Bala 3 miles. Settled in the charming hamlet of Fron Goch near Bala, Gwynedd, is this delightful, semi-detached cottage, Yr Hen Siop. Enjoying a superb location within the Snowdonia National Park and just a short drive away from the delights of Bala Lake. Yr Hen Siop is a short drive away from National White Water Centre and within walking distance of the From Goch Museum. Yr Hen Siop is a fabulous choice for couples or a family of four. The property benefits from off-road parking for four cars, as well as a private rear garden, ideal for evenings spent dining alfresco. Step into your new home from home, where you will find a well-equipped kitchen for rustling up your best dishes, ready to be enjoyed at the dining table for four over a bottle of wine. After dinner, retire to the plush seating in the sitting room as you settle down to watch your favourite film on the 50” Smart TV. Completing the ground floor is a handy cloakroom for your convenience. Continue upstairs, where two stylish king-size bedrooms await, each served by their own en-suite shower room, perfect for freshening up after a day of adventure! Your local amenities can be found in the popular town of Bala, where you can stock up on essentials at the convenience store or treat your loved ones to a well-deserved meal at Plas Yn Dre and Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight at the array of activities available, with Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre offering opportunities to kayak, canoe, abseil, gorge walk, whitewater raft, paddleboarding and sailing, or for something lighter, there is the excellent Bala Golf Club and the nearby Bala Lake Railway Heritage Centre. Continue onto Corwen, where you’ll find the Amgueddfa Corwen Museum, or further onto Dolgellau, where you will find a good selection of restaurants, pubs, and Dolgellau Park. Further afield, you can embark up the famous Snowdon Peak, enjoy exploring underground mines at Zip World Llechwedd in Blaenau Ffestiniog, or venture to Llangollen, home to Plas Newydd Historic House & Gardens, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, and Trevor Hall. All this and more awaits at Yr Hen Siop.

Located at the head of Llyn Tegid, the largest natural lake in Wales and home to a rare fish called the Gwyniad, a relic of the Ice Age, the lively market town of Bala is nestled within the picturesque Snowdonia National Park. Bala is the headquarters of the narrow gauge Bala Lake Railway and a popular destination for a variety of watersports including as fishing, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, and whitewater rafting. The town has a rich history and is home to various unique stores, inns, and eateries, as well as a historical Town Walk. With the stunning Snowdonia Mountain Range to one side and the magnificent Berwyn Mountains to the other, this area is a paradise for hikers, bikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. The Cambrian Bay Coast, including the beautiful six-mile-long Harlech Beach, overseen by its towering mediaeval castle, is easily accessible from this central position in Wales. A fantastic region of Wales that has something for everyone.

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