seaside town and community in the county of Gwynedd, north western Wales, lying on the estuary of the Afon Mawddach and Cardigan Bay. Nestled within the town, and enjoying incredible sea views, lies Beautiful Wales – a holiday destination quite unlike any other. We find out more as it celebrates success in the UK Enterprise Awards 2023. Beautiful Wales consists of two luxury five-star self-catering barn conversions on an equestrian property overlooking the sea in Llanaber, Barmouth, North Wales. The husband-and-wife team who run the site have lived there since 1999 and the holiday barns have been there since 2006. In fact, the couple’s very first customer still comes to visit and more than 45% of their bookings are returning visitors who have stayed in the barns and enjoyed it so much, they visit time and time again! But what is it that draws them back? Is it the exceptional hospitality they experience? The stunning views? Or the collection of entertaining animals that live on the property? There are two barn conversions on the site – Penty Buwch, a stream-side property, and Penty Mochyn, an ‘upside-down’ residence. We find out a little more about each. Penty Buwch is fitted out to the Visit Wales five-star standard. Enjoying sweeping views of Barmouth's spectacular beach and glorious sunsets, a late drink on the decking overlooking the sea will be a memory you will treasure always. The modern design of the property’s interior is relaxation heaven and consists of a bedroom, with king size bed, a modern wet room with shower and underfloor heating, and a fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, microwave, double oven, and fridge freezer. The living room features a Freeview digital TV with DVD player and CD player, plus there is an additional TV in the bedroom. The barn has its own garden with a large decking area and outdoor seating, plus a BBQ. There is a chicken house and run in the garden for guests to help themselves to freshly laid eggs as well as being able to feed the hens scraps, and even let them roam free. Meanwhile, Penty Mochyn is a newly converted upside-down barn conversion that is also fitted out to the Welsh Tourist board fivestar standards. However, the property has an unusual quirk as it houses the bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor and the kitchen, and lounge upstairs to take advantage of the magnificent and uninterrupted beach and sea views from the living room’s picture window. The modern design of the interior is made for relaxation. It has two bedrooms (one with a king size bed and the other with two full-sized single beds), both of which have TVs, a bathroom with modern spa bath and underfloor heating, and a fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, microwave, double oven, and fridge freezer. In the living room there is a Freeview digital TV, DVD player, and CD player, plus once again the property has its own garden with outdoor seating and deck chairs, a large patio area with BBQ and swingball, plus all the usual refinements that you would expect in a five-star property. Overall, Beautiful Wales is a destination ideal for those who are looking to go walking in the Snowdonia National Park, local drovers paths, or Cader Idris, or perhaps go bird watching around the Mawddach Estuary, cycling (including local hire or storage for guest’s own bikes), or strolling around the harbour. For its exceptional service and highly maintained guest properties, Beautiful Wales has recently gained recognition in the UK Enterprise Awards 2023, being named Best Luxury Holiday Cottage 2023 – Wales. Congratulations – Here’s to the bright future ahead! Contact Details Company: Beautiful Wales Web Address: www.beautifulwales.co.uk

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