Gaerwen, Storbritannien

Previously a farmhouse, our home is on the outskirts of a small village on Anglesey, the island off the North West edge of Wales. We have views of the Snowdonia mountains from the house and garden, which are approximately 20 minutes away by car, and a range of stunning beaches on the island, the closest also being 20 minutes away.

We have a large garden, field (with a small orchard and vegetable garden) and several wooded areas, with plenty of seating areas, a trampoline and a swing. Inside we have a small climbing wall.

Within walking distance there is access to the Anglesey Costal footpath, a stone age burial chamber and many footpaths through the fields. The National Trust stately house: Plas Newydd, is approximately 5 minutes away by car.

The nearest shops and train station are in Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwillllantysiliogogogoch (the longest place name in Europe), approximately 10 minutes away by car.

Our nearest beach is Traeth Llanddwyn (Newborough beach). It is a scenic beach with a lighthouse on a tidal island and views of the mountains. It is accessed through Newborough forest, which has good cycling and walking trails. https://www.visitwales.com/attraction/beach/llanddwyn-beach-1821332

The Snowdonia mountains are easily reached, with lots of different levels of walks, lakes you can swim and kayak in, and the heritage railways you can ride. https://www.tripsavvy.com/guide-to-snowdonia-national-park-1662552.

There are also lots of castles (Castells in Welsh) to visit: Beaumaris on on Anglesey, Caernarfon just across the water on the mainland, and Conwy 30 minutes away: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/best-history/castles-town-walls-king-edward-gwynedd.

If you fancy a change the cities of Liverpool and Manchester are 1.5-2hrs away and can be accessed by train. Alternatively you can catch a ferry to Dublin from Holyhead on the otherside of Anglesey, it is possible to do this as a (long) day trip.