Bryn Ystrad Llyn

Porthmadog, North Wales Snowdonia

  • 4 Star Gold
  • Special OfferUp to 15% off Special Offer Discount - selected dates

You can book this property from:

  • £756 per week
  • £108 per night
  • 4 Star Gold

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 2 king/super-king beds
  • 4 single beds

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Tumble dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 2 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Wet room
  • Bath
  • Shower

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Welcome pack
  • Countryside views

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Enclosed garden or courtyard
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking
  • Rural location

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Pony trekking/horse riding

Accessibility

  • Ground floor WC
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Ground floor bath/shower room
  • Walk-in shower
  • Wet room

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

Located in a stunning valley, this spacious house offers a peaceful, tranquil hide-away in Snowdonia. The countryside and mountain views are exceptional and so are the star-gazing opportunities with the area's International Dark Sky Reserve status. This detached house also offers excellent disabled facilities and is close to Porthmadog, Cricieth and a wide range of popular attractions such as the Welsh slate landscape - a UNESCO recognised World Heritage Site.

Ground Floor

Fully equipped kitchen including a rangemaster cooker and microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine with dryer as well as a washing line & clothes airer. A handsome oak dining table offers plenty of space and seating for the whole family. Stunning views of the surrounding greenery.

Large living room also offering great views, beautifully framed by sizeable windows and patio doors that lead out directly to the patio. Welsh mountain sheep graze in the foreground. Plenty of space and seating for a family get together with a 42 inch TV, DVD player and a lovely log fire to keep you warm.

Bedroom 1 - Very spacious ensuite bedroom with twin beds (one of these can be a profiling bed if needed). The en-suite shower room (which has non slip flooring, appropriate grab handles, changing plinth etc) is suitable for disabled guests. This bedroom and shower room has underfloor heating and also has large patio doors which lead out to the patio and garden.

Upstairs

Bedroom 2 - King size bed with ample storage space and scenery which includes a view of a striking old slate mill slightly further up the valley.

Bedroom 3 - King size bed with ample storage space and wonderful views.

Bedroom 4 - Twin bed bedroom with ample storage space and, yes, you guessed it, fantastic views.

Main bathroom - Family bathroom with a powerful shower above bath, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.

Garden

Enclosed lawn and patio area with a Barbecue set and 2 picnic tables to enjoy the surrounding Snowdonia scenery.

Additional Information

  • Welcome pack includes tea and coffee, sugar and milk, Bara Brith / Welsh Cakes, Local Chocolate / Local Fudge, cheese, crisps, local Beer and local eggs. Please note that this is an example pack that sometimes varies slightly.
  • Central heating and electricity included (includes underfloor heating in ground floor bedroom).
  • Logs provided for the wood burner.
  • Bed linen, hand and bath towels provided.
  • 4 hairdryers provided.
  • Travel cot, high chair and baby monitor available on request. Please bring your own cot linen.
  • Wifi available.
  • Excellent disabled facilities - including mobile hoist on request, as well as a profiling bed / bed raisers with ample notice before hand.
  • No pets or smoking inside the cottage please.
  • Binoculars provided to admire the far-reaching views and for star-gazing
  • Plenty of parking spaces.
  • Kitchen provisions: salt and pepper, kitchen roll, washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, dishcloths and tea towels.
  • Bathroom provisions: hand soap and 2 toilet rolls per toilet.

Reviews

What a super cottage, very well equipped. The disabled bedroom and ensuite was ideal for my 90 year old father. The welcome pack was superb. There was a good supply of firewood for the log burner, which we lit to feel cosy, although the house itself was also warm enough. The owner was very pleasant when she came to introduce herself. You do need a car as it is on a country lane, but we knew that when we booked it! The phone signal wasn't that good which made me worry in case there was an emergency with my dad, but the property has a landline for emergency calls which was very reassuring and put my mind at rest. Thank you for a lovely break. We would recommend this property to anyone and would happily return.

Mrs C,

Had a lovely time, cottage location is awesome

Mr Y,

A beautiful finished & appointed house that is spacious (even with 8 guests) in a wonderfully quiet location. The hosts go out of their way to make you feel welcome with lots of small touches that makes your stay even more pleasurable. You will need a car but i would recommend to anyone looking for a very comfortable house in a stunning location with easy access to North & Central Wales & Snowdonia.

Mr H,

I cannot recommend this property enough, absolutely outstanding! Beautiful location, we could not have asked for more, the best, by far, property we have ever rented. The welcome box was full of Welsh foods and drinks and was such a wonderful gift to come ‘home’ to. I cannot fault the interior in anyway, loved the decoration and very clean. All textiles were of a high quality. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend here to friends and family, in fact, I already have. I would definitely return, thank you so much for creating a home-from-home. 5*****

Mr W,

This property was perfect for what we needed as a family. The downstairs bedroom and en suite bathroom for those with specific needs was spot on. It was very well equipped and had a very home to home feel about it. The welcome pack was superb and the owner, Mrs Edwards, couldn't have been more helpful.

Mr C,

Fabulous secluded, quiet, rural location. House is very well equipped and perfect for a stay. There were only two of us in the 4 bed house - eight adults might be a bit of a squeeze.

Mr W,

The property was wonderful and the location excellent. The hosts were very friendly and helpful- it’s a perfect getaway home for a family holiday.

Mr Ben C,

First time I have booked with original cottages. My favourite holiday cottage site did not have availability for the time I wanted to book. Hence I choose this company. I was impressed with the overall experience and would consider using company again.

Mrs Sian J,

Excellent service from start to finish, with the most beautiful property to stay in ,.

Mrs Tina T,

Couldn’t fault the accommodation in any way

Mr Robert S,

Such a beautiful, clean house in lovely countryside, with lambs and sheep in the surrounding field and mountain views. A lovely welcome pack from a very helpful owner.

Previous Customer,

Absolutely lovely property. Needed nothing - Fully equipped. All rooms are generously sized. Ideal down stairs bedroom with disabled onsuite. Extremely spotlessly clean. Nice and warm, underfloor heating, central heating and also log burner. Fabulous outside space. Wonderful 360 views. Very calm, quiet, remote cottage. Will definitely be going back.

Miss Debbie R,

A lovely property, well equipped and comfortable. Could do with a bigger fridge though, but only a minor quibble. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Mr David S,

Map

This traditional farmhouse accommodation is located in Cwmystradllyn; one of the most beautiful valleys in Snowdonia National Park. The farmhouse offers a wonderful retreat in a tranquil setting with expansive views in all directions. Beautifully appointed bedrooms and comfortable living areas compliment a setting where walkers can head off straight from the front door whilst beach lovers only have a short drive down to the seaside resorts of Cricieth and Porthmadog (both 5 miles).

The beautiful harbour town of Porthmadog offers a wide range of amenities, from numerous little different shops and cafes to the larger supermarkets. After a bit of retail therapy, relax at the harbour with a lovely ice cream from the famous Cadwaladers Ice Cream shop.

There are plenty of recommended restaurants nearby as well, including Dylan’s and Poachers in Cricieth, Y Sgwar in Tremadog (4 miles), Moorings Bistro in Borth y Gest (6 miles), Hen Fecws in Porthmadog and Castell Deudraeth at Portmeirion (8 miles). The nearest pubs are The Fleece Inn and The Union Inn in Tremadog (4 miles), whilst The Australia and The Ship in Porthmadog also offer a welcoming base for a relaxing drink.

Amongst the wide range of popular attractions nearby, you have the steam trains from Porthmadog to Caernarfon and Blaenau Ffestiniog, the Italian village and gardens of Portmeirion and castles at Cricieth, Harlech and Caernarfon. You also have lovely beaches such as Morfa Bychan (Black Rock Sands), Blaenau Ffestiniog (16 miles) with its range of adventures from Zip World and Bounce Below to mountain biking and travelling underground at Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Greenwood Forest Park, Plas Glyn y Weddw Gallery and so much more.

Beaches

Cricieth has two popular beaches, either side of the Castle. These are a mixture of sand and pebble with a rocky area at the far end of the eastern beach exposing rock pools at low tide. 5 miles

Borth-y-Gest which is nestled on the side of the Glaslyn Estuary, has many sandy coves and small bays within a short walk. 6 miles

Black Rock Sands / Morfa Bychan Beach - one of the most beautiful beaches in Wales. Dogs are allowed on the beach in certain areas and you can take your car on to the beach for a small fee. 6.5 miles

There are also many more beautiful beaches on the Llyn Peninsula and the Caernarfon area (eg. Aberdesach and Dinas Dinlle).

Walking

Cwmystradllyn - this stunning valley on your doorstep offers plenty of options for scenic valley and mountain walks.

Wales Coast Path – Many sections within a short distance, with the nearest joining points being Cricieth or Porthmadog (both 5 miles).

Plenty of mountain walks to choose from in Snowdonia. Snowdon, the highest, is a must and the nearest route starts from Rhyd-ddu (14 miles), or you can catch the train from Llanberis (24 miles) to the summit café.

Cycling

Cwmystradllyn - The scenic country lanes from the doorstep are perfect for cycling.

Lôn Eifion - old railway track from Bryncir (5.5 miles) to Caernarfon.

Antur Stiniog Mountain Biking Centre - 7 trails in the heart of Snowdonia. 16 miles

Fishing

Llyn Cwmystradllyn Lake - regarded as one of the most picturesque lakes in Wales. Wild Brown Trout and stocked Rainbow Trout. An Environment Agency Coarse and Trout Licence, required to fish here, can be obtained online from the Environment Agency or from the local Post Office. 1 mile

Eisteddfa Fishery, Pentrefelin - a five lake coarse and trout fishery with a lakeside cafe and tackle shop. 3.5 miles

Golf

Porthmadog Golf Club – 18 hole golf course including a golf academy, shop and clubhouse in Morfa Bychan. 6.5 miles

Pony trekking

Porthmadog Activity and Riding Centre – enjoy miles of unspoiled trekking in stunning scenery. Suitable for children from 4 years to adults. 6.5 miles

Watersports

Pwllheli Sailing Club, Pwllheli Marina – excellent facilities and possibly the best sailing waters in Britain. 13 miles

Abersoch beach offers flat water for wakeboarding and waterskiing, sailing, power boating and windsurfing. 20 miles