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Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Hywyn

The exterior of the Henfaes apartments, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
The exterior of the Henfaes apartments, Gwynedd | © National Trust Images/Mike Henton
Sitting room at Hywyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
The beach by Daron, Enlli, Hywyn and Meudwy in Aberdaron, Gwynedd

Hywyn

A bright, spacious apartment in the heart of lovely fishing village, Aberdaron, close to the wide, sandy bay.

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Sitting room at Hywyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
The beach by Daron, Enlli, Hywyn and Meudwy in Aberdaron, Gwynedd
The exterior of the Henfaes apartments, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Kitchen at Hywyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
Double bedroom at Hywyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
The twin bedroom at Hywyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
View around Hywyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd
The beach by Daron, Enlli, Hywyn and Meudwy in Aberdaron, Gwynedd
The view around Daron

© National Trust Images/Mike Henton

A bright, spacious apartment in the heart of lovely fishing village, Aberdaron, close to the wide, sandy bay.

At a glance

Guests
6
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
008026
Acorn rating

About Hywyn

Hywyn is a bright, spacious apartment that occupies the ground floor of Henfaes house at the heart of Aberdaron. Rise early and enjoy a lazy breakfast before heading onto the nearby Aberdaron beach. The wide family bay is great for families and novice surfers too. 

For more experienced surfers, the nearby beaches of Porth Ceiriad and Porth Neigwl have bigger swells. Learn more about the local environment, get ideas for activities, walks, attractions and things to do on the peninsula at our Porth y Swnt interpretation centre. Guests of the cottage receive free entry.

Henfaes House is home to four apartments - Daron (sleeps seven), Hywyn (sleeps six), Meudwy (sleeps four) and Enlli (sleeps four).

Features and facilities

  • Wi-Fi, not available
  • Garden, available
  • EV charging, not available
  • Fridge, available
  • Freezer, available
  • Microwave, available
  • Open fire / wood burner, not available
  • Television, available
  • DVD, available
  • Washing machine, available
  • Dishwasher, available
  • Tumble dryer, available
  • BBQ, not available
  • Cot & high chair, available

Location

Accessibility

Ground floor facilities. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

Hywyn covers the entire ground floor of Henfaes house. This consists of an entrance hallway, kitchen/dining room, bathroom with electric shower over bath, three bedrooms (1 x double with king size bed, 1 x twin with 3' beds, 1 x twin with 2' 6'' beds ) and large sitting room with triple aspect windows.

More information

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up to date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

The apartment is unsuitable for those with limited mobility due to there being 5 steps leading up to the entrance.

Heating: Ground source heat pump heating included. 

Parking: Two designated parking spaces within walking distance in the National Trust car park. Guests are not able to unload/load next to the apartments.

Garden: The apartments share an enclosed garden.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 12pm at this cottage.

Television: Televisions and DVD players are provided but please note the television reception is weak when weather conditions are poor.

Utilities: The washing machine and tumble dryer are combined.

Please note: Henfaes consists of 4 holiday apartments and as such may be booked by 3 other parties at the same time. Being apartments, there may be some noise from other guests coming and going, although the property is sound proofed. Henfaes is not a stand alone single holiday cottage.

 

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The patio balcony area at Enlli, Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Enlli, Gwynedd 

An apartment with a private patio roof terrace, a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. Sleeps four.

Exterior of the Henfaes apartments, Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Meudwy, Gwynedd 

A lower ground-floor apartment, with open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room, a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. Sleeps four.

Exterior of the Henfaes apartments, Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Daron, Gwynedd 

A large, two-storey apartment with a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom, another double bedroom, a twin and a single bedroom. Sleeps seven.

Your top three questions answered

Things to see and do in Aberdaron...

Porth y Swnt, Aberdaron, Gwynedd. Children in 'The Light' exhibition, Wales
Place
Place

Porth y Swnt 

Come in and explore, learn, reflect and enjoy the natural environment.

Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Fully open today
Kayaking at Aberdaron
Activity
Activity

Kayaking in Aberdaron 

Interested in kayaking sessions? We're offering kayaking sessions that will run from Aberdaron beach. Each session will be tailored dependent on the group and sea conditions on the day. A session costs £35 per person. Payment is made on the day at Porth y Swnt visitor centre located at the entrance to the car park in Aberdaron. Payment can be made using card or cash.

A view over a kissing gate with steps descending through grass to the shore, with the sea beyond and the sun low in the sky
Trail
Trail

Porth Meudwy coastal walk 

Wales

A circular coastal walk on the Llŷn Peninsula from Aberdaron along the headland to the small fishing cove of Porth Meudwy.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.8)

Exploring the area...

A view towards Porthdinllaen, a small fishing village with a few white-painted cottages sitting beneath a grassy cliff on the Llŷn Peninsula, Wales. There's a few fishing boats in the water and people are walking on the cliff above the village.
Article
Article

Llŷn 

Find out what to see and do in Llyn, a peninsula of sweeping beaches and rich culture. Discover the best places to spot your favourite coastal creatures and where to stay during your visit.

Plas yn Rhiw garden in bloom
Place
Place

Plas yn Rhiw 

Delightful manor house with ornamental garden and wonderful views.

Pwllheli, Gwynedd

Partially open today
Rocks on Porthor beach in Gwynedd, North Wales
Place
Place

Porthor 

This wonderful beach is famous for its ‘whistling sands’ and glistening waters on the northern side of the Llŷn Peninsula.

Gwynedd

Fully open today
Elevated view of Llanbedrog Beach at low tide on the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales
Place
Place

Llanbedrog beach 

A sheltered sandy beach with colourful beach huts overlooking Cardigan Bay.

Gwynedd

Fully open today
A view of the beach and coastal hamlet of Porthdinllaen with the coast visible on the right, a green cliffside behind the hamlet and people visible walking along the beach
Place
Place

Porthdinllaen 

An old fishing village perched on the end of a thin ribbon of land stretching into the Irish Sea.

Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd

Fully open today