5 Bed | (1D 2B) (4B) (2B) (4S) (2S) | Sleeps 16 + Cot

Owned by the Cambrian Coast Evangelical Trust, this property, ‘home’ to the hugely successful Nefyn Beach Mission is ideally situated at the top of the beach road that winds its way down to Nefyn’s magnificent sandy beach.  Ideal for school/student/church groups, as well as for larger family gatherings, its close proximity to the beach makes it a popular choice every year.  All of Lleyn’s beaches are within easy reach and within 45 minutes drive you can reach the Snowdonia National Park, popular with walkers, climbers, canoeists and outdoor pursuits of all kinds.  Well maintained but simply furnished, it comprises:

On the ground floor, a main lounge with TV and electric fire; smaller sitting room with TV, and an assortment of games; dining room with bench-type seating; kitchen with catering-size gas range, tea urn etc.; and a separate utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge, and a large freezer.

On the first floor, there are 3 bedrooms; a bathroom/shower/toilet, two separate toilets and a further shower room.  On the second floor, there are 2 bedrooms,  tucked under the eaves, and enjoying views of the sea.  Duvets on all beds - no linen.  Travel cot available.  Gas and storage heating included - other electricity by £1 coin meter.  Large, enclosed garden at rear.  Parking for up to 6 vehicles.  Non-smokers only please.  Pets most welcome at £10 per pet, per week.  Refundable Security Deposit of £100 is required upon arrival.

3-night short breaks in price band D at £270  *Short breaks available by phone/email booking only.

Reference: 201208

HISTORIC NEFYN
Nefyn is an uncommercialised historic little town, famous in the past for its shipbuilding and its herring fleet. It's sheltered little harbour - Porth Nefyn - with its quay and cluster of whitewashed cottages at the water's edge, still provides shelter for a handful of small, local fishing boats.

The borough emerged late in the I2th or early in the I3th century on what must have been one of the largest manors of the Princes of Gwynedd, and work on manorial buildings is recorded in I306-7. Some of its street and place names echo its important past e.g. Stryd y Plas (Palace Street), Bryn Mynach (Monks Hill). Visited by Edward I in I284, it was the scene of a 'Round Table' or jousting tournament celebrating his conquest of Gwynedd. A group of fields extending from below Iorwerth Villa towards Capel Seion (about 300 yds. N.-S. by 80 yds., with a steep bank on the W., centre at SH 30774027) is now known as Cae Iorwerth ('Edward's Field') and are accepted locally as the scene of the tournament. In the Tithe Award Schedule of I838-42 these fields formed part of a larger area named Cae Thomas and contained a rope-walk which may have been the cause of artificial leveling. In I833 its supposed location was given as a circular earthwork near the Edern road, but no trace of this remains.

There is documentation of work on manorial buildings in 1306-7,but the only surviving structure earlier than the I8th century, however, is a small motte, Y Twr (situated just behind the Indian restaurant) although there is no evidence that the town was ever fortified.

After being bestowed the Royal Charter in 1355 by the Black Prince, Nefyn gained "town" status, and soon became an important centre on the Peninsula. Such was the volume of herring landed by the fleets of small boats here, that the surplus was used as fertilizer. The fish were sold in threes (mwrw), hence the three herrings on the coat of arms. There are still buildings called Tai Halen (Salt Houses) in Stryd Y Plas and to this day other inhabitants of Lleyn sometimes refer to people from Nefyn as Penwaig Nefyn (Herrings of Nefyn)! More information about the herring fleet can be found here.

The weather vane that sits atop St Mary's church (later developed into a maritime museum but is no longer open to the public) is in the shape of a ship, again testament of Nefyn's seafaring past.

Another landmark of historical note is Ffynnon Fair (St. Mary's Well) an ancient well in the centre of the town.

NEFYN TODAY:

SHOPS IN NEFYN:
Londis Supermarket. Will deliver in Nefyn. Plenty of parking. Tel: 01758 721333
Spar Supermarket. In Nefyn centre. Tel: 01758 720309
H.Evans Ironmongers in the High Street Tel: 01758 720893
Glenys Hairdressers Tel: 01758 721214

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 720219
In Morfa Nefyn, on the Edern Road. Usually open until 6 pm and half days on Sundays.

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

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, next to the Londis store. Tel. 01758 720214
Open 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 - on the mini-roundabout in the centre of town.
ATM (free) outside Londis supermarket
ATM (free) inside Ashley’s Stationers, opposite Midland Bank

NEAREST POST OFFICE:
Nefyn Post Office next to the old well in Stryd Y Ffynnon.

PLACES TO EAT:
Light Of Bengal Restaurant - Bangladeshi & Indian Cuisine Tel: 01758 720277/721496
Caffi Bara Menyn - tea and coffee shop
Y Folt (Restaurant in the old bank Vault) Tel: 01758 721166
Caffi'r Penwaig - snack bar Tel: 01758 720056
Caffi'r Ffynnon
Nanhoron Hotel

TAKE AWAYS IN NEFYN:
Chip Shop in Nefyn High Street. Tel: 01758 721164
Light Of Bengal Indian Take Away Tel: 01758 720277/721496
Caffi'r Penwaig also do some take away meals.

NEAREST PLACES OF WORSHIP:
St David's Church. Church In Wales. On St.Davids Road.
Roman Catholic Church, Morfa Nefyn

TAXIS:
Morfa Nefyn Taxis: 01758 – 720985

LOCAL BUS SERVICE:
Nefyn Coaches Tel: 01758 720904

CAR PARKING IN NEFYN:
There are 2 free car parks in the centre of town - one just off the High Street between and Stryd y Plas; the other down Y Fron. If you're going to the beach, then there's free a car park on Ffordd Dewi Sant (the main Nefyn to Morfa Nefyn road), just past the Police Station.

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, or K2 Computers in Pwllheli (01758 613130)

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

A DEFINITE "MUST DO" WHILST YOU'RE IN NEFYN:
Walk the cliff-top path between Nefyn and Morfa Nefyn.......and don't forget your camera!

If any of the above info is out of date, or we've forgotten something, please let us know.