Tucked away in the historic mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, this slate cottage is a cosy bolthole for a couple or young family. Inside, a yellow and grey colour scheme feels thoroughly modern while exposed stone serves as a reminder of the home’s heritage. Look forward to starting your day in the open-plan living space –perch at the breakfast bar with a round of buttery toast and a mug of tea before curling up in front of the roaring log burner with a good book. Spend sunny afternoons traversing Snowdonia National Park, right on your doorstep, or grab your seaside essentials and take the thirty-minute drive to Criccieth Beach. When you start to feel peckish, head back to your locale for some slap-up pub grub at the Meirion Vaults.