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Wales Online
6 days ago
- Wales Online
This four-bedroom rural farmhouse is stunning, but it also comes with so much more
Immersed within the glorious and majestic landscape of Eryri Snowdonia National Park, and at the end of a winding private road you find an absolute gem of a property offering an escape to the country that is unique. Bryn Y Gwin farmhouse is a pretty four-bedroom home nestled within a beautiful site of an impressive 64 acres, with far reaching views over the Aarran mountain range. Within this substantial slice of surely one of Wales' most famous areas you will find a wealth of nature - foliage, trees, small mammals, insects, bats and birds - and a whole lot more. This rural retreat can wrap you in an idyllic atmosphere, offering a tranquil sanctuary that feels far from everywhere but is actually only a few miles from the popular tourist village of Dolgellau and about 30 miles from the famous mountain peak of Yr Wyddfa Snowdon too. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here READ MORE: Stunning designer home with incredible sea views and a brilliant surprise in the garden Bryn Y Gwin combines a character-packed, four-bedroom farmhouse with a thriving business that can support a new owner as well as provide such an idyllic lifestyle. The grounds are the first massive selling point to guests, and sprawling enough to be an escape into the countryside for the owners too. There's an acre lake teeming with multiple varieties of fish and a bluebell woodland that covers about 39 acres of the land, including meandering footpaths past a sparkling stream that wanders under three traditional stone bridges - sounds picture perfect. But the site can support a new owner as well as offer a wonderful place to call home - including a 25 touring caravan pitches, five pitches benefit from 12 months holiday use, with recently built, well-appointed and toilet and shower facilities. There's a 1.5 acre camping site, two holiday let apartments, one charming old waterwheel building with services, packed with potential if planning allows more changes, plus an impressive 148sqm stone clad and slate roofed gallery studio that was completed in 2020. Purchased in 2010, the present owners have enjoyed developing and being the custodians of the 64 acre site and all extra aspects of land and property that makes up Bryn Y Gwin Farm that the selling agent describes as now one of the most prestigious and envied estates in the area. They go on to day 'the site allows for a future owner to adapt their own ideas and business envisions to the property and land. There is plenty of scope to further develop the caravan site or to push the fishing lake to reach keen anglers. After having lived their ideal lifestyle and built their successful business over the past 15 years. The sellers are now keen to relocate to New Zealand'. Bryn Y Gwin is for sale for offers in excess of £2,750,000 with Christie & Co, Retail, call 07764 241302 to find out more. For more property stories and home content join our Amazing Welsh Homes Facebook group here.
Tourism Breaking News
27-03-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Celestyal unveils new itineraries and maiden calls for 2025/26 winter sun season: Bookings for inaugural Arabian Gulf season 27% above target
Post Views: 82 Celestyal has launched four new 14-night repositioning cruises, as part of its winter sun season in the Arabian Gulf. The sailings feature two new countries for the brand, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, and four maiden calls: Aqaba in Jordan, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Muscat in Oman and Sharm El Shiekh in Egypt. The itineraries also mark the cruise line's return to Egypt after a two-year break. A new 14-night 'Ancient Athens to Amazing Abu Dhabi' itinerary will be available across the two-ship fleet. Celestyal Journey will depart Athens on 22 November 2025, calling at Port Said, with maiden calls to Sharm El Shiekh, Aqaba, Jeddah and Muscat, followed by Dubai, arriving back into Abu Dhabi on 6 December 2025, in time for the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. She then departs on her 'Desert Days and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix' sailing on 07 December, taking in the race weekend before embarking on the first 'Desert Days' itinerary of the season. Celestyal Discovery will depart Athens on 28 November 2025, charting the same course with an additional call at Kusadasi, Turkey, arriving for her maiden call into Abu Dhabi on 13 December 2025, ahead of its inaugural winter season sailing the new-to-2025 three-, four- and seven-night 'Iconic Arabia' itineraries and homeporting in the Arabian Gulf for the next three years. The two returning 14-night 'Amazing Abu Dhabi to Ancient Athens' cruises will also feature across both ships. Celestyal Discovery will cruise from Abu Dhabi on 6 March 2026, charting the same return course and arriving back into Athens for the summer Greece and Mediterranean season. Meanwhile, Celestyal Journey will depart Abu Dhabi on 21 March 2026. All four cruises will feature several bookable segments ranging between four and 13-nights. The announcement comes following Celestyal Journey's return into Athens yesterday, following a successful maiden season in the Arabian Gulf. Bookings were 27% above target for the first season, which saw the ship homeport in Doha, Qatar, as part of a three-year partnership with the state. Lee Haslett, chief commercial officer at Celestyal, said: 'Last year, we committed to offering our guests even more destinations. Whether they are returning travellers or new to cruising, we welcome everyone with the warm hospitality that is at the heart of our heritage. Our tenth anniversary year will be bigger than ever, beginning with extensive renovations across our fleet and an expanded programme featuring two new countries, four new ports of call, and a long-awaited return to Egypt. '2024 was a record-breaking year for Celestyal, with our highest-ever bookings. We know this success is thanks to the incredible support of our guests, regional partners, travel agents and staff. As we look ahead, we remain committed to delivering unmissable experiences for our guests.' Prices start from, $339 per person on a four-night voyage, and $1029 per person on a 14-night cruise including meals, soft drinks, WiFi, port fees and gratuities. >> ADD only in markets required: (with Junior Dream Suite prices starting at $2599 per person on each 14-night cruise). >> TRADE: For more information visit the Celestyal trade portal, contact your local Celestyal business development representative or call 0808 258 4170.
