Ocean's Dance

Ocean's Dance: Gwynedd

Characterful and cosy, this charming coastal retreat is mere steps away from Aberdyfi Beach. The crashing waves are so close you can almost touch them from the living area – in fact, you can sit at the dining table and see the beach out the big windows. It's the perfect spot to savour a glass of wine and people-watch, but with the art galleries, restaurants and the sea on your doorstep, you'll surely be tempted out. On rainy days, curl up with a book on the squishy sofas, play a board game or two, or just snooze the afternoon away in the two comfortable bedrooms. The kitchen has everything you'll need to rustle up delicious dinners, and there are plenty of shops nearby to stock up on ingredients and fresh seafood. Aberdovey is a small seaside village on the harbour, but there's plenty nearby to keep you entertained – be it crabbing on the jetty, sea rowing at the rowing club or nibbling on fish and chips at a beachside picnic. But for more action-packed adventures, hike the picturesque Wales Coast Path or roam the nature reserves in Snowdonia National Park – the ancient woodland in Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve is an hour's drive.

Home truths:
*Two guests will sleep on sofa beds
*You will receive a free parking permit for the duration of your stay – the car park is opposite the flat, about 100 yards away
*The host can provide a cot and high chair on request
*You’ll need to pick up the keys from a shop down the street – be careful when you leave as the door doesn’t automatically lock
*There's a Tassimo coffee machine, but you'll need to bring your own coffee pods
*The host also provides pocket wifi and deck chairs for you to use
*This is a private entrance
*The dining table can double as a laptop-friendly workspace
*The hosts ask that you take off your shoes in the lounge and bedrooms
*You'll have to turn the heat on when you arrive – the host will provide instructions