Moelfre | Self Catering Barn Conversion Farm Dyffryn Ardudwy Snowdonia

May 7, 2012 by gwionllwyd · 19 Comments 

Moelfre, named after the mountain behind the cottage, is a one bedroom barn conversion on a working welsh hill farm. It’s difficult for me to be objective when describing Moelfre as it’s one of the two self catering cottages that we let out ourselves here at Byrdir. But I hope you’ll agree when I say [...]

Bwthyn-Bach | Pet Friendly Self Catering Cottage | Dyffryn Ardudwy Barmouth

May 1, 2012 by gwionllwyd · 17 Comments 

Bwthyn Bach is a lovely little studio cottage on the outskirts of Dyffryn Ardudwy. Newly decorated and furnished to a high standard, the accommodation provides a perfect retreat for couples wanting to explore this part of rural Snowdonia. The open plan kitchen is well equipped with quality stainless steel appliances and has plenty of storage [...]

Horse whisperer tames Carneddau ponies in Snowdonia

July 5, 2011 by gwionllwyd · Leave a Comment 

This story really caught my eye. I’ve been fascinated by the wild horses of the Carneddau mountains in Snowdonia since I was a little boy. I was lucky enough to see three of the ponies whilst walking with an elderly aunt near Sychnant. We came upon them unexpectedly one cloudy morning. The encounter caught us [...]