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Away From It All

Gwynedd, Gwynedd, Wales
1 acre hosted by Away A.
The modern structures contrast with the natural setting. It's just you,the cows, and a very comfortable cocoon.

Every parents dream must be for their kids to get a great education, follow their ambitions and then settle close to the family home. How lucky – or just plain clever – Farmer Hughes is, then. He's achieved all this with his three sons and he gets to help out his second-born and his fiancé on his enterprising, achingly-cool new glampsite that is set to boost Welsh tourism to no end.

Innovation and style combine in the shape of three 6m geodesic domes, made of thick PVC with galvanised iron poles, bedecked with wooden flooring and sleek furnishings. Large timber beds and futon chair beds are covered with Welsh woolen blankets, with lamps, candles and fast-working wood-burning stoves all adding to the contemporary, stylish comfort that would compete with the most luxurious hotel. Through plastic windows, over the fence, herds of cattle or sheep graze idly.

The domes' namesakes are the surrounding mountains, Ceiri (a UNESCO world heritage site), Carnguwch and Eifl. Location-wise the site's a adventurer's paradise, with easy access to the rest of the Lleyn Peninsula and to Snowdonia National Park. After a surf lesson, trek to Snowdon's summit and a horse ride through Snowdonia, it's back to the dome, where the  stillness of the country air and the peacefully-swaying growth of wildlife is beyond relaxing.

A fetching outdoor communal kitchen block is for all guests' use. While you might sometimes share the table space for WiFi or vegetable prep, each dome is allocated its own cooker. The showers in the corridor are roomy, clean and hot. Eifl Dome is closest to the facilities, the other two are even more private, sharing a babbling stream flanked by wild purple of Himalayan balsam flowers that scatter their piquant scent. Beautiful, unique domes in a fantastic, sweet-smelling location – this really is a site that lives up to its name.

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Location
Gwynedd, Gwynedd, Wales, United KingdomTraditional, ancestral territory of various First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Away A.Joined in September 2012
From the host
Glamping in Wales - A Holiday Like No Other!A glamping holiday in one of our luxury domes on a working Farm is an unique experience that you'll never forget. Based in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Lleyn Peninsula on the door step of the stunning Snowdonia National Park and  in the heart of Wales. The geodesic domes offer an unique glamping experience, and NEW for 2013 we have a Spa within walking distance (on the farm next door!) Things To Do  There are many activities to get involved in during your stay with us, explore the area's fantastic beaches, walk Snowdon, visit the Castle in Caernarfon or take part in or specially selected best bits of Snowdonia.
Nearby attractions
From the coasts of the Lleyn to the mountain range of Snowdon, a car is best (or bikes for the super fit) and the train to the summit is a must-see. A network of footpaths lead from the dome, the new Welsh Coastal Path is 3 miles away. Take a day trip to Bardsey Island a National Nature Reserve owned and managed by the Bardsey Island Trust to see birds and grey seals. Boats leave from Pwllheli.
Food and drink
Once you've devoured the welcome hamper of local crisps (Jones from Wales), Welsh cakes, and campsite-reared sausages, venture further afield for a fine meal at Porth Tocyn Hotel (01758 713303) in Abersoch. Chefs fuse and integrate many unusual, local ingredients to create impressive, memorable dishes.

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