Sandy Patch - Holiday Cottage under the Castle

The bungalow sits on an area of sand which was once covered by the sea right up to the very base of the cliff on which the Castle behind stands. This is known from historical reports that the Castle was provisioned by Sea during two long sieges of the castle.

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The bungalow's terrace offers an unequalled view of the Castle, providing the opportunity to gaze up and ponder on the history that this edifice has witnessed. It has surely witnessed and been party to momentous events in Welsh and British history.

Within 150 yards are a swimming pool and a children's play area and a walk of some 700-800 yards will bring the children to the biggest and best sand pit they will probably ever encounter. Every year there is even a competition to build the best sand castle there. Details of the coming year's Sandcastle Competition will be posted when available.

A stay at Sandy Patch will provide you with the opportunity of :

touring the spectacular Snowdonia National Park
playing on the award winning beautiful sandy beaches
taking a stroll beside the outstanding Mawddach and Dwyryd Estuaries
walking in the Rhinog mountains or Cader Idris
discovering the twin valleys of Cwm Nantcol and Cwm Bychan with its Roman Steps
sailing on the Afon Artro at Pensarn
fishing on the Afon Mawddach from Barmouth Bridge
twitching at the Ospreys from the Glaslyn hide
watching a mediaeval display at Harlech Castle
playing a round of golf on the superb links course at Royal St David's
taking in the atmosphere of Portmeirion and its Dwyryd estuary setting
boarding the Ffestiniog train for the ride up the beautiful Vale of Ffestiniog
taking part in a host of other activities in the locality. ....

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If you would like to reverse the view above and see Sandy Patch taken from the ramparts of Harlech Castle - see birdseye view. This is also available in video form.