Y Bwthyn | Holiday Rental in Snowdonia, Gwynedd

Holiday home
Y Bwthyn is a detached cottage dating from 1850 in the grounds of the owners' home close to the small North Wales village of Deiniolen near to Llanberis. The cottage can sleep four people and has a double bedroom, a bathroom and an open plan living area with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with a multi-fuel stove and a double sofa bed. Outside the cottage is off road parking and gardens with outdoor furniture. Set in stunning countryside on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park, Y Bwthyn is a superb romantic retreat, any time of year.

Accomodation Details
Mostly ground floor. One king-size double bedroom (zip/link can be twin on request). Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Separate basin and WC. Open plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with double sofa bed and multi-fuel stove. Utility. Small first floor sitting room.

Area
Llanberis offers shops and pubs and is a mecca for walkers and climbers. The Llanberis Railway runs nearby and the Snowdonia National Park is close by.

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 storage heaters with multi-fuel stove in sitting room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books and games. Electricity and starter pack for multi-fuel stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot available by arrangement. Off road parking for 3 cars shared with enclosed country garden with furniture. Bike storage. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop, pub and petrol station 1 mile. Note: Crog loft has very low head height and accessed by "ships ladder" so children to be supervised. Bike storage

Ms Critchley

October 2020

Loved this cottage! Easy to book, easy to reschedule when Covid Lockdown scuppered my plans, easy to amend the booking to add another person. The property was squeaky clean, much bigger than it looks in the pictures, had every amenity we needed and is perfectly located for visiting either the coast or Anglesey or Snowdonia. I visit North Wales every year and will certainly stay here again.

Ms Critchley, October 2020

September 2020

Lovely cosy cottage with fantastic views.. Really well equipped with everything you may need for your stay. Very dog friendly as has enclosed garden. Great location for exploring the area. A little difficult to find at first but easy after that!

Mr Coombs, September 2020

August 2020

Perfect location with stunning views.. Cottage has everything you need including a utility room which was perfect for the dogs. The owners are close by should you require any information but do not intrude on your privacy.

Ms Wardlaw, August 2020

We had a fabulous holiday in this beautiful cottage situated in a tranquil setting.. The views were spectacular. The cottage was extremely clean with everything that we needed during the stay. The owners who live up the lane were extremely friendly and helpful. We had great days visiting Criccieth, Anglesey, Harlech and Morfa Nefyn and couldn’t have been luckier with the hot weather. There are many walks around the cottage, including the three peaks. Would highly recommend this cottage and will be returning soon.

Mrs Lowe, August 2020

July 2020

This is our second visit to Y Bwthyn using Sykes.. Everything from start to finish was perfect. The cottage is fantastic, from location to facilities and little touches like cake on arrival! Sykes kept us well informed throughout the pandemic meaning that I had no worries or misgivings around being able to travel or what would happen if it wasn't possible. Highly recommend Sykes and Pam and Rob, owners of Y Bwthynn

Miss Thickett, July 2020

Fantastic cottage with stunning views.. Easy access for days on the mountains and Llanberis Quarry as well as day trips to the beaches of Anglesey. We shall definitely be back.

Mrs Wallace, July 2020

January 2020

Lovely and peaceful with wonderful news..

Mr Rowland, January 2020

Wonderful location, lovely cottage, sparkling clean, and friendly, helpful owners..

Mrs Burnham, January 2020

August 2019

Lovely place, very nice and helpful owners.. Second time we have stayed there and loved every moment as did the children.

ANBE1

March 2019

I nearly didn’t book this cottage because of the bad review that had been left. We stayed for a week in February with our dog. On arrival I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the cottage was immaculate. Sometimes with “dog friendly” cottages, they smell of dogs but this was not the case. It had a wood burner which was made up ready to light, milk in the fridge and a cake. We had some fantastic weather and twice had lunch outside at the table with views to the sea in the distance and the mountains. The walks from the house are excellent. You are almost on the Slate Trail. There are virtually no people or cars about because of the houses position. We walked to the lake before breakfast each morning and saw no one. For us this is paradise. The sunsets from the cottage were sensational, The owners home is up the lane but does not intrude into your privacy and you feel totally isolated, only seeing them once the whole week. There are 2 toilets a bathroom,a bedroom and an open plan kitchen with a couch that turns into another bed. After a hard days walking we would light the wood burner, go up to the brilliant little loft room with a bottle of wine and talk rubbish in the warm glow. This was our heaven. We were so pleased we didn’t believe the previous review. I have just read it again and I think they just wanted their money back and seem fixated with pubic hair. This was our home for one of the best holidays we have ever had.

Mr Duncan

The location was amazing and the views were stunning.. We saw a lot of birds of prey from the windows which was a fantastic bonus. Lots of Amazing walks nearby and there was plenty of room for the two of us and a dog. Whilst remote there are plenty of nearby towns to find supplies. Bangor and Llandudno can provide anything you need. The only criticism I would have is that the matresses seemed to be on there way out and could probably do with being replaced in the not to distant future. This was a really perfect base for our holiday and we will probably stay again.

Dr Firth

February 2019

The owners are really helpful and the cottage is fantastic for guests with dogs.. Also a great location for Snowdonia

Mr Parkin

November 2018

4th to time I've been to the cottage and I'll be coming back again as soon as I can.. Lovely cottage in a lovely part of the world.

Mrs Mccullough

August 2018

Fantastic views.. Great walks. Three zip worlds. Lots to do. Great accomadation to come back to and relax.

Mrs Ames

Wifi wasn't working and garden much smaller than expected.. Otherwise delighted with the accommodation which is finished to a high standard and in a beautiful location.

Mrs Maddern

June 2018

Excellent booking site easy to navigate, description of holiday cottages very accurate.. Holiday good value for money wonderful location, helpful but not intruding owners. Have always been pleased with holidays booked through sykes.

Miss Bastick

Had a wonderfull time in stunning surroundings The cottage was just perfect and also we picked a good week weatherwise.. Found all locations that we wanted to see very central rom the cottage.Perfect.

Ms Backwell

The cottage was very clean and well presented and we had a good holiday there.. However we felt a bit mislead by the description and pictures which seemed to suggest there was a field available for the dogs and access to the 'babbling brook', neither of which were true. You could just about hear the brook but not see it and the field shown in the picture is now completely fenced off from the house. Some more recent and more honest photos needed I feel. Also there is a bath but there is very little hot water available. You could get a shower but only got maximum 6" of water in the bath - also somewhat misleading. The owners were very helpful and friendly, the addition of cake was nice as a welcome gift and the view towards the sea was lovely.

Mrs Bailey

April 2018

Beautiful setting.. Exceptionally helpful hosts.

jimbos243

January 2018

Booked this property for an engagement holiday for myself and partner. We haven't been on holiday in well over a year due to work commitments. We searched for an isolated, dog friendly property. This came up. On arrival,it was obvious that the area was rural,but the property wasn't isolated. There was a property next door (but detached). It is in fact the owners who live next door. The property itself is stunning, smart finish and lovely views. However, the property was clearly not cleaned prior to our arrival. We found pubic hairs scattered around the toilet, bath and basin. There was also faeces in the toilet pan, but no cleaning products in the property. On closer inspection, the mattress protector was covered in pubic hair. Our feet were left black after walking bare foot. The property had clearly not been cleaned for sometime as there was deep seeded dirt everywhere. The property folder mentions leaving the property as you find it. This can only let me assume that the owners are relying on guests to clean after themselves. We left on the second morning. I wanted to leave on the first day after our outing to llanberris, but ice and bad weather meant we had to stay the second night. I have complained to sykes and since received a full refund. I'm sure the property cleaner would have been informed, and this problem rectified for future guests. I dont like calling people out, but unfortunately this completely ruined our holiday, and i wouldn't anyone else to suffer the same fate.

Mr Williams

December 2017

Brilliant. really good standard of fittings and made to feel really welcome, milk in the fridge on arrival logs set in the fire, cake and a Christmas tree, views were good even through the rain lol.. warm quiet and perfect for dogs. will start saving to go back in the summer.

Mrs Howard

November 2017

It is a great cottage in a fantastic location however it is lacking in attention to detail and cleanliness, we found waste still in a bin in the toilet, a filthy frying pan with relics of previous meals still burnt in, so totally unusable, a dirty oven, dirty wine glasses, burnt and dirty oven gloves, a couple of blown light bulbs had not been replaced, dogs excrement in the garden from the previous occupiers, dust evident on skirtings and television.. Dogs/human hair on the throw covereing the sofa bed. Its a real shame because the location is great but I do not expect to go away on holiday and clean someone elses mess, even more annoying since we arrived in the area at 10 am but could not check in to the cottage until 3 pm due to 'cleaning', have used Sykes several times now but this was a real let down especially since we were celebrating my wifes birthday

October 2017

The cottage was in a great location for walking and was brilliantly set up for dogs x

Mr Hall

August 2017

Lovely and warm, easy access to local climbing and days out on Anglesey.. Very clean and very considerate and helpful owners.

Mr Galbraith

June 2017

This being our fourth visit should be testament enough but just to be sure we will be looking to book again in the future.. Fabulous place.

Mr Setton

May 2017

Location, comfort, facilities.. All exceeded my expectations. Great value for money . I'm now hooked on more stay cation holidays

TheFraser

November 2016

We stayed in this cottage for 3 nights at the end of October for the snowdonia marathon. Two adults one teenager and our two dogs, this cottage was just perfect for our needs. There was a barra brith cake, jug of milk in the fridge with tea & coffee waiting for us on our arrival which was a lovely touch. We are looking to visit the area again sometime next year, & this cottage is top of our list for a place to stay. The cottage is very clean with plenty of room and only a few miles less than 10 minutes from Llanberis. Thank you to the owners for a lovely stay in your cottage.

Miss Dobson

July 2016

Y Bwthyn is situated in a great location for exploring Snowdonia and all of the activities available. The children particularly liked the horses in the surrounding land. The views are stunning and we would book again.

Mrs Baker

June 2016

Wonderful cottage in a superb quiet location which was within striking distance of many interesting places. The property was very clean and nicely prepared for people to stay there, there were very comfortable beds and the owners are friendly and welcoming!

Mr Foster

Y Bwythyn is a beautiful cottage that was situated in the middle of nowhere, on the side of a mountain with wonderful views, yet still perfectly located for easy access to so many lovely places. The enclosed garden/yard was ideal and secure enough to let the dogs out without supervision. The cottage was very clean and well equipped and although we didn't require the use of the log burner, it was a very attractive feature.

Mr Noctor

February 2016

Y Bwythn is in a lovely, peaceful setting. Beautiful views. I only stayed for three nights but would have loved to have booked it longer.

Mrs Walford

January 2016

Great cottage to get away from it all with a beautiful lounge to relax in. Amazing views. The owners very helpful but not intrusive. Very well equipped, we would highly recommend.

Mrs Griffith

November 2015

Fabulous location which, despite the weather, delivered everything it promised. Cottage was great, very clean with an excellent utility area for muddy boots, jackets and dogs! Loved the log fire!!!

The cottage and surrounding area were all perfect and very welcoming. I could not have asked for a better service.

Ms Peace

September 2015

Lovely cottage, great location and warm welcome from the owner.Will definitely book again!

DavidCaroline

My wife and I stayed in this cottage for a week in June 2015 with our 2 dogs. This idyllic, stone-built, detached cottage is situated in an elevated position on the slopes of Elidir Fach Mountain with views across the countryside to Anglesey and Snowdonia. Fully converted from an 1850s shippon, this delightful Llanberis cottage offers spacious ground floor accommodation with a king-size bedroom with distant sea views, a large open plan living area with a sofa bed, a galleried ceiling with original oak beams, a crog loft where you can sit and read, and a warming multi-fuel stove to sit and relax in front of on cooler evenings. The above is copied from the sykes cottages site but describes perfectly. The cottage was clean and well equipped with everything we needed it even had wifi that was not mentioned. The location is a bit remote for shops pubs etc but this did not bother us. It is great for dogs with a large fenced off garden. There is great walking direct from the cottage and excellent views. The only slight negative on our visit was the grass on the garden area and around the outside seat was fairly long. We would recommend a visit to this cottage and would visit again.

Mr Hughes

May 2015

Y Bwythyn really felt like a traditional welsh cottage; the décor and location in particular were great. The open fire was a great addition to the evenings after some wet and cold outdoor activities. We were given a friendly welcome but also left to our own devices so were never intruded upon and overall we found the property really good value for money.

Mr Mitchell

March 2015

A lovely cottage in a stunning location with very helpful and friendly owners.

Miss White

November 2014

The location of the property suited our needs perfectly. The entrance to the property was brilliant in that there was plenty of room for wet gear and the dog. All in all a great holiday. Thank you so much!

September 2014

Weather was brilliant, location of Y Bwythn is excellent for zip world, Velocity and of course Mount Snowdon. Y Bwythn is ideal for people who want peace and quiet but also allows easy excess to many of the local attractions. Certainly will be booking again.

Mr Price

July 2014

Fantastic location, very good property and the hosts were very friendly but respected our privacy. A central location for exploring or just walking.

Mr Maxwell

April 2014

Beautiful location and excellent accommodation.

Guest

December 2013

Myself and wife with our two dogs had the most relaxing time .Made to feel very welcome by owners the holiday home had everything we needed .Lots to see and do the views are amazing situated in a perfect spot. We enjoyed our stay that much we have booked again role on May,Our son and his girlfriend are joining us too.

Miss Bryant

November 2013

The cottage was perfect. Great outdoor area. Very private, warm and cosy inside. Owners very friendly, and not at all imposing. Fabulous setting.

Mrs Borland

October 2013

Location was perfect, sufficiently isolated and superb views. Cottage was warm and cosy and everything we needed was available. Owners were friendly and helpful but respected our privacy too.

Mr Braker

September 2013

We were looking for a quiet and peaceful holiday which we found at Y Bwthyn. The property is in an ideal location for travelling around and sightseeing. We found the owners very pleasant and friendly, we only saw them twice. The accommodation was as described, ample room for two, very clean and well laid out. Loved the Log Burner. All in all a very pleasant and enjoyable stay, and would have no hesitation making a return visit.

Miss McCreadie

It was situated in a lovely place. Holiday home was very comfortable, could not fault it, would go back again.

Whitfield

August 2013

What a fantastic property, clean, and well furnished. Great place with loads to do within easy reach. Will certainly go again.

Prof Spracklen

The cottage has fabulous views and is in a great location between the mountain and the sea.

Mr Jones

February 2013

Lovely and remote, but within a 5 minute drive from main village and shops. Very friendly and welcoming hosts; welcome pack a lovely touch with ideas and suggestions. Perfect for a short get away.

December 2012

We had a little difficulty finding it, but that was our fault as we didn't see the sign on the gate. It is a wonderful place slap bang in the middle of the countryside as far away from anything that you could wish for if that is what you want. We found Y Bwthyn to be well appointed and very comfortable and it was within easy reach of many good walks including the lake Ogwen area

Mrs Stevens

November 2012

The cottage was superb, every bit about it, including the utility area to take off boots etc. It was warm, cosy and every little detail welcoming!

Mrs Gears

The cottage was in a lovely position with great views from the windows. A really peaceful setting, but only 15 minutes to the nearest town.

Mr Fletcher

October 2012

This property was a real home from home. A quality conversion in which you can see where the money has been spent. If you like peace and solitude, you'll love this cottage.

Miss Sewell

Superb accommodation, excellent views, well situated for touring North Wales. Overall, thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We would recommend to everyone.

This was our second visit to this property. We are already booked to return next May.

Mrs Sutton

September 2012

The cottage is very well placed for days out without having to travel too far. The views from the cottage are stunning. There are mountains in one direction and the coast in the other - magic! Everyone we met was so friendly. The area was lovely and peaceful with sheep outside.

We didn't want to go home - would that be sufficient praise? Having spent the past fifty years holidaying in North Wales we can say with conviction this has been amongst, if not, the best. We shall return.

Mr Oliver

August 2012

Fabulous little gem of a cottage in a fantastic peaceful location, within easy reach of many walks and indoor activities.

Ms Drew

July 2012

The property was clean, comfortable, peaceful and had stunning views. The location was ideal for walking in Llanberis, Beddgellert and Capel Curig etc. The owners were warm and friendly and really helpful.

Mr Buss

Spotlessly clean cottage in a beautiful yet convenient location. More spacious and comfortable than expected. Charming, friendly, helpful hosts.

Mr Ashburner

We fell in love with the cottage straight away. It was finished to a superb standard and its position could not have been better for seeing all the local sights and attractions. The owners were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble.

Groundplan

May 2012

Spent a week here in March before the internal photos were on the site so took a leap of faith as it is in such a great position. And we were not disappointed, fantastic cottage with beautiful views down the valley to the sea and lots of walking in the area. Internally the cottage has all mod cons, we were particularly fond of the 'eerie' as we called it for sitting in and reading.

Mrs Smith

March 2012

Cottage was prepared and finished to a high standard and needs attended too very well by the owners.

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Y Bwthyn in Snowdonia, Gwynedd