Those looking for a true rural retreat will be interested in Pen-y-cefn. This is a tranquil rural hamlet in Flintshire where a scattering of houses is surrounded by farmlands and pastures. Peaceful and serene with lots of areas of natural beauty, it is only a 20 minute drive from the coastal resorts of Prestatyn and Rhyl allowing you to enjoy a stay nestled in wonderful countryside with the benefit of being just a short drive from the coast.
About Self-Catering Holidays in Pen-y-cefn
Choices of holiday accommodation in and near Pen-y-cefn include rural retreat cottages and farm-stay accommodation. Wherever you choose to stay, we hope you find an ideal home from home from which to discover the beauty of the local area.
In an around this hamlet you will find wonderful walking trails and friendly communities who will extend a warm welcome to all visitors, but if you are looking for a day out by the sea then it is useful to know just how close the hamlet is to some fantastic resorts.
Rhyl is an old Victorian resort with sandy beaches, a long promenade along the seafront, museums, shops and plenty of pubs and cafes. There is also plenty for kids to do, from a visit to the Seaquarium with seahorses and sharks galore, to the Rhyl Miniature Railway, and if you are taking a cottage holiday with your dog then it is handy to know that Splash Point is a dog-friendly beach! There is plenty to do in Rhyl on a wonderful day trip.
Prestatyn is a little closer to Pen-y-cefn than Rhyl and along with its pristine beaches, has plenty of walking trails including the North Wales Path which leads to Bangor. The Dyserth Waterfall is very close to Prestatyn and visiting it by bike is a great way to enjoy the scenery along the way, as well as the spectacular waterfall itself.
There are plenty of stone and rustic cottages that can be rented in Pen-y-cefn for a fantastic self-catering break in a beautiful part of Wales, where rolling hills lie outside your window and where taking strolls by streams daily becomes the norm. There are endless stretches of lush, green countryside to explore, be it by foot, bike or even by horse, and if you love nature and the great outdoors then you will adore Pen-y-cefn.
Pen-y-cefn has the best of both worlds as the hamlet is tucked away, surrounded in tranquil bliss and no hustle and bustle around, yet the busier towns of Rhyl and Prestatyn by the sea are bursting full of exciting things to do and activities to participate in, as well as history to soak up. If you want variation on a self-catering break in north Wales then Pen-y-cefn is a great choice as its charm and character will win you and your loved ones over.
Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Pen-y-cefn, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Flintshire.
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