Self-Catering at Glan-yr-Afon Cottage | Holiday Cottages in Snowdonia

Holiday home
Glan-yr-Afon Cottage is an 18th Century, stone built cottage in a residential lane in the village of Tanygrisiau, less than 2 miles from Blaenau Ffestiniog in North Wales. The cottage has one double bedroom and one single with an additional pull out bed, which with the addition of a family bathroom make it suitable for four people. The cottage also contains a fitted kitchen and a sitting room with a dining area and a multi fuel stove. Outside the cottage is an enclosed front garden with furniture and off road parking for one car. Set in the middle of the Snowdonia National Park and with stunning views, Glan-yr-Afon Cottage is a superb cottage in a stunning location.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Well-equipped fitted kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and inglenook fireplace with multi-fuel stove.

Area
Tanygrisiau was famous for its slate mining, producing a high quality black slate that was used across the world. Its railway station is on the famous Ffestiniog Railway, a narrow gauge railway built to carry slate from the mines down to the sea at Porthmadog, today it is a renowned tourist attraction.

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
LPG central heating with multi-fuel stove in sitting room. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, Smart TV with freeview, DVD player, iPod dock with radio, WiFi. Good selection of DVDs and books. Fuel, power and starter pack for multi-fuel stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking available on first come, first served basis in allocated parking bays opposite cottage. Enclosed front patio with picnic bench. Enclosed, private rear patio with garden furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome (downstairs only, please bring own dog beds and towels). Sorry, no smoking. Pub 20 mins walk. Lakeside Cafe 3 mins walk. Shops and amenities 1.6 miles. Note: Front patio is gated and enclosed by a 3' 5" stone wall.

Miss White

September 2020

We had a wonderful stay at the lovely cosy cottage it provided us with all the essentials we needed.. Plus the chocolates and welsh biscuits were a very nice touch. Thank you very much Angie and Rich. And it was lovely too speak too Angie on the last day. Debbie and Ben from Telford. X x

Miss White, September 2020

August 2020

Great little cottage, all we needed, simple welsh cottage.. A little disappointing we couldn’t use the lovely private seating area at the back. Only negative was the main bed, felt like a camp bed!

Miss France, August 2020

February 2020

This is a lovely cottage and the fire is fab! It's a really quiet area and close to lots of lovely snowdonia villages. However we went in a wet february half term and there is NOTHING to do really indoors anywhere at this time of year so we came home early. Overall the cottage is really nice but the beds are uncomfortable and need new mattresses we felt.

Mrs Bowen-ashwin

May 2019

We stay in holiday cottages twice a year and this cottage is easily amongst the best.. It was spotlessly clean with everything you could need for a home from home. A very thoughtful welcome pack for us and also one for our springer spaniel was left by owners Angie and Rich together with logs and coal for the wood burner (which we used every night) and even some lavender sleep spray in the bedroom which I loved. The information file must have taken hours to put together with everything from how to work the tv and central heating to places to visit, where to eat and detailed walks to do. Really helpful and useful which We referred to often. There is nothing negative I can think of to say about this cottage. Would very highly recommend.

Mrs Loughlin

We had a very relaxing stay in this well equipped and immaculate cottage.. The welcome pack was excellent as were the special doggy items. The little garden was lovely for coffee and reading with very comfortable furniture. The stairs are steep,an additional hand rail might be useful ,but I got used to them.We had a great stay and are planning to return.

Miss Wilson

March 2019

This was a brilliant little cottage, very warm and cosy with lots of period features.. The cottage is situated on a very quiet cul-de-sac lane with a stream running by the front. There is a parking area, and the lane is well lit at night. The cottage was spotlessly clean, and the beds very comfy. The owners left a welcome pack which included treats for the dogs as well as the humans!! The cottage is an ideal location to several local attractions, which are also featured in the in depth information guide which the owners have clearly put a lot of time and effort into compiling. I would recommend this cottage and would definitely return.

kerrypete

Our last night at this cozy cottage. Only a short break but thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Lovely views to the front of the cottage, some great walks too. Central to places of interest and we would recommend Beddgelert, a beautiful village about 30 mins drive away. The accommodation itself has everything you would need for a comfortable stay. The owners also going that extra mile with little welcome extras! Much appreciated and we would highly recommend. Thank you for a relaxing stay!

Mr Gravill

The kitchen is small but functional.. The living area is a good size, it felt really comfortable. Bed rooms are also are also a good size. Would and probably will visit again. The yard out back is very small but there is also a small yard at the front and an area opposite which can be used for dogs.

Dr Fortune

From the thoughtful welcome pack and basket of wood, to the detailing, this cottage is wonderful - charming, cosy, tasteful and comfortable in a beautiful village.. The communication was excellent and the cottage superb.

Miss Evans

December 2018

Amazing little cottage, our second stay in 2018.. The owners go the extra mile to ensure your stay is lovely-this time we were left a host of Christmas goodies, treats and even crackers for us and our dogs, milk, butter, wine and pop in the fridge is perfect too! We love staying here.

Mr Bunn

November 2018

The cottage is absolutely excellent.. The owners' attention to detail shows in the decor and furnishing. It is a lovely cosy cottage that is a joy to return to after exploring and walking about.The little extras show that your comfort and enjoyment is of paramount importance. The cottage is nicely situated and is surrounded by beauty and history. We had a great time and will definitely repeat the experience.

Mrs Clarke

October 2018

Such a cosy cottage in an idyllic setting.. It is very well presented and is well equipped. We really appreciated the comfy beds and the wood burner to stave off the chilly evenings. All in all we had a brilliant week and we would love to return in the future. We would highly recommend a stay at Glan-yr-Afon cottage

Mr Abrehart

September 2018

We had a nice holiday and it was a nice cosy place, but unfortunately the mattress felt uncomfortable, which led us to have slight lower backache..

Mr Langley

July 2018

The owners of the cottage have gone to great lengths to ensure their visitors have everything there they might need.. The bathroom and kitchen were generously stocked with items to give visitors a good start to their holiday and the welcome pack of wine, crisps and biscuits were a nice touch. There were even goodies for the dog. This is a very comfortable and well equipped place to stay while enjoying the stunning surroundings.

Mr Bennett

March 2018

It is the little touches that make this fantastic cottage a home from home.. A shelf full of the spices / herbs you always forget and then try to do without as you don’t want to buy a whole jar, the wood and coal to get the fire roaring and oh yes, the Easter Egg. There are great walks direct from the cottage to be enjoyed for all abilities. We would certainly return.

February 2018

We have had a truly wonderful break.. The cottage is perfect in every way and we didn’t want to come home. The cottage is a real home from home. We had wine, crisps biscuits and milk on arrival and the dogs even had blankets and treats left for them. We arrived late and Angie had left the light and heating on for us which was so kind. The cottage is so cosy the children loved it and we had real fires every night. The local area is so beautiful and we did some amazing walks, for hours and hours all from the fabulous guest information folder that had been put together by the owners- we loved reading the history of the house too. All in all a perfect break and we have booked to go back for New Years. Thank you.

December 2017

Fantastic experience.. Very welcoming, gorgeous clean cottage, beautifully decorated with thoughful welcome pack. Perfect.

Ms Jenner

November 2017

Fab cottage, clean, comfy, good size, parking..

Mr Dean

July 2016

Absolutely loved the Cottage. We felt completely immersed in our surroundings. This great little cottage was perfect for our family (4 adults,1 baby and our dog). Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the accommodation and the location.

Ms Davies

June 2016

The location was fantastic and the cottage was very comfortable and relaxing. I liked being located so that it was easy to get to the coast or the mountains.

Mrs Stupples

January 2016

Lovely welcoming cottage - home from home.

Mrs Grimes

September 2015

A very homely cosy cottage that is well equipped. We really enjoyed our time here and would go back.

Mr Moore

July 2015

The Cottage was an excellent 'interpretation' of an original slate-worker's home in a slate quarrying village. It carried the sense of that way of life into the modern idiom without losing touch with the original. You could feel the history in the slate and stone. Ideally located for everything the area has to offer, which is a huge amount.

Mrs Doherty

April 2015

Top marks, couldn't fault the cottage at all. We (including our dogs) were made to feel very welcome by the owners. We would definitely visit again and recommend this beautiful cottage. Thanks again.

Mr Newstead

February 2015

This was our first visit to Snowdonia and we had a wonderful time walking in beautiful scenery. The cottage was comfortable and snug and had everything needed for a pleasant stay. We arrived back home thoroughly relaxed and refreshed.

Mr Heaton

January 2015

An amazing little cottage. Compliments to the owners, was made to feel extremely welcome. Thank you.

Mrs Larrad

October 2014

We loved the location in beautiful surrounding

Mr Brandi

September 2014

Its a lovely Cottage in a very good location for touring the area and I would happily stay there again. The owners have thought very carefully about the comfort of their guests and what is necessary to make their stay a happy one. I would very happily stay there again.

Mr Shorney

May 2014

Lovely place to stay for a week.

Mrs Chase

The cottage was in a good location to enjoy much of the stunning scenery and lovely beaches of North Wales.

Mrs Lewis

September 2013

The cottage was very warm and inviting. The standard was very high, and little extras provided that you do not get in a lot of places. There was a wealth of information on attractions, which proved to be very useful. All in all this cottage is one of the best we have stayed in, and we hope to return in the near future as there is still so much more to explore.

Mrs Burton

August 2013

The cottage was comfortable and pretty, and the front garden was nice too. The bedrooms were a good size and had plenty of storage space.

Mrs Dowdell

May 2013

There was so much attention to detail by the owners. Loved the effort they had put in to suggesting activities, restaurants, local walks etc. It was great to have extras like OS maps and compass, tea, coffee, milk, wine and especially bara brith! There was literally nothing that we wanted or needed which wasn't already in the cottage. We needn't have taken so much stuff!

Mr Strong

October 2012

Fantastic, superb cottage, couldn't ask for more.

Mr Clark

Excellent location, very central for all attractions in the area.

Mr McLaren

August 2012

We couldn't ask for anything more from the property - it was great and the kids had a great time especially seeing the trains goes by!

Mr Mann

A very comfortable and well equipped cottage, ideal for us. Lovely situation, conveniently located for day-to-day supplies in Blaenau. The Visitor Information manual gave us a clear idea of the thought and care which had gone into the restoration of the cottage, (beautifully done!), which was of great interest and most entertaining. We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

Mrs Murray

July 2012

An excellent property, very well stocked and with lovely 'extra' touches such as the home-made cake and wine. Lovely owners who answered all our questions.

Guest

December 2011

We were very well lokked after from the moment we arrived until we left. The cottage was lovely, ideal for 2 people. Maintained to a very good standard with everything that we needed. The hosts gave us such a lovely welcome pack and superb service.We loved the most informative Welcome Pack with very accurate walk details. The hosts certainly go that extra mile to ensure you have a most enjoyable stay!

Mrs Rennie

October 2011

We had a fabulous holiday as location was excellent for amazing walks and scenery. The owners were extremely helpful, they had left an excellent, easy to follow file containing useful information about the amenities and surrounding area.

Mrs Pye

September 2011

The location of the property was a great starting point for lots of different enjoyable walks which we, and our dogs, loved! The cottage was very clean and well equipped and had everything you could possibly need!

Marlene & Pip

Apart from the sofas which we found too low - we are both 70+ - we had every comfort we could hope for. The area was lovely with interesting early morning walks around the village. We found a delightful cafe nearby and enjoyed the trains and slate mines. Everyone we met was friendly and kind. Super

August 2011

Very nice cosy cottage. Well equipped. Very clean and homely. Great location for exploring Snowdonia.

Mr Taylor

July 2011

Everything we expected. A delightful two up/two down terraced cottage, with a downstairs extension containing a well equipped kitchen and a decent sized bathroom. Rest of the house was neat, tidy and certainly the best rental we've stayed in. Nice welcome pack, umbrellas in the hallway, log fire, Satellite freeview TV, games, books, maps etc. We would definitely visit again and recommend to friends.

In an area of outstanding natural beauty and everything was easily accessible.

June 2011

The cottage was ideally placed for a lot of the local attractions and had some great walks from the doorstep. The welcome gifts from the owners were a particularly nice touch.

Mr Lambert

April 2011

The cottage was fantastic to come back to at the end of the day. We had two different types of weather, very bad and very good, in both styles the cottage was immense. Everything and extra was taken care of, tea, coffee, compasses, extensive tour guide, games, dvd's, accouterments for the bathroom and bedrooms and 2 nights log fire requirements. Everything and beyond was thought of even a washer dryer. All was well thought of. Thank you.

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Glan-yr-Afon Cottage in Snowdonia, Gwynedd