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Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4753.5 sq ft
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Llanfair, Wales
- Traeth Llandanwg Beach3 min drive
- Royal St. David's Golf Club3 min drive
- Harlech Castle4 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Master Bedroom
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion
Hen Stabl is an 18th century stone cottage located within the Snowdonia National Park. Originally the cottage was built as the stables to the parish house of Llanfair. Hen Stabl was saved from ruin and refurbished in the late 1990's by order of Snowdonia National Park due to it's significant historic interest to the village of Llanfair.
The living accommodation at Hen Stabl has been totally refurbished over the past eighteen months to include newly fitted kitchen and bathroom. The layout to Hen Stabl is quirky and on the ground floor you will find two bedrooms, and a bathroom leading from a large hallway. On the first floor is the living accommodation with its high vaulted ceiling, it’s a sociable open plan living space consisting of lounge, dining area and kitchen.
There is ample on road parking at the front of the cottage.
Hen Stabl stands in an enviable location for anyone wanting to explore the Snowdonia National Park, the stunning beaches of Harlech and Llandanwg are only a 10/15 minute walk from the front door. At the rear of the cottage there is a large garden with several seating areas which is shared with our second holiday cottage, Ty Golchi, there is a direct footpath approximately 50 meters from Hen Stabl leading to the hills and mountain range of Rhinog Fawr.
The living accommodation at Hen Stabl has been totally refurbished over the past eighteen months to include newly fitted kitchen and bathroom. The layout to Hen Stabl is quirky and on the ground floor you will find two bedrooms, and a bathroom leading from a large hallway. On the first floor is the living accommodation with its high vaulted ceiling, it’s a sociable open plan living space consisting of lounge, dining area and kitchen.
There is ample on road parking at the front of the cottage.
Hen Stabl stands in an enviable location for anyone wanting to explore the Snowdonia National Park, the stunning beaches of Harlech and Llandanwg are only a 10/15 minute walk from the front door. At the rear of the cottage there is a large garden with several seating areas which is shared with our second holiday cottage, Ty Golchi, there is a direct footpath approximately 50 meters from Hen Stabl leading to the hills and mountain range of Rhinog Fawr.
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Gary Stevenson
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Dogs not to be left unsupervised
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Smoking is not permitted
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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About the area
Harlech
Located in Harlech, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Barmouth Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Hufenfa'r Castell and Aber Artro Hall Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Llanfair, Wales
What's nearby
- Llandanwg Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Traeth Llandanwg Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Royal St. David's Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Harlech Castle - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
- Portmeirion Central Piazza - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Australia - 19 min drive
- Harlech Castle - 4 min drive
- Black Rock Beach Club - 24 min drive
- Ysgethin Inn - 10 min drive
- Cadwaladers - 19 min drive
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Reviews
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Reviews
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vicky C.
26 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay, fantastic property.
Vicky C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andy S.
21 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hen Stabl
Andy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gemma W.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas stay
Gemma W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lowra Esposito S.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St
Lowra Esposito S.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ulrich G.
19 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Perfect Location.Better than we expected. Many thanks to the owner. So good.
Ulrich G.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Katherine S.
24 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Stay in Harlech
Katherine S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alison G.
31 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hen Stabl
Alison G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marlena S.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seriously, don’t bother looking anywhere else – this place has it all
Marlena S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tracey M.
7 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sisters trip
Tracey M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bharan A.
4 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to beach
Bharan A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
24 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Hen Stabl
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dieter V.
19 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Dieter V.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy M.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every comfort
Nancy M.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Georgina H.
31 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Wales
Georgina H.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara C.
8 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway in Harlech
Sara C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christian J.
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful cottage and wonderful landscape
Christian J.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marcel R.
29 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Marcel R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kath M.
6 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing short break
Kath M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heiko H.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to relax and discover
Heiko H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ryan H.
6 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hen Stabl Cottage - Harlech
Ryan H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ingeborg C.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holidays at the beach
Ingeborg C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel W.
26 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage on peaceful setting
Daniel W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Craig R.
23 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hen Stable
Craig R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul L.
10 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Autumnal stay
Paul L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Gary Stevenson

We have dreamt of moving to Snowdonia for many years and now the dream has become a reality! We are now enjoying our time managing the cottages at Llanfair and Dolgellau and taking time to soak up the beauty and healthy lifestyle that Snowdonia has to offer. We have brought a house which will be an on-going project as we have lots of ideas and aspersions to make it our perfect home.
Why they chose this property
We had been looking for a second cottage in Snowdonia to buy as a holiday home and we had specific requirements regarding the location. We wanted a cottage which was close to the beach and preferably with a sea view, we also wanted the cottage to be close to the countryside and mountains. We like to walk and explore so having all of this on our doorstep was important to us. When we came across Hen Stabl we knew that it was the cottage for us as it ticked all of the boxes on our wish list and in November 2017 we collected the keys and started the refurbishment project!
What makes this property unique
Hen Stabl is situated on the main bus route which services most of the main market towns and villages, it runs at regular intervals and the stop is only just up the lane from the cottage. There is a train stop at Llandanwg and Pensarn; both are only a 10minute walk from the cottage. The train is only made up of two carriages and you have to put your hand out for it to stop! Again it services all of the coastal villages and towns that you’ll probably want to visit. If you wanted to go further afield you can get to Birmingham with only one change!
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