Holiday Cottage in Wild Snowdonia | Ysgubor-Goch
This beautiful barn has been converted into a very handsome holiday cottage in wild Snowdonia. A rugged farm track leads you up through a disused slate quarry and the mountains of Snowdonia to a haven of peace and tranquillity. Here a traditional welsh long barn as well as the main farmhouse nearby provides idyllic holiday accommodation for guests wanting to escape the hassle of modern life. The barn has 4 bedrooms and can comfortably sleep up to 8 people. The conversion is imaginative and well thought out. Bedrooms are spacious and the open plan design of the living area creates a wonderfully sociable environment. From the entrance hallway we turn left into the living area. This huge open plan area comprises lounge, dining and kitchen areas. The lounge houses some comfortable leather sofas, a modern flat screen TV as well as a warming log fire. Overhead a suspended walkway connects the first floor bedrooms whilst preserving the sense of space afforded by vaulted ceilings. The dining area comes next. A wooden table surrounded by eight country cottage chairs is overlooked by a traditional welsh dresser. And from here we walk through to the kitchen area. All the appliances you could ask for are included. Fridge, freezer, dishwasher etc. are all there. The washer dryer is housed in the adjoining utility room. Returning across the entrance hallway we have a very spacious ground floor twin room. The adjoining bathroom with...
Views over Snowdon and the Welsh Highland Railway | Bron-Eifion
Quintessential Snowdonia cottage at the foot of Snowdon, sharing the valley with the Welsh Highland Steam Railway which pushes its way up to Rhyd Ddu station. But I should talk about the cottage first. It’s a semi detached cottage on the outskirts of Rhyd Ddu in the heart of Snowdonia. It’s been immaculately decorated and furnished by Jane, the owner and her taste and attention to detail are evident throughout the property. Downstairs the cosy lounge opens out onto the adjoining and spacious dining room. A log fire and tasteful fixtures and fitting ensure that this living space is comfortable and welcoming. A traditional and well-equipped country kitchen is located to the rear of the cottage. Cream fitted units including a dishwasher and fridge are topped by a beach block worktop. A washing machine and tumble dryer are available in the utility room accessed via the small rear courtyard. Three bedrooms upstairs. Both the large king sized bedroom and the smaller single bedroom enjoy panoramic views towards Snowdon. The third twin bedroom over looks the garden to the rear of the property. Again, all the bedding and soft furnishings are beautifully chosen and create a sense of elegant sophistication. Finally the large bathroom accommodates a pastle painted vanity unit and a large bath with shower...
Farm Holiday Cottage At The Foot Of Snowdon | Clogwyn-Cottage
Clogwyn-Cottage is a luxurious farm holiday cottage at the foot of Snowdon – one of two self catering barn conversions on a working farm on the western slopes in Rhyd Ddu. This two-bedroom holiday cottage offers superior accommodation for up to 4 people in an idyllic and tranquil setting. The entrance porch of the cottage leads us into a large open plan living area. Two sumptuous leather sofas and plump scatter cushions face onto a warming wood burner sitting on a slate hearth. A modern digital TV hangs on the wall next to expensive hand made roman blinds that open to revel the surrounding countryside. The adjoining kitchen diner has some beautiful hand painted fitted units covered in a speckled granite worktop. An electric oven, induction hob and dishwasher are all included. The circular dining table is more simple yet every bit as elegant. Traditional ledge and brace doors and solid oak flooring completes the country cottage look. The two bedrooms sit at either side of the cottage. At the southern end we find a wonderfully right and sunny king sized bedroom with a huge fitted wardrobe concealed behind large oak doors. A large picture window offers views over the small patio and onto the mountains beyond. At the other end of the cottage we come to an equally lovely twin room. Two Victorian style iron beds are covered in Egyptian white cotton sheets and a beautiful teal bed...
Luxury Barn Conversion on Snowdon | Clogwyn-Barn
This luxury barn conversion on Snowdon offers spectacular holiday accommodation in a truly unique location. A wonderful example of a traditional stone built barn transformed into a 2 bedroom self catering cottage situated on the western slopes of Snowdon itself. The decor and fixtures on the inside are outdone only by the spectacular landscape on the outside. The spacious elongated open plan living area has, at its southern end, a well-equipped kitchen with hand painted fitted units under a granite worktop. A welcoming log burner flanked by two comfortable leather sofas takes up the other end of the room. A central dining area sits in front of double glazed french doors that lead out onto a small patio and spectacular views of the Nantlle ridge on the far side of the valley. These doors, combined with the solid oak flooring and high vaulted ceiling help create a sense of light and space to match the landscape and completes this wonderfully social living space. There are two bedrooms in the second half of the barn. The first has two Victorian style iron single beds bedecked with cream duvets topped with traditional welsh woven blankets. The second master bedroom houses a king sized bed and has the added luxury of a tiled en-suite shower room with washbasin and WC. Finally a large family bathroom has a shower over bath arrangement in addition to a second wc and...
Four Bedroom Holiday Cottage In The Heart Of Snowdonia | Nantmor
This four bedroom holiday cottage in the heart of Snowdonia is the perfect mountain getaway. Complete with a log fire, the Scumble glaze wood panelled walls and doors add to the character and feel of being out in the mountains. The main entrance to the cottage brings you into the sitting room. A cosy room with a log burner and a mix of traditional and contemporary furniture which works really well to give the room a bright feel. The open staircase leading upstairs from here also gives a sense of space. Leading from the sitting room is the kitchen. A huge room that runs the width of the house. At one end, a room for reading and general sitting around and the other end, the main kitchen. A traditional AGA is a great addition and the rest of the kitchen falls around this. Traditional olds Scumble glaze wood cupboards combined with the modern additions all come together really nicely providing a lovely space to cook and enjoy meals together. Next to the kitchen are two utility type rooms. One is home to a washing machine and WC and the other is by the back door which has a wet room shower set up for washing dogs and boots…. the panoramic windows don’t lend this room for personal showers, but don’t worry, there are more than enough upstairs! Upstairs, you could feel like you were in a hunting lodge with all...
Lovingly Renovated Quarrymans Cottage In Rhyd Ddu | Iorwerth-House
Set at the foot of Snowdon, Iorwerth House is a lovingly renovated quarrymans cottage in Rhyd Ddu. Being in the heart of Snowdonia, there are incredible views on your doorstep making it the perfect place to explore the region alongside a bit of rest and relaxation. A large inglenook fireplace complete with log burner greets you as you come through the front door. The predominantly modern style furniture fits really well in this room alongside the exposed stonework and individual character pieces which you will find dotted around the house. Through into a galley kitchen where you will find everything you need during your stay. New farm style kitchen units alongside modern appliances will make cooking for your holiday group a joy. The large fridge freezer is also a welcome touch. The dining room is home to an amazing dining table, a real show piece of the room. The log burner will make this a beautiful room to while away the evenings after dinner, especially in the winter. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms; 2 double rooms and 2 single rooms. All the bedrooms, as you would expect, have been beautifully refurbished with one of the doubles having the added luxury of a balcony overlooking the stunning rear garden which in turn leads your eye up to the slopes of Snowdon. Lovely furniture and soft furnishing give the bedrooms a very clean and airy feel. The family bathroom is also...
Self Catering For Large Groups Near Beddgelert | Glaslyn
Glaslyn provides self catering for large groups near Beddgelert in North Wales. It is a beautiful place set within a large garden in what is a truly unique and wonderful location. Set over 2 holiday cottages within close proximity to each other, they sleep a total off 11 people (7 in the main house and 4 in the Lodge). In the main house, a small entrance hall leads you into a large kitchen diner where you’ll find a fab kitchen table and benches. Marble worktops, a double oven, washing machine and induction hob all are all there. A second bathroom / utility room if off the kitchen. Down a small hallway, a generously proportioned sitting room with two large comfortable sofas face onto a large modern TV. The log fire in the corner of the room is naturally a very welcome addition. The adjoining conservatory will be popular in the summer months; the large garden table and chairs allows guests to dine here and if you open the patio doors, you’ll have the sound of the river as a perfect musical backdrop to your meal! There are four bedrooms upstairs, two doubles, one twin and a single, all beautifully furnished and decorated and include plenty of storage space. A central family bathroom includes a large bath as well as a separate shower cubicle, wc and washbasin. The Lodge is just across the driveway. The ground floor has been split...
Two Bedroom Holiday Cottage Near Beddgelert | Glaslyn-Lodge
Glaslyn-Lodge is a two bedroom holiday cottage near Beddgelert in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. Tucked away on the grounds of a large formal garden on the banks of the river Glaslyn the lodge is the perfect base for walkers or outdoor enthusiasts. The ground floor has been split into two halves. One half for the kitchen diner and one half for the living area. A large opening connects the two. On the left, a simple but well equipped kitchen includes an electric oven and microwave plus all the usual utensils and kitchen equipment. A small dining table and four chairs sits on the opposite wall. In the adjacent living room a lovely log fire sits within a rustic oak mantelpiece on a slate hearth. A large modern TV hangs on the wall above. Two comfortable sofas flank the other two walls. This whole ground floor area is filled with a wonderful light in the morning as the sun rises over the far bank of the river. To the rear of the lounge a doorway opens up onto a ground floor double bedroom. This is a smallish room and simply furnished but spotlessly clean with a modern oak framed bed and tasteful bedspread. We return to the kitchen to access the ground floor bathroom. This includes a WC, washbasin and large shower cubicle with electric shower. An open tread staircase takes up to the first floor bedroom....
Holiday Cottage On The Glaslyn River Near Beddgelert | Glaslyn-House
Glaslyn-House is a beautiful four-bedroom holiday cottage on the Glaslyn River near Beddgelert in North Wales. This beautiful home is set within a large garden in what is a truly unique and wonderful location. A small entrance lobby leads us into a large kitchen diner. Two long wooden benches standing on a slate floor flank a sturdy dining table. The surrounding fitted units are topped off with a lovely marble worktop and include all the essentials for a self-catering holiday, including a double oven, washing machine and induction hob. A small hallway leads us to a second bathroom / utility room. This includes a washing machine and a wc, washbasin and shower. A little further on we come to the lounge. This is another generously proportioned space with two large comfortable sofas facing onto a large modern TV. The log fire in the corner of the room is naturally a very welcome addition. The adjoining conservatory will be the favourite room for most guests during the summer months. A large garden table and chairs allows guests to dine in this area if preferred. Throw the patio doors open and you’ll have the sound of the river as a perfect musical backdrop to your meal. There are four bedrooms upstairs, two double rooms, one twin room and one single room. Ensuring the house will sleep up to seven guests quite comfortably. Each one of the bedrooms is beautifully furnished and...
Comfortable Three Bedroom Cottage Near Nantlle Ridge | Nantlle-Cottage
This comfortable three bedroom cottage near Nantlle Ridge is the perfect base from which to explore the rugged beauty of North Wales. Friendly and helpful owners who keep the cottage spotlessly clean add that personal touch that is so important. The cottage is one of two newly built semi detached houses in the sleepy village of Talysarn. Some steps lead up from the two private off road parking spots at the front of the houses. From the entrance hallway, we turn right into a spacious and well-equipped kitchen. A nice breakfast bar with stools down one side of the room will help mum and dad have a quiet relaxing breakfast before the kids get up. The inclusion of a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and large fridge freezer will also help your holiday go that little bit smoother once everybody is in full flow. A more formal dining table is located in another room towards the rear of the house. This space also provides the seating area with two plush leather sofas facing onto a large flat screen TV. This room also benefits from some lovely patio doors that lead directly out to the rear garden. Returning through to the entrance hall, one final room houses a ground floor WC and washbasin. There are three bedrooms upstairs. One single room, one twin room and one king-size bed room. There’s lovely bedding on all the beds complimented by nice simple fixtures...
Four bedroom holiday home in Beddgelert | Efydd
This four bedroom holiday home in Beddgelert has great character features in addition to all the modern conveniences naturally associated with a new build. Located on the outskirts of this quintessential Snowdonia village, the property offers comfortable and luxurious accommodation in a beautiful and tranquil setting. French doors from the front patio open up into a large kitchen dinner. A solid wood dining table with accompanying long bench and cottage style dinning tables are lit with a soft natural light. The kitchen beyond is very well equipped and nicely layed out with a central island and large cooking range. The utility room next door houses a second sink and drainer as well as the washing machine. A convenient ground floor WC and washbasin is adjoining. The lounge has the welcome luxury of a log fire as well as the usual TV and comfortable seating. As with the the rest of the house, the decor and furnishings are of a high quality and carefully chosen. A second smaller lounge offers a quieter refuge for guests wanting to escape the crowd in the larger sitting room perhaps. A wide central staircase leads us upstairs to the four first floor bedrooms. Here we have three double rooms and one twin room. One of the double rooms has a en-suite bathroom with shower, WC and washbasin. The family bathroom is located between the twin room and one of the other doubles. This bathroom...
Traditional Welsh Farm Cottage Near Snowdon | Hafod-Gwynant
Hafod Gwynant is a traditional Welsh farm cottage near Snowdon nestled in the heart of the beautiful Gwynant valley. This large stone built cottage is pet friendly and can sleep up to eight adults in what is a truly stunning location. After rattling over a cattle grid and pushing a couple of nonchalant sheep out of the way, a private drive leads us down to this quintessential welsh cottage. On entering the house we turn left to go into the large kitchen diner. A lovely Aga type oven sits under an oak beam in the original inglenook next to a more modern electric oven. The large hardwood dining table has a handsome pew seat to one side and is flanked by an impressive antique corner cupboard. The adjoining lounge has a large picture window along one wall which has a great view down into the valley towards the famous lake. Two big sofas and an armchair sit facing an old log fire and a more modern flat screen TV. From here we can step outside into a beautifully sheltered and quiet courtyard area. Again, there’s a fantastic view of the surrounding mountains and the valley below. Definitely the place to go if you want a quiet five minutes with a good book and a glass of chilled white wine. If we return back through the kitchen and past the front door we can get to the second lounge. Here...
Pet Friendly Holiday Cottage Near Beddgelert | Nanmor
This pet friendly holiday cottage near Beddgelert is a great example of a stone built traditional welsh farmhouse. Located in the stunning Glaslyn valley, the cottage is ideally located for guests wanting to explore both the rugged Snowdonia mountains and the beautiful sandy beaches of North Wales. Turning off the Beddgelert to Prothmadog road, we continue up a private drive to the front door of Nanmor. On entering, we step left into the lounge. A large inglenook with the original oak lintel houses that all important log fire. Two leather sofas sit on a beautiful welsh slate floor looking out at the fantastic views to the front of the house. The kitchen is back round to the right. Simple kitchen units with all the essentials included. An electric oven and hob, microwave, large fridge freezer and dishwasher are all there. A second spacious utility room houses a modern washing machine and tumble dryer. There’s also a convenient ground floor bathroom just of the utility room and access to a sunny rear courtyard. From the kitchen we can continue through into the dining room. Be sure to duck your head, this entrance is quite low. The dining room beyond is a really nice space with white washed stonewalls and stable door leading to the courtyard to the side of the house. We have to walk back through to the entrance hall to go upstairs. As with a lot of old...
Holiday Cottage in Beddgelert Near Snowdon | Gilfach-Y-Nant
Gilfach-Y-Nant is a three bedroom holiday cottage in Beddgelert near Snowdon. On the banks of the river Glaslyn, the cottage offers the perfect location for guests wanting to explore this popular picture postcard village and the surrounding mountains. The cottage itself is the end property on a small row of terraced houses just on the edge of the village with off road parking for 2 cars. Although a fairly recent build, the cottage is constructed with traditional stonewalls under a slate roof, synonymous with this part of Snowdonia. A spacious well-equipped kitchen to the rear of the house overlooks a tranquil enclosed back garden which runs right down to the banks of the river. Inside, sleek white units house a fridge, freezer and dishwasher as well as a modern fan oven with electric hob. A circular dining table sits under a wall mounted digital tv at the far end of the room. From here we can pass through into the lounge via a small dining area. A second circular dining table in this space is suitable for more formal dining perhaps. The adjoining lounge comes complete with a wonderful log burner, perfect for warming your toes after a long walk in the mountains. Facing the fire, two comfortable leather sofas and matching armchair sit on a sumptuous cream carpet. The stairway leads us up to the first floor landing. Three bedrooms in total, one twin room and two double...
Holiday Cottage with Mountain Views Near Beddgelert | Cwm-Cloch
Cwm-Cloch is a beautiful one bedroom holiday cottage with mountain views on the outskirts of Beddgelert in the Snowdonia National Park. This old barn, hidden away in a remote valley, offers the perfect tranquil base for guests wanting to explore this magnificently rugged landscape. ..mountain views.. ..high vaulted ceiling.. ..modern appliances.. A solid oak front door opens up onto a spacious well appointed lounge complete with leather sofa and digital flat screen TV. The adjoining kitchen diner benefits from some large french doors looking out onto the wonderful scenery that surrounds the barn. A small but well-equipped kitchen houses a modern electric oven and hob as well as a useful washing machine. Back through into the lounge we can climb up the stairs into the first floor bedroom. Some tasteful fixtures and fittings complement a lovely double bed sitting under a high vaulted ceiling. Simple elegant bedroom furniture provides plenty of storage. From the bedroom we enter a generously large bathroom. A spacious shower cubicle with powerful electric shower is a welcome relief after a long day up in the mountains. Guests probably wont use the original external stone staircase that leads up to this bathroom. But if you do decide to unlock the door this loo must have one of the best views in Wales. (I’m not sure if there’s a ‘loo with a view’ award...