
Aelfor is a luxury four-bedroom property sitting in an elevated position above Harlech in Gwynedd. This contemporary home sleeps eight guests and sits within Snowdonia National Park. The property combines exposed stone walls with modern fixtures and features a private hot tub on the front patio. Groups get off-road parking for three cars and sweeping views across Royal St David's Golf Club towards Harlech Beach and Cardigan Bay.
The location puts you between mountains and sea. Harlech town is a 10-15 minute walk away. The beach sits one mile from your door. Snowdonia peaks rise behind you whilst the coast stretches ahead.
Inside you'll find two super-king bedrooms with en-suite walk-in showers. One super-king converts to a twin on request.
Aelfor is a luxury four-bedroom property sitting in an elevated position above Harlech in Gwynedd. This contemporary home sleeps eight guests and sits within Snowdonia National Park. The property combines exposed stone walls with modern fixtures and features a private hot tub on the front patio. Groups get off-road parking for three cars and sweeping views across Royal St David's Golf Club towards Harlech Beach and Cardigan Bay.
The location puts you between mountains and sea. Harlech town is a 10-15 minute walk away. The beach sits one mile from your door. Snowdonia peaks rise behind you whilst the coast stretches ahead.
Inside you'll find two super-king bedrooms with en-suite walk-in showers. One super-king converts to a twin on request. There's also a twin room with French doors to the garden and a double with patio access. The main bathroom has a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. There's also a second bathroom with shower. The open-plan kitchen-diner seats eight at the dining table and includes an American-style fridge-freezer, induction hob, dishwasher and wine chiller. The sitting room has electric reclining leather sofas and bay windows framing those coastal views.
Harlech Castle stands 0.5 miles away (5 minutes' drive). Royal St David's Golf Club is within 5 minutes by car. Portmeirion sits 10 miles north (20 minutes). The Ffestiniog Railway at Porthmadog is 10 miles away (18 minutes).
This property works brilliantly for family gatherings or friends' breaks. The hot tub fits everyone after days exploring Snowdonia trails or beach walks. The kitchen handles group cooking with ease. Those views from the bay window never get old. Aelfor delivers space, comfort and location in one package.
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Harlech, North Wales & Snowdonia15°C
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Updated: 11 Sep 2026, 3:17am
Aelfor sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
68m
(223 feet above sea level)
Aelfor sits in a peaceful North Wales & Snowdonia setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.
Latitude: 52.8551529° N | Longitude: 4.1113548° W
Today's sun times for Harlech (Friday, 11 September 2026):
5:42am
Sunrise
5:43pm
Golden Hour
6:43pm
Sunset
This month in Harlech, you have approximately 13.03 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier, cosier evenings in.
Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Aelfor.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
What do previous guests think about their group stay at Aelfor
Panoramic views sweep from Llandanwg to Borth-y-Gest taking in Harlech Beach, the golf course and Snowdonia peaks beyond.
American-style fridge-freezer with ice dispenser, wine chiller, air fryer, Quooker tap and quality cookware make group meal prep effortless.
Hard-shell hot tub on the front patio seats your group comfortably and offers sunset views across Cardigan Bay.
Electric reclining leather corner sofa, separate dining for eight and multiple seating zones give everyone room to spread out.
Four well-appointed bedrooms sleep eight with luxury bedding, two en-suites and a family bathroom with freestanding bath.
Walk to Harlech Castle in 15 minutes, reach beaches in one mile and access mountain trails throughout the national park.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Aelfor by car, follow the A496 coastal road to Harlech then take the turning up towards the property. The shared driveway is steep and bears to the right so confident driving is recommended. A salt bin is provided for winter conditions.
Harlech railway station sits in the town centre approximately one mile from Aelfor. The station connects to the Cambrian Coast Line with services to Porthmadog, Barmouth and beyond making it easy to explore without a car.
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