A dream spot for walkers, beach lovers and even star gazers, Bryn Du offers amazing sea and mountain views, luxury accommodation and an enormous playbarn for all ages. It is 50 metres onto the Llyn Coastal Path and 1.1 miles walk along the coastal path to Whistling Sands, possibly the most beautiful beach on the peninsula. 1.8 miles the other way across the hills is the historic fishing village of Aberdaron. Both are 5 minutes by car and the seaside resorts of Nefyn and Abersoch are 30 minutes away.
A recently refurbished farmhouse barn dating back to the late 1600's, Bryn Du has cosy log fires, exposed beams and stone walls. As you drive up the private 300m shared track, you feel away from it all thanks to the elevated position with panoramic sea and countryside views. There is lawn and space to roam in plus several seating areas, each with different views.
A 50 metre walk through the gate past the adjacent property leads you onto the headland with its breathtaking sea views and unrivalled sunsets.
Opposite the main house is "The Beach Hut", a very spacious indoor games area with table tennis, snooker/pool, air hockey, cards, chess, ballet barre & mirror and a cosy corner with log burning stove, sofa and small TV/DVD player. This is perfect to keep children happy while the adults enjoy a glass of wine on the patio nearby.
The main house is full of character with exposed beams, stonewalls and a well equipped kitchen with bi-folding doors out on to 2 terraces. The lounge is cosy with an open fire and character. There are 2 doubles (with en suite bathrooms) downstairs and 2 twin bedrooms with a bathroom upstairs. There is also a utility room for washing, drying and space for arts and crafts.
Nowhere is far from the sea on the long, low peninsula of Llŷn, which is famous for the unspoilt beauty of its coastline. A quarter of the peninsula has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and these areas are largely coastal, but do extend inland to take in the volcanic domes which punctuate the plateau. Aberdaron specifically is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
For geology enthusiasts and those who like big views and stunning landscapes: Llŷn is in fact a natural extension of the Snowdonian Massif, with complex geology including ancient pre-Cambrian rocks. This varied geology is reflected in a succession of superb coastal landscapes, from the steep craggy cliffs around Aberdaron Bay to sandy bays and headlands and fine dune systems.
Llŷn's highest points are the north's abrupt volcanic peaks dominated by the granite crags of Yr Eifl (564m). At its foot, a landscape of hedged fields and rough pastures rolls out towards the sea and finally to the sheer black cliffs of Mynydd Mawr, the tip of the peninsula. The countryside is characterised by its narrow lanes and white-washed farms and includes stretches of ancient open common.
For those with an interest in bird and wildlife: Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island), sea bird sanctuary and home to grey seals, is just one of Llŷn's many notable wildlife sites.
For those who like the history: Llŷn's landscape has a rich historic legacy with field monuments dating from Mesolithic times and spectacularly sited Iron Age hill-forts such as Yr Eifl's Tre'r Ceiri. The majority of the AONB is listed in the Register of Landscapes of Outstanding Historic Interest in Wales.
And for those simply 'on holiday': Tourism, particularly water sports, is central to the Llyn economy. The south coast, with its fine facilities many moorings, is one of Britain's leading sailing centres. Diving, waterskiing and windsurfing are also major visitor activities.
