This traditional North Wales cottage once housed the local bakery. Small and perfectly formed, it’s the perfect spot for a romantic getaway for those that love the great outdoors. The quarryman's slate facade is iconic to this area of Wales, blending right into its bucolic surrounds. Inside, black wood ceiling beams whisper of the cottage’s past, and a plush suede sofa invites you to settle in to the living room. There’s plenty of room to rustle up something hearty in the modern, white kitchen, or opt for a barbecue on the little side terrace (a real sun trap), where the view is nothing but fields for miles. Use this cosy bolthole as a base for exploring Snowdonia National Park, one of the last truly wild spaces in the UK. The village of Trawsfynydd is right in the centre of the National Park, close to a large reservoir where you can walk, cycle or fish. There are plenty to do in the wider area, from hiking Mount Snowdon to visiting the Italian-inspired Portmeirion village.

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