Self-Catering at Ddol Helyg Farmhouse | Holiday Cottages in Snowdonia

Holiday home
Set in the rural grounds of the owner's livery yard, this stone-built property offers privacy and seclusion for parties of up to 14 people, making it an absolute find for large family gatherings or a group of friends. Each of the five bedrooms is en-suite and there are patio garden areas from which to enjoy a glass of wine in the hazy summer evenings. A heated conservatory means you can still soak up the scenery in the colder months.

Accomodation Details
Five bedrooms: 1 x double master bedroom with en-suite (shower, basin and WC), double sofa bed, 2 x double (one on ground floor) each with en-suite (shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin with en-suite (shower, basin and WC), 1 x family room with 2 x adult bunks with en-suite (shower, basin and WC). Cloakroom with basin/WC/washing machine. Fitted kitchen with breakfast area. Dining room. Sitting room (seats 8) leading to heated conservatory (seats 8). Second sitting room (seats 6).

Area
Situated between Llanberis and Caernarfon lies one of the most beautiful areas of North Wales: Llanrug. Although one of the largest villages in Arfon, Llanrug is still relatively small, with only 761 houses, many of which are farm buildings and renovated cottages. There are only a few shops in the village, including a butcher, two pubs, two grocers and a chip shop. Should you require any further amenities, Bangor and Caernarfon are only a short drive away. The village has its own attractions, such as the 11th Century church of St. Mihangel and the Memorial Hall, built in the early 1900s. Llanrug's most famous neighbour, Llanberis, is only a few miles away. Llanberis has been christened â€˜the Gateway to Snowdonia' and offers access to Mount Snowdon and the unspoilt wilds of the Snowdonia National Park. Llanberis also has a variety of restaurants, shops and inns, serving weary walkers with local fare.

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
Please note: The owner can't accept mid-week bookings. Oil central heating. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 6 x TVs all with Freeview, 1 x video, 1 x DVD player, stereo/CD player, library of books, board games. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Access to all-age pottery activity centre (also open to the public). Cot/highchair/stairgate on request. Off road parking for 6 cars. Lockable bike storage. Front patio with garden furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome (please keep on lead due to owners' horses). Stabling available for guests' own horses. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 10 mins walk, pub 4 mins walk. Please note: No stag hen or similar without prior consent from the owner. Please note: The owner respectfully asks guests to be considerate of other holiday makers/ residents and keep noise after 10pm to a minimum. The owner can't accept mid-week bookings. Please note this property can accept a weekend stay Fri - Monday, or a full week from Friday, any other dates , please call to enquire

Mrs Dixon

August 2020

Very disappointed with cleanliness and shabby furniture, not worth the money I paid for the property..

Mrs Rehmani

It was a great break.. The house was. A great size which allowed our big group to come.tocwther when needed aswell as spend their own time in their own spaces. All facilities were available that you would expect in a holiday home. Mount Snowdon was only three miles and many other attractions were close buy. Would definitely reco.

Mrs Dixon, August 2020

July 2020

The owner of the property was a very nice lady.. We were, however, expecting the general condition of the house to be better. The bathrooms are very small and ill-equipped. The communication with the landlady is over a landline only. This is harder to convey any problems such as our master bathroom shower did not work ( did not manage to communicate this forward to her) especially as my network did not have full coverage in that area. We had to take the property one hour later and leave it by 9.00. This is not the luxury or comfort we expected. No large TV screen and bearly any connection to Wifi so working from there or streaming movies for kids was very difficult. For this amount of money spent I was expecting much more. Wales, however, was beautiful and we are looking forward to coming back.

Mrs Mcgreary, December 2019

December 2019

Great big house, fantastic for group holidays.. Loads of space inside and out Great location for getting to all the attractions in the local area. Could do with another set of plates and cutlery etc as when you have used one you have to wait for the dishwasher to finish Or have 2 dishwasher's? TV in main room could do with being a bit bigger. One of the showers caused a leak but we told the owner who said she would sort it. We had a great time, brilliant cottage/ house in a great location.

Mr Gilad, July 2020

Barbara was very helpful in deed, with it being Christmas she put lovely decorations up and Christmas tree, the children loved it.. the pottery was very good, moving forward for the summer maybe a bbq to use outside would be considered.. also some more larger lamps for the main room, as found it a little too bright with all the main lights on. apart from that it was very good. thank you Barbara for all your help.

Rev Thorp

May 2019

A perfect location and facility for a multi-generational holiday - the house, like the owner, makes for an easy and relaxed experience - not luxurious, but everything we could have possibly needed in terms of kitchen equipment and kindness.. The conservatory and garden were a joy in the May sunshine, and an evening painting in the pottery gave us more happy holiday memories. Barbara's local knowledge was considerable - there is a master baker and an award winning butcher tucked away in the village environs, and we ate wonderfully well!!

Mr Outram

April 2019

We rented this house as part of our golden wedding celebrations, so that we had enough space for all our family to visit during the week.. The house was ideal, plenty of space and with excellent views. The area was very pleasant, Llanberis is very near with lots to do, and we also had a good day in Anglesey. The weather was also kind to us, with the warmest Easter on Record! The piggery pottery provided some hours of entertainment especially for the younger members of the family - and also for some of the older ones! Barbara was very friendly and very welcoming. All in all an excellent week.

Mandy F

March 2019

We had a wonderful stay in the farmhouse , a lovely big area for 14 of us . The house was beautiful and the views amazing. Barbara the owner is lovely and couldn't do enough for us. Tea coffee etc all there for us and lovely fresh flowers was a nice touch . Piggy pottery was fab too we had a good few hours both days , relaxing and fun . I will definitely be returning in the future .

TimothyM1870

We had a great weekend here, really well equipped, spotless accommodation and great location. Nothing not to like!!! Second visit for us and will not be the last.

The house is in an ideal location for lots of walking & sight seeing and has a great view from the conservatory .. A lovely pub nearby . Llanberis has good shops & views & a lovely lake to relax by . Highly recommended .

Mr Lyon

Barbara who owns the property couldn’t do enough for our party of ten.. So much so that we’re returning back in September 2019. A highly recommended holiday home, proprietor and area in Snowdonia.

Mrs Grime

We stayed here for my sons 21st birthday and had an amazing time the owner was .... We stayed here for my sons 21st birthday and had an amazing time the owner was very helpful and she had put flowers in the front room which was lovely the other little touches like the Welsh cakes and tea and coffee was lovely too thanks for a great stay in your lovely cottage xx

Mr Asbury

February 2019

Great farmhouse in a really good location for walking/hiking.. Well equipped and warm in the winter. Barbara the owner is great and very friendly. Many of our group visited her pottery on site and had a great time throwing a pot for a very reasonable price.

Miss Kelly

Barbra the lady that owned the house was so lovely

Susan W

January 2019

Fantastic place with loads of space and lots to do.. Barbara, the owner, was very welcoming and the kids loved her piggy pottery craft centre.

Stayed for a surprise weekend for husbands 70th birthday. House was wonderful with lots of room for all. Brilliant location. All grandchildren loved painting pots at Barbara’s (the owner) piggy pottery. Even got to throw a pot. Everyone enjoyed the stay. Thank you Barbara for all the welcome goodies you left including milk and cake. Also for making us all so welcome. Would recommend this farmhouse to any large family.

Mr Wildmore

November 2018

Spacious and comfortable house.. So good to come back to a well equipped and cosy accomodation after a days walking in snowdonia.

Mrs Burrill

The pictures in the advert were clearly taken a few years ago.. There is mould around some of the showers and the house did have a slightly run-down feel to it compared to other holiday houses that we have stayed in. Nevertheless it is excellent value for money with plenty of space to socialise in. The host was lovely and the pottery barn located next door was fun. Every bedroom had an en suite which was beneficial considering the size of our group. It’s a really good base for climbing snowdon (snowdon is a 10 min drive away).

Mrs Marchant

August 2018

This is a very beautiful house in a magnificent setting.. We had a fabulous celebratory 60th birthday for my husband. It enabled family and friends to meet together and enjoy everything that North Wales had to offer. We were near enough for many of the attractions such as walking up Snowden (or going by train) as well as the longest, fastest zip wire in the world. A local hotel facilitated our desire (as non-residents) to use their pool. We enjoyed many walks in the area as well as visiting Caernarfon Castle; Conwy Castle and Bodnant Gardens which were stunning. Barbara was very accommodating and nothing would have been too much trouble - she responded quickly to our requirements. We especially loved the garden which had a stunning view. The house was comfortable for our needs with plenty of hot water available for everyone.

Mr Croft

July 2018

Great house for a family reunion as there's plenty of lounge space for the different generations to sit and talk or play games; especially useful given the Welsh weather! Good value for money and plenty of facilities and activities nearby for a range of age groups.

Miss Bellenand

May 2018

A great location and good number of common rooms for a group.. Also nice to have decent en suites although some were better than others and good to have extra shower and toilet downstairs. Linen would be better in white, coloured linen never looks clean enough. Mattresses on the soft side. Despiote these slightly negative comments, a great place and location and a lovely landlady. Will return quite likely next year!!

nuthatch2018

February 2018

This accommodation was absolutely superb and suited our needs to a tee. Owner Barbara was extremely polite and helpful. There were eleven of us all on motor cycles taking a winter get together and finding such a welcoming site was amazing. Three of our group took the opportunity to make use o the adjoining pottery studio where we could decorate our own pots and see what an extremely talented lady Barbara is. Cannot wait to return

Had great help from Yasmin from the word go.. Great all round experience and Barbara who's house it was we found to be extremely accommodating.

HDJ88

May 2017

This farmhouse was amazing. The perfect location for the beautiful scenes of north Wales and so close to so many incredible activities. Everything in the farmhouse was clean, and plenty of utensils for all of us. Barbara was also amazingly accommodating opening up to allow us to paint at piggery pottery next door to suit our timetable of action packed fun and games to celebrate our friends 'last fling before the ring'! Plenty of parking space copious bathrooms and we were so lucky the amazing weather allowed us to enjoy the garden as well as the beautiful house. Would love to visit again. The perfect place for an action packed weekend.

Dr Phillips

June 2016

In a wonderful setting and it was very spacious. The owner was very helpful and there were lots of activities for children in the area.

Miss Arthurs

May 2016

A fantastic location and amazing farmhouse. We really enjoyed our stay!

Mr Jakison

March 2016

Such a beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting.

Mrs Barratt

April 2015

The cottage had an ensuite to all the bedrooms which worked well for us, as did the number of reception rooms. The location of the property was superb and gave us easy access to a number of places to visit. The owner was very welcoming.

Mrs Buckland

Had fabulous views, lots of comfy seating areas, was warm and had a bathroom per bedroom. In easy reach of Snowdonia and the coast, with river access on the property.

Hoolefool

December 2014

Stayed at this 5 bed farmhouse for a weekend away with friends and teenage kids (14 people in total). We had a great weekend, and traveled down after work on the Friday evening. The farmhouse was comfortable and is in a great location. The farmhouse has plenty of room downstairs, plenty of hot water, was lovely and warm (we even turned the heat off at times) and decent size bedrooms - all with en-suite shower room. We took a trip down to Llanberis on the Saturday morning. The 'girls' all went into the on site Pottery Centre for the afternoon and had a great few hours painting Xmas themed pottery mementos, whilst the 'lads' went to the local pub which is 5 mins walk away. This was a great weekend at a good price.

Miss Dubiel

October 2014

This cottage was amazing; in a great setting, with big bedrooms, kitchen and living rooms for us all to hang out in. We might come back every year! It also had a pottery place next door run by the lady that owns the house which was lots of fun and super cheap.

Mrs Swann

July 2014

I loved the size of the property and the garden. The location was perfect for us too. The pottery was a great place to spend time with the family. The owner of the farm house was very accommodating and a really nice lady. I would love to go back as there was a lot that we didn't get chance to see.

Mrs Haynes

June 2014

Our group of 9 all enjoyed our weekend away. The accommodation was excellent, great location, beautiful setting and the owner was so helpful and even offered to take us to Llanberis to the start of our walk up Snowdon. She provided us with a welcome pack which was very thoughtful. We had a go at painting a pot at the Piggery Pottery on site which was great fun. Can't fault the location ,the village and accommodation. Could you please pass on our thanks to the owner for making us so welcome. We are sure to recommend the farmhouse to our friends, colleagues and family. Hope to go back soon.

hjawww1

Booked this 5 bed farmhouse for a weekend away with friends and work colleagues, a group of 9. We had such a great weekend, we travelled after work on the Friday a bit of a delay on the A5 but apart from that easy to find. The farmhouse looks impressive and a great tranquil location. Mrs Winrow was very helpful and left us a welcoming pack, which was very thoughtful. The farmhouse has plenty of room downstairs, plenty hot water and decent size bedrooms. Barbara even drove us down to Llanberis on the Saturday morning for our walk up Snowdon. We had a meal booked at the local pub which is 5 mins walk. Where we found friendly locals and a good choice of food. We decided to have a go at painting a pig at the Piggery Pottery Craft Centre which is on site. We spent a couple of hours there which we all enjoyed. We all agree that it was a great weekend and would definately return.

Bryan B

May 2014

This was a family holiday with a total of 8 family and friends staying. It is in a great location for exploring the northern half of Snowdonia and we had good road access to Llanberris aswell as Bedgelert and the Ogwen valley, all within a 20 minute drive. This was great for days out on the hills. The accommodation is as described on the Sykes site but I would say that the decor is looking a bit tired and worn but overall still functional. The kitchen could do with a refit as it does'nt cater easily for large groups, there is plenty of pots, pans etc but the cooker hob is next to useless as you cant fit 2 large pans on at the same time! Its a great place for active people looking for a base rather than a luxury break.The pub up the road does good food at reasonable prices. All of our party would stay here again, just wish the kitchen was a bit more user friendly.

Mrs Pym

March 2014

Ddol Helyg Farmhouse was very well laid out for a large group. The location of the farmhouse was excellent. A perfect base for groups of walkers and those looking to explore the surrounding area.

Mrs Everitt

February 2014

Great base for discovering the Snowdonia area, good property for large family or friend groups. Plenty of room to spread out with each bedroom being en-suite.

Darencrosbie

January 2014

Really disappointed with this place pictures look great on web but in reality nowhere near as good . Taking plates and pans from cupboards only to find dirty from last guests is not a good start. Water leaking through ceiling from one bedroom . Shower thermostatic valve not working so got scalding showers ( unless you are more than fifth to use as there is no more hot water available ) which is strange for accommodation for 15. We book large houses each year for new year for the last 10 years and this is way below what we expected Felt like it really needed a good scrubbing

Mr Glover

December 2013

The property was a perfect size suited to our needs.

Miss Robinson

November 2013

Generally a comfortable, spacious and warm property. We enjoyed our stay.

Mrs Jones

Beautiful property in beautiful surroundings. The owner could not have been more helpful and was very accommodating with the children.

Pungo0

House is very comfy, warm and welcoming.. Own entrance and parking. Ideal kitchen for entertaining and lovely conservatory with fantastic views over the countryside and mountains. The big sofa in the living room was very snug! Lovely! Barbara was around when needed and was very welcoming. We had a night in the pottery with her making pots and painting Christmas decorations which was hugely enjoyable. Great location.

Mr Shukla

October 2013

Location is excellent, and views are good. It is easy to get around to key sightseeing locations. The owner is very helpful. The accommodation is spacious. We had a good holiday.

Miss Hurst

June 2013

The location was gorgeous, with so much to do. It was beautiful

Dr Walton

The location and the host were both fantastic. It's ideally situated to climb Snowdon and the garden is beautiful. The host opened up her pottery studio for us one evening and it was a highlight of our trip. We were twelve 30 year olds and everyone agreed that we will be coming back for a return visit.

Mr Mukherji

The cottage is nicely located. The view from the conservatory is great. The landlady is very friendly and helpful. Had a great time.

May 2013

First time we've booked with Sykes Cottages. Very easy process and regular contact and updates from company. The cottage was good size for 14 people and separate living spaces worked really well for us. Great location for walking up Snowdon and visiting Caernavon and Anglesey.

Mrs Bichan

April 2013

The cottage was very comfortable and easily absorbed all 11 of us.

Mrs Bell

March 2013

Fantastic location and views. So much to see and do nearby! We had such a packed week and yet felt we didn't even scratch the surface. Owner was very helpful.

Mrs West

November 2012

Lovely property overall, well sized for our family group, cozy in the evening, everyone had their own bathrooms and all the rooms were good size. Would definitely use it again.

Mr Williams

October 2012

A first class and very relaxed environment with a very friendly owner.

Guest

My family and I spent a relaxing week here during august 2012. The owner could not have been more accommodating. The property was well equiped, clean and spacious and the conservatory provided a welcome spot in which to relax and enjoy the scenary whilst suffering joys of the wonderful Welsh weather!

Ms Hillman

September 2012

The property was very well appointed and comfortable and the owner was a joy.

Mrs Nolan

July 2012

Plenty of space for our party of six adults and two big dogs. The conservatory was bright, airy and spacious and gave a tremendous view of the mountain ranges.

Mr Evans

November 2011

A lovely large house, great for big families or large group of friends. The pig pottery was good fun and the kids loved it.

October 2011

There were 10 of us staying at Llanrug; 6 adults, 1 teenager and 3 children and it was perfect with 5 bedrooms - all en-suite. Really nice location close to Llanberis and very quiet. Secure garden so the children could play outside. WiFi so the teenager was happy! Overall excellent accomodation

Mr Harper-Jones

September 2011

The owner was particularly helpful, lending us kitchen equipment and supplying extra items. The house accommodated all 10 of us comfortably. It was warm and there was always plenty of hot water. The view (when we could see it through the mist!) was magnificent. A lovely place to stay.

Mrs Boothman

August 2011

We particularly liked the size of the property, it had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and three different sitting areas. The owner was very helpful and all the children (and adults!) really enjoyed making use of the facilities at the adjoining Piggery Pottery.

Mr Goodson

Ideally situated for all the attractions in the area, especially Snowdonia. Perfect for our party of 10!

Mrs Hughes

July 2011

The location was amazing and the house was great for a family reunion. The local pub was within walking distance and had an excellent menu. All in all, we couldn't have asked for more!

Mr Wells

May 2011

Had a great holiday - The Farmhouse was excellent throughout and our hostess couldn't have been more helpful. It's been a long time since we last visited North Wales but hope to be back soon. Stunning scenery, beautiful places to visit - We didn't want to leave!

Mrs Smith

November 2010

We had a lovely stay. The cottage was really clean and very warm. The views are amazing.

Mrs Bailey

The Farmhouse is ideally situated with activities to suit all. We were a group of mixed ages ranging from 2 - 70 years, and particularly enjoyed the pottery, local walks and the 'Ropes and Ladders' activity centre. The house had enough space for us all without us falling over each other.

Mrs Casey

October 2010

Lovely views and the owner was very helpful. It was also a good place for a large family get-together.

Ms Layton

We loved the Farmhouse! Great old home with comfortable accommodation. The owner is a jewel! The pottery and equestrian centres were wonderful additions. Fabulous location and wonderful mountain views.

Mrs Franklin

February 2010

Wonderful setting! Ideal property for a large group. Nice having the Piggery Pottery attached, which the children loved, young and old. Very suitable property for all ages.

December 2009

The directions to the cottage were excellent, we came from 4 directions and everyone got there with no problems. We were greeted by the very friendly owner, who showed us around the house. Facilities were excellent, and we all looked forward to our meals overlooking mountains and glorious scenery. The rooms were good, comfortable and provided all we wanted. They had workable showers and I think the TVs worked although we did not use them, there was too much to do and see in the area. The cooker provided a challenge,but we cracked it quite quickly although this I believe is being changed to a simpler one. Th owner told us of the many walks from the door and nearby. Everyone was sad to leave but we will all be back.

Rev Burroughs

November 2009

Friendly and helpful owner. Child friendly pottery next door. Fantastic views of Snowdonia.

Powell

June 2009

The accommodation was first rate, the weather helped considerably. Having en-suites with every bedroom was really good. I would recommend this holiday home to anybody.

Mrs Turner

The owner made us feel so welcome. She even gave the children a ride on her horse and allowed them to visit the stables when they wanted. The house was delightful and the view was magnificent. We will be going again. The Piggery Pottery was enjoyed by all.

Mr Mrs Andrews

April 2009

The local pub is within walking distance and very friendly. Good base for visiting Anglesey, castles and walking.

Mrs Pitcher

March 2009

Beautiful setting, and a well maintained homely property. The owners could not do enough to make us welcome and the Pottery is a must for a quiet night in! Our family party of 10 adults had a great time so much so that we have already booked again for next year!

Mrs Harris

February 2009

We had a fabulous weekend and would definitely recommend this cottage to others.

Mrs Dickson

November 2008

Owner of property absolutely great. Large group/ family friendly. Superb area.

Miss Hoban

December 2007

The owners were very warm and welcoming, however non-intrusive at the same time. They were on hand to help us with any queries we had.

Mrs Matcham

November 2007

We had a great week. Hope to return next year.

Mr Lawton

October 2007

We liked everything about our holiday. The cottage was in an ideal location to visit all the places we wanted to visit.

Mr Johnson

August 2007

A very good farmhouse to stay for a family holiday. We were made very welcome.

Mrs Rooke

The property is a great size and the owners were very nice. It was a wonderful venue for a family and friends reunion. The pottery next door was great for the kids.

Mrs Mackay

Everything, beautiful location, great house, kids loved the Piggery Pottery, easy driving distance to many beaches and great views from the house, so good we have already booked for next year.

Mrs Taylor

April 2007

Wonderful scenery and plenty to do within driving distance. We loved the 'Piggery Pottery'. The children are still talking about feeding the horses. The owner was also very hospitable and welcomed us to her home.

Mrs Nanson

February 2007

I enjoyed the location is beautiful. The cottage itself was well kept, with lovely furnishing and views. I would definitely return to this cottage.

Mrs Munton

January 2007

The location was great and the fact all rooms were en-suite made the house ideal.

Miss White

November 2006

We were made to feel very welcome and the Farmhouse was cosy and well proportioned. The locals were all very nice.

Mrs Jeavons

October 2006

The owners of the property were very helpful, giving us ideas on places to visit. We felt very much at home there. Lovely walks and a fantastic variety of books to read.

Mrs Miles

September 2006

Nice house. Great location. Interesting places to visit. Nice beaches nearby.

Mr McMillan

June 2006

Having the pottery close at hand was a big bonus.

Mr Dullin

May 2006

Modern comfort in a traditional house.

Mr Mrs Fantozzi

The cottage is on a pottery where you can paint your own pot, pig, train etc. the kids loved it. The cottage has a lovely conservatory with gorgeous views and the owners were really helpful.

Mrs Treeby

March 2006

We were all very impressed for the excellent standard of the accommodation for the price.

Dr Priestley

November 2005

Good accommodation within easy reach of the mountains. Very helpful owner of property.

Miss James

It was a gorgeous house and we had a great stay. The owners were very friendly and very helpful. Would definitely recommend it to others. We loved the high standard of decoration and furnishing and the board games!

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Ddol Helyg Farmhouse in Snowdonia, Gwynedd