Cottage to rent with a hot tub in Bala (3mls E), Gwynedd

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Perfect for special celebrations and big family gatherings, this historic country house sits within 75 acres with a lake, river and woodland to explore. Walk the grounds, fish the River Dee or try a watersport, then while away your evenings in the hot tub, cinema or games room. With 12 versatile bedrooms to sleep up to 27 guests, a holiday here is like having your own private resort.

Make lasting memories with a multi-generational break at this impressive country home. Occupying an unrivalled position in the Upper Dee Valley, the Hall's 19th century proportions and period charm are complemented by all the contemporary luxuries that will make every stay a true delight. Enter the reception hall and there's a snug area with Sky TV, sofas, a feature fireplace and wood burner.

To the right is a single bedroom with en-suite shower room. Head through the hall to the lounge where an open fire, selection of sofas and feature seating in the picture windows all set the scene for companionable catch-ups. Beyond, the fabulous panelled games room has a snooker table, air hockey, table tennis, pool table, TV and a sofa – fun for everyone! A lakeside snug with garden access is adjacent.

A stunning dining room off the lounge has an open fire and huge dining table to seat up to 28, while a second dining room overlooks the lake, has a table for 10 and houses the Hall's library. To take the hard work out of large-scale catering, the kitchen has three range-style electric ovens and hobs, a double fridge, double freezer, fridge and two dishwashers.

Head into the utility room and you'll find a further electric oven and hob, laundry equipment and access to a handy boot room with the grounds beyond. For after-dinner entertainment, settle down with drinks and snacks in the lower ground floor's 14-seat cinema. Once the movie's over, back on the ground floor there's a lovely bedroom with twin zip-and-link beds which can be made up as a super-king-size on request and its own en-suite wet room.

Along the corridor there are two separate WCs and a super-king-size zip-and-link bed room that can be made up as a twin on request and has an en suite shower room. Upstairs, the first floor has a high ceiling, picture windows and access to the balcony. Here you'll find a spacious super-king-size zip-and-link bedroom (which can be made up as a twin on request) with two additional single beds, corner sofa and en-suite bathroom with both a bath and separate shower.

On the right is a king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and another large flexible room has two super-king-size zip-and-link beds (that can be made up as four singles on request) with an en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. Moving along, you'll find a further twin zip-and-link (which can be made up as a super-king-size on request) with en-suite bathroom and the master bedroom, which has an exquisite super-king bed, seating area, TV, dressing area and stunning en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower and two sinks.

For ultimate luxury, a private balcony is accessed from the seating area. Finally, on the second floor there are four further bedrooms – two super-king-size zip-and-link rooms (which can be made up as twins on request plus a double bedroom and a super-king-size zip-and-link bedroom which share an en-suite Jack and Jill shower room.

Another stylish bathroom ensures comfort and convenience for all, and every bedroom has its own TV. Whether you want to chill out or let off steam, the grounds here have something to suit everyone. Unwind with a soak in the hot tub, explore the shared grounds, or arrange a fishing or watersports session.

There's a lawned area that's perfect for family games, plus a play area for younger guests, and up to three dogs are welcome to join in all the fun. The Hall is just 1.5 miles from Bala where you'll find cafes, pubs, shops and Wales' largest natural lake – a great location for canoeing, swimming, cycling and walking; if you'd like something less active, take a ride on the narrow-gauge Bala Lake Railway.

Drive 21 miles to Dolgellau and you can join the 10-mile Mawddach Trail to Barmouth and beautiful Cardigan Bay.