Self-Catering at Ardwyn | Holiday Cottages in Snowdonia

Holiday home
Ardwyn is a lovely detached cottage situated in the village of Bala just eleven miles from Corwen in North Wales. The cottage can sleep five people in two king-size double bedrooms and one single together with a family bathroom. Also in the cottage is a kitchen, sitting room with electric fire and conservatory with dining area. Outside is off road parking for three cars and an enclosed patio and lawn with furniture. Ardwyn is in a peaceful and tranquil location and perfect for exploring this lovely part of the country. Note: Max occupancy is 5 including infants due to space. Please note: short breaks must be Friday to Monday or Monday to Friday

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size double, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Utility. Sitting room with electric fire. Conservatory with dining area.

Area
The bustling market town of Bala lies within the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and is located at the head of Llyn Tegid, Bala’s famous lake, which is the largest natural lake in Wales and home to a unique fish called the Gwyniad, a relic of the Ice Age. Renowned as a centre for great watersports including fishing, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and whitewater rafting, Bala is also the headquarters of the narrow gauge Bala Lake Railway.

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
Electric central heating with electric fire and underfloor heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, Blu-ray, WiFi, selection of games, books and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 3 cars. Secure storage for bikes or watercraft. Patio and lawn with furniture. BBQ. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Bala Lake 5 mins walk. Please note: short breaks must be Friday to Monday or Monday to Friday.

Miss Holmes.

September 2020

Absolutely fantastic and fabulous so friendly and warm and welcoming

Miss Holmes., September 2020

Great location for exploring.. Bungalow quiet and clean. Very comfortable. Thank you for a great break

Mrs Clarke, September 2020

August 2020

Excellent holiday home with everything you could need.. The location is fantastic. A quick march to the lake with your canoe or SUP is easy and Bala town, with eating places and a well stocked large Co-op, a short stroll in the other direction. Owner very friendly, accommodating and on hand right next door.

Mrs Groves, August 2020

July 2020

The owner was super friendly and helpful, and is right next door to help with anything.. Location is great. Literally a few minutes walk to the lake for all the watersport fun there, and Bala is close to so many outdoor activities including some wonderful walking ...from short walks to historical sites through to longer and more challenging high walks. Very dog friendly but beware our dogs managed to find their way through the hedge and onto the road. The rental was very clean, instructions were clear and just right for a family of 5 and 2 dogs. We had a lovely stay, thank you.

Mr Cornah, July 2020

October 2019

A great holiday cottage lovely and comfortable ideally situated ,great for the .... A great holiday cottage lovely and comfortable ideally situated ,great for the dogs and the owner Mrs Jip is so helpful ,thankyou

Mr Osborne, October 2019

Well sykes have outdone themselves with this one adsolutly wonderful location .... Well sykes have outdone themselves with this one adsolutly wonderful location for us oldies and the dog so much better than the last one for her Jip the owner such a wonderful lady having suffered losing her hubby last year still focused on us having good experience very apologetic on arrival as boiler had sprung a leak so no hot water but got plumber out immediately and all OK by monday that and even bad weather didn't stop us feeling so welcome and we appreciated wine and chocolates as a a very sorry gift will most defiantly book again hopefully a few times next year on leaving fae wanted to stop with Jip so that says it all

Mrs Mcilwaine, October 2019

September 2019

Was disappointed that no fresh bed linen and towels were provided for 2nd week of our stay.. Otherwise the accommodation was just lovely.

Mrs Dagnall, September 2019

August 2019

The cottage could not have been better and Mrs Jones was helpful and friendly..

Mrs Brown, August 2019

We have had a brilliant holiday, we know the area well but it is the first time we have stayed in Bala.. Absolutely loved the bungalow, it is spacious , very clean and we were able to use the garage for storage of kayaks and a bike.Brilliant location for the lake, 5 minutes away and the town is also within walking distance.Most of the pubs and eateries in town are dog friendly which is great for us.There is lots to do in snowdonia including plenty of rainy day activities.We went for the kayaking mainly but I would recommend this for anyone with watersports interests as is it such a good location for the lake and the white water centre just up the road.There is also a leisure centre next door to the lake with swimming pool and various classes.There are also lots of walks in the area,of mixed ability and length ( for smaller children ) Jip the owner lives next door and is very welcoming and helpful.I have 2 teenagers who ( are usually difficult to please! ) but they loved it too! We will definitely be back!!

Mrs Hingley, August 2019

May 2019

Fabulous cottage with everything you need Jip is very welcoming The local area only 5mins away and the lake too..

Mrs Pedersen, May 2019

We were made most welcome by the lady owner .. She was most helpful with local details.

Miss Rose

March 2019

We had a relaxing holiday in a well considered and thought out cottage, a base for exploring Betsy-coed, Barmouth and Porthmadog to name but a few..

Mrs Tempest

We had a lovely week in Ardwyn cottage, it was clean and comfortable and the hostess Gyp was very helpful and pleasant, the cottage was very well placed for easy access to the town of Bala and the surrounding countryside..

Miss Rose, March 2019

A most enjoyable holiday in a lovely part of Wales, the property was very clean and well equipped, also located in a quiet and peaceful area.. Centrally located with Porthmadog, Dolgellau, and Denbigh within easy reach. I would therefore recommend this holiday home to anyone wishing to stay in Bala.

Mrs Carter

November 2018

We had a lovely holiday.. Ardwyn is clean and well equipped. The owner Jip lives next door and was welcoming and made sure we were happy with everything. Bala is only a short walk away and is a friendly town with everything you might need. It's also an ideal location for visiting other parts of north Wales. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ardwyn to others and would happily book again in the future.

Ms Wysocki

October 2018

Thoroughly enjoyed the four night stay.. The property is ideally situated in peaceful surroundings on the edge of Bala five minute walk from both town and lake. It was within easy distance of many of the attractions of North Wales and Bala itself is both very friendly and dog friendly. The owner is a pleasant lady who is on hand if needed, but not intrusive which is ideal. The bungalow is both comfortable and well equipped.

Mrs Siney

September 2018

Lovely spotless bungalow, fully equipped with everything you could need, (home from home) Garden is perfect for pets with 2 separate enclosed areas including outdoor seating.. The owner Jip is really friendly and would be there if you need anything. Bala lake and town centre within a couple of minutes walk. Lots of dog friendly places to eat, and convenient shopping eg. co-op, Spar etc. Had a lovely, relaxing weekend, will be going back again and can highly recommend.

Mrs Fairhurst

Bala and countryside is a very picturesque place, good dog walks and very friendly people.. The bungalow was very cosy, clean and very quiet. It was just a 5 min walk into Bala which had plenty of cafe's and the food at the White Lion was very good and also the Eagle Inn which was just outside of Bala. Jip the owner of the bungalow was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. Our grandchildren who visited us enjoyed Gorwelion which had a children's play area and a very good cafe which was just outside Bala. The bungalow was very well equipped, dishwasher, washing machine, most things you would want. The dogs loved it and so did we. In fact we have stayed at 2 other Sykes cottages in other parts of North Wales and they were also excellent. Sonia, Philip, Andrew, Kristoffer, (Bruce and Kelly) The dogs.

Mr Slater

June 2018

Everything about our holiday accommodation was wonderful, the owner is a lovely kind lady, also the setting (Lake Bala) 5 minutes walk away.. ..stunning. Whilst there we booked again online for June 2019, the downside being if I had been patient I would have received a code for £40 off my next holiday, rather annoyed about that, not being retrospective I cannot claim it.

Mr Littlewood

Excellent location and the owner was extremely friendly.. The bungalow was equipped with everything you would need to make you feel as though you were actually staying in your own home. I would definitely recommend this accommodation and will be looking to return in the autumn .

Mr Arnold

May 2018

Lovely bungalow in an excellent location.. Bala is very pretty with all the amenities that you would wish for within a village. Many places to eat and have a drink with a ridiculous amount of walks in every direction! Our host, Jip, was very friendly and had furnished the property extremely tastefully with good attention to detail. We will certainly come back again!

Mrs Goode

O M G. What more can I say.. 5 min walk to Bala Lake and 5 min walk into Bala . Ardwyn bungalow was one beautiful accommodation with everything you need and more

Mrs Williams

Lovely bungalow in a great location.. Home from home

Mr Furby

April 2018

This cottage is in a great location just a few minutes walk from the town centre and the lake.. The cottage was of a high standard through and there is plenty of parking space. I would definitely use it again.

Miss Angove

March 2018

Excellent cottage.. Well equipped. Very clean. Owners lovely. 5 minutes walk to lake and 5minutes walk to town. Area quite central to visit places of interest. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a clean, quiet and lovely holiday.

Mr Waldie

This is a wonderful property, exceptionally clean, beautiful location and a lovely, extremely helpful owner.. Would thoroughly recommend this property to anyone looking for a superb holiday.

Mr Roots

November 2017

Excellent holiday accommodation, a well equipped and very clean spacious bungalow.. Everything was provided for to a high standard, great location with information provided on walks and scenic trips. Would definitely recommend this accommodation to everyone. Best wishes and thank you to the owners Jip & Lloyd.

SadieWarman

July 2017

We are just returning from a 2 night stay in this Bala cottage. Our party of 6 plus 2 dogs used this cottage as a base for our trip to Snowdon. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and well looked after, having all the facilities you could wish for. It is in a quiet location not far from the lake and shops in Bala, or to explore more of Wales. We were made to feel very welcome and I would definitely recommend using this property and would return. I also think it would be good for our toddler, should we return with him next time.

Very friendly welcome by Jip the owner.. Bungalow was very clean and comfortable and in an excellent location.

Mrs Egan

June 2017

We could not fault the cottage.. It was extremely clean and comfortable and had everything that we needed. Both Lloyd and Jip were a pleasure to meet. This bungalow was one of the best we have stayed in.

Mr Burden

It was one of the best cottages I've stayed in for a long time faultless and .... It was one of the best cottages I've stayed in for a long time faultless and Lloyd and jip were very welcoming and helpful

Dr Hwang

May 2017

We have thoroughly enjoyed this lovely cottage! Very convenient location, excellent facilities and clean house!

Mrs McCormack

March 2017

The bungalow was perfect and so clean and organised.. Nothing was too much trouble, we really enjoyed the stay

Mr Harris

This was our second visit to the property, having enjoyed staying there last year.. It's both beautifully decorated and positioned.

Mrs McCormack, March 2017

December 2016

This cottage was first class, and the owners were extreamly nice people and could not do enough for us, if you are concidering booking this propriety then please do you will not be disappointed..

Mr Evans, December 2016

November 2016

The property was lovely, comfortable and spacious.. Lloyd and Jip were very welcoming and the scenery was beautiful with the lake being just a short walk away. We went a bit further afield exploring Llangollen and the Aqueduct which is not for the faint hearted but the views are more than worth it. Porthmadog is also worth a visit with a beautiful coastline. Will definitely be re-booking in the future.

Miss Cox, November 2016

October 2016

The cottage was beautifully decorated and had plenty of facilities.. My only criticisms would be the lack of a tumble drier, but that's not a major concern. The WiFi connection was very intermittent and this did cause a few issues when looking up places to go, etc. In terms of location, the bungalow is perfectly positioned in Bala. Far enough out to be quiet and yet close enough so you can walk in. We certainly enjoyed not having to use the car for a number of days.

Mr Harris, October 2016

September 2016

Lovely holiday home.. very clean and comfortable,great location and the people who own it are very friendly without being intrusive.would recommend this holiday home.

Mrs Hutchinson, September 2016

Ardwyn at Bala is well worthy of its high star rating.. Great location, spotlessly clean, very well equipped and extremely comfortable. There were even fresh cut flowers in the entrance hall when we arrived. The owners (next door) gave us a lovely warm welcome and were extremely helpful with information about the area and places to visit. Most highly recommended. A big thank you to Jip and Lloyd.

Mrs Minshull, September 2016

August 2016

The house was very clean and tidy.. There was only a few things that let it down. The broadband was hit and miss, more miss than hit. The bed was very hard so we struggled to get comfy at night. On the plus side, the owners are extremely friendly and helpful.

Mr Nelson, August 2016

We loved it! Family group with a 2 year old, 4 year old and 7 year old. Only thing missing was a clothes dryer and as soon as we asked one was provided.

May

July 2016

Everything was perfect. Everything we needed in the property was provided and the furnishings were brand new. The owners were very friendly and helpful. It was in a quiet location and only 5 minutes walk from Bala lake and a great base for exploring Snowdonia with its spectacular scenery. Would love to stay there again.

Dr Palfreman, August 2016

Everything was perfect.. Everything we needed in the property was provided and the furnishings were brand new. The owners were very friendly and helpful. It was in a quiet location and only 5 minutes walk from Bala lake and a great base for exploring Snowdonia with its spectacular scenery. Would love to stay there again.

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Ardwyn in Snowdonia, Gwynedd