The Llanfendigaid Estate has been owned by the Nanney-Wynn family and their forebears since the earliest records began in AD 1241. An estate map from 1780 shows that the original estate stretched along the Welsh coast from Harlech in the north to Aberystwyth in the south. However, since the collapse of many of the great British estates in the 1920s, Llanfendigaid Estate has gradually reduced in size to a small patch in the Snowdonia National Park on one of the most attractive stretches of the Welsh coastline.

The current owner now operates the main Estate house and the surrounding cottages as a top quality catered and self-catering holiday establishment, complete with 28' x 14' indoor heated swimming pool together with access to one of the more secluded beaches in the area. In addition he has collected together artifacts and paintings owned by the family over several centuries to help give guests a truly memorable Welsh holiday experience.

Built and occupied by the Nanney-Wynn family for over eight centuries, Llanfendigaid (which translates as "Parish of the Blessed" & sleeps 17 + 2 infants in 9 bedrooms) occupies a superb position half a mile from the sea in the southern end of Snowdonia National Park near the famous mountain Cader Idris. It has recently been Grade II* listed by CADW, a grading only given to buildings of exceptional historic or architectural interest.

This magnificent and very comfortable family home is set in an acre of lovely wooded gardens. It is surrounded by a further three acres of shared grounds and scenic farmland with magnificent views of beautiful scenery - and there is access to a sand and shingle beach nearby and shared use (with Dove Cottage - sleeps 4 + 1 infant in 2 bedrooms) of a 24’ x 14’ indoor heated swimming pool. It was originally built in the 13th century, the house was renovated to its present design in 1746.

The interior has been more recently improved whilst retaining its character; it boasts panelled walls, antiques, fine family portraits and a number of interesting items collected during travels around the world over the last 200 years. The history of the house and family is documented for visitors to read. Excellent opportunities abound nearby for walking, bird watching, climbing and cycling. Nearby Tywyn (5 miles) has a swimming pool, a sand and shingle beach and is the terminal of the Talyllyn Railway, one of the famous "Little Trains of Wales". Aberdyfi (7 miles) has a first rate golf course and 5 miles of golden sand and dunes and pony trekking is available nearby.

Electricity, full oil central heating and Aga cooker (oil charged by actual usage according to flowmeter reading, electricity by meter reading), 2 wood burning stoves, ample parking, colour TV, DVD, FreeSatTV, Stereo, IP Phone with satellite broadband (extra charges apply), Auto washing machine/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, large fridge and freezer, garden with furniture & barbecue, croquet lawn, duvets with linen, towels available as an extra if required. Sorry – no pets.

Bedroom layout:

First floor: 4 doubles and 1 twin on the first floor

Second floor: 1 double, 2 twins and a single.