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Traditional Welsh Cottage In Snowdonia National Park. Visit Wales 4 Star Rated

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College Road
Kitchen
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Llwyngwril, Gwynedd
  • Fairbourne Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Barmouth Bridge
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Barmouth Beach
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Traditional Welsh Cottage In Snowdonia National Park. Visit Wales 4 Star Rated

Bryn Arfor is in a row of 5 individual character cottages on a quiet lane (on the Wales Coast Path), close to the centre of Llwyngwril village. The lane is a dead end which becomes a bridleway up into the mountains - ideal for walkers and views of Cardigan Bay. Originally two small cottages, the accommodation comprises a large kitchen, living room, and three bedrooms, double, twin and single. The cottage has a log-burner and storage heating, and supremely comfortable beds!!

Property manager

Nicola Morrow

Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Health and safety guidelines at the cottage to protect guests must be followed

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Llwyngwril

Located in Llwyngwril, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. Castell y Bere and Cymer Abbey are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fairbourne Golf Club and Aberdovey Golf Club. Penrhyn Amusement Arcade and Fairbourne Railway are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Llwyngwril, Gwynedd

What's nearby

  • Blue Lake - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Fairbourne Beach - 12 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Aberdyfi Beach - 25 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Barmouth Bridge - 27 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Barmouth Beach - 43 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Llwyngwril Station - 5 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 153 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antonia's - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Last Inn - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Mermaid - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster Pot - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Murray's - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Welsh Cottage In Snowdonia National Park. Visit Wales 4 Star Rated pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Welsh Cottage In Snowdonia National Park. Visit Wales 4 Star Rated?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Welsh Cottage In Snowdonia National Park. Visit Wales 4 Star Rated?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Traditional Welsh Cottage In Snowdonia National Park. Visit Wales 4 Star Rated located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Fairbourne Beach, Blue Lake and Penrhyn Amusement Arcade. Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog and Fairbourne Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km). Llwyngwril Station is 5 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

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

Pretty , spotlessly clean cottage, well,equipped kitchen etc.. in friendly village..

Easy access from Llwyngwril village to places of interest in North Wales.We packed in Harlech Castle, Rheidol Valley steam train to Devil’s Bridge, and Chirk Castle in out short stay In Gwynedd. Delightful,welcome gesture from Nicola Morrow : a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc plus a block of Bara Brith left in the kitchen for us. One minor detraction : Stairs in cottage is difficult for someone who uses a walking stick to assist mobility.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inga D.

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

Beautiful cottage, perfect location

Loved our stay here. Cottage was spotless, really comfortable, homely and well equipped. Fantastic views from the garden. Loads of information available on local walks and places of interest- no need for a car here, train station 2 minutes away and fantastic walks just out the door. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

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

Brilliant cottage in a great location

Touched ask the boxes for us. We had a lovely stay, the cottage is spent equipped (much better than the average) and Nicola was very responsive and offered great recommendations for activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful cottage in perfect location

The cottage was exactly as described & was clean & cosy. Very well equipped kitchen, & wonderful big farmhouse style table to eat at. The location is perfect - right in the heart of the village & only 3 mins walk to the shop for supplies. We didn’t use the train but had we stayed longer would probably have done so - only a 5 minute walk to the station. Loads to do in the area & there are plenty of maps & guides etc in the cottage. Communication with the host was easy & I received prompt responses to my couple of small queries. We’d definitely go again if we were planning a trip in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

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

Great cottage in a lovely location

This was our second visit to this cottage and it didn't disappoint. We had another great week. Cottage is really well equipped and cosy, and the garden has fab views. Great location for lots of hiking.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

adrian d.

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

Bryn Arfor stay

Enjoyable week spent in a well equipped cozy cottage. Surrounded by fantastic scenery and lovely walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

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

Great cottage in a great location

The cottage had everything we needed for a week away, in a beautiful location. Lovely walks from the doorstep, we enjoyed exploring this part of Wales. Kitchen was well equipped and even had a cupboard full of herbs/ spices/ oils etc. (maybe left by previous guests?) which meant we could cook just like at home. We did find the upstairs rooms hot at night as the duvets were very cosy and the beds a bit softer than we're used to, but this is personal preference! It was very quiet at night and the downstairs was lovely and cool throughout our stay. Nicola was very quick to respond to enquiries.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Family holiday

A lovely cottage in a quiet village, one pub (good food) and one shop. Short walk to a pebbly beach, lovely for an evening stroll. Other sandy beaches a short drive or train ride away. The cottage is nice, clean and spacious with comfortable beds and all the facilities we needed. Beautiful garden with sea views/ great for sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

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

Wonderful!

From the communication before our stay, the ease of check in and the beautiful, clean cottage we had a fabulous time! Friendly locals, a stunning view from the garden and some lovely days out meant that the whole stay was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B., Bournemouth

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

Such a beautiful cottage really enjoyed it. Would highly recommend

Fabulous cottage. Lovely comfortable beds. Well equipped. Garden was beautiful with super views. Train station a very short walk away. Local beach. Such a lovely area with fantastic walks all around. Can’t think of anything to fault it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine C.

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage, just as described. I was familiar with the village and area from previous visits and the cottage proved an excellent base from which to introduce my sister to the area. We were blessed with some excellent weather too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline R.

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

Very happy visitors

Cottage was very comfortable and suited us perfectly for our visit. Walk out the door access to hiking trails, a beautiful terraced garden looking out to sea and plenty of wood for the fire. Kitchen was well stocked with equipment. Information from Nicola was clear and sent in good time and she is taking Covid safety measures seriously. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

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

Super base for a family holiday

We have loved returning to Bryn Arfor, a characterful, comfy, cosy cottage. The location is wonderful offering both mountains & sea with fantastic walking opportunities. Thank you, we hope to return in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

A great holiday at Bryn Arfor Cottage

This was one of the best equipped cottages we have ever stayed in. It even had kitchen scales! The beds were really comfortable and the shower easy to use and very efficient. One of us made use of the rain coat on the first day and also we borrowed a pair of binoculars for our visit to the RSPB site at Ynys-hir. There were plenty of information leaflets and maps and some lovely art books to peruse. We enjoyed sitting in the garden and had cheese and wine up there one evening. The sunset was wonderful. The cottage was central to the village and although we had 2 cars and needed to park one in the village car park it was only a few minutes' walk and no bother at all. We loved all the knitted creatures around the village. (The only thing missing was a visitors' book to complete about places we visited and to read about others experiences.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

Very comfortable stay

The cottage is very comfortable and the equipment very good quality. The dining kitchen is excellent for family meals and the lounge comfortable and warm. The bedrooms have adequate storage space, heaters if needed and most comfortable beds. The main bedroom has a view of the sea.Good shower in the bathroom and a separate toilet which is down 2 steps. Some attractive art work also displayed on walls and shelves. Lots of books, DVD's, CD's ,a good radio, children's and family games and maps for walking. Also a cupboard full of useful equipment for picnics and walking such as flasks, primus stove kettle, picnic rug etc. Parking is available for 1 car directly in front of the cottage and it is very quiet with only very occasional traffic passing.There is one convenience store in the village but unfortunately the only pub was closed for refurbishment when we were there. The garden, although not directly attached to the cottage, is steep but delightful. Unfortunately the weather wasn't warm enough to take advantage of it. Llwyngwril is conveniently placed for day trips to Towyn, Barmouth( a little run down), Aberdovey, Portmeiron, Harlech and Snowdonia National Park. The railway line in the village is an added bonus when a break from the car and road is required. The only things I missed from home were oven gloves and a tea cosy!! The file on cafe's , places to visit, rubbish collection etc could do with being updated but we still managed. A most enjoyable stay, thankyou.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Lovely cottage

We had a great time at this cosy cottage. As a family of 5 there was plenty of space for us all and a lovely big table for evening meals. The cottage has everything that you need and is in a great location to get out and about. We explored the local hills accessed from the path behind the cottage, which helpfully bring you out close to the local pub! We would have no hesitation in staying here again and loved the sea views to wake up to in the morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Consiglia M.

Cosy Cottage

A well placed little cottage for walking and exploring this beautiful area. Well equipped kitchen, everything available for a comfortable home from home break.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Matthew B.

3rd year we’ve stayed. Ideal for our needs. Comfortable and cosy.

Well appointed, comfortable rooms and living space. Wood burner a real necessity in December but it’s lovely.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Susan H.

Very cosy and accommodating

We thought the cottage was extrememly well-equipped, with up to date kitchen utensils, etc. We thank you for all those logs, which we enjoyed on the fire each night and the overall feeling of welcome. The maps were brilliant, also books and tapes (though we didn't use those). It was all easy to manage, excellent instructions and it suited us perfectly. We suggest a washing-up bowl in the sink! It was very handy to be able to just have 3 nights and not necessarily a full week. We loved the area and discovered some amazing places.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

A wonderful traditional Welsh cottage & beautiful, tranquil garden.

We loved our stay here. A warm & welcoming cottage with a peaceful garden. A great base to explore the surrounding area which exceeded our expectations. Would definitely recommend this cottage. It had everything we needed for a comfortable stay & more besides! We loved the log burner & the huge kitchen table! The property was perfectly proportioned with a great layout. A wonderful peaceful retreat. We also appreciated the tasteful decor & welcome gifts. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & would highly recommend. Many thanks for the perfect base for our holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

andrea h.

Beautiful cottage. Great attention to detail. Had everything we needed.

Quiet, tranquil and cosy. Very clean and had everything we required for a self catering holiday. Location beautiful but not a lot to do for couples. Would be ideal for a family with Fairbourne Railway. If you like walking as we do, the walk to Barmouth was lovely.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beverley G.

fantastic place for a get away from it all break

Really can't understand why Bryn Arfur is only rated as 4 star, as far as we were concerned it's definately 5 star accomodation. We were a party of 5 adults and we were all bowled over by the cottage, on our arrival we found it to be scrupulously clean, exceptionally well equipped in every aspect, from the modern kitchen to the bedrooms, everything is provided, with ample bed linen, towels, logs for the wood burner,hiking equippment and much more too And then we come to the cottages garden , this meanders up the hillside adjacent to the cottage and is itself really well equipped with a pinic table and benchs, several deck chairs, a quiet seating area overlooking the bay, theres a summer house as well and even a small bbq, again scrupulously clean As for location, it really couldn't be better placed, Barmouth, Tywyn and Aber dovey all easily reached by road or rail. In short a fantastic little cottage with lots to offer, familys, couples and singles alike, we'll definitely be booking it again in the near future
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Wonderful

We have just returned from a wonderful stay in this lovely cottage. It has spectacular views from the summer house in the garden where we watched the sun setting enjoying a glass of wine. It is really well kitted out and has everything you could possibly need. We were there four nights and visited Barmouth, Tywyn, Aberdovey, Fairbourne and took a drive to Aberystwyth on a very wet day. There are plenty of walks and beaches nearby. We enjoyed a walk down to the beach through the village. The Blue lake near Fairbourne is another lovely walk with stunning views over Barmouth from the top. The Talyllyn railway near Tywyn was fun with a stop at the Dolgoch falls which were spectacular especially as it had rained the day before. We would totally recommend this cottage for a holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

Lovely cosy cottage

Lovely cottage that is well equipped and cosy. We found there to be plenty of room and everything we could need for our stay including the logs for the wood burner. The village is well placed for exploring the surrounding area, we made use of the train which runs along the coast even out of season there is a regular service and great views over the wooden bridge to Barmouth. We only had a short break for 3 nights and could not do half of what is on offer. The cottage is well stocked with maps and information for walkers , we had 2 teenage children with us so walking was not high on our agenda but you can do walks from the house and also walking down to the beach is easy too. The owners were good at communicating with us before the stay and made everything easy. Would highly recommend the cottage for people of all ages
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simon S.

Great cottage in a perfect location.

We have just returned from the cottage and we had a great stay. The cottage is well kept and clean with everything you need for your stay. The summer house and garden overlooking the village and out to sea was a perfect spot for a glass of wine in the evening. The village has everything you need from a good pub that serves food, a railway station and a well stocked shop. It also has some good walks from the cottage, either on the Welsh coastal path (which goes past the front door) or down along the beach. Overall it is a highly recommended and we will stay there again when we visit that part of Wales.

About the host

Hosted by Nicola Morrow

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The cottage is owned by Jonathan, a civil engineer, and Nicky, a retired teacher from Shrewsbury. They have two grown up children, and have enjoyed many happy holidays in Snowdonia.

What makes this property unique

Llwyngwril is exceptionally located to offer access to the coast and mountains of Southern Snowdonia National Park. Having a station on the coastal railway provides opportunities for car-free exploration of the area. A favourite of ours is to walk up the lane, over the hills and across the Mawddach Estuary trestle bridge to Barmouth, visit one of the pubs, and return to Llwyngwril by train!

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