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Harlech: Large house in over an acre with the finest views in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Beach nearby
Beach nearby
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Harlech, WLS
  • Llandanwg Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Twyni Llandanwg Sand Dunes
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Traeth Llandanwg Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the area

Harlech

With a stay at this vacation home in Harlech, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 15-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Llandanwg Beach. .This golf vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Twyni Llandanwg Sand Dunes and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Traeth Llandanwg Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Llandanwg Beach - 15 min walk
  • Harlech Castle - 2 min drive
  • Royal St. David's Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • Portmeirion Central Piazza - 17 min drive
  • Portmeirion Sands - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Llandanwg Station - 13 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Australia - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Harlech Castle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Beach Club - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Ysgethin Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cadwaladers - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Harlech: Large house in over an acre with the finest views in Eryri (Snowdonia)

PLEASE NOTE: Bookings run from 4pm Sunday to 10am the following Sunday.

Murmur-y-Don is a 1907 Arts & Crafts style house set in just over an acre of land on the top of Harlech Cliff. The location is sensational.

This is generally agreed to be the finest view in Wales, and my great-grandmother gave the field in front of the house to the National Trust to preserve the view in perpetuity. The house has been in the family by direct descent for 101 years.

4 bedrooms, three doubles, one single, the longest bath you've ever seen (original 1907 Edwardian cast-iron), sea views from every room (except the pantry and the shower room!), atmospheric, old, quaint, a real family home. The house is 2000 sq. ft, 186m2.

Over an acre of walled gardens, off road parking for six cars, pets welcome, views to die for. BUT I'm afraid we can't take weekend bookings, or any bookings for less than seven days, and the weeks run from 4pm Sunday to 11am the following Sunday. We are at the mercy of our cleaners.


Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a living plant wall and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Gwyn

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living plant wall
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Boating on site
  • Golf on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Living plant wall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Finest View in Snowdonia Harlech
The Finest View in Snowdonia Private vacation home
The Finest View in Snowdonia Private vacation home Harlech

Harlech: Large house in over an acre with the finest views in Eryri (Snowdonia) Reviews

Reviews

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

anna c.

Liked: Cleanliness
xmas break
What a view…we all loved our stay at this well located property and feels very much a family home. Albeit lacking in modernity, it made up for with views and character and a very lovely xmas tree. Steep walk diwn to the s
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Cottage
Stunning views, extremely comfortable and well located
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful break
Just got back from a lovely week in Harlech. The house exceeded our expectations on all fronts. The view out to the Sea is to die for and we spent many a pleasant evening barbecuing on the Porch and watching the sun go down over Llyn peninsula. The house feels like a home from home and goes against the normal clinical presentation of holiday homes to tell its story over the last 100+ years with family photos, relics and and antique furniture. The beach was perfect for our kids and puppy with wide open sands and a shallow gradient that is perfect for swimming. The access from the beach although steep is a few miles from the main car park so you are away from the throngs of tourists. Gwyn does such a good job as host, with open communication and was responsive to our questions both before and during the stay. Just book you wont be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S., Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaps of character and stunning sunsets
Murmur-y-don is perfectly positioned with the most glorious views out across the the extensive sandy beach of Harlech. The walk down to the beach is a little steep, but totally worth it, and even after busy days exploring, we frequently popped down for another walk by the waves, or to enjoy some incredible sunsets. We enjoyed some amazing local hikes from the house, and with Coed-y-brenin MTB trails only half an hour away, we certainly made the most of this incredibly beautiful part of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A room with a view
Stunning views especially from the balcony and the round room. Gwyn the host was extremely helpful and informative. The house was a beautiful time capsule. Spotlessly clean bedding and towels etc. Every utensil you could possibly need in the kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, interesting house in a fantastic position
Thank you for a lovely week at Murmur y Don. The weather wasn't great, but the house is so comfortable, with games and jigsaws, that we were still able to have a good holiday. There are interesting places to visit within easy reach and we went on the beach most days, a wide expanse of sand which we had almost to ourselves - even Grandma managed to get back up the zig zag steps, slowly! It would have been a bonus to see Snowdon, but the clouds decided to keep it covered.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house!
We instantly felt at home at Murmur y Don. It’s very cosy and comfortable and we really liked the traditional feel. The beds and bed linen were really comfortable and I loved listening to the sea and wind in bed at night! The downstairs shower is fab! Outside there was plenty of space and the balconies are sun traps, ideal for drinks - maybe more seating would be nice. The amazing Harlech beach is only a short zig zig walk down the cliff. The local curry place and fish and chip shop are recommended and the Panorama walk of Mawddach Estuary starting at Barmouth is a must do if you like walking and views. I loved this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael B S.

Beautiful home, fantastic views, gorgeous beach. Wonderful host. Pick this one.
We (4 adults and 2 small children) could not, not, not have been happier. Be sure you go up to the balcony at sunset and get a picture. Pick this house. You will not be sorry.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Silke F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning view - what a wonderful house
We, a family from Germany with three (almost) grown children, had a wonderful week in the summer in this house. What can we say: The house is something very special: It starts with the history of the house, its architecture and the loving furnishings. The location is perfect for exploring North Wales, the furnishings are complete and there is more than enough space. There are certainly more modern houses, but few with more character. Very comfortable beds and the loving and attentive care of the host are other clear pluses. If it rains sometimes: The Internet is sufficiently fast, there are games and books available, all good. The absolute highlight is of course the view: simply magical and actually priceless. The only thing that disturbs is the road that runs directly below the garden. This can be disturbing during the day on the terrace, if you are sensitive there. It didn't bother us because we always had something to do during the day. Last plus point: From the house you go directly down to the gorgeous beach: a steep descent / ascent, but worth it. Our kids used it almost every day to go swimming. All in all, a very cohesive overall experience. A big thank you to Gwyn, we will definitely be back soon. North Wales and the house have won our hearts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sensational house in perfect location
The house was much better than we had expected! Luckily, it was not modernised over the last years so that it has kept a fantastic atmosphere of a typical country house packed with over100 years of history in every corner. We jsut loved it from the first moment! Not to mention the marvelous views along the coast from every room! Fantastic sunsets in any kind of weather...and also the beach is fantastic. Upon our arrival there were many jellyfish, but after a visit to "Angelsey Sea Zoo" we learned that they are not harmful and so we enjoyed swimming every morning! By the way, internet access is very fast!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019