The Bells of Aberdyfi

There were plenty of reasons why this penthouse apartment made it into our collection, but let's start with the most obvious. When guests step out onto the ornate white balcony, they're greeted with stunning views over the Dyfi Estuary and Cardigan Bay, stretching all the way down the Ceredigion Coastline. As is often the case with coastal locations, there's just so much sky and this uninterrupted panorama brings the added benefit of meaning the interior is flooded with natural light through the windows and skylights. This is emphasised pleasingly by the stark white walls and it makes for a wonderfully bright space to sprawl out on the tan leather sofa. As you can probably tell from looking out the window, Aberdyfi Beach sits just across the street and there are cafes and pubs along the seafront for when you fancy a refreshment. Slightly further afield, there are opportunities for birdwatching in RSPB Ynys-hir and Dyfi Osprey Project, both taking around half an hour to reach in the car.

Home truths:
*The building doesn't have double glazing but does have gas central heating
*One car pass is provided to guests for private parking
*The host can arrange for guests to go on a photography course
*The home's on the fourth floor and there's no lift in the building, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*The twin single beds are both three-foot wide
*This home is only suitable for infants under twelve months and children over the age of eight due to the balcony