HAFAN CARTREF

A beautiful, historic 3 bdrm stone built cottage in Criccieth, North Wales. Available for Self Catering Holiday lets. Nightly & Weekly rates.

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About the Cottage:
 
'Hafan Cartref' (Hafan-Fair Haven & Cartref-Home) is one of the oldest stone built buildings in the scenic seaside town of Criccieth, Gwynedd, in the stunning Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales.

Family owned & run, This lovely, traditional & perfectly located whitewashed 3 bedroom detached cottage (which was originally 2 seperate fishermens cottages) affords stunning views over the sweep of Criccieth beach, Tremadog Bay to Black Rock Sands & Moel-y-Gest Mountain from one side (see pic on left) & even as far as Harlech castle! As well as the historic 13th century Criccieth Castle from the front (see 'Criccieth & Beyond' link).
 
Comfortably sleeping 6 people (with the possibility of a further 2 on a sofa bed in the back room) it's equally suitable for just 2 or 3, as the prices are for the full let of the property, not PP. The cottage also has off road parking & a large & secluded garden, patio & decking area to the side & rear. Centrally heated throughout, the ground floor offers a fully equipped Kitchen with washing machine, hob/oven & microwave. A Lounge/Dining room with beautiful wood burning  stove on a Welsh slate hearth for those cosy nights infront of the tv or a good dvd! (see pic in photo gallery) & Backroom/ Study with double sofa bed (see pic on right). Up the wooden stairs!..There are 3 bedrooms all with skylights. A double with built in storage & tv/dvd. A 2nd double with an amazing view & multi 3 way bed that can be converted from a single into 2  twins or a kingsize double & a 3rd bedroom with bunkbeds along with a modern white suite bathroom with instant hot water & power shower. (see pics in photo gallery)
 
Just behind the cottage's private driveway is a 9 hole pitch & putt, bowling green & children's playground, not to mention the world famous & original Cadwaladers Ice cream parlour, Beach, Pier & Sea, Criccieth Castle, A great chippy, Numerous Pubs, Restaurants (with everything on offer from full breakfasts, local cakes & snacks to fresh seafood specials & even 'a la carte' fine dining! (see local links) A full-scale golf course & Shopping in the High street (which has some beautiful craftware for sale) all a mere stroll away!
 
 Ideally situated in the heart of Criccieth in the picturesque Lleyn (Or Llyn) Peninsula, roughly halfway between Porthmadog & Pwhelli, Hafan Cartref is an ideal base from which to explore some of the wonders of North Wales with Snowdonia National Park, The Blaneau Ffestinniog & Welsh Highland Railways, Portmeirion italianite village, Coastal pathways, Beddgelert, Llanberis, Harlech & Abersoch (to name but a few!) all on your doorstep....
& then there's the endless activities!..
 (Photos: View from the Stable door/Lounge to Coast & Mountain, Backroom/Study & Garden Side of Cottage) 
 NB: THIS IS STRICTLY A NON SMOKING PROPERTY & NO PETS ARE ALLOWED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION.
Location of Hafan Cartref in Criccieth:
 
Please visit Google Earth for more detailed map/information & some great photos of Criccieth & surrounding areas!
Just type the postcode LL52 0DG or 'Henbont road, Criccieth' into the search box. (Also for Sat-Navs)
 
http://earth.google.com/ (link to download)
Local Weather Forecast:
 
 
 
Criccieth, Wales
Updated 30 July 2010 21:50
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61°FHigh: 61°F
Low: 56°F
Wind: 14 mph
Humidity: 100%
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Saturday
60° / 54°
Showers / Clear
Sunday
63° / 52°
Morning Rain
Monday
63° / 53°
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Tuesday
64° / 58°
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