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Bodlawen Holiday House - Edge of Snowdonia

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Bodlawen, a comfortable and well-equipped five-bedroom holiday cottage in the heart of North Wales, invites you to unwind. The living room with log burner is perfect for relaxing after exploring nearby attractions such as Snowdonia National Park or visiting Betws y Coed. With a modern kitchen, dining area and utility room ideal for dog walkers this cottage has everything needed to make your stay enjoyable.

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8310 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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

Bodlawen Holiday House - Edge of Snowdonia

Bodlawen (meaning “happy house” in Welsh) is a comfortable, well equipped five bedroom holiday cottage for up to eight guests. Formerly the old post office for the little hamlet of Glasfryn, Conwy, it is situated very conveniently on the edge of the Snowdonia region with easy access to most of North Wales’s attractions.

The ground floor houses a comfortable living room with log burner, a modern kitchen and dining room with a utility room ideal for dog walkers. Also on the ground floor is a king size bedroom with en suite toilet and shower. Upstairs are a further four bedrooms, one king size, one small double and two single bedrooms. A travel cot is available, together with a high chair if required. Please note that access to one of the single bedrooms is via the small double, ideal for parents with a young child. Also on the first floor is a bathroom with toilet, and a separate WC.

There are three parking spaces, and because the house is directly on the A5, guests with dogs or young children are advised to use the rear entrance to avoid the traffic.

Nearby attractions are a Championship Karting track (1 mile), Llyn Alwen reservoir, ideal for dog walkers (approx 4 miles) and the larger reservoir Llyn Brenig, with visitor centre, children’s play area, restaurant and nature reserve, with boats and bicycles available for hire (approx 5 miles). The highest pub in Wales, the 400 year old Sportsman’s Arms, is roughly 9 miles away.
The cottage is also convenient for visiting Betws y Coed (approx 9 miles), waterfalls, zip wires (eg the Fforest Coaster approx 11 miles), steam railways (Bala approx 13 miles, Ffestiniog approx 19 miles and Llangollen approx 20 miles), the seaside at Llandudno or Harlech and castles such as Conwy or Criccieth. Porthmadog and Portmeirion are within easy reach by car. The new T10 bus service can take you on a beautiful ride through Snowdonia to Bangor if you don’t want the hassle of driving, and connects at Betws y Coed with the Conwy Valley train to Llandudno. Snowdon itself is only 38 minutes by car (approx 24 miles away) and there are pleasant drives across the moors and valleys in every direction.

Book now on the Finest retreats website and start looking forward to your next break away!

Access Info:
- Parking immediately next to the house entrance, all on one level.
- One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor, and has en-suite bathroom.
-None of the bathrooms are adapted, and doorways are all standard widths.

Booking terms:
7 day bookings from Sat-Sat, although shorter breaks may be possible, please enquire directly with Finest Retreats
Children of any age are welcome
Pets are welcome, although are asked to stay off beds and furniture. Please do not leave pets unattended in the property at any time.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,337 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Checkin 16:00-22:00

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Note from host: Dangerous animals not allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

384352

About the area

Located in Corwen, this cottage is in a rural area. Betws-Y-Coed Golf Club and Zip World Betws-y-Coed are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eryri National Park and Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Glan Y Gors Park or Maes Tegid. Visit our Corwen travel guide
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Glasfryn, WLS

What's nearby

  • Snowdonia National Park showing tranquil scenes and mountains
    Eryri National Park
    4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Glan Y Gors Park
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • GYG Karting
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Conwy Falls
    10 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Eryri National Park Visitor Centre
    15 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station
    17 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden)
    75 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Riverside Chocolate House
    4 min drive
  • Country Cooks
    8 min drive
  • Bocs Bwyd
    4 min drive
  • Burger Van
    10 min drive
  • Petes Eats
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bodlawen Holiday House - Edge of Snowdonia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Bodlawen Holiday House - Edge of Snowdonia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bodlawen Holiday House - Edge of Snowdonia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bodlawen Holiday House - Edge of Snowdonia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bodlawen Holiday House - Edge of Snowdonia located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Glan Y Gors Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from GYG Karting. Eryri National Park and Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Bodlawen Holiday House - Edge of Snowdonia Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Lovely stay in North Wales, travelled with my mother, 3 children and our dog

Holiday home was as described, well equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms, handy utility room, both dinning room & living room were perfect for our party. Welcome hamper was a good really lovely touch. Great base for exploring North Wales.
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8/10 Good

Anthony

We had a very nice week in this holiday house in North Wales with the whole family

The family house has a lot of space, including a separate bedroom and bathroom for another couple. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the view on the surrounding Welsh countryside is fabulous, especially from the window at the front! The shower and the tap in the kitchen did not always provide warm water.

6/10 Okay

LUCY P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good to a point...

Quirky property - plenty of living room downstairs for our party of seven. But there is no outside space to speak of - the property sits right on the very fast A-road so no pleasure in sitting out front, and an oil leak from the CH system made the back yard unusable. Extra steps and odd angles at the top of the stairs & in the back bedroom waited to clunk unwary heads! Luckily, the less-mobile member of our party was safely ensconced in the downstairs suite. Everywhere we wanted to visit seemed to be an hour's drive away! So the location was good in the sense that we were handily placed for lots of things, but we clocked up plenty of mileage. Highlights were Great Orme, Portmerion and tobogganning through the forest!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerry J.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Perfect for a large older family

Pleasant cottage, roomy & perfect for 8 people. The road outside is 60mph so pulling out of the property can be hazardous. Wouldn’t recommend to families with younger children or dogs. The stairs upstairs are not ideal for older occupants or toddlers, however there is a stair gate fitted but feel one would be needed at the top of the stairs also. The cottage was clean and kitchen equipped with everything we needed. We struggled drying clothes as only one towel rail in wet room and the cottage had a dampness to it, even our bread left out and in the bread bin was wet after a couple of days. The cottage is in a good central location but a shame no local convenience stores. We would recommend but if we had been made aware of the road before booking we may have looked elsewhere. The hosts were lovely and so accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Just Lovely

Spacious , homely, well equipped, lovely owners thank you so much