The house

Inside Hafod Cae Maen you'll find a homely drawing room with toys, games and a wood-burning stove. On the same floor is the library, containing wood panelling designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, which has an open log fire, cosy chairs to curl up in, a piano for a good ol' singsong after dinner and a study with internet access. The kitchen/dining room has everything and more to make your stay perfect with its own wood-burning stove and double-doors opening onto the stunning garden. There is also a snug where the kids can hide to give the grown-ups a bit of peace and quiet.

The first floor has two king-size bedrooms, two twin bedrooms and two family bathrooms. The master bedroom houses a sumptuous four-poster bed and a balcony, perfect for watching the sunset over Portmeirion with a gin and tonic.

Gardens

Hafod Cae Maen is set in two acres with formal gardens, and can only be reached by a private road. The gardens look down over the forested edge of the Dwyryd Estuary and beyond to the remote Rhiniog mountains. The house is not overlooked and the owners live off-site, making this a truly relaxing holiday for those wanting complete privacy. The south-facing garden has a barbecue and a large table with parasol, perfect for al fresco dining, as well as a playhouse to keep the children entertained.