Cottages in Pwllheli

Discover the quaint beach town of Pwllheli nestled along the scenic Llŷn Peninsula in Northwestern Wales. Located near Snowdonia, you will enjoy busy markets, art galleries, and plenty of beaches with exciting water sports to try. Pwllheli boasts fun, outdoor activities for the entire family. Not to mention scenic coastal trails, ancient ruins, historical churches and proximity to areas of outstanding beauty. Travellers looking for a gorgeous, tranquil destination by the sea, will find the ultimate escape in Pwllheli.

These delightful Pwllheli cottages provide a range of options from traditional stone-walled cottages to something more modern. Enjoy all the amenities of a self-catering cottage including a full kitchen, cosy living room, TV and fabulous ocean views. Meditate in the garden. Feel spoiled with the nearest beach just a few hundred metres away. Treat yourself to a homemade breakfast, fresh from your own private kitchen. Suitable for any traveller and wonderfully budget-friendly, these cottages make a trip to Llyn Peninsula something spectacular.

Art lovers will enjoy visiting this area for its many unique galleries. Plas Glyn y Weddw is a gallery set in an impressive historical home in Llanbedrog, just a few minutes south of Pwllheli. At Plas yn Rhiw you’ll find an artist’s hideaway with picture perfect gardens on the grounds of a charming heritage house. For something in Pwllheli, see Oriel Tonnau, a quaint little art gallery a few metres from the Civic Centre. And last but not least, visit the Castle Gallery, in nearby Criccietth, where you’ll find carefully selected fine art in a two-story building near the sea.

Pwllheli has a number of cultural and historical things to do and see, both in town and throughout the surrounding area. Travellers with a soft spot for the theatre should see the Neuadd Dwyfor’s events calendar. Once the Town Hall of Pwllheli, this arts centre opened its doors in 1902 as a performing arts venue with a wide variety of programs. Catch a puppet show. Or, see a film, opera, contemporary theatre and almost any other live performance you can think of. All across the Llyn Peninsula you will find historic landmarks. St. Cawrdaf Church is a historic landmark just a few minutes east of Pwllheli in the village of Abererch.

The Llyn Peninsula is a water lover’s haven. Stop by the Navsar Day Adventures for courses about safe boat handling, jet skiing and navigation for anyone over the age of 12. SeaMor Kayaking takes visitors on guided day journeys to explore the historic Llyn Peninsula. Accessible for kayakers of any skill level, this exciting activity will help you experience Wales from a different perspective. Observe the sea from the cliffs with a walk along the Llyn Coastal Path. You will get incredible bird’s eye views of the coastline around the peninsula and come away with impressive photos.

The entire area is full of diverse beaches to explore. However, one of the first beaches you see will likely be the dreamy, idyllic beaches of Pwllheli. Known locally as one of the Llyn Peninsula’s best kept secrets, visit Glan y Don Beach and Llanbedrog Beach.

Pwllheli is strategically located near the finest mountain range in Wales: Snowdonia National Park. This Area of Outstanding Beauty boasts the highest peak in both Wales and England and is an extraordinary place to enjoy leisure activities with a unique, ethereal landscape as your backdrop.

The Llyn Peninsula is full of wild beaches to explore. See the scenic Nefyn Beach with nearby attractions. Porth Neigwl (aka Hell’s Mouth) is a rural beach popular with surfers for its relatively large waves. It’s also a great beach for a solitary walk away from the crowds. Whistling Sands (Porth Oer) is a stunningly picturesque National Trust beach with beautiful sand and grassy cliffs, making it a great place for photo-ops.

St Beuno's Church, just outside of Pwllheli, dates back to the 12th century and still preserves the spirit of old Celtic Christianity. Tucked away beside a grassy hollow near a stream with plenty of historical anecdotes, visitors will be delighted by this time capsule, untouched by modernity.

This premier park provides fun activities for all ages to enjoy. Juniors can enjoy quad bike trekking. Archery is available for anyone over the age of 6. There is also go karting, clay pigeon shooting and much more!

Nefyn is an area where you’ll find beaches, restaurants and historic landmarks. See the Llyn Maritime Museum, and climb up the Nefyn Watch Tower. Afterwards kick back with a craft beer at Cwrw Brewery. Or, hit the greens at the Nefyn Golf Club.

There’s plenty to discover in Morfa Nefyn. For starters, visit the Trwyn Dinllaen Iron Age Hillfort. This is a great place to get gorgeous panoramic views while discovering ancient ruins. Afterwards, grab a bite to eat at The Cliffs and visit Morfa Nefyn Beach for a sunset walk.