Sleeps: 8
Price: £600 - £1190
Type: Internet | WiFi, Near Beach, Near Pub, Pet Friendly, Real Fire
Tan-Y-Wenallt is a ‘ty unnos’ or ‘one night house’. An ancient and well known tradition here in Wales. During the 18th century, a time of rapidly expanding population and poverty, it was generally agreed that a property could be built by squatters on common land so long as it was built within 24hrs, one day and one night. The test being that smoke had to emerge from the chimney before sunrise the following morning. The occupier was then allowed to claim a portion of the surrounding land. The boundary being set by the distance he could throw an axe from the new house.
There are many examples of houses of this type dotted around Snowdonia. The most famous being ‘Ty Hyll’ or ‘Ugly House’ near Betws Y Coed. The original crude constructions giving this house its name. Tan Y Wenallt, as was often the case, has been much improved subsequently however. It’s most resent renovation transforming it into a truly idyllic and luxurious holiday cottage.
The house is a great mixture of old and new. The dining room has a large table which sits eight very comfortably. The newly fitted kitchen boasts a large range cooker, oak units and granite worktops. The kitchen is slightly elevated which allows the chef to oversee what’s needed on the table or, more importantly in our case, to check who is and isn’t eating their greens!
The bright and spacious conservatory overlooking the garden provides another option for eating. The kids will have more opportunity to hide their green beans in here however.
The lounge, in contrast, is much more oldy worldy. Which is exactly how I’d want it. Whitewashed stone walls, giant oak ceiling trusses and inglenook fireplace creates an historic ambiance. The luxurious sofas, the tick of an old grandfather clock and the warmth of a real fire calms both body and mind.
Luckily, once you’ve woken up from your slumber in the lounge the bedrooms aren’t to far away. Two bedrooms on the ground floor. One with a double bed overlooking the garden and one with a set of bunk beds. Both share a ground floor toilet. Upstairs there’s a further two rooms. A large twin room with fantastic views over the extensive garden and the master bedroom with a king-size double bed. The main bathroom up here has a lovely free standing roll top bath.
Property Details
Sleeps 8
Pets 2 Max (£30 per pet)
Smoking No
Bed Linen Provided
Towels Provided
Cot and High Chair No
Bedrooms 4 bedrooms. One ground floor double room, one ground floor with bunk beds, master bedroom with king size beds (very low beams), one twin room
Bathrooms 1 ground bathroom with shower plus roll top bath, 1 first floor bathroom with bath.
Facilities Welcome Hamper, Washing Machine, Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, TV + freesat, BlueRay Player, WiFi, Enclosed Garden
Location
Tan-Y-Wenallt has a fantastic large and sprawling garden. The original owners must have been good axe throwers. Full of mature trees, large shrubs, fragrant rose bushes and heavy clematis, the garden is a fantastic place to explore.
Tan-Y-Wenallt is only a short walk from the pretty village of Llanbedr. First stop is Ty Mawr, a traditional welsh pub serving local ales and beer. A little further on is a second pub, The Vic, which has a fantastic beer garden on the banks of the river Artro.
There’s also a grocery store, newsagent and post office in the village. The beach is probably a little too far to walk if you’re carrying a Lillo. But Shell Island and other fantastic sandy beaches are only 5 minutes away in the car. If you are a keen walker however, Cwm Nantcol, Cwm Bychan and the Rhinog Mountains are all right on your doorstep.
Enough wildernesses to keep even the most enthusiastic walker satisfied. As well as castles, narrow gauge railways and historical mines, Snowdonia is also famous for all it’s adventure activities. A quick search on Google will help you find white water rafting, kite surfing, rock climbing, mountain biking and others, all within easy reach.
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We had a fantastic two weeks in Llanbedr despite staying in this cottage which is at best quirky. The housekeeping is appalling. We found whisky bottles in wardrobes, hair clips on the carpet so clearly the floors had not been cleaned. The downstairs toilet floor was filthy. Only the more noticeable surfaces in the cottage had been cleaned, others were extremely dusty.
On arrival we found the immersion heater didn’t work but was only told of this after speaking to the owner. The kitchen tap leaks, we had to place a cloth under it! The conservatory needs a lot of work, the fascias are hanging off and the skylights leak. It’s also full of ants.
The cobwebs behind the microwave have clearly been there a long time not just a recent addition. The bed linen for the king size bed didn’t even fit. I would also have expected a change of linen after the first week but we got nothing.
Despite being mentioned at least a couple of times by other reviewers the front door has still not been fixed. Once locked it is very difficult to unlock.
We contacted the owner a couple of times but to be honest he wasn’t that helpful and just kept referring us to the housekeeper. A delivery of a fridge freezer whilst we were out proved to be quite unnerving. It was just dumped in its box in the conservatory and left without any notification. But more alarming was the fact that the doors were left unlocked and open !!
This cottage could be fantastic because the location couldn’t be better but unfortunately the service we received means that we can not recommend it to anyone. This was our most expensive rental but proved to be the worst.
We had a lovely stay at Tan Y Wenallt. There were 7 of us altogether plus Molly the dog. The cottage fitted us all well (although the headroom caused my 6’1″ son a few issues!) and it was clean and tidy when we arrived.
Plus points: lots of good sized pans in the kitchen and a big range cooker, lots of cupboard space in the kitchen, beautiful cottage garden with lovely planting (and safe for the dog), no shortage of crockery and cutlery, several compost heaps to put the veg peelings and tea leaves in (I’m a composting fanatic and holiday cottages never seem to have compost heaps so finding that Tan Y Wenallt had several was a joy!), several outbuildings so we could store our bikes safely, the local shop selling all the necessities was close by, lots of opportunities for lovely walks right on the doorstep.
There was some room for improvement too: the fridge was too small for up to 8 people, especially as it’s quite a way to go to stock up; there was no tea pot 🙁 so we had to go and buy one, no cafetiere either but we’d brought our own. We had some issues with WiFi but managed to sort it. Having only one shower caused a few morning traffic jams but some of us embraced the opportunity to re-discover the joys of having a bath.
All in all though we enjoyed our stay and the lovely peaceful location.
Thanks for taking the time for such an accurate review
You are quite right & We are looking into where to put another fridge ,
There was a cafetière there when I went in January 🙁 I think some guests are too embarrassed to say when they accidentally break things, I don’t know where the teapot went
The nearest supermarkets are Harlech and Barmouth , Harlech is nearest , the larger supermarkets also deliver if you don’t want to take provisions with you
A New upright fridge freezer has been ordered for 22 June to replace chest freezer 🙂
Another perfect stay at Tan y Wenallt. We had a lovely Easter week blessed by lovely weather for the most part which made the enjoyment of the cottage and gardens even better.
(A couple of minor maintenance items – hot water tap in upstairs bathroom needs fixing and the front door lock is very stiff)
Thanks for feedback , I’ll ask housekeeping to check
Tim
Glynis Lorraine Scott and Malcolm
We had a really special week at Tan Y Wenallt. Lovely spacious cottage with everything you need It’s been restored and furnished with love We enjoyed reading the history of the cottage and family Sad to hear your moms passing Tim but I imagine you have lots of memories with your mom there
Lovely gardens but if there is one suggestion my sisters dog is a Husky and it would have been easy for her to jump onto wall at the side of garden overlooking the field There was a couple of wire fencing but she could have got through as they were wide apart So we kept her on a lead in the garden as we were worried about the sheep and cattle
Other than that a most wonderful place
Thank you
Thank you for the kind comments , the garden is quite large and we advise adventurous dog owners to supervise them , same goes for kids !
A rambling, quirky property but decidedly appealing, although I didn’t think the cobwebs around the window of the small back bedroom with the bunk beds – really only suitable for children – added to the rustic charm. The garden rooms, on the other hand, were extremely pleasant both for sitting and eating in and the garden with all its hidden corners a delight. There were lots of attractive and varied places to visit within easy reach and altogether our stay in the cottage was most enjoyable.
Thanks for feedback
Sorry about cobwebs, it’s an ongoing battle in the summertime the spiders manage to build webs overnight .
So glad you enjoyed the cottage , and yes the bunk rooms are really for kids , actually it was my bedroom till I was 17 ! But I hope the other rooms and garden made up for it
Tim ( owner)
Hi Neil
Thanks for pointing out the cobwebs , housekeeping are keeping an eye out in future
Tim
Our stay was perfect, again!
Thanks for the welcome pack – much appreciated.
We had a great time.
The garden worked really well for the kids easter egg hunt.
Ty Mawr definitely the best for dinners out.
The Victoria is good for breakfast though.
We will be back soon I’m sure as it really is our happy place 🙂
We had a marvellous Xmas at Tan y Wenallt thank you.
The cottage was perfect for our family.
Have been to this area many times and stayed at Tan y Wenallt twice before in the summer but have never been in Winter – if anything it is even more beautiful.
Thanks for putting up a Christmas tree and decorations.
The heating including the log burner was fantastic.
Only downside was that my 7 yr old granddaughter was sad the tree swing had gone!
The welcome pack was much appreciated thank you.
Used both Ty Mawr and the Victoria pubs which are both good and within walking distance but take a torch at night.
Dear Louise Tan-y-wenallt was Ideal for our family holiday, The location was perfect and the cottage had so much character we did’nt want to leave. We have already started to recommend it to our friends and look forward to our next visit many thanks Phil Greenway.
Tan y Wenallt cottage is by far the best we have had the pleasure to stay in. The kitchen was very well equipped with the oven being very easy to use with ample cooking space for a family of Seven. Living room was very comfortable with plenty of seating with a lovely log fire. All the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The garden was worth the rental cost on its own lots of seating to found by following the many paths leading in all directions. It was a joy to sit in the garden listening to the birds enjoying the peace and quiet.
The cottage was laid out prefectly for a party 6 adults & 2 children with 2 bedrooms upstairs & 2 down. The conservatory was lovely & bright, ideal for family games. The kitchen was very well equipped & nice to have plates & mugs still available once the dishwasher was full. The only thing we could done with was more fridge space. The cottage was in a great location for a walks, 2 pubs in walking distance & the coast. Thanks for a lovely stay.
This was our second stay at tan-y-wenallt we really like the house and the location both are perfect for a lovely break the house offers plenty of room for a comfortable stay( we were a mixed party of six adults and two dogs ) the garden is fully enclosed so was great to be able to let them out safely (The dogs that is ) We did the roman steps the panarama and the nantcol falls walks on this visit all come highly recommended Big thanks to the owners for letting us share there fantastic property
2nd time around!
House and garden were again great.
We had a wonderful time,
and who says repeats are boring?
We even made friends with Gari, Sheena and their 3 kids,
as they almost matched with ours.
So hopefully we will be back next year.
Thank you very much!
The cottage was a delight for us and our 3 boys. The boys enjoyed exploring the rambling gardens and playing hide and seek in the house and around the gardens. Attractive and functional layout to kitchen/dining area with options to eat inside and outside. The only problem was we had to come home again after our weeks stay.
Four generations of our family ranging from 2 to 82 have just had a wonderful weeks holiday at Tan-y-Wenallt. The cottage is perfect and very well equipped with everything you could possibly want. All generations really enjoyed the beautiful garden, particularly the 82, 2 and 6 year olds but we did have the perfect weather for it. We really enjoyed the conservatory which became the games room on an evening. The local Victoria Inn is pleasant with a great beer garden for the children but the service left a bit to be desired. Food was good when it came which was usually about 45/60 min after ordering but it was Spring Bank week so really busy. We tried the Ty Mawr hotel on our last night and wished we’d gone there the first night as we wouldn’t have gone anywhere else. Food wonderful (and reasonably quick) and the service was excellent. We would definitely recommend this wonderful cottage to anyone and hope to be back soon.
Really enjoyed our stay, cottage was spacious very cosy and comfortable, plenty of room for 3 generations.
the garden was an absolute delight, the swing was a fabulous addition, as was the guitar,we had some marvellous
sing songs.
highly recommended for a really cosy home from home getaway. Hope to return soon.
We were a party of six, plus a dog and we all loved the house and garden. There was plenty of kitchen equipment, cutlery and crockery. The location within walking distance of pubs, shops and the railway station was very useful. The lovely walks straight from the door meant the car could have a rest some days and the dog loved his walks on the local beaches every day. The history of the house was fascinating. We would all certainly like to make a return visit. Finally, I have to say that we had six days of unbroken sunshine which goes to show that everything that you hear about Welsh weather isn’t always true.
We had a lovely stay at Tan-Y-Wenallt between Christmas and over New Year, the cottage is a lovely mixture of old and new. The log fire kept us warm and dry after the many walks we did, such as up to the waterfalls nearby and the sand dunes at Harlech. The pubs in the village, especially “The Vic” were very hospitable and many a game of darts and a meal was had after a long walk with the family. The cottage was a great base for a relaxing break after Christmas, to read and play games and explore the local area if wished. The “wet” weather didn’t dampen our stay due to the fabulous facilities at the cottageThe Christmas decorations were a really nice touch – Thank You
We think Tan-Y-Wenallt is the most beautiful cottage with an even more beautiful garden.
Everything is simply perfect – fire logs, an amazing stove, free wifi, rummikub, The Beatles Anthology and Songs of S. just to mention some details.
Every day we walked up the hill behind the cottage and enjoyed the views and that very old ash tree, the children playing hide and seek up there.
Shell Island is absolutely recommendable as is the beach just before Harlech with the ancient small church… as is Portmeirion…
So I think we have to come back as soon as possible though it`s quite a way from Bonn.
Thanks for comments Dirk
The beach with the church is called llandanwg and we love the walk there too ,around the headland .
Fantastic cottage, gardens, location, area……
Three generations and two dogs thoroughly enjoyed two weeks in June. Sitting in the “garden room” watching the wildlife when not out walking or doing some other thing elsewhere was great. We even drove to New Quay one day and saw Dolphins from the CBMWC boat, and land too! Loads done, and loads still to do.
Will definitely come back, as still loads more to do. All the good comments in the other postings are true. Don’t hesitate – GO THERE!
Hi Will the wifi is FREE and UNLIMITED ! Password is in the welcome pack 🙂
There should have been a basket of logs when you arrived and you pay for the extra ones that are provided for visitors by the local woodsman,
The fuel oil is given free but to include a daily supply of logs would add to the cost which we try to keep low
I’m very sorry about the heating not being on when you arrived that was my fault , unfortunately we had a family upset and I completely forgot , I really hope it didn’t ruin your time there.
The cottage was a lovely retreat and place to stay over the new year break, I’d even go so far as to say the best in recent years. Thank you for the little extra touches such as decorations, beautiful liqueur glasses, antique accordion (many guests hark from musical training or profession) and lovely furry warm blankets. All wonderful!
Thanks for lovely feedback
It’s great when I go to the cottage and find the guitar is in tune and has been used , even with grubby kids hands and a few new scratches
It’s there so I can encourage people to get into playing music( and undervalued skill if you ask me)
Would love to leave another better accordion but the heating and kids would destroy it !
Great location, walking distance to good pubs/restaurants. House is fantastic for all weathers, garden is beautiful and safe for dogs. Local walks ( one circular walk right behind the cottage. Plenty of things to see and do within a short drive. A good base from which to explore or simply chill out! Cottage was well equipped , lounge and beds very comfortable. We were also blessed with excellent weather.
Super cottage with great facilities.Ideal location on the village outskirts.Amazing garden which our spaniel loved.Highly approved by our two grandkids.
Lovely old world cottage beautiful sprawling garden.,had a lovely family holiday with four adults and three big kids who loved all the space for hide and seek.etc. all we needed for a lovely family holiday would recommend to all..
The cottage had everything you might need, even came with washing up liquid and tabs, all the crockery we needed, only there was no soaps.
Bags of character with a modern touch.
Walkable distance to pub and waterfalls.
One thing which would have made the cottage 11 out of 10 would have been some electric blankets on the beds but other than that it was fantastic.
We will return for sure!
Sorry we daren’t do electric blankets were scared of the safety aspects.
What a fantastic week in North Wales. We have family in a near by village and enjoyed a wonderful dedication service on the first Sunday, a very exciting engagement took place during the first weekend followed by lots of wedding talk and buzz, and we all had a great week of much needed rest and recuperation in the lovely cottage. The lounge served as a fabulous base for the week and we enjoyed the garden, local walks and beaches. The kitchen was very enjoyable to cook in and we were able to enjoy being together at both meal times and in the evenings around the log fire.
A real find!
What a fantastic week in North Wales. We have family in a near by village and enjoyed a wonderful dedication service on the first Sunday, a very exciting engagement took place during the first weekend followed by lots of wedding talk and buzz, and we all had a great week of much needed rest and recuperation in the lovely cottage. The lounge served as a fabulous base for the week and we enjoyed the garden, local walks and beaches. The kitchen was very enjoyable to cook in and we were able to enjoy being together at both meal times and in the evenings around the log fire.
A real find!
We all had a fantastic time in the cottage, We spent a lot of our time mountain biking, taking in Antur Stiniog, Coed y brenin, and the trails around Machynlleth. The cottage was ideally situated with very easy access to the village and its pubs and shops. But also some lovely walks straight from the front door which Clara the dog loved. Inside, the cottage is very well equipped, and spacious, yet very warm and amazingly comfortable sofas!!
We loved the house and the location. A real mixture of old and new. We loved the kitchen and the bathrooms and the beds. Give me lots of ideas for our new house. The garden was amazing but We didn’t get to spend enough time in it. We spent a few days on Llandanwg beach and met the really friendly owners of the Maes Cafe. One day we took Gwion’s advice and walked across the golf course at Morfa Nefyn to visit the pub on the beach at Porthdinllaen. It was really busy but we had a delicious meal and it was a fantastic pub with some amazing staff. We also spent quite a few evenings in the Vic where the children made many new friends and played for hours.
Excellent Thank You
Wonderful cottage with a fabulous garden to relax in. Perfect location and only a few minutes walk to The Victoria Inn.
We had a wonderful time, the property was great and had everything in it that we needed to make our holiday a success.
Tan-Y-Wenallt was a great house, beautifully decorated and perfect for 2 couples to stay in. The garden looked lovely even though it was not the season to be in it. We enjoyed the surrounding walks and the location of the house. The beds were very comfortable and everything was thought out well. Would just recommend a door into the conservatorie, the kitchen was a little cool and perhaps a curtain from the front room to the kitchen.
I would definitly recommend staying here though, lots of information provided to where to go, games and dvds and books, everything you could want and more.
Shell island and harlech castle and the beaches were all really stunning
Thanks for tips Charlie
All valid so we fitted a new door with safety glass to the conservatory ,
And we have a curtain between lounge and kitchen
Great advice , acted on very soon after and it has made a great deal of difference the lounge gets very cosy in winter
And we use electric fire in kitchen….
Would welcome any feedback if it’s inadequate
Thanks again for great tips they worked wonders
We stayed in this beautiful house with a friend’s family at the end of November. We’re agree with all quests. It’s a lovely house, big garden,which is very nice in summer time I think .The weather was not pretty, was rainy.But we still visited on Harlech Castle, walked in the surrounding area and along the seashore. We recommend everyone to visit Blue like. It’s awesome place!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0cqcWSEExk
We recommend a family stay at Tan-Y-Wenallt. A few observations: we missed a highchair and cot.
Great video thanks 🙂
Sorry about lack of toddler and baby requisites , we didn’t put them in because we are worried about stone floors , stairs etc.
we are a bit paranoid really because our eldest was fine there ….she is 30 now !
Great video thanks
Sadly we didn’t put in cot or high chair because we were worried about babies and toddlers on stone floors
If we put them in the details people would assume baby friendly and by today’s standards old stone cottages aren’t
Also there are too many different levels and narrow doorways for wheelchair users
However there is a loo and bathroom with shower on the ground floor now installed 2014 which is better for older guests
We had a great time staying in Tan-Y-Wenallt ,fabulous location, big rambling house and the kids particularly loved the conservatory and the garden. The BBQ was used come rain or shine and we even had BBQ grilled peaches fresh from the tree in the garden, lovely!
Just returned from a wonderful week with glorious sunshine which made it very special. Know the area well so made for Harlech beach, castle, Plas cafe in Harlech, crabbing at Shell island and local walks. our daughter and family went to Greenwood (?) with their two houng boys, its a long way but they would recommend it very highly. The cottage is lovely and it’s spacious proportions make it easily big enough for our party of 6 plus 2 young boys. The extra tv in the conservatory was very useful as we were there during the Olympics and different people wanted to watch different things. Garden is fabulous with lovely seating area and great barbecue. The kitchen is very well equipped. WiFi very effective and useful. The beams were a bit of a challenge to our 6′ 4′ son, but nothing from which he couldn’t recover! Nearby are wonderful walks, river and decent pubs, though the food at the Vic is basic, but the nearness makes up for that as an alternative.
Didn’t want to come home……
Can only reiterate what has been already said. Some head banging opertunities for 6 footers with the old parts of the house, but its a lovely, happy, warm house with more than enough room for 8 people, plus a super garden full of Spring bushes and flowers. Perfectly situated for both beach enthusiasts and walkers. The area seems to attract the sun too – when all around can have cloud and rain. Enjoyed our stay immensely – hope not too many punters read these comments will reduce our chances in the future !
We had a fantastic holiday at Tan-y-Wenallt. The cottage was beautiful with every thing you could wish for to make it a perfect holiday retreat for a family gathering (mum, dad, daughters, sons and partners!). We loved the mix of old and new decor, the modern conveniences, the amazingly comfortable beds and the fact there was plenty of space for eight adults to spread out into, even into the beautiful garden on warmer evenings. There was, of course, the added bonus of it being at the heart of such glorious scenery, majestic mountains and sublime beaches, and close to Barmouth (our favourite place – full of special memories for the whole family) We would love to visit again and hope any new visitors enjoy their stay as much as we all did. Thank you. Happy holidays!
We’ve just returned from a fabulous girly weekend in this lovely cottage. It is warm, cosy and beautifully furnished. Favourite moments were spent relaxing on the huge sofas around the log burner in the lounge, ( photos don’t do it justice) and exploring the local area. Great location, beautiful garden, even in winter. we definitely plan to return next year.
We enjoyed a relaxing break over the October half-term week in this beautiful and spacious cottage. The high quality renovations have been done very sympathetically and add to (rather than diminish) the character of the house. The garden is surprisingly large with varied plantings and different areas to sit and take in the country air – an oasis of tranquillity and calm. From the moment we arrived we felt at home and we look forward to returning soon.
We loved our stay at Tan y Wenallt. Its a lovely cottage. It was everything you could have wished for and more! Very comfortable and filled with lovely details.
Wales is absolutely stunning. And we definitely hope to return.
We had a fantastic break at the end of August 2011. The Cottage is absolutely beautiful, the garden awesome and we were blessed with great company too!
We enjoyed taking turns cooking in the super kitchen and also frequented the two local pubs.
The house and garden were so lovely we could have stayed in all week but there is loads to do with the kids- breathtaking beaches and we also took the train to the top of Snowdon- lousy view due to the weather but we can say we have done it!
In contrast on our last 2 days we were on the beach until gone 6pm, the weather was so good. Thanks again for a wonderful break- we will definately return 🙂
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tan y Wenallt in May 2011 it’s such a spacious and beautifully furnished cottage . The garden is delightful The bedrooms are all large and again beautifully furnished.
The Kitchen is very well equipped with excellent induction range cooker and real granite work surface and when we didn’t want to cook the Vic and Ty Mawr were just a short stroll away and both served really good “Pub Grub”
The location of the cottage allowed the more energetic of us to take advantage of the many lovely walks and play golf. We loved to cottage so much we are returning with friends in Sept.
We had two families of 4 staying at the cottage for a week at the start of August. The cottage itself was very comfortable, the beds in particular! The kids loved the garden. All the creature comforts were provided and the hosts very helpful.
The area is beautiful, the beaches stunning. The weather was a little mixed but hey that’s Wales…we came from Dubai so we weren’t after the sun. I’d fully recommend a family stay at Tan-Y-Wenallt.
Beautiful ,stylish home set in a fabulous garden , we had an amazing weekend, being lazy , but
also fitting in a trip to Shell Island ,with it’s amazing dunes ,and an afternoon round Harlech castle.
Both very close by .We definitely plan to go back soon.
We stayed as a party of 6 at Tan Y Wenallt in May 2011. The cottage is absolutely beautiful and very comfortable and spacious. The garden is large and a real suntrap. We definitely plan to return.
Just wanted to let you know that we have returned today from our week’s holiday at Tan Y Wenallt, Llanbedr, the cottage was everything we could have wished for, the owners have done a magnificent job of renovating it, the inside is lovely and the garden is gorgeous. We had a really lovely holiday, thank you for all your help