Self-Catering at Penrhyddion Ucha | Holiday Cottages in Llanrwst

Holiday home
This property was originally built and used as a farmhouse and has been lovingly restored to offer accommodation for up to five people. It retains many of the original features, such as exposed beams and a slate fireplace. An enclosed garden offers ample opportunity for a spot of alfresco dining or simply to enjoy a glass of wine as the sun sets over the distant mountains. This cottage is managed by Sykes Cottages.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x family (with double and single beds), 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with multi-fuel stove. Separate games room.

Area
Betws-Y-Coed was founded around a monastery late in the 6th Century. It grew very slowly with the development of the local lead-mining industry and today has earned the nickname of â€˜the Gateway to Snowdonia' and is one of North Wales' most popular holiday destinations. As part of the Snowdonia National Park it is surrounded by miles of unspoilt countryside and ancient mountains and is home to an abundance of wildlife and some rare species of plants. This is a Mecca for walkers, horse-riders and climbers looking to pit themselves against the trials offered by Mount Snowdon. There are a variety of attractions in and around Betwsy-Y-Coed, such as Fairy Glen, a secluded gorge and beauty spot on the River Conwy. The Swallow Falls are also extremely popular and offer a dramatic highlight to any visit. There is a good selection of pubs in the village, with a number of restaurants and shops.

Region
Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Amenities
Oil central heating with multi-fuel stove. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with basic Sky package, DVD, radio and CD player, phone with honesty box, WiFi. Freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility outbuilding. Oil, electricity and starter pack for multi-fuel stove inc. in rent, additional fuel sold by owner. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Off road parking for 3 cars. Bike storage in utility room. Enclosed garden and patio area with garden furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops 4 miles, pub 2 miles. Note: Working sheep farm - please keep dog on lead.

wycombe6

June 2024

A fabulous cosy well equipped cottage in a working farm in green hills, a stones throw from Betwys y Coed. The views are to die for from the kitchen window. It’s a tranquil peaceful setting where you can just sit around the table with a cup of tea and hear the local birds chattering away, apart from the odd moo or baaa from the nearby residents. Mrs Jones, the owner and a lovely helpful lady, lives nearby and is always on hand should the need arise. It’s a great base for exploring North Wales and always nice to come back to after a days exploring. We are currently in the middle of our eighth stay, that’s how nice it is, and we will hopefully be back again next year.

Mr King

April 2019

Excellent location, beautiful and peaceful.. Lovely local walks and well positioned for many of the regions activities. The accommodation is clean and comfortable with all the amenities of home and the owners are very friendly and helpful if required.

Mrs Southcott

March 2019

Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful location.. Good facilities, everything you could need in the kitchen as well as an outhouse with washing machine and dryer. The grounds are generous and fully enclosed so safe for children and pets.

tiv2019

February 2019

Stayed again, just for 1 night unfortunately. The cottage is so well equipped, cosy and peaceful. Menna is always available and very helpful. This is a wonderful place to stay.

Mrs Gray

October 2018

Really lovely cottage, one of the better ones I’ve stayed it.. Obviously a bit old in decor but everything we needed was at our finger tips and I can’t think of anything more that could have been provided. Also the views was remarkable and yet so close to key routes around Snowdonia.

Mr Blaker

August 2018

The location is wonderful.. Relaxing and quiet with amazing views of the hills and distant mountains. Plenty of birds to watch and the sheep provided a lovely ambience. Well signed walked around the area. The cottage is really well stocked with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. The rooms were comfortable and well presented. The host was really helpful and ensured we had all we needed. Would definitely consider another holiday here.

Mrs Sauntson

July 2018

The peace and quiet of the area and spectacular scenery all contributed to a memorable holiday.. I would certainly consider returning to this holiday cottage.

Mrs Brown

June 2018

Stunning views in an ideal location

Mr Summerson

April 2018

Had the opportunity to stay here in the most wonderful week of the year.. Loved the solitude, all we could hear were the sheep and the birds, pure bliss. Spacious accommodation with all the facilities you could ever need. The cottage lies in a stunning valley off a quiet road and is great if you want to really get away from the rat race. Perfect as a touring base to easily cover North and central Wales. Also had the pleasure in meeting and chatting to the owners who were friendly and helpful. In short we really enjoyed our stay.

Miss Appleby

March 2018

It was a lovely cottage and really great value.. The owners were so friendly and we especially loved our tour of the lambing sheds. Would highly recommend.

Mr Howell

November 2017

We had a marvellous week facilitated by an excellent place to stay.. All needs catered for in a comfortable warm cottage. Even the wood stove was set up and ready to light!.

Mr Ratcliffe

July 2017

Fantastic location and very comfortable.. Ideal for walkers with dogs. The shortest route to Betws-y-Coed requires two road gates to be opened and closed, but this keeps the lane quiet.

Perfect place remote and beautiful..

Mr Larnder

April 2017

Owner where very welcoming, never intrusive but available if needed.. Location was great especially as we had young children and it was lambing time. Amazing views and good location for walking and coastal days out.

Mrs Gerber

August 2016

The cottage was very comfortable and the location was perfect. The farmland was beautiful. The owner was very friendly.

Mr Clark

July 2016

A blissfully quiet location and a well furnished property with plenty of kitchen equipment and a spacious kitchen/diner.

Mr Meredith

May 2016

The cottage is in a secluded area in the hills on a working farm. A perfect place for a quiet relaxing holiday. It was nice to see the owner a couple of times whilst we were there. She made sure that we had absolutely no problems. The cottage is cosy and warm and ideally located for the attractions that this part of the world has to offer. We will return without doubt, and hopefully stay in the same cottage.

Mrs Parsley

This is a comfortable cottage in a good location with country views.

Mr Camilleri

March 2016

The owner was very friendly and made us feel comfortable. The cottage included everything we needed and was very cosy at night with the fireplace. .

Mrs Mccann

December 2015

We love this quiet, idyllic spot and the best bit about the lovely peaceful cottage, is the log burner. Thanks so much! we'll be back!

Mr Askew

August 2015

A fantastic property in an beautiful location. The owners were very helpful with arrival and departure and we would highly recommend this property to others.

Mr Brown

December 2014

Had a great stay over Xmas 2014. The cottage was excellent and the views with snow on the mountains made the views great, and there was lots to do near by. Very nice owners who made you very welcome.

A wonderfully peaceful and idyllic cottage. Highly recommend it especially for the lush wood burner, incredibly efficient shower, cosy rooms and stunning views. Will hopefully return and definitely recommend to family, friends and dogs!

Mrs Northcott

June 2014

A very well equipped cottage which was roomy and clean. Friendly hosts who arranged wonderful Welsh sunshine.

Mrs Rhodes

April 2014

The owner of the cottage made is feel so welcome and the little touches such as fresh flowers, chocolate eggs and milk on arrival were a lovely touch.

Mrs Turner

October 2013

Wonderful views from cottage. Plenty of walking opportunities from doorstop and close to Betws-y-Coed with plenty of shops and places to eat. Owner was very nice and helpful. Cottage was clean, cosy and very comfortable, would recommend!

Mr Phillips

August 2013

There was nothing not to like, lovely tranquil, clean, homely place.

July 2013

Very nice, comfortable cottage, very welcoming and pet friendly. We have recommended this to friends and family and we will becoming back. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Mr Boag

June 2013

The location and setting was perfect. The views were fantastic and it was very peaceful. The owner was very helpful and we had a very enjoyable week.

DenTen26

A warm welcome with milk and cakes awaitied us. It is a lovely 'farmhouse' set on a working sheep farm about 4 miles from Betws-y-Coed. The accommodation was very clean, neat and tidy, with everything you could want, providing a home from home feeling. The owner was friendly and helpful. There is a games room in an outbuilding and a laundry room. It is well situated for Snowdonia with Anglesey less than an hour away, and plenty of nice walks nearby. The guest comment book showed a number of regular visitors. We would definitely stay there again, and would recommend the cottage to friends.

A warm welcome with milk and cakes awaitied us. It is a lovely 'farmhouse' set on a working sheep farm about 4 miles from Betws-y-Coed. The accommodation was very clean, neat and tidy, with everything you could want, providing a home from home feeling. The owner was friendly and helpful. There is a games room in an outbuilding and a laundry room. It is well situated for Snowdonia with anglesey less than an hour away, and plenty of nice walks nearby. The guest comment book showed a number of regular visitors. We would definitely stay there again, and would recommend the cottage to friends.

Miss Carter

January 2013

Beautiful cottage with fantastic views and helpful and considerate landlady.

Guest

November 2012

Nothing negative to write it was a brill place to stay hope we can do it again Mrs Jones was a lovely lady we thoroughly enjoyed all of it what can i say it was one of those holidays you never forget X X X

Mr Fletcher

October 2012

Peaceful and quiet location, spectacular views, secure enclosed garden.

Mr Hatton

September 2012

Quiet location and nice views

Miss Mason

August 2012

Quiet, peaceful, nice kept cottage. Enjoyed every moment of it.

Mr Lakhani

July 2012

The location of the accommodation on the farm, especially during lambing season was a worthwhile experience. Furthermore it was not far from Betws-y-coed, a beautiful riverside town with good restaurants and nice walks. Had the opportunity to meet the owners who were very friendly and attended to our small request very promptly. We were shown around their working farm nearby where we had a rewarding experience of witnessing a lamb being born in our presence. I will definitely visit this place again and will surely recommend to others as well.

Mrs Sharp

We enjoyed the peace and quiet, the fabulous views in every direction, and also the large enclosed garden - perfect for our dog. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable, and there was a superb bathroom with an excellent shower. There was a wide array of birds to watch outside. The owner was friendly and helpful - excellent, homely accommodation.

SandieRichard

June 2012

A very homely, comfortable farmhouse cottage away from it all in the Welsh hills near Betws y Coed. Extremely well equipped - plenty of crockery and glasses, as well as dishwasher, washing machine, freezer, etc. - everything anyone could need. A warm welcome awaited us, with home made scones, milk and tea/coffee. The highlights for us were the views, which surrounded the cottage in every direction, and the peace and quiet - only birdsong and the occasional sheep bleating! Beds were comfortable - there is a twin and a triple (double +single) bedroom - and a spacious, upstairs bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle. There is a large, enclosed garden, which is perfect for anyone taking a dog - our whippet thoroughly enjoyed himself! There is a small games room in an out building, with table football, dartboard,,etc. The cottage is approached from the A5 via a mile of narrow road, followed by just over half a mile of even narrower lane, making it wonderfully rural but quite a long way from any pub or restaurant. (We ate regularly at the friendly Silver Fountain pub, about 3 miles away, which serves good food and allows dogs inside - curry nights on Wednesdays when curry and a pint is £6.95 - recommended. Also try the home made steak and guinness pie - delicious! ) The owner, Mrs Jones, is extremely helpful and lives a mile or so away: she can provide free range eggs upon request, and any advice you need - she brought up her own family of four children in this cottage so is a real local expert.

Mr McCabe

January 2012

The views were outstanding and the log fire very homely. The cottage was beautiful. I took glasses and extra things but there was no need as everything you needed was provided even a welcoming snack. I would highly recommend this cottage.

December 2011

The cottage was clean and well equipped,with a tea tray and cakes left out for arrival. Everything worked which makes a change! There are fantastic views of the mountains from here and a somewhat challenging farm road to access the cottage. To travel to the many places of interest does involve a bit of a drive down valleys and around mountains but the scenery makes it worthwhile.The area has many, many castles, beautiful lakes and a lot of sheep! A trip to the top of Snowdon is a must - but best done on a relatively clear day. We would happily return in the future.

Mrs Archibald

October 2011

This was a very nice, cosy cottage that was exceptionally well kitted out. The views from the cottage were fantastic and we were well placed to travel through the Snowdonia National Park or head up to the coast with it's stunning castles steeped in history. We would happily come back.

September 2011

A warm welcome from the owner, a lovely, clean, spacious cottage in the most gorgeous setting. Peaceful, quiet with wonderful mountain views. Brilliant for walking in the mountains, close to Betwys Coed for eating out- best food was the Silver Fountain pub nearby- excellent curries! Weather was unbelievably good- coast about 45 mins to the remote, un-peopled beaches (won't say where, then everyone will go there!) We will definitely return; highly recommended.

Mrs D.V.Powter

The service was fine, we could phone the owner for information or her eggs. We were never intruded upon, but felt she was there to help if need be, give local info about restaurants or beaches. We liked the home, it had a cottage feel with all mod cons including a washing machine in an outhouse. The only snag about the beds was that my daughter [45 yrs] slept on the spare bed in the double bedroom. She found it incredibly hard and woke up stiff and painful. She didn't want to share the double bed with me, found me disturbing [up in the night.] We had to go a few miles into Betswy Coed for food, but the Spar there had everything we wanted and stayed open late every day so shopping was not a problem. The distance to all the different mountains took quite a while to get to, the situation was good, but perhaps not quite as central as we would have liked. Not a big deal really, but we only had a week and we wanted to do so much, a lot of our time was travelling. I liked the views over such a vast skyline of hills and the lovely wild flowers, streams and walks straight from the house. We didn't like sky television, couldn't see the programmes we wanted, they couldn't be found. The boys liked the peace of the place - they had come from the busy city of Shanghai, but being boys, they wanted to play football and found the garden a bit too small for that. I don't think they were too impressed with the games room, but as we were out most of time, these issues were minor. I know they enjoyed their holiday immensely, they had wanted to go to Wales for a long time and they reffered to the fields, the sheep, the beaches and their different hikes many times when they got back to my home. They wrote and thanked me warmly when they went back to Shanghai.

Mrs Russell

August 2011

The quiet, tranquil setting and views from the property.

Mrs Powter

July 2011

Being in The Snowdonia National Park. Having such easy access to walking country. Having lovely views from the cottage and being near a farm. The people everywhere were so pleasant and helpful.

Mrs McLean

We enjoyed the peaceful surroundings and the beautiful views from the cottage, as well a the fact that it was a working farm and we got to meet the owner, a lovely lady. The personal touches like there being milk for a cuppa on our arrival, along with a delicious home baked cake, were much appreciated.

November 2010

cottage in beautiful surroundings. very clean and comfortable. owner was really friendly and helpful if we needed her

Miss Skilling

October 2010

Excellent peaceful location with fabulous views and a lovely welcome from the owner.

Mrs Andrews

June 2010

Fantastic scenery, including the view from the cottage windows, with plenty of things to see and do. Will return again one day.

Mr Hawkins

April 2010

Very comfortable and great location. Real highlight was the owner showing the children the lambing shed!

Mrs Hendry-Butler

February 2010

Quiet location, great facilities, really well appointed and equipped cottage. Loved the wood burning fire.

December 2009

Lovely cottage , set in beautiful countryside. Owners were as helpful as we needed. Would holiday here again.

Mr Collinson

October 2009

The cottage was location was lovely. It had a fantastic garden which was good for children and our dog. Many amenities only a short drive away.

Mr Scott

Well situated in a beautiful area with lovely views, peaceful and quiet! Very friendly and welcoming owners.

Mr Varndell

The cottage was superb with everything provided including torches! This was the best cottage we have stayed in ever and the best owners. The scenery was wonderful as was the peace and quiet of the surrounding area.

Mrs Widlake

August 2009

Great cottage and location.

Mr Mrs Blackburn

April 2009

The cottage was located in a fantastic rural setting with wonderful views we never tired of. It was great to be on a working farm. A great place to holiday with children with lots of opportunity to explore the surrounding area and the games room was an added bonus!

September 2008

We thought the property was amazing and was ideal for the dogs. One of the nicest we've stayed in.

Mr Farrell

July 2008

Friendly owners, peaceful location, games room for children.

Mr Middleton

June 2008

Lovely quiet location. Spectacular scenery all round, with walks straight from the cottage.

Mr West

An excellent position - well away from everything except nature. Cottage facilities were excellent and the owners very friendly and helpful. I would recommend both the cottage and your company to family and friends.

Mr Mrs Bromley

January 2008

Great place for peace and tranquility. We had a whole farm to ourselves. Warm and cosy house. Home-from-home feeling. Great walks from the house itself. Good base for local attractions.

Mr Longman

August 2007

This was a fantastic cottage, ideally situated in lovely countryside and a great base for our busy holiday. The owners were very kind and thoughtful. The games room was a big hit with our five year old little boy. We also had our 13 year old daughter and 8mth old baby and there was plenty for us all to do and enjoy! We will definitely book again - one week was not enough!

Mrs Taylor

We always use your company because of the guaranteed high standards and the cottage in Wales did not disappoint.The location was idyllic with plenty to do in the area. Plenty of local information in the accommodation which was helpful. Charming hosts who were keen to check that everything was alright but left us to our own devices.

Mrs Blaker

July 2007

Cottage lovely and clean, welcome tray very welcome! Lots of maps and brochures on what to see and do. Views stunning. Location lovely, absolutely no complaints.

Mr Robson

June 2007

As we had our dog with us, the location could not have been better with lovely walks literally from our back door. All around us, from every window, were gorgeous views of the animals on the farm and the mountains as an added backdrop. We had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay and enjoyable week. The local waterfalls and surrounding lakes in the area were particularly impressive.

Ms Storer

November 2006

We had a fabulous week in this cottage and would not hesitate to recommend a stay here to friends and family. The owner was very friendly and we would like to thank her for her hospitality. This cottage has something for everyone, our little boy enjoyed the games room and seeing the farm animals so close. We enjoyed the remote location with beautiful views, and would definitley visit again.

Mrs Clover

Everything about the holiday was excellent, the accommodation the area and the service over all. There are some fantastic walks and on days when we wanted to relax it was lovely to sit in front of the log fire. The owner is lovely and very friendly, the welcome tray and fresh flowers were a very nice touch and very welcoming after our journey. This is the third cottage we have stayed in with Sykes and the fourth time we have been in the last 3 years, they have all been excellent but this one was exceptional. I would definately recommend it to our friends and will certainly be going back.

Mrs Bright

The utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer was really useful. The owner was really welcoming and friendly. The enclosed garden was great for the dog. It was lovelty to have bed linen and towels all provided.

Mr Smith

The quiet and remote location, the views, the charm cosiness of the cottage and surrounding country walks. The detached games room was an added bonus, great for our children.

Mrs Rogerson

July 2006

The cottage was exactly what we wanted. Superb views, this is an ideal place for walkers who want piece and quiet.

Mr Mrs Freer

April 2006

Excellent cottage giving a remote feel, but close to many amenities. Good size rooms with good views over the countryside. Our son loved the games room and the enclosed garden. Very well equipped for any weather of which there is a lot in Snowdonia. Would recommend to anyone for a relaxing retreat.

Mr Gostomski

February 2006

A wonderful cottage, isolated, peaceful and great scenery. Just what we wanted.

Mr Marshall

December 2005

Very peaceful with wonderful views, a relaxing haven. Owner fantastic.

Ideally suited for Snowdonia and North Wales attractions also great to take a dog.

Mr Wise

We all had a good chilling and relaxing time. the area was very good for walks and site seeing. The owner was very kind and left us to chill out, but was just a phone call away, if we needed anything. Over all we will be going back! There was nothing that we did not like, we would like to thank you for a great break!

Miss Mellar

November 2005

We had a lovely time, the cottage was very clean and comfortable. The owners have obviously taken great care and time in making it a such a lovely home from home. The cottage is also situated in a lovely area, with nice walks and scenery on the doorstep.

Ms Culkin

October 2005

We had a wonderful holiday in this cottage. The location is perfect, completely peaceful with wonderful views. We loved the tea tray and scones when we arrived and the boys loved the chocolate biscuits. Thanks.

Mr Mrs Gosling

September 2005

The setting of location - fantastic scenery and located within easy reach of everywhere.

Mrs Freeman

This cottage is located in a beautiful part of Wales. Our 3 young children loved the games room and the gardens and adjacent field were safe for them to run around in. Everything was clean and spotless and very comfortable. The 'welcome tray' was particularly thoughtful. We met the owners and they were very friendly. We would definitely recommend this place to friends.

Mr Mrs Wright

The location was perfect for what we wanted from our holiday. The cottage itself was 100% could not fault it in anyway. The views were spectacular. Welcome tray and fresh flowers were an added bonus. Games room was excellent kept us all busy of an evening and there was plenty of room to store our bikes in the utility room. Will definitely be looking at staying again.

Mr Mrs Knight

June 2005

The cottage was very remote, beautiful views, relaxing environment, with a friendly welcome and very homely. The cottage was very clean and the standards were high. The games room was an added bonus. It was nice we were able to take the dog.

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Penrhyddion Ucha in Llanrwst, Conwy