Llandysul (4.5 miles SW), Wales, self catering

The views from this remote Welsh farmhouse are simply unparalleled and other delights just keep on coming as you move through the property. Ready to receive a group of eight family, friends or couples on a celebratory retreat, this holiday home offers sumptuous across two floors and outdoors in the exceptional summerhouse. Made for stays 365 days a year, you can make use of the garden in warm weather, cosy up by the wood burner when the weather turns cold or take a dip in the hot tub in any season.

Leaving no member of the family behind, this farmhouse property is also dog-friendly with a private enclosed patio where Rovers can roam. Modern-meets-traditional in this impressive house, where authentic beams, stone-flagged flooring and exposed stone walls feature alongside up-to-date tech and a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Highlights include the two separate lounges, both with comfy seating and Smart TVs and one with a wood burner and the addition of an Xbox.

The whole family can come together in the generous kitchen, sitting down to dine in the conservatory or out on the patio. Four bedrooms are laid out alongside three bathrooms across the ground and first floors, one of which offers a zip-and-link bed made up as a twin or a super-king size for added versatility. In this spectacular valley location, there are walks and biking routes all around, so step out of your front door and into an adventure.

The nearest pub is in Rhos (1 mile) and offers a great spot to end your walk before moseying home. For further days out, nearby attractions include the National Wool Museum (4 miles), the vibrant town of Newcastle Emlyn (7 miles) and the Cardigan Bay coastline (15 miles). The stunning seaside village of Aberporth offers an ever-pleasant beach that's dog-friendly year-round.