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Wales – Mynachdy

May 28, 2025 by wb2admin

Mynachdy Gallery

Mynachdy is a tranquil coastal retreat on the north coast of the Llŷn Peninsula, near the village of Tudweiliog, with views of the sea and mountains that is perfect for anyone looking for privacy and the ultimate escape.

This beautiful farmhouse to create a place for families and friends to reconnect, create special memories and have fun. Everything indoors is designed to combine comfort and simplicity, everything outdoors speaks for itself in this stunning corner of wild Wales. Mynachdy (Welsh for Monastery) sleeps six guests comfortably in the farmhouse and with extra space outside in the garden to camp during the summer months.

The views are endless and there are lots of spaces to get together plus of plenty of room to spread out and find a hidden corner.

Accommodation

The farmhouse is ideal for an extended family or group of friends with 3 bedrooms and space outside to camp during the summer months. The large open plan kitchen and dining area has been designed as a place for gatherings to share stories and laughter by the orignal fireplace with log burning stove.

Large open plan kitchen and dining area with log fire
Large living room with sofa and tv
Superfast broadband
Boot room with shower, toilet and washing facilities
Underfloor heating generated from an Air Source Heat Pump
Bedroom 1 – Large double with 1 x super king size or 2 x singles
Bedroom 2 – Large double with 1 x super king size or 2 x singles
Bedroom 3 – Double room with 2x single beds
Family bathroom with bath and shower
Enclosed garden

Things to do

Llŷn is full of history and has a wealth of heritage which can be seen in the area – such as the burial chambers at Bachwen, Clynnog and Cefnamwlch, Tudweiliog and the Iron and Bronze Age forts on numerous hills such as Garn Boduan and Tre’r Ceiri. For more information on Llŷn’s early history please see the Gwynedd Archaeological Trust website

Religion has been an important part of Llŷn’s heritage from early times. The remains of St Mary’s Abbey, dating back to the 13th century, can be seen on Bardsey Island (Ynys Enlli – the Isle of 20,000 Saints) and there are numerous holy wells, historic churches and chapels belonging to all congregations.The most important sites and buildings have been registered as ancient monuments or listed buildings by Cadw. For more information see: cadw.gov.wales

Welsh is the indigenous language of the Llŷn Peninsula and over 70% of the resident population still speak the language. The language can be heard everywhere and seen in place names, on signs and in print. Worth remember a few key words for your visit!!!

Best local beaches

Porth Towyn – nearest large sandty beach to the farmhouse and only 20 minutes walk from Mynachdy across two fields and long the coastal path. Great to swim, paddle board, kayak and play games on the beach. It has an amazing cafe called Cwt Tatws at the top so beware of the cakes!

Traeth Penllech – next stop heading west along the coast about 10 minutes drive from Mynachdy. Huge sandy beach with the superb Coastal Cafe at the far end.

Porth Dinnllaen (Morfa Nefyn) – amazing beach with the best beach pub in the world called the Ty Coch Inn. Either park in the National Trust car park opposite Caffe Porthdinllaen or up at Nefyn Golf Course later in the day for an amazing sunset walk.

Porth Iago – beautiful little sandy beach cut into the coastline and great for paddling as shallow. You have to drive through a farmyard to reach parking. 15 minutes drive from Mynachdy.

Porthor (Whistling Sands) – next stop along from Porth Iago and a huge crescent moon sandy beach with amazing swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking plus a great cafe at the end of the beach.

Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth) – huge beach and very popular for surfing. Nearby village of Aberdon is fantastic for coffee, cake or a pint or both!

Coastal Path

We share this spectacular stretch of the coastal path with lots of wildlife and at low tide hidden coves and rock pools appear making it a great place to beachcomb or watching the sun set adjacent to Porth Ysgaden.

Myncachdy is the ideal starting point to explore the dramatic landscapes of the Llŷn Peninsula. With over 50 miles of protected coastline you are never too far from a sandy beach. Porth Towyn is 15 minutes walk along the Coastal foootpath while Traeth Penllech, Porth Oer and Porth Iago are a short drive along the coast and are all simply stunning, perfect for a wonderful stroll between or a day of fun in the sun. The picturesque seaside villages like Abersoch, Aberdaron and Llanbedrog with it’s brightly coloured beach huts of are a joy to explore. For hardcore surfers, Porth Neigwl (or Hell’s Mouth) offers epic conditions and miles of shoreline.