Self-Catering at Ty Gwynn | Holiday Cottages in Snowdonia

Holiday home
Ty Gwynn is a cosy and character, terraced cottage in the quaint little village of Tanygrisiau, North Wales. There are three bedrooms across the first and second floors, along with a family bathroom, whilst the ground floor has an airy kitchen/diner with comfy seating set before the woodburner, and a separate sitting room with open fire. Outside, there is a small enclosed garden patio to the front whilst to the rear is a large elevated garden with furniture and country views. There's also off road parking with additional roadside parking opposite. Set very close to the Ffestiniog Steam Railway line and with excellent walks and cycling from the doorstep, Ty Gwynn is a cosy and welcoming holiday home in this beautiful North Wales location.

Accomodation Details
Over three floors. Three bedrooms: 1 x second floor king-size double (zip/link, can be 2' 6" twin on request), 1 x double, 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Sitting room with open fire.

Area
Tanygrisiau, meaning "below the steps", refers to the stepped cliffs above this traditional Welsh village. The Moelwyn mountains protect the village from much of the wind from northerly gales in the winter, and give the village a pleasant southerly aspect with relatively mild weather considering its location high in Snowdon. The village stands amongst some dramatic scenery, and is a good starting point for many walks, especially if your intention is to climb Moelwyn itself.

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 heaters with open fire and woodburning stove. Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, slimline dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, Bluetooth speaker with radio, WiFi, selection of books and games. Coal, power and starter pack for fires inc. in rent, logs can be bought at £6 a basket. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Parking on first come, first served basis in parking bay opposite, or as street parking. Enclosed front patio with bench and enclosed rear garden with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 1.5 miles. Note: Restricted headroom in second floor double bedroom with steep, narrow stairs open to the bedroom, care to be taken. Note: There are 11 steps up to garden which is not secure, children and dogs to be supervised. Note: This cottage is next to the steam railway line and may experience some minimal associated noise. Please note: This property has a £100 Good Housekeeping Bond Please note; There will be a basket of Logs left in the property at a charge of £6, an honesty box will be in the property in which you can leave the funds.

Mr Wood

September 2020

The cottage was excellent.. Upon arrival the owner arranged for a small welcome pack of tea , coffee, milk, wine, and biscuits. The owner also text to ensure all was ok.

Mr Wood, September 2020

It was everything we expected which made our stay more enjoyable

Mr Richardson, September 2020

August 2020

Fantastic cottage with everything you need.. Amazing location.Very attentive owner.Highly recommended .

Mrs Adamczuk, August 2020

The house itself was great, clean and plenty of room.. It would be handy if there was an extra bathroom, but I would recommend this house to anyone wanting to visit Wales:)

Mr Ball, August 2020

July 2020

Cottage was as per pictures.. Very clean and tidy. Kitchen had a good range of cooking utensils etc. Garden was great for the dogs.

Miss Evans, July 2020

December 2019

Nice house.. .. not great pillows and beds a bit soft but this is personal choice. Dryer didnt work which i was disappointed about as with 2 kids and a pet i would have liked to have washed and dryed wet clothes and with storage heaters you cant dry clothes over. Guttering above front door has a leak... got wet every time we entered house but according to owner its on the list to be fixed. Otherwise good position and we enjoyed our time.

Mrs Segal, December 2019

Great value in a quite location handy for many local attractions.. the Kitchen/diner is fantastic (much bigger than the photos prepared us for) & we were able to prepare a great Christmas diner as it had everything we need. Some great walks on the doorstep. Owner was extremely helpful in returning a christmas present that we left behind. highly recommended. Thanks Again

Mr Padley, December 2019

August 2019

We returned to this cottage after a lovely stay last summer, this time for 2 weeks.. On arrival the cottage was as expected, clean and welcoming (no doggy smells or dog hair!). The bedrooms were tidy and cosy, shower was fine. The kitchen is very large, plenty of room to play a game of scrabble or cards, as we did most evenings. There is an instruction book for bin emptying details and the workings of any appliances, also a book recommending days out. The garden is huge and lovely to sit in in the afternoon when the sun peeks through the trees. There are beautiful views of the mountains in town and many lovely walks to explore. We also visited the ponies over the road daily, the all brown one being friendly and running to see our dog, the brown and white is more shy. Despite the rain this time we went out every day on a walk or to visit a local attraction and looked forward to getting back and warming/ drying ourselves in front of the open fire! My sons favourite part was to light the fire and play games, our dog enjoyed sprawling out across the kitchen floor after a walk and sneaking up on the fake sheep in the garden (he thought they were real!), I personally loved seeing the bats fly over the garden as the sun went down and my Father liked to sit in the rocking chair in the kitchen with a cup of tea!

Ms Barnes, August 2019

The cottage was not only warm and welcoming it was very well equipped and clean, information left by the owners was very helpful the location is exactly as described.. And the local walks are excellent

Miss Lutkin, August 2019

I appreciate that we stayed in August but I thought the cottage was overpriced for its location and what it offers.. There was also a distinct smell or something in the air when we arrived. We were a party of 5 adults who are all used to, or have our own dogs ( did not bring them with us) but the damp dog ( or possibly cat) smell in the air was palpable on arrival. The cottage was clean (apart from air) but there were some surprises (bread left from previous visitors in the freezer, dirty wine glasses in the cupboard and bulbs gone in a couple of lamps) which given the cost of renting it, should have been checked. We were also disappointed by the lack of / difficulty having enough hot water for 5 adults to shower after returning from climbing Snowdon! Again having to switch a hot water ‘booster’ on for 60 minutes first is not ok for the cost of renting this property. I think this is a sweet cottage, it is slightly fussy in decor for a holiday rental and could do with some decluttering and it is also only just big enough for five adults. I would think it more suited to 2 adults and 3 kids. Although bedroom space is fine the lounge is small and one bathroom an issue for a larger group. The saving grace was the kitchen, which was a super size. Our instructions before were clear and helpful. I have stayed in a Sykes cottage before and thought it was super, this unfortunately I was underwhelmed by and did feel disappointed considering the cost. My feedback is intended to be helpful to the owners ( changes are quick and easy to fix) and not at all intended as a rant.

Mrs Firth, August 2019

July 2019

Lovely cottage, great location, very clean, cosy & well equipped.. Friendly and helpful owners.

Miss Bond, July 2019

If you do not have pets then the odour in the kitchen will not please you..

Mr Tayler

June 2019

Brilliant time at Ty Gwynn ,lovely walks, scenery,good base for touring local places of interest,would certainly book Ty Gwynn again ..

Mrs Potts

April 2019

A lovely little citrate that you can tell is loved by its owners.. We had a wonderful time beautiful walks from the door or the cottage. The cottage had everything we needed and it was lovely from top to bottom. It is cosy and comfy. The recommendations of where to eat by the owner was spot on, the lakeside cafe and the Oakley both great and we could take our beloved dog with us.

Mrs Ashall

March 2019

What a lovely cottage there was just 2 of us and our 2 dogs and the experience .... What a lovely cottage there was just 2 of us and our 2 dogs and the experience was amazing the cottage was clean and really cosy it had everything we needed for a peaceful week from our busy work lifestyle we have we were totally chilled by the end of day 2, the small village where the cottage was tucked away in was peaceful and had beautiful views in a morning from our bedroom window loved sitting by the coal fire at the evening there was coal and wood left for us to use, everything had clear instructions on how to work everything places to go couldn’t ask for more we really are looking forward to returning love it that much as did our dogs too fantastic base to get out and go for long walks with them

Miss Taylor

December 2018

We are a family of 5 (plus dog) and this was an idea cottage.. It is a lovely, with all modern facilities whilst maintaining the traditional feel. I spent most evenings in the rocking chair by the open fire - bliss!! The location is stunning.

Mr Gibney

October 2018

The cottage was exactly what we wanted in the perfect location, a great base for exploring the area.. It was very well equipped and comfortable. The kids appreciated the good quality wifi! Very good instructions and information pack provided by the owner. Your sales team was able to book the 4 night half term break I wanted at this cottage over the phone, which was brilliant because the 4 nights wasn't shown as an option on the website. We definitely hope to return!

Mr Cummings

The cottage was lovely and comfy and warm.. we had great weather, would recommend.

Mr Runagle

August 2018

We have also booked holidays with Sykes in previous years and have always been happy with the properties we booked.. We are already thinking about next year and possibly returning to a peoperty we have stayed at twice before.

Miss Drew

May 2018

Lovely little cottage, very clean and really well maintained, instructions on how to access the property and use all the facilities was really clear, Nigel the owner was very helpful and suggested several things we could although we were only there a couple of days so unfortunately didn't have much time.. The cottage is in a quiet location, parking is really easy and the cottage was ideally situated for visiting the Zip World quarry, Portmerion and all the Snowdonia has to offer. Would definitely recommend this cottage and if we're ever in that part of the world again would happily stay in Ty Gwynn.

Ms Alexander

March 2018

Very helpful owner who gave lots of useful instructions and details.. Plenty of room and very well equipped.

Mr Field

October 2017

Wonderful cottage.. Great facilities. Everything we needed and more - especially in the kitchen. Wood Burner & Coal fire gave a lovely warmth. Would loved to have stayed longer to enjoy area more.

Ronny W

August 2017

The cottage is fantastic. The rooms feel cosy. The beds were comfortable. The bathroom was simple but the facilities worked very well (nice hot shower). We loved the kitchen. It was very well equipped and just a perfect room to sit together, eat, read and relax. There is also a nice garden and garden furniture to sit outside. There was a big selection of maps and leaflets which helped to plan trips. The cottage is in a great location. It is surrounded by mountains and a lake and is a central point for trips into the mountains and to the sea.

Very helpful and informative owner..

Mr Wagner

The cottage was absolutely lovely.. It was very cosy, very well equipped and in a central location for numerous trips.

Mr Dearling

August 2016

Great little cottage in a perfect location.. Friendly neighbours too!

Mr Dearling, August 2016

This was an absolutely lovely cottage, it had everything you could want and it was a real pleasure for a family holiday.. We loved it. When you look at a cottage on your website and scroll down to the map, it'd be great to be able to zoom in and see where it is more exactly; and when you start with the map of places to stay in an area and click through to a cottage, it'd be great to be able to go back to the map

Mr Couldrey

June 2016

The cottage was one of best we have been to. It was well equipped and in a excellent location with parking opposite. Really handy for the Ffestiniog railway.

Mr Niblett, August 2016

The cottage was one of best we have been to.. It was well equipped and in a excellent location with parking opposite. Really handy for the Ffestiniog railway.

Mrs Lavender

April 2016

Great cottage in a lovely location. Had everything we needed for a few days away.

Mrs Wray

We loved this cottage, it was one of the best we have stayed in. The WiFi was good so the kids were happy, and it was well equipped, spacious and light. Also really well positioned for what we wanted to do; bike parks, mountains and the towns. Can't wait to come back when the trampoline centre opens in the mine.

Mr Couldrey, June 2016

Great cottage in a lovely location.. Had everything we needed for a few days away.

Mr Dutson

March 2016

We were pleasantly surprised at the size and cleanliness of the property. Considering that dogs are allowed, there wasn't any evidence that dogs had stayed there and it had everything we needed and more. Instructions were clear and there was lots of information to help us explore. Being so early in the season, we were fortunate to have good weather but there were plenty of games, reading matter and videos to keep us entertained if the weather had been bad. It was in a good location for local walks and climbs and central to the main towns around Snowdon. Overall, all 5 of us and the dog had a great time and would highly recommend the property.

Mrs Lavender, April 2016

We loved this cottage, it was one of the best we have stayed in.. The WiFi was good so the kids were happy, and it was well equipped, spacious and light. Also really well positioned for what we wanted to do; bike parks, mountains and the towns. Can't wait to come back when the trampoline centre opens in the mine.

Mrs Wray, March 2016

We were pleasantly surprised at the size and cleanliness of the property.. Considering that dogs are allowed, there wasn't any evidence that dogs had stayed there and it had everything we needed and more. Instructions were clear and there was lots of information to help us explore. Being so early in the season, we were fortunate to have good weather but there were plenty of games, reading matter and videos to keep us entertained if the weather had been bad. It was in a good location for local walks and climbs and central to the main towns around Snowdon. Overall, all 5 of us and the dog had a great time and would highly recommend the property.

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Ty Gwynn in Snowdonia, Gwynedd