Self-Catering at Gardd Ynys | Holiday Cottages in Snowdonia

Holiday home
Gardd Ynys is a fabulous, detached holiday home situated in a wonderful, rural area of North Wales, just five miles from Barmouth, in the Snowdonia National Park. The property has four bedrooms, including two king-size double rooms, of which one has its own en-suite, two twin bedrooms, a family bathroom and a ground floor shower room. There is a large kitchen with a dining area and a first floor sitting room with exposed purlins, a woodburner and French windows opening onto a balcony. Outside, there is ample off road parking and plenty of exploring to be done in the formal garden with an empty pond filled with bushes, mature gardens with furniture, decking with a hammock where you can sit and read or enjoy a snooze, plus access to woodland pathways. Gardd Ynys is a great base for exploring North Wales' beautiful coastline, with views of Cadder Idris and the Mawddach Estuary to be enjoyed!

Accomodation Details
Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (one with en-suite shower, basic and WC), 2 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. First floor sitting room (seats 8) with woodburning stove and balcony.

Area
Barmouth is a traditional seaside town surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park. This traditional seaside town boasts a sandy Blue Flag beach which is perfect for families. A variety of shops, pubs and restaurants combined with the mild climate, make this an ideal destination for a holiday, even out of season. Within a short drive is the Mawddach Estuary, trout fishing in mountain lakes, Harlech Castle, St David's golf course and Portmeirion Italianate Village - just a handful of the many superb attractions within easy reach of this lovely spot.

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
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Gas AGA, induction hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Lockable bike storage. Formal garden with pond filled with bushes, mature gardens with furniture, decking with picnic table, small outdoor play room. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops and pubs 5 miles. Note: Due to steps, uneven levels and pond with water and reeds in gardens and with access to the main road, care should be taken and children to be supervised. Note: Building next door to property is a garage and used for general storage .

Miss Hancock

September 2020

Great place to stay with brilliant surroundings and views.. Had everything we needed and close to barmouth. I thought the beds were quite hard but my partner was happy with them (you cant please everyone). Will definately book again.

Miss Hancock, September 2020

Exceptional Views outstanding space, Host kindly posted an item left behind which was a nice touch .. Anthony Ferris

Mr Ferris, September 2020

August 2020

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful setting.. The house was very well equipped and to a very high standard. The owners have thought of everything you might need. The three little children in our family loved the playroom and playing games on the field. We would certainly return.

Mrs Lomas, August 2020

July 2020

Breathtaking views, a beautiful cottage! Only 5miles from Barmouth Beach and had a wonderful bike ride up the estuary opposite the cottage. We had a very relaxing time

Mrs Lewis, July 2020

October 2019

Gardd Ynys is a lovely cottage, in a great location the children & dogs loved the wooded areas around the cottage, the log burner was fantastic in the evenings, the views from the balcony were superb, our only negative is that the matteress were so hard on the beds that we found it very hard to sleep, we used every piece of spare bedding available and relocated to the pull out bed, but this was still uncomfortable, 3 of our party left the cottage with bad backs! If the mattresses were changed would would love to visit again because beside the sleeping arrangements, the cottage wants for nothing.

Mr Kilford, October 2019

August 2019

Lovely location.. Close to the town. The outside area near the garage would be perfect for a hot tub. Great bedroom space for extended families and two tv's was a definite bonus with kids.

Mrs Green, August 2019

June 2019

A lovely week spent celebrating a family birthday at Gardd Ynys, a really well equipped property with fantastic views.. Great location for Barmouth and surrounding areas. Would definitely recommend this property. The only improvement I would suggest is the sofa bed in the games room. This is not very comfortable for adults as mattress was not very thick. Otherwise a great property, we were sad to leave.

Mrs Henley, June 2019

May 2019

Lovely property with outstanding views from the lounge, kitchen and double bedrooms.. Enjoyed watching the sheep and lambs in the field after family meals at the large kitchen table which can comfortably seat 10. The kitchen has been completely revamped with new units and a large American style fridge freezer so the pictures do not do it justice. It also includes an induction hob and oven but the Aga is still there if you fancy cooking on that. The sofa bed proved a bit tricky so may need renewing at some point. Plenty of new seating outdoors but sadly no hammock. Overall a great place to stay and would happily return.

Mrs Wiles

April 2019

Gardd Ynys has stunning views and a beautiful place to stay.. There are just a few issues which need to be rectified.The garden pond is not filled in ,as stated on your website,it has at least 6-12 inches of water in it ,and reeds which could be a hazard for toddlers.The garden has some amazing areas for exploring,but not well kept.Quite long grass in places with potential for picking up ticks,and a number of loose slates on pathways. The orchard which would be brilliant for games etc is full of chopped down brambles. A new sofa bed would be a good idea,and also a new Pool table.The current one is rather old. Cleaning in the main bedroom was not as thorough as it could be.My daughter in law actually took a photo of the dust she collected from the head board and picture frames. If the above issues were actioned Gardd Ynys would be just idyllic.

Mrs Bood

We had a lovely week at Gardd Ynys.. The kids and our dog loved the little woods and gardens for exploring. The views from the kitchen, lounge and bedrooms are amazing. We had everything we needed and, apart from needing a lock on the master bedroom door (it opens on its own!) we had no problems during our stay. It’s in a great location with lots to do locally, the care taker is very friendly and helpful, it’s very clean, with lots of things for children to play with! It gets a big thumbs up from us and, we would definitely stay again!!

Mrs Wills

December 2018

Perfect property for more than one family, plenty of space for our winter holiday with all those boots and coats.. Log burner, Aga cooking, plenty of hot water - we had a lovely pre-Christmas break with friends and family.

Mrs Mcmain

November 2018

The views from this cottage are absolutely outstanding, no photograph can do it justice.. The property is beautifully done, and the kitchen is extremely well equipped. The very kind owner allowed us to check in early and helped us later when us city folk struggled to use the AGA. A couple of downsides - the rope bannister made me anxious, especially with a toddler in our party, and it was very frayed. Also, the property could be cleaner, especially the kitchen which felt a bit grubby. That being said, it's a beautiful and wsll placed cottage and the view is just out of this world.

Mrs Hazlewood

October 2018

Lovely house, well equipped and in a stunning location..

Mrs Burton

September 2018

TV signal was very poor, not ideal for my 86 year old father who needs relaxing time.. Wouldn't have booked this house if we'd known this earlier. Garden was unkept which was a shame as it was obviously once quite lovely. House is well stocked with cutlery and crockery but kitchen is a bit tired. AGA provided a warm welcome. Bathrooms and bedrooms were clean and comfortable.

Miss Denbigh

I have sent an email under separate cover and am awaiting a response from you.. There were many issues with the property - mostly maintenance.

Mrs Kukor

We liked it so much we'll be going again it is heaven for dogs and kids with the woods to explore and really well placed to explore the area .. Next time I will take my matress topper for the bed in the master bedroom as it is really hard.

A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

July 2018

What an amazing beautiful home to stay in. Near to Barmouth seaside resort and the quaint village of Dolgellau. We really enjoyed our stay !!!

Gardd Ynys is a beautiful cottage in a stunning location.. The cottage was beautifully clean and well maintained. The owners provide everything required for a comfortable stay. We had a lovely time !! The decor and attention to detail was outstanding. There was only a couple of things that were negative. The garden is very overgrown and the bushes and trees block out a lot of sunlight from the terrace, which was a shame. There is a grape vine which will eventually start to destroy this beautiful house. The tv issue needs to be adressed as the signal constantly breaks up but this is a minor issue and did not spoil our stay in anyway.

Miss Lewis

May 2018

Amazing house, felt at home as soon as we arrived, loved the layout of the house, the location was wonderful, everything was lovely and clean.. We will definitely be booking again for next year. My only slight niggle was the mattress in the master bedroom, it is so hard. But that's it, everything else was spot on. Thanks.

Miss Lacey

February 2018

Beautiful place remarkable views fantastic adventure

Mark G

October 2017

Firstly the good points: fine location, large garden, excellent views. Now the bad points: poor standard of kitchen cleanliness, grubby utensils, beds not made up as we were promised by the agents (Sykes), sundry kitchen fixtures in need of repair, filthy balcony furniture.....I could go on. Complaint made and photographic evidence of many shortcomings provided via the agent but the owner appears to think there was nothing wrong. It's a real shame that what could have been a great holiday in a lovely part of Wales was spoiled for us by many examples of a property in need of a good clean and general freshen up. I'm not saying don't go, I just hope all the issues we encountered have now been rectified.

Mrs Walker

September 2017

Lovely cottage, slightly difficult to find.. beautifully laid out, the views were amazing. Would love to return one day.

Mrs Hirst

June 2017

Absolutely fantastic home, garden, and location the weather was brilliant too .... Absolutely fantastic home, garden, and location the weather was brilliant too all the family, grandchildren and the dogs cannot wait to go again Thank s

Ms Obradovic-Eaves

May 2017

Stunning cottage in a beautiful location.. Owner very helpful with any requests we had and cottage furnished to a very high standard. Would definitely consider returning if visiting North Wales again.

Ms Obradovic-Eaves, May 2017

October 2016

This cottage was the best I've ever stayed in, very clean and beautifully furnished.. The setting is very tranquil; a perfect place to unwind with stunning views! I will definitely be booking this cottage again.

Mr Maharjan

August 2016

I go away on a cottage holiday every year and this is one of the best cottages I have ever stayed in. My children loved every minute spent there as they would play hide seek for hours in the woods. Would love to go again next year.

Miss Stevenson

July 2016

Beautiful, spacious property with lovely, large gardens and woodlands. Nice and private with beautiful views.

Mrs Ates, October 2016

I go away on a cottage holiday every year and this is one of the best cottages I have ever stayed in.. My children loved every minute spent there as they would play hide & seek for hours in the woods. Would love to go again next year.

Mr Maharjan, July 2016

June 2016

Beautiful, spacious property with lovely, large gardens and woodlands.. Nice and private with beautiful views.

Mr Royse

April 2016

Gardd Ynys was in a lovely setting overlooking the estuary, and well situated for touring that part of mid Wales.There was plenty of room both inside and outside of the house for the whole family, and the two dogs.

Miss Stevenson, June 2016

March 2016

Gardd Ynys was in a lovely setting overlooking the estuary, and well situated for touring that part of mid Wales.. There was plenty of room both inside and outside of the house for the whole family, and the two dogs.

Mrs Mcdonald

February 2016

Gardd Ynys was situated in a beautiful place with spectacular views. The garden was great and perfect for children to explore, with supervision. It was close to Barmouth, but still in a quiet place.

Mr Royse, March 2016

Gardd Ynys was situated in a beautiful place with spectacular views.. The garden was great and perfect for children to explore, with supervision. It was close to Barmouth, but still in a quiet place.

Mrs Marsh

January 2016

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay in a beautiful property.

Miss Clarke

Wonderfully comfortable house in a gorgeous spot!

Mrs Mcdonald, February 2016

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay in a beautiful property..

Mrs Morgan

July 2015

There was plenty of space for two families. It was such a comfortable house with the most amazing views. The garden was huge with lots of areas to explore.

Miss Clarke, January 2016

There was plenty of space for two families.. It was such a comfortable house with the most amazing views. The garden was huge with lots of areas to explore.

Miss Gardiner

June 2015

The amount of space that the house had was more than adequate for 8 people. We fell in love with the house and the surroundings and will be booking to go back. It felt like home, and was safe for the children and our pets.

Miss Hall

The house was amazing, the pictures don't do it justice at all! It's in an amazing location for the beach and town of Barmouth, which is beautiful. If you just want a lazy day the house and garden is plenty big enough to just chill out around.

Mrs Morgan, July 2015

The amount of space that the house had was more than adequate for 8 people.. We fell in love with the house and the surroundings and will be booking to go back. It felt like home, and was safe for the children and our pets.

Mr Winward

May 2015

Gardd Ynys was an amazing property with stunning views. It was situated within a very intimate, secluded spot with a huge garden area for family fun. The house was large enough that we didn't really have enough time to use all of the rooms!. The location was conveniently placed to visit a number of attractions. We realised we would have to come back again to see everything the local area has to offer and we can't wait to do so!

Miss Hall, June 2015

Gardd Ynys was an amazing property with stunning views.. It was situated within a very intimate, secluded spot with a huge garden area for family fun. The house was large enough that we didn't really have enough time to use all of the rooms!. The location was conveniently placed to visit a number of attractions. We realised we would have to come back again to see everything the local area has to offer and we can't wait to do so!

Mrs Fawcett

April 2015

The location of the property, with beautiful views, was a real treat. Lovely to have such a big garden. The house was decorated and furnished to a high standard, and was very clean. The quality of the TVs and the WiFi was excellent. There were plenty of towels and pillows.

Mr Brown

March 2015

A lovely clean refurbished house with beautiful views. Great to find a warm, dog friendly property at a fair price. Thank you.

Ms Foster

We would all like to thank you for an excellent holiday we had, the house was amazing. There was plenty of room, it was very clean and we had a very enjoyable stay. We hope to visit again very soon and we will definitely be recommending this place to other people, it's a beautiful place to stay.

Mr Winward, May 2015

The location of the property, with beautiful views, was a real treat.. Lovely to have such a big garden. The house was decorated and furnished to a high standard, and was very clean. The quality of the TVs and the WiFi was excellent. There were plenty of towels and pillows.

Mrs Fawcett, March 2015

A lovely clean refurbished house with beautiful views.. Great to find a warm, dog friendly property at a fair price. Thank you.

Mr Brown, March 2015

We would all like to thank you for an excellent holiday we had, the house was amazing.. There was plenty of room, it was very clean and we had a very enjoyable stay. We hope to visit again very soon and we will definitely be recommending this place to other people, it's a beautiful place to stay.

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Gardd Ynys in Snowdonia, Gwynedd