Self-Catering at Garreg Wen Isaf Bach | Holiday Cottages in Snowdonia

Holiday home
Garreg Wen Isaf Bach is a barn conversion adjoined to the owner’s home, set within spacious grounds, near Penygroes, bordering the Snowdownia National Park. It sleeps two people in one first floor double bedroom and has a stylish ground floor bathroom with a roll-top bath. There is also a handcrafted oak kitchen and a sitting room with a dining area. Outside you will find off road parking and extensive shared lawned ground with excellent views and furniture. The Blue Flag beach at Dinas Dinlle is just four miles away, whilst Llanberis, the starting points for many routes up Mount Snowdon is also within easy reach. With all this and more just waiting to be explored, Garreg Wen Isaf Bach is the perfect property for a memorable holiday at any time of year.

Accomodation Details
Mostly ground floor. One first floor double bedroom. Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area.

Area
The lovely quiet village of Penygroes is situated around six miles from the historic castle town of Caernarfon, bordering the Snowdonia National Park with beautiful scenic walks and mountain views easily accessible. A good selection of shops, cafes and pubs are available in the village and the wider local area is full of restaurants and activities such as golfing, swimming, tennis, surfing and horse riding to name but a few. Plas Dinas Country House is also nearby, which is home to some great history as well as The Gun Room restaurant. The beaches on Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula can be reached in about half an hour, while the beach at Dinas Dinlle is just a 10-minute drive away. Nearby, Caernarfon is home to Caernarfon Castle, which is well worth a visit, with further shops and cafes available, as well as steam train trips. Portmeirion is also a short distance away, featured in the TV series ‘The Prisoner’. Just 8 miles away is the Welsh Heritage centre which has a licensed cafe at Gant Nwrtheyrn with magnificent sea views from it's decked dining area. Beddgellert is a very attractive village, surrounded by the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, with a fabulous arts and craft shop, and several pubs. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

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. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with basic Sky, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Cot and highchair. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Secure bike storage. Shared lawned garden with furniture. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1 mile. Beach 4 miles. Note: Slightly restricted headroom in bedroom. Please note from 07.09.2020 this property is now pet free - all bookings made before this date will be honored.

Mr Perkins

September 2020

The accommodation is absolutely brilliant every thing you could need milk tea and loads of other items supplied.. The owners and family really helpful and friendly do anything for you, their 2 dogs were a pleasure to be near. Looking forward to a return visit in better times

Mr Perkins, September 2020

This is by far the worst holiday that we have ever had.. On arrival we found the toilet was blocked. We tried to contact the owners and they apologised but said that they had gone away for the weekend and there wasn't anything they could do, There was no toilet brush supplied so I had to search round and found a mop, I was able to clear the blockage, but the system was taking approx twenty minutes to fill between flushes. I mentioned this to the owners late afternoon on Sunday, they assured me that a plumber would be out first thing Monday. We had to wait until Thursday before the toilet was fixed. There was hardly any communication from the owners, I felt that I had to do all of the chasing. This is by far the worst cottage that we have stayed in and couldn't get home quick enough. We have stayed in a number of cottages, we have never experienced anything like this before. It is by far the most disappointing one of all. I am sorry to leave such a negative review but this is how I feel. We feel that the owners could have done more than they did. I hope this review is of some help to you. Kind regards Mick Hopperton

Mr Hopperton, September 2020

August 2020

Had a fantastic time staying at Garreg Wen Isaf Bach.. Denise and Gareth were very welcoming and friendly yet unintrusive. The cottage itself was excellent and was far more than I could have wished for. It's very well equipped and the views on a fine day are stunning. On arrival from Leeds there were some sachets of coffee, a two pinter of milk and some delicious Welsh cakes. Not only was this a thoughtful touch but also a Godsend after my journey. Thanks again for those x. Garreg Wen Isaf Bach is directley off the A487 main road so there can be traffic noise at certain times but as I'm from one of outlying villages of Leeds it was nothing more than I'm used too. The bonus to this means that you are in the ideal location for most of the places you'll visit. Am planning a walking holiday of North Wales either next year or the year after and Garreg Wen Isaf Bach will be my first and only choice. Thanks again to Denise and Gareth for a truely wonderful time.

Mr Batty, August 2020

This was a lovely cottage, very well finished and in a good location to explore the North of Wales.. Denise was also very welcoming and friendly and the Welsh cakes and milk, tea and coffee left for us were a really nice touch too. Would definitely book again - we really enjoyed our stay!

Mrs Smith, August 2020

December 2019

Lovely cottage in a great location for easy access to Snowdonia and Anglesey..

Ms Hawker, December 2019

September 2019

Brilliant location for the main coastal routes with hills close by to climb up.. The small town has a good range of take aways with chemist and post office.we're hoping to get back next year.many thanks for the stay.

Mr Coombes, September 2019

Very nice cottage, and Denise and Gareth are wonderful hosts, be prepared to be greeted by 2 wonderful friendly dogs.. The only slight problem we found was that the staircase is a little tight, and mind your head upstairs in the bedroom, as there are 2 beams running the length of the room. The kitchen is well equipped, and the bathroom also.

Mr Strudwick, September 2019

July 2019

Lovely cottage, owner very friendly and in a brilliant location..

Mr Warburton, July 2019

Denise & Gareth made us feel very welcome and were very friendly.. We and the two dogs would highly recommend this property as it is great for walking and exploring, beach,town or mountains

Mr Layton, July 2019

May 2019

This is an ideal place to stay in order to visit much of North Wales.. Very clean and warm with owners who were very eager to ensure we had all we needed.

Mr Reeves

April 2019

The holiday location is central to a number of North Wales tourist attractions and is in a quiet place with outstanding views all around.. An ideal getaway!

Mr Brimble

Was a great place and just right for being able to explore north wales and Anglesey

Mr Aldridge

February 2019

The hosts were absaloutely fantastic and were a perfect balance between attentiveness and letting us to our own devices.. Very comfy stay and will definitely be using Sykes again soon.

Mr Vinstien

We were in the area to view houses in the village, the cottage was an ideal base.. It was warm, comfortable, nicely fitted out, and had everything we needed. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming (as were their dogs); we could not fault anything.

Mr Thomas

January 2019

The owners are lovely people Highly recommend this cottage As Arnie says i will be back

Miss Stanton

December 2018

Lovely cottage, very clean, everything thought of for your needs.. Maybe bread knife/bread board would be useful

Mrs Burton

September 2018

Beautiful location with plenty to see and do nearby.. Well equipped kitchen. A perfect base to sit back and relax after a day out exploring.

Mr Gregorick

There is no infomation of what to do with the refuse, as wee were unsure about the recycling rules.. Each county has its own rules. There no bins for the cottage which we aware. Some information about the cottage would have been useful. Another but small niggle there was no breadknife as we like to have the fresh uncut bread. There was plenty of info to read about where to go which was nice. The owners were fantastic and such a lovely welcome. It really is a nice place to stay to visit places around nearby and not far to travel to them. It was a brilliant holiday as we love visiting Wales. We look forward to visiting Wales again.

Mr Mullings

July 2018

This is a lovely cottage in a beautiful area.. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming and we had a brillant holiday.

Mr Stevenson

June 2018

Helpful couple - always willing to assist

Mr Holden

Superb location first class cottage owners very accomadating

Ms Valks

May 2018

We had a great week here the cottage was lovely as was the surrounding area.. We will definitely book again in the future as we didn't see everything North Wales had to offer!

Mr Langdon

March 2018

Thoroughly enjoyable time! Would definitely recommend to anybody. Perfect getaway for couples.

Mrs Goodale

August 2017

Friendly welcome from the owners to their spotlessly clean cottage helped to make our holiday a real pleasure..

Mr Smith

Denise & Gareth made us feel very welcome and were very friendly .. We would highly recommend this property.Very well situated for beach,town or mountains.Perfect position.

Mr Smith, August 2017

May 2017

Very comfortable clean and lovely cottage in a beautiful location.. Owners were very friendly and very helpful. We had a brilliant week with amazing weather.

Mrs Johnson, May 2017

March 2017

Very friendly and helpful couple we had everything we needed beautifull cottage .... Very friendly and helpful couple we had everything we needed beautifull cottage good parking great location we did lots of activities would highly recommend it

Mr Rodwell, March 2017

October 2016

Friendly and helpful owner..

Mr Johnson, October 2016

September 2016

Great location.. On-site owners were extremely helpful & friendly but not intrusive. The cottage was extremely clean & comfortable. I will be looking for this one again in future years.

Mr Maher, September 2016

Ideal situation for exploring North Wales and Angelsey with easy drive to most places.. The cottage was very clean and well appointed - the owners very friendly and helpful.

Mr Metcalf, September 2016

August 2016

The cottage was beautifully presented, ideally located and so very peaceful.. The hosts truly made us feel welcome and could not do enough for us during our 14 day stay. We have stayed in many cottages over the years in several different areas, but this was by far the very best. We shall absolutely be returning to Garreg Wen Isaf. Thank you.

Mr Lund, August 2016

Just further to my previous comments, I think Garreg Wen Isaf could be graded a 4 star, the owners have made every effort to create a pleasant cottage and lovely place to stay.. Denise and Gareth were very helpful and the cottage was well equipped.

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Garreg Wen Isaf Bach in Snowdonia, Gwynedd