Farmhouse Eggs

The days are getting longer, the sun is shining and hens are laying at Hendy. Eirian and Iwan are naturally including their own, free range,... [Read more...]

Pancake Day – Any Day

Thats what we believe here in Rhyd Ddu near Snowdon. So the owner of Henfro is offering guests who stay between April and June a voucher... [Read more...]

Romantic Country Cottage | Valentines Break

Stabal, our romantic country cottage near Bennar Beach will include a home made valentines cake, flowers and sparkling wine in their welcome... [Read more...]

Bird Spotting in North Wales, Top 5 Locations

Describing these places as the Top 5 locations for Bird Spotting in North Wales might be a little cheeky. A better title might be ‘5... [Read more...]

Things to do in Barmouth

I asked our friend Serena, a 19yr student from Barmouth, to write an article entitled ‘Things to do in Barmouth’. This is what she... [Read more...]

Snowdonia Challenge – Set a target in North Wales this year

Snowdonia Challenge How’s that New Years resolution working out? If running or getting fit was one of yours, here’s an idea, Snowdonia... [Read more...]

5 Star Luxury Cottage with Sea Views | Ty-Capel

Cottages, Dyffryn Ardudwy, Featured, Internet | WiFi, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 2-3, Sleeps 4-5

Ty-Capel is a 5 Star luxury cottage with sea views. It’s like staying in a luxury spa hotel but better. The rooms are bigger, the breakfast is nicer and you have your own private garden. Ok you have to cook the breakfast yourself but at least the eggs wont be rubbery. This two bedroom self catering house in the seaside village of Dyffryn Ardudwy on the west cost of the Snowdonia National Park was... [Read more about this property...]

Bwthyn-Clyd | Romantic One Bedroom Self Catering Cottage | Pet Friendly

Cottages, Dyffryn Ardudwy, Featured, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 2-3

Bwthyn Clyd is the second cottage that Bethan and Gary have renovated. And it’s every bit as stylish as their first one, Bwthyn Bach. It’s been immaculately decorated and filled with modern elegant furniture. As you walk in, stable doors open onto a spacious lounge with leather furniture, flat screen tv etc. On the right, a breakfast bar separates this living area from a modern galley kitchen.... [Read more about this property...]

Snowdonia National Park Grade II Listed Property | Dyrnogydd

Cottages, Featured, Internet | WiFi, Pet Friendly, Real Fire, Sleeps 6-7

This impressive grade two listed property is on the outskirts of Dolwyddelen in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. The property has been split into two parts. And although it can be rented in its entirety in this instance I’d like to describe the westernmost half called No.2. I bet you can’t guess the name of the other half! Thick stonewalls divide the two halves and there are two separate... [Read more about this property...]

Spectacular Views Over The Mawddach Estuary | Coed-Y-Moel

Barmouth, Cottages, Farm Stay, Featured, Real Fire, Sleeps 6-7

I’ve been to Sylfaen a number of times before, our oldest daughter, Lowri, is best friends with Alaw, the youngest daughter at the farm. I knew there were some fantastic views up in those hills above Barmouth, I knew there were some fantastic old farm cottages up there. But I was still amazed when Rob, Alaw’s dad, took my a little further up the valley to see his newly restored stone cottage. Formerly... [Read more about this property...]

Two Bedroom Welsh Country Cottage near Betws Y Coed | Cefn-Rhyd

Cottages, Featured, Sleeps 2-3, Sleeps 4-5

Cefn-Rhyd is a pretty two bedroom welsh country cottage seven miles outside the popular tourist hotspot of Betws Y Coed in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. The cottage’s central yet rural location means guests benefits from being within easy access to many of Snowdonia’s attractions as well as being assured of a quiet nights sleep. And best of all there’s one pub just about walking... [Read more about this property...]

Self Catering Stone Farmhouse near Bala, North Wales | Ty-Mawr

Bala, Cottages, Featured, Group Accommodation, Pet Friendly, Real Fire, Sleeps 4-5

Ty-Mawr is an impressive detached self catering stone farmhouse in Llanuwchllyn just outside Bala in North Wales. This part of North Wales is very popular with adventure sport enthusiasts and hopefully you’ll find this cottage a perfect base from which to explore. ..welcoming log fire.. ..uninterrupted views.. ..roll top bath.. There’s a nice well equipped country style kitchen diner complete... [Read more about this property...]

Secluded Holiday Cottage North Wales | Llanerch-Baedd

Bala, Cottages, Featured, Internet | WiFi, Pet Friendly, Real Fire, Sleeps 6-7

This wonderfully secluded holiday cottage North Wales sits in an elevated position about 7 miles outside Bala. Tucked away on the edge of a forest overlooking the mountains of southern Snowdonia, this magical stone cottage offers the perfect base for families looking to get away from it all. ..secluded holiday cottage.. ..traditional country kitchen.. ..impressive log fire.. An entrance hall leads... [Read more about this property...]

Stabal-Ymwlch | Converted Stable Criccieth | Farm Self Catering Accommodation

Cottages, Criccieth, Farm Stay, Sleeps 6-7

Stabal-Ymlwch has been recently converted from what was a genuine working stable into some attractive and comfortable accommodation for guests wanting to explore Snowdonia. And it’s been done very well. The slate floors, original exposed beams and exposed stonework ensure ensures that the character of this building remains. There are modern features of course. The slate floor is gently warmed by... [Read more about this property...]