2 Bed | (1D) (1D 1S 2S) | Sleeps 6/9

With its enclosed rear garden this character cottage is within easy walking distance of Morfa Nefyn’s sandy beach.  Tastefully appointed and comfortably furnished, the accommodation comprises: lounge/diner with Freeview TV, DVD with a comprehensive DVD library, open fireplace (fuel readily available just down the road), dining table to seat six, and two large leather sofas, one of which converts to a double bed and is ideal for overnight guests; well-equipped pine kitchen/breakfast room with additional eating space, electric cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave, dishwasher etc.; and a sunlounge/entertainment area with a video, PlayStation 2 games console and an assortment of videos and PS games.  Upstairs, there is a bathroom/toilet with a corner bath and separate shower, and two bedrooms - one with (1D), the other a family room with a double bed with a single bunk over it, plus a single with a pull-out single underneath. Duvets provided - no linen.  Stairgate provided.  The coal fire, when lit, provides central heating, though there is also a choice of electric central heating from storage heaters.  Barbecue and patio set.  Electricity, inc. storage heating, included in rental.  Two well-behaved dogs by arrangement.

3-night short breaks in price band D at £180.  *Short breaks available by phone/email booking only.

Reference: 201232

MORFA NEFYN: HISTORY
Situated midway along the north coast of the Lleyn Peninsula, just over a mile away from its larger neighbour Nefyn, lies MORFA NEFYN, a quiet, pretty seaside village which, together with Porth Dinllaen, forms an almost perfect semi circle with headlands at either end and backed by low cliffs. Archaeologists have dated the remains of Trwyn Dinllaen Iron Age Hill Fort, on the headland to the west, at around 100BC, Morfa Nefyn’s earliest known settlers. A walk along the headland today shows little evidence of their existence, (the Fort is obscured by the modern Nefyn Golf Course), but is compensated for by the magnificent views across the bay and towards the mountains of Yr Eifl. The Iron Age settlers certainly knew how to choose their spot!

Morfa Nefyn’s heyday was in the nineteenth century, with coastal trading and fishing being the main industries and the reason behind the village’s growth. Speculation persisted in the early part of the century about the possibility of making Morfa Nefyn the gateway port to Ireland, but it narrowly missed out in a government vote, when Holyhead was chosen instead.

MORFA NEFYN TODAY
One of its main attractions today is the long sheltered sandy beach, which offers safe bathing, boating, water sports and excellent walks across the beach to the picturesque village of Porth Dinllaen and Lifeboat Bay. It has, quite understandably, become a firm favourite family seaside holiday destination for those seeking an alternative to the busier resort of Abersoch.

SHOPS IN MORFA NEFYN:
Park Stores. Great little local shop in the centre of the village. Newspapers, bakery, butchers etc. Great for your barbecue stuff! Will deliver within Morfa Nefyn. Tel: 01758 721124

NEAREST GARAGE WHICH DOES CAR REPAIRS:
EW&SE Pritchard in Morfa Nefyn Tel: 01758 720219. In Morfa Nefyn, on the road which leads from the centre of the village to the beach.

NEAREST PETROL STATION:
EW&SE Pritchard Tel: 01758 720219In Morfa Nefyn, on the Edern Road. Usually open until 6 pm and half days on Sundays.

NEAREST DOCTOR'S SURGERY:
Drs. Harris, Williams & Rhys. On St.David's Road, Nefyn - half way between Nefyn and Morfa Nefyn. Tel: 0844 650223 or 0844 815 1166

NEAREST HOSPITALS:
Bryn Beryl Hospital on the A499 some 2 miles out of Pwllheli. Minor injuries unit. Tel: 01758 701122
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor. Main hospital for the area with full Accident and Emergency facilities. Tel: 01248 384384

NEAREST PHARMACY:
Fferyllwyr Llyn, in Nefyn, next to the Londis store. Tel. 01758 720214Open Mon. to Fri. 8.30 am to 6pm, Saturday 8.30 until 4 pm, and Sunday 10 am until 2 pm.

NEAREST BANK/ATM MACHINE:
Midland Bank in Nefyn - by the mini-roundabout in the centre of Nefyn.
ATM machine (free) outside Londis, Nefyn
ATM machine (not free) in Morfa Nefyn Post Office

NEAREST POST OFFICE:
Morfa Nefyn Post Office, Stores & Off-licence. Tel:01758 720224

PLACES TO EAT:
The Bryncynan Inn. Family-friendly pub by the roundabout on the Morfa Nefyn to Pwllheli road.
The Cliffs Inn. Popular pub on the beach road.
Fairway Country Hotel.
Ty Coch Inn. Literally on the beach at Porth Dinllaen. Limited menu but what a location!

NEARBY TAKE AWAYS:
Chip Shop on Morfa Nefyn to Pwllheli road. 01758 720277/721496
Light of Bengal, Nefyn. Tel: 01758

PLACES OF WORSHIP IN MORFA NEFYN:
St Mary's Church. Church In Wales.
Roman Catholic Church, Morfa Nefyn
Capel Moreia, Methodist chapel

TAXIS:
Morfa Nefyn Taxis: 01758 – 720985

LOCAL BUS SERVICE:
Nefyn Coaches Tel: 01758 720904

CAR PARKING IN MORFA NEFYN:
There is only one car park in the village - a fee paying one which is owned by the National Trust. It's primarily for the use of people going down to the beach.

NEAREST POLICE STATIONS:
Nefyn Police Station - part-time station on Ffordd Dewi Sant (the main Morfa Nefyn to Nefyn road).
Next nearest is Pwllheli Police Station on Ala Road, Pwllheli. Tel: 01286 670160 Opening Hours Monday to Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.

NEAREST INTERNET ACCESS POINTS:

Nefyn Library Free internet access. Open 2 pm to 6pm Monday and Thursday; 10am to 12 on Tuesday, and 4pm to 6pm on Friday.Next nearest Pwllheli Library, K2 Computers in Pwllheli (01758 613130).

NEAREST CINEMA:
Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli. Tel: 01758 704088.

A DEFINITE "MUST DO" WHILST YOU'RE IN MORFA NEFYN:
Walk across the beach from Morfa Nefyn to Lifeboat Bay to see the grey seals.......and don't forget your camera!

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