Gwynedd

Once the county jail, now a cute hotel with friendly owners, a pretty bar, chic bedrooms and restaurants a short stroll away

Traditional family-run hotel with sitting rooms galore, award-winning food and Snowdon views. High teas and games room for children too

Climb Snowdon - or take the train. Swim, cycle, visit Nat Trust houses. A deliciously quirky retreat for 2 (and babe-in-arms) near Anglesey

A remote, rustic place for a digital detox - wildly romantic and perfect in summer with the doors open. Children can play in safety

Private beach, acres of land to explore and a welcome hamper of dreams. Perfect for large groups to explore the scenic Welsh coastline

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

A 17th-century traditional Welsh longhouse in a very sheltered spot facing south and with a pretty garden surrounded by fields and meadows

An Edwardian villa with stunning views, polished floors, cosy fires and child-friendly garden a short walk from lovely Portmeirion

A beautifully converted old granary next to a traditional Welsh longhouse in a deeply rural setting for palpable peace and tranquility

You’re in Snowdonia National Park: cycle, hike, swim, climb & trampoline to your heart’s content. Come home to comfort, warmth, grand views

An elegant but not at all precious house for families with children, and the dog, in glorious countryside for walking, cycling, exploring

A cosy little gem tucked between the sea and the mountains. Packed with books and paintings, super bathrooms, wonderful food

Amazing beaches, a pub you can hike to, a train to get you to Snowdonia… and your own remote cottage with stunning views

One of 5 cottages on the Wern Estate, all comfort and charm, with a garden for kids, rockpools at Black Rock Sands and a mountain railway

Tranquil cottage tucked away on a private estate on the Llyn Peninsula, with walks starting from the door and unspoiled beaches to discover

One of 5 family farm cottages on the Wern Estate, serene and stylish with a wood-burning stove, beautiful colours and distant sea views

On its own wooded estate, a special manor house of character. Art on the walls, maps and wellies to borrow, gardens to romp in, super views

Conwy mussels and Welsh lamb emerge from an open kitchen, terrace views soar to Cadair Idris. Sleep off hilly walks in crisply modern rooms