The Penthouse Westhaven Aberdyfi

A truly exceptional duplex third floor apartment with beautiful views over Aberdovey beach and beyond. The stylish decor and spacious rooms give this wonderful apartment a feeling of true luxury. Whether you are sitting on the balcony sipping a glass of wine or relaxing in the sumptuous lounge reading a book you will be hard pressed to find a more relaxing environment to enjoy your holiday. A free car parking permit for the car park across the road is available for the duration of your stay. Your host Lisa lives locally and is happy to pop round to help with any queries or issues. You can reach her via the email address and phone number provided. Your housekeeper Nicole is available with phone number provided should you have any maintenance or cleaning requests. Aberdyfi is a thriving little harbour resort set within the Snowdonia National Park, where the river Dyfi meets the blue waters of Cardigan Bay. Aberdyfi has watersports galore - sailing, sailboarding, rowing, canoeing, fishing and boat trips. In the summer, there are yachting regattas, sailboarding competitions, rowing regattas and other watersports events along with family entertainment on its award-winning beaches. Aberdyfi's championship golf course, which welcomes visiting players and is located at the western end of the village, is also one of Aberdyfi's major attractions. The Talyllyn Railway which starts in Tywyn is definitely one not to be missed. In the unlikely event of the sun not shining, there are also many indoor attractions within easy reach. The following are just a few of the many things to do and places to visit, in and around Aberdovey. Walking - From the village you can walk up into the hills and across to Pennal taking in some spectacular views of the Dovey Valley and passing Carn March Arthur and the Bearded Lake on your way. Alternatively, you could walk the old Roman Road, along the rocks and estuary as far as Picnic Island. There are countless other walks in the area but some of the most popular are - the banks of the Dysynni, Bird Rock, Talyllyn Lake, Dolgoch Falls, Cader Idris, Morfa Mawddach (pub at the end - my favourite!), Torrent Walk, and Precipice Walk. Cycling - Main roads can be a little busy during the summer months but at other times and also on the smaller, quieter roads there are many routes ripe for exploring. The areas around Bryncrug, Bird Rock and the Dysynni Valley are particularly enjoyable. Cycle hire is available from Llanegryn or Tywyn. There are a number of off-road cycle routes such as the Morfa Mawddach (pub at the end - still my favourite!) and the Forest Enterprise Visitor Centre at Coed-y-Brenin which has routes across the mountain and through the forest.. Sailboarding on the estuaryWater Sports - Aberdyfi is an absolute paradise for water sports enthusiasts. The estuary is ideal for sailing, canoeing, sailboarding paddle-boarding and water-skiing. The coastline up to Tywyn is popular with surfers and kite-surfers. Throughout Cardigan Bay there are some lovely ports for those into yachting. Aberdovey has good facilities for yachts with moorings and quayside berths. Considerate power boat, jet bike and jet ski owners are also welcome and there are launching facilities available through the Harbour Master. The best swimming/sunbathing beaches run from the western tip of Aberdovey up to Tywyn - 4 miles of sand-dune-lined golden shoreline! Fishing - Sea fishing can be enjoyed from the shore or on a fishing boat trip. Catches can be quite varied but mackerel, bream, pollock, skate and even sharks are quite common. The estuary is home to several types of flatfish and also the famous Aberdovey bass - the fighters of the fish world. There is a good choice of game fishing too, from river fishing for sea trout (the Welsh "sewin") and the occasional salmon, to stocked lakes with brown and rainbow trout. There is also coarse fishing available at Trawsfynydd. There simply isn't room to cover everything, but rest assured within the area are facilities for pony trekking, clay pigeon shooting, quad bike riding and of course, a good selection of golf courses. There are several leisure centres within easy reach with the usual sports facilities and indoor swimming pools. The area is a Mecca for artists and photographers with numerous galleries and painting scenes galore. Wildlife enthusiasts are also well-catered for with RSPB reserves nearby and the varied natural habitat of the area providing homes to many different species of creature, flora and fauna. Lying within the Snowdonia National Park, the Dyfi Biosphere and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, there is always plenty to see.