Powerful and petite all at once, this barn-turned-studio apartment is a stunning find for romantic getaway hunters in North Wales. With the coast and its postcard-perfect beaches in one direction and Snowdonia National Park in the other, this home is the perfect base camp for exploring this glorious pocket of the world. The studio's pops of yellow keep a coherent and sunny theme indoors, complemented with painted beams and a stylishly tiled kitchen referencing the streets of Spain and Portugal. Outdoors, though, is where the magic happens. Watch over the hills from the comfort of your private hot tub – it's a relaxing way to see out your days, glass of wine in hand. The enclosed wild garden has fruit trees ripe for picking, and there's no better spot to savour a steaming mug of tea and the welsh cakes from the welcome hamper than the table outside, admiring the fantastic mountain views. When you're ready to explore, lace up your boots and set off on the scenic country lanes – there's a three-mile route right from your front door to the village of Llanfair Talhaiarn, where you'll find a local pub and quaint cafe along the River Elwy. With a stay here, you'll be permanently charmed by North Wales.

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