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Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park

Cottage in Blaenau Ffestiniog with kitchen and balcony

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Perched atop a hill, Hafod y Llyn Cottage offers a serene retreat amidst 30 acres of private mountain woodland. With its verandah and views of the Rhinog and Manod ranges, this artist's home is perfect for relaxing in nature. Explore nearby walks, swim in the lake or ride the Ffestiniog railway - all within easy reach.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park

HAFOD Y LLYN COTTAGE is a very special hill top cottage tucked away amongst 30 acres of privately owned mountain woodland. There is a verandah with table and chairs to enjoy the views of the Rhinog and Manod mountain ranges and wonderful walks from the front door - in all seasons. A swimming lake and request stop on the Ffestiniog railway are all a short walk away. ACCESS: We are situated 3/4 mile from the main road along a track which is rough, narrow and steep in places. (Not suitable for unconfident drivers - see below).

Hafod y Llyn cottage is a very loved artist's home which is full of character. It has been the home of Noelle and Richard for over thirty years, and has lovely old furniture and rugs as well as paintings by Noelle. The cottage overlooks the Vale of Ffestiniog, one of the most beautiful and best preserved wooded valleys in Britain. It is an excellent area for walking, bird watching, mountain bike riding and swimming. A swimming lake and Plas Halt request stop of the Ffestiniog Railway are both within easy walking distance.

DOG OWNERS: we welcome one dog at Hafod y Llyn cottage - please bring bedding, towels and make sure your dog does not go on any furniture. IMPORTANT: Your dog must not be left in the cottage unattended.

HAFOD Y LLYN COTTAGE is a cosy place to relax and enjoy nature. There are books to read and CD's of music to listen to. Also a TV with a selection of DVD's and videos to watch. The cottage has been renovated and furnished in a tasteful and simple style, the living room has two sofas, two chairs and lovely old furniture. A WOOD BURNING STOVE heats the living area and two radiators. A limited supply of firewood is provided.
The LIVING ROOM and two double bedrooms have panoramic views of woodland and mountains. The third bedroom with two single beds looks on to a small courtyard.
Bed linen can be supplied at extra cost. We do not provide towels.
ACCESS: the cottage is 3/4 mile from the road along a track which is in places steep, narrow and rough. It is passable to all cars (except low slung sports models) and not suitable for unconfident drivers. The railway crossing limits width/length of vehicles to standard transit van measurements. PLEASE CONTACT us if you drive a camper van as it might be too wide or long for the crossing.

WOODLAND PASTURE scheme with a few of cows grazing our 30 acres of land is starting in 2020. The hope is to create a more diverse habitat for wildlife at Hafod. You may meet cows on the track. The cottage and parking area is fenced to keep cows out - please keep the gates closed.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Free firewood
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: You can smoke on the verandah

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please take recycling to the recycling bins locally and only leave one black bag of rubbish in the wheelie bin (Lakeside Lodge) when you depart.
Please vacuum the cottage and leave clean and tidy. Vacuum cleaner is by front door. Please leave 20p unit for ELECTRICITY.
Dog owners: please bring towel and bedding for your dog. Please do not allow on the furniture or in bed rooms.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: We welcome one well behaved dog.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke on the verandah

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Secluded Hill top Cottage Heart Snowdonia National Park
Secluded Hill top Heart Snowdonia National Park
Secluded Hill top Cottage Heart Snowdonia National Park
Secluded Hill top Cottage Heart Snowdonia National Park
Secluded Hill top Heart Snowdonia National Park

About the area

Map
Blaenau Ffestiniog, WLS

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 18 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Caernarfon Castle - 45 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 55 min drive - 58.1 km
  • Conwy Castle - 59 min drive - 64.4 km

Getting around

  • Penrhyndeudraeth Station - 5 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Allports Fish And Chips - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Australia - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Red Chillies - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Y Pengwern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve, Eryri National Park and Cae Bryn Coed. Portmeirion Sands and Llyn y Cefn are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Location

The location was perfect, lovely surroundings and walks. We felt that the property was not perfectly clean, some crockery/utensils dirty. Broken main light bulb in one bedroom, couldn't replace. Grill on gas cooker would not turn up to a high flame, so couldn't cook on it. Wooden crockery drainer dirty. The was no smoke detector in the property, which is a legal requirement in all holiday cottages.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to unwind, surrounded by natural beauty

A truly stunning location, set in 30 acres of green to walk around (including a swimming lake ten mins away on foot). The view from the veranda, overlooking miles of mountain is just incredible. We spent as much time as we could sitting thete and it fast became one of our favourite places in the world. When we weren’t doing that, there are lots of things to see and do in the surrounding area. Can strongly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul B., GLOUCESTER, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Historic Cottage, remote but with easy access to North Wales attractions

Would highly recommend it. Staying at Maentwrog is like stepping back in time, has the feel of a 1950s cottage and has not been overly modernised like many places and is furnished in that period. Saying that there had plenty of hot water, the stove is good, beds are comfy and the shower is a power shower. No microwave though. The cottage is quite big so plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen could do with a bit of a sort out so there is somewhere for guests food and crockery could do with an update but everything was clean. Has weak Wifi but our Mobiles got decent coverage so planning days out was OK. Very tranquil location, the route up to the cottage is a fun drive and a bit of ground clearance is definitely required, very low slung cars would struggle. It only takes about 5 mins to get down though and then you are away on decent roads so getting places is easy enough. All in all a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

pam N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A home from home we will return to

This home is special. A combination of breathtaking scenery and superb location, very comfortable abode with everything you need whilst giving the feeling of wild country living escapism. The decor and Noelles wonderful paintings add serenity and interest to the cottage. My family all connected to this place immensely.

10/10 Excellent

Rob E., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

Beautiful authentic cottage, with glorious views across Snowdonia. Lovely walks straight outside your door. Hosts well organised and very welcoming.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic week!

We can’t believe how quickly our week at the cottage has gone, arriving after a long car journey felt quite magical, the setting is just stunning. The cottage had everything we needed and our 16 and 17 year olds absolutely loved it. Admittedly we were extremely lucky with the weather, swimming at beach or lake every day, frequently both!! If you don’t mind the hairpin bends up the track I would strongly recommend a holiday here in the mountains!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic fortnight in secluded area

We had an amazing two weeks in Noelle's cottage, which served as a fantastic base to explore Snowdonia. We travelled with dogs who loved the walks straight out from the cottage. Noelle's son Ned was on hand to offer help and advice during our stay. If you're looking for peace and tranquility away from the crowds then this is the ideal place. The whole family absolutely loved it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in stunning scenery

We had a great, relaxing week staying in this cosy cottage located in a beautiful wooded valley. We loved the quirky kitchen and dining area with lovely warm Rayburn. We did lots of walking straight from the cottage and enjoyed a dip in the swimming lake. The whole area was fantastically beautiful. Thanks for a lovely holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Holiday

This is a beautiful cottage in a truly spectacular location. Easy access to stunning woodland walks and within short driving distance to a variety of pretty villages, the Ffestiniog Railway, Portmeirion and beaches. The host was very helpful suggesting local beaches and walks. Cottage itself was clean and cosy, especially in the evenings when we had the wood burner crackling - bliss. We had a magical week in this lovely cottage and very stunning part of Wales.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R., Bradford-on-Avon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

Lovely cottage, good size with three children and a dog. The views and woodland around are amazing, it’s great being able to walk from your front door.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

TIM B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful remote cottage

The cottage was everything we hoped it would be, remote, lovely views and peaceful. Everything about our week away was great even though the weather wasn't, it still did not stop us enjoying the week. Booking etc was easy, the owner was very helpful and it had everything we needed, will be booking again!!

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying in Snowdon

We had a lovely stay in this quaint cottage. It was lovely and rural and set in the most beautiful countryside
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

matthew k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2019

Brilliant, loved it and will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

A little piece of heaven, on top of a mountain

Fantastic cottage, beautiful surroundings, welcoming hosts, paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Amazing scenery and tranquility.

The cottage is surrounded by forest and mountains with the nearest road almost 1 mile away. If you want peace and quiet then this is the place for you. This morning I woke to see the sunrise over the mountains from the bedroom window, breathtaking is an understatement. Our 2 kids (9 & 16) absolutely loved it. They played hide and seek for hours. Plenty of walks on your doorstep along with the lakes. I can’t recommend the cottage highly enough. Now after a week of tranquility back to work in the busy city.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Stunning location, homely and welcoming with all we needed as a family of five and dog. Simply ace!

The twisting woodland drive up the track from the main road set the scene wonderfully for this remote but not isolated home. The whole family “oh wow”’d as the track opened up to reveal the cottage and its unparalleled setting. Glorious views from such a cosy and welcoming home with everything we needed to enjoy a week in Snowdonia that flew past. Lovely personal touches and furnishings around the home meant that even our 7yr old was respectful of the place which is clearly much loved. The swimming lake nearby is such a treat and of course the lovely walks and fun quirkiness of having a request stop only a hop skip and jump away for a steam train is a massive winner! The contact with Noelle prior to our trip was fabulous and having her son nearby whilst we were there to offer any advice on what to see or do locally as well as checking in that we were happily ensconced is another massive plus point. We have really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Thank you so much for a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carsten H.

We spent unforgettable two weeks in this cottages, overall one of our best holidays.

We found a very individually furnished and fully equipped household of the landlord with lots of antiques, which we loved a lot. Perfectly situated for visiting places in North Wales, because it is easy to reach. Very peaceful, absolutely quite, with gorgeous view from the verandah, as well as from all Rooms inside. We loved the verandah, which protected us against sun and misty weather. A very spacious Building. Noelle and Richard have been lovely, always available with tips and hints or just for a nice chat. We spent unforgettable two weeks in this cottages, overall one of our best holidays.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

A little piece of heaven, on top of a mountain

Beautiful location, everything you need available in the lovely cottage, so much to see and do.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018