This detached contemporary three-storey house in Pwllheli, North Wales, was built as an upside-down layout to make the most of coastal views. The open-plan top floor living area has feature windows and doors opening onto a large balcony with table and chairs for al fresco dining.

The property sits metres from a sandy beach. Walk through the back gate and you're on it. The beach forms part of the Sarnau Special Area of Conservation. Pwllheli town is close by with independent shops, restaurants, cafes and a leisure centre with archery. The Llyn Coast Path runs nearby for walkers and cyclists.

This stay sleeps six across three bedrooms. Two first-floor bedrooms have zip-and-link super-king beds with en-suite shower rooms and can be configured as twins. A ground-floor twin bedroom shares a shower room accessed via the utility room.

Criccieth Castle is 7 miles away (15 mins). Portmeirion Italianate village is 12 miles (20 mins). National Trust Plas Yn Rhiw is 9 miles (20 mins). Abersoch beach is 6 miles (12 mins).

The house suits families or groups of six who want direct beach access and coastal views. The games garage, enclosed garden with BBQ and paddleboard and bike storage make it a practical base for an active coastal stay.