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Nant | Self Catering Barn Conversion on a Working Snowdonia Farm
Property Type: Cottages, Dyffryn Ardudwy, Farm Stay, Real Fire, Sleeps 2-3, Sleeps 4-5
Nant, which means brook or spring in welsh and refers to the small brook that runs past this cottage, is a two bedroom barn conversion in Dyffryn Ardudwy. Its difficult for me to be objective when describing Nant as its the larger of the two self catering cottages that we let out ourselves here on the farm. But I hope you’ll agree when I say they’re nicely furnished and decorated.
Using local craftsmen to completly rebuild an old disused barn, has meant that we’ve been able to use as much natural and local material as possible. Nick and Adam did most of the structrual work including laying the natural slate tiles on our heated floor. Mike, a carpenter from the village, hand carved the oak trussees and glazed gable end. Whilst stonemasons, Charlie and Rich, two brothers and friends of ours, did a brilliant job of the external granite stone work. (I was allowed to help with the unskilled but backbreaking work of fetching the stones from the fields)
The cottage comprises a ground floor twin bedroom in addition to a kingzize double in the ‘grogloft’ or eves of the barn. The living area downstairs has a small kitchen where we’ve tried to include everything you’ll need including a combination oven, hob and dishwasher. The oak folding doors which span the south facing gable end of the cottage can be opened up completly to make the most of the view of the fields and mountains on the far side of the brook. The underfloor heating provides more than enough heat but we’ve also installed a cast iron log burner to help create that romatic atmosphere.
..on a working welsh hill farm..
..optional cooked breakfast..
..sandy beaches to the west..
We’ve tried to by the best fixtures and fittings possible. Including hand made brass lamps, oak furniture and real leather sofas. The bathroom too has been kitted out with a powerfull thermostatic shower and expensive taps etc. But more importantly perhaps we’d like to think that we’ve invested some time and effort into smaller projects like renovating an old cast iron radiator for the bathroom, makeing the curtains by hand, restoring some old furniture bought at our local auction and buying some nice ornaments made by friends and neighbours.
Nant is on the grounds of our farm here at Byrdir where we also run a small B&B (have a look at www.byrdir.co.uk for more information). During the summer months, when the B&B is open, we’ll try and persuade you to join us for a cooked breakfast in the main farmhouse. Although you’re naturally free to stay in bed and cater for yourselves if you prefer. There are lots of other advantages to staying here on the farm. It’ll give you a chance to get involved in things like feeding the pigs, collecting the chicken eggs and meeting the ducks. Throwing a stick for our border collie, Dell, seems to be the favorite pastime of a lot of our guest. Great views in every direction. Views over the Cambrian Coastline and its sandy beaches a mile to the west, Snowdon and her friends are to the north and you are naturally encouraged to explore the rugged Rhinnog Mountains that climb up behind the cottage to the east.
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The other attractions associated with Snowdonia are all close by. Historic castle and golf course in Harlech, narrow gauge steam railways in Porthmadog and Talyllyn, slate and copper mines in Bleuna and Beddgelert as well as more adventurous pursuits like kite surfing, white water rafting and mountain biking etc. Let me know what you fancy and I’ll point you in the right direction.
..luxury barn conversion..
..views over the Cambrian coast line..
..in the heart of Snowdonia..
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We didn’t get the chance to thank Louise for her wonderful breakfasts (our trousers were tighter when we got back). Gwion was a cheerful host and full of useful local information. We really hope to return.
We had a lovely time in your fantastic Nant Cottage, its done to a very high standard with great decor, my kind of taste. Thank you for the very kind welcome and the lovely touch of the cider, cheese, biscuits, cake etc. I think the highlight of our stay was meeting your gorgeous dog, could have spent hours playing with her, she’s amazing. You have a fantastic location with stunning views, could not fault anything. I will be recommending you to friends and family, will hopefully see you all again in the future. Have a great Christmas and prosperus New Year, many thanks, Shaun
Absolutely stunning place to visit.. Couldn’t fault it!
Warm & welcoming hosts, beautiful accommodation (very snuggley & warm in the winter) and incredible views. We’d love to come back please!
Beautiful location in a lovely part of Wales. The cottage was lovely and the people too, and the welcome basket is a nice touch. We were also blessed with nice weather for the time of year (early March). Del the dog will keep you throwing sticks all day if you let her…….
Just back from a long weekend staying in Nant, absolutely fantastic accommodation, lovely welcome from Gwion and Louise, met the famous dog who was adorable, also saw the lovely piglets.
Can not wait to go back some time next year
Thank you
Nant was everything it appeared to be on the website and therefore did not disappoint!!. Easy to find yet perfectly secluded. Had a fabulous girlie break and hope to return with the family as such a beautiful area. Will definitely be recommending to friends.
We had a great time again at this charming renovated barn. The perfect way to get away from it all. Wake up naturally to the sights and sounds of nature every morning. Close to the mountains and the coast. We’ll be back again one day.
Thanks again and see you soon.
Best Wishes from Germany,
Paul and Ruth
We had a great time. Me and Jonah loved the animals and say thank you to the girls Lowri and Seren for playing with us. Hope we can see them again. The cottage was lovely and we had a great time having adventures. Enjoyed the breakfast. I could have it every day.
Try and stay again!!
Love Nansi
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I enjoyed it so much.The pancakes were yummy. I loved the anmals, the pigs, the ducks and Del of course. I know a lot about ducks. Ducks take 28 days to hatch. Hope to see you soon.Love from your friend Jonah.X X X. PS Daddy loved running to Cwm Nantcol through the lanes.
Gwion and Louise – Thanks you for allowing us the experience to stay with you in such a beautiful spot in Wales, you are wonderful hosts, the farm was lovely, he Cottage (Nant) was perfect, the breakfasts were lovely, and our two boys thoroughly enjoyed being pig feeders for the week (apologies for the over enthusiasm at the start of the week!). We shall certainly be recommending you to all our friends and family, and we shall definitely be back – we have fell in love with the beautiful location and the beaches there are second to none – and thanks to for ordering that superb weather – I never expected we would be on the beach all day so late in the season and we even went in the sea – this place is FANTASTIC. Thanks again -( oops sorry) – I mean Diolch…… see we even learnt a few key phrases of the local lingo too!!
Kind regards
Cath Steve Luke & Liam Harrison
Gwion and Louise- despite the dreadful weather, your wonderful piece of Wales was a bit of heaven for a week. Nant is a lovely, cosy place to stay and surrounded by this magnificent countryside we really enjoyed our stay. The positive side to all the rain was that the waterfalls were stunning and the rivers dramatic.
The pigs and I had many meaningful conversations and they promise me there WILL be baby piglets when we return! I also intend to go into training before then so that I can keep up with the dog-she’s wonderful.Love the way the ducks let her round them up.
The welcome pack and the very tasty breakfasts were much appreciated (oh yes I have been on the scales) but the best part of our stay was the relaxed atmosphere and friendliness. We returned rested and much refreshed. Thankyou so much, see you next year.
We had a wonderful stay at Nant Cottage! It was so warm and cosy not to mention immaculate!! You could easily tell that a lot of care and attention had been spent on refurbishing this lovely cottage. There was lots to do in this area and the beach was beautiful. We climbed Snowdon and visited Swallow falls with Nant making a perfect base. Thank you so much for a delightful mini break!!
Our family had a really good holiday in Wales and especially enjoyed the excellent accommodation and breakfast. The beaches nearby are very good and we loved crabbing in nearby Barmouth. The surrounding scenery and landscape is very special with mountains in one direction and beautiful beaches in another. Coming from Norfolk, we aren’t used to hills…never mind mountains!
Our children, aged 7 and 8, both said it was there favourite holiday they’ve had and they did very well walking up and then down Snowdon. There’s lots to do in this part of Wales and i wouldn’t hesitate to recommend staying at Nant.
If I lived nearer I would be coming back for a mini-break soon!
Had a great time in Nant. Lovely breakfast in the farmhouse.Perfect location with easy access to coast and mountains. Very friendly welcome from Gwion and Louise and Dell the dog + chickens + ducks. Accomodation ideal for 2 adults + 2 children with nice airy feel in day and cosy at night. Great shower.
Thats it. Now you can go and see for yourself.
Thanks
Hope to return soon
We had a fabulous extended weekend staying at Nant. A truly delightful cottage, with so much care and attention to detail throughout. Enhanced further still by the sound of the little stream running alongside (from which it takes its name). For those chilly winter evenings, the log burner is fantastic too.
Louise & Gwion were fantastic hosts, with the warmest of welcomes and wonderful homemade cake on offer throughout our stay.
A big thank you to Lowri and Seren too for keeping our daughter Maya entertained – she misses them already !
A superb place to stay, it really is, and highly recommended.
Just returned from a very relaxing week at Nant. Wonderful accommodation, everything we needed and very cosy and quiet. Superb breakfast every day and Gwion & Louise very friendly hosts. Girls loved the animals and were missing Dal as soon as we drove off. Nant is a great base for exploring the attractions of North Wales. Will no doubt be booking again soon.
We had a gorgeous time, thank you. We loved the location, very peaceful, beautiful and calm.
Once again we had a fantastic time staying with you, and already planning our next visit. Too many good things to mention but particularly memorable are the breakfasts, climbing cadair iris, walking in the rhinogs and on the beach, and the fine local pubs and restaurants. Thanks again for your very warm welcome, hope to see you again soon.
Thanks to you all at Byrdir for our fabulous first Welsh holiday! Nant was all I hoped for and lovely to come back to at the end of our action packed days. The yummy breakfasts were a welcome start to the day and Gwion and Louise were so helpful , along with Gwions’ parents, – the perfect hosts!
We’re busy recommending Byrdir and Wales to all our nearest and dearest and planning our return.
Once again, thanks so much to you all xxx
For various reasons Julie and I were really in need of a holiday,and our stay at Nant proved to be perfect. The accommodation was to a very high standard,the barn had been converted by people that cared. The breakfasts were of course outstanding,but even more important was that the traditional warm Welsh welcome was very much evident,we will be back
Our second visit to Bydir. We stayed in Nant, a superb setting for a family with 2 young kids. Having parents next door in the adjacent Molfre cottage worked perfectly to suit our stay. Gwion and Louise are a fantastic couple with lots of time and enthusiasm for their guests and Wales. Clearly, they are dedicated to very high standards throughout Bydir which are immediately obvious when you arrive. The setting is unbeatable, tranquil, nestled on a hill, surrounded by open fields with magnificent sea views and the imposing mountain of Molfre on your doorstep. We will no doubt be back and hopefully a lot sooner next time. Thanks again for a fantastic stay.
We have just returned home from a week at Byrdir with our 1 year old son Max. We stayed in Nant. The accommodation is finished to a very high standard, it is very comfortable and the views are stunning. We enjoyed a log fire most night (useful given the changeable weather we had!). Gwion and Louise were very welcoming and made our stay very relaxed and enjoyable, pointing us in the right direction to the best attractions and serving a tasty breakfast every morning. Byrdir is in the perfect position for all the best Snowdonia has to offer, we were a short drive from so many great places. The farm setting was also perfect for us, it is very peaceful and Max loved the animals, especially feeding the pigs and watching Dell (the dog) herd ducks.
We would recommend the nearby Bistro Bermo in Barmouth for exceptional food in the evening. The farm park in Criccieth is very good for little ones and Criccieth itself is also very nice for a wander. The beach in Barmouth is stunning. There is also a swimming pool and a very impressive castle in Harlech. The waterfall just up the road is also great, good spot for a picnic if the weather is right.
We will visit again.
The BEST breakfasts
Friendly welcome
Feeding the pigs
Playing with Dell the Dog
Blue sky days on the Beach
Blue sky days in Coed Y Brenin
Food at the George after cycling the Estuary
Knickerbocker Glories in Barmouth in the sun
Comfortable beds and a stream to play in.
Safe to say we loved every minute of it!!
THANK YOU xxxx
We had a lovely week on the farm in Dyffryn Ardudwy. Our kids loved playing with the animals and we had a packed week of activities ranging from walks in Coed y Brenin and a trip on the Welsh Highland Railway to tours of Llechwedd Slate Caverns and Electric Mountain. It’s a great location for a holiday and the scenery and welcome are outstanding. We’re looking forward to our next holiday in North Wales already!
We have just returned from a lovely week in Nant cottage. We were made to feel very welcome, there is a very homely atmosphere. The breakfasts are yummy and everything in the cottage is to a very high standard. Our one year old son loved it here, all the animals kept him entertained for hours, he happily wandered around chasing the ducks and chickens and feeding the pigs. Would definetly recommend this cottage.
We recently spent a fabulous week at Byrdir staying in Nant. The self-catering cottage was so comfortable and homely, and everything was to a high standard. Both Gwion and Louise made us feel incredibly welcome all week, and they were very knowledgeable about the area, happily recommending lovely walks for us to try – Gwion’s walking instructions are the best I have ever encountered. Being able to go over to the farmhouse for a delicious breakfast every morning was a fabulous way to start the day.
Although we packed a lot into our week, there is still plenty for us to do/explore in future in the area, so I really hope we can return soon.
Highly recommended!!
Despite some typically British weather our stay in Nant was perfect. Amazing location (the silence truely was golden), fantastic accomodation (especially the log burner and under floor heating) and brilliant service (the welcome pack was very welcome).
Thank you both.
We had a lovely time in Nant Cottage, its done to a very high standard with great decor. Thank you for the very kind welcome and the lovely touch of the cider, cheese, biscuits, cake etc. I think the highlight of our stay was meeting your gorgeous dog, could have spent hours playing with her, she’s amazing. You have a fantastic location with stunning views , would recommend to friends & family , would visit again.
We had an amazing time at Nant. The welcome goodies were much appreciated, the cheese in particular was yummy. Louise and Gwion were both lovely on the couple of occasions we spoke to them, most of the time we were out and about though. Hope to come back sometime soon as still so much to explore around the area!
Lovely to spend a week away in Wales.
Our stay at Nant on the grounds of the family farm at Byrdir was made all the more memorable for both the excellent hospitality offered by Gwion and Louise and for the memorable setting of the converted barn.
If you are looking to remove yourself from the madding crowd where family, stillness and beauty are in abundance then this is a lovely spot.
Our days were filled with quiet beaches, walks, castles and lots of evening dinners at the barn which in turn proved to have it all and a great shower!
Spot on holiday which we all loved and will remember.
Thankyou