Holidays NORTH WALES GLAMPING RETREAT IS THE STAR OF A NEW BBC SHOW
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rook Cottage Shepherd Huts, a glamping retreat near Pwllheli, is featured in the new series of the BBC’s Interior Design Masters, hosted by comedian and Chattyman, Alan Carr. Located on the glorious Llŷn Peninsula in North Wales, on the edge of Snowdonia, the Each hut is different but all offer a luxury stay retreat offers rural peace and quiet in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with far-reaching views to Yr Eifl (The Rivals) mountains. With all the luxury commented Mark. “We of a five-star experience, at the same time guests can really have five shepherds huts and it was down to five switch off, relax and connect with nature. designers by episode 5, The award-winning retreat, which is nestled within a wildflower meadow overlooking a private lake, offers boutique so they each got a hut. One design glamping for didn’t work adults only. The out – you’ll five-traditional “It gave have to shepherd style us the Choose whether to dine in or out… watch the huts have opportunity programme to been lovingly find out which! – but that gave us the opportunity hand-crafted to create to create something unique from scratch.” by co-owners something Named after the wife and daughters of Llywelyn Mark Barrow unique” the Great, who once ruled Wales, each hut features and Jonathan en-suite shower room, fitted kitchen, indoor and Gooders, both outdoor dining tables for quiet, intimate suppers of whom have a and a wood-burning stove to make those evenings extra cosy. background in fine art. Interior Design Masters returns to BBC1 on 9 March. The Brook “The TV series was Cottage episode airs on 6 April. www.luxuryglampingwales.co.uk a great opportunity,” The huts look onto a private lake
JOLLY HOLLY DAYS
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en & Holly’s Hideaways offer a luxurious escape on the beautiful island of Anglesey, right on the shores of the Menai Strait in Beaumaris. There are four properties to rent, each with its own character and charm, offering the perfect location for small families or larger groups. Ty Stabl was originally the stables to the 16th-century manor house that forms the main part of the property, and has been converted into an ‘upside-down’ house to take advantage of the views. It sleeps nine, with two extra beds in the annexe. The Pink House, Ty Pinc, is Grade II listed and part of the original hall, Tros Yr Afon, It sleeps up to 12 in six bedrooms. High Tide is a truly beautiful, individually designed apartment. Part of The Tides house, it occupies the whole first floor and sleeps six people. Low Tide, which occupies the Relax at High Tide! Ty Stabl: a minute from the beach ground floor, is an equally lovely apartment and sleeps four. It is double aspect, the front windows giving a pretty outlook over the front garden and amazing views over the Menai Strait to the mountains of Snowdonia beyond. The two ‘Tides’ are often booked together for larger groups and all four properties can be combined for an exclusive and decadent holiday. The site is in a beautiful corner of the island, set in stunning landscaped grounds and just a five-minute walk into Beaumaris town – and one minute to the pebble beach across the road. Visit benandhollyshideaways.com
Strawberry gothic: Ty Pinc
A minute from the beach
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