Gwynedd villages named among the most beautiful in Britain
From Grasmere in Cumbria down to Ogmore-by-Sea in the Vale of Glamorgan, the Daily Mail has revealed the 24 most beautiful villages in Britain.
Introducing the list, the news outlet said: "With stories of rats and overflowing bins recently dominating the news, it's easy to forget that the UK is blessed with beautiful villages dotted up and down the country.
"But where can you find these gorgeous places? We've spoken to estate agents, property experts and buying agencies to bring you a selection of the UK's prettiest villages."
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The most beautiful villages in Britain, according to the Daily Mail, are:
Portmeirion, designed in the 1920s by architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, is an "Italian-style" village filled with tiny terracotta-roofed houses washed in bright colours and spread around a central piazza.
Portmeirion has its own "secret gardens", coastal coves and derelict castle. (Image: Getty Images) Then there's the gardens (known as the Gwyllt) which offers 70 acres of surrounding woodland to explore.
Upon your adventures through the extensive grounds, you will find secret gardens, a derelict castle, coastal coves and some of Britain's largest trees.
Aberdyfi, located in southern Gwynedd, is described as one of Snowdonia's "most attractive coastal villages", according to the Daily Mail.
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The news outlet explains: "With its pastel-coloured terraces and a quaint little harbour, Aberdyfi is one of southern Snowdonia's most attractive coastal villages.
"Not least because of its location: Aberdyfi stands where mountains meet the sea at the mouth of the River Dyfi."
Chairman of Premier Cottages, James Johnston, adds: "The main street runs beside Aberdyfi's spectacular beach and it has a pretty square with a range of independent shops, galleries and restaurants with winding lanes rising high up the hill behind the village giving magnificent views over Cardigan Bay."
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