Ty Mawr Snowdonia, Gwynedd

Lovely views from the garden.. Very central location for mountains and beaches.

The cottage was lovely but some points need to be made.. The lane up to the parking area is very steep and can be a problem in a large car and also to new drivers. Not enough info in the cottage regarding things inside the house, ie how to turn the heating off as house was way to warm. Very little info in the welcome folder, we had to hunt for instruction manuals for operating some electrical goods etc. No local info except a few out of date take away menus. No visitors book!!!!

The cottage is in an excellent location as many countryside walks can be done directly from the cottage..

We have just returned from a half term holiday staying at Ty Mawr. There was a lovely warm welcome gift when we arrived at the beautifully furnished cottage. There was plenty of room for 2 adults, 2 children and our dog! The cottage is located at the southern end of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Parking is available off the main street at the back of the property. The cottage is about a mile away from the local Co-Op as well as all the Snowdonia attractions. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, even though the weather wasn't great, we enjoyed coming back to the cottage, lighting the log burner for a cosy night in! Hopefully we will get the chance to visit again.

A lovely cottage, cosey and well situated for exploring Wales..

Beautiful cottage in the heart of North Wales We have just returned from a half term holiday staying at Ty Mawr.. There was a lovely warm welcome gift when we arrived at the beautifully furnished cottage. There was plenty of room for 2 adults, 2 children and our dog! The cottage is located at the southern end of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Parking is available off the main street at the back of the property. The cottage is about a mile away from the local Co-Op as well as all the Snowdonia attractions. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here, even though the weather wasn't great, we enjoyed coming back to the cottage, lighting the log burner for a cosy night in! Hopefully we will get the chance to visit again.

Lovely cosey cottage, really appreciated the welcome pack and fire that was built in the wood burner ready for us.. A quiet cottage and only 20 minutes from the beach. We will be back.

We stayed at Ty Mawr for a week over Christmas - and it was fantastic.. Four adults and a dog had plenty of space, the log burner made evenings in playing board games very cosy and the cottage was very well equipped (even for cooking Christmas lunch!). It's in a great location for hiking and exploring Snowdonia National Park: we were able to hike from the cottage on a different route every day and the history of the area is very interesting. Highly recommended - we will definitely return.

Fab place. Very cosy, decor lovely.. Great location for exploring the area. Highly recommended.

We had a lovely stay at the cottage, it had everything we needed and the log burner made it very cosy, and we loved all the little homely touches.. We didn’t spend much time in the village as we only stayed 2 nights and spent our time exploring the nearby coast which is only a short drive away. The village itself has a very interesting history and there was lots of information on the local area and things to do.

The cottage was wonderful, just what we wanted.. The owner was friendly, and helpful, but left us alone. Would definitely use this cottage again. Superb. Thank you

10 out of 10 home from home

Perfect location for exploring.. Everything is around half hour drive away and the local pub 10 minutes walk away have new owners (which are lovely people) who are starting food soon so even better! The locals were friendly so always a bonus! The cottage itself had everything you could ask for including off road parking which if you visited the area, would know how difficult it is to get a space.

Our 4th visit says it all.. Highly recommended, we have really enjoyed our holidays here. Love the cottage and log burner makes it so comfortable. 10/10

A great little cottage in "downtown" Manod with great walks and breath taking views immediately around As a base for North and Central Wales, especially towards the coast, this is exceptional and with local shops in town and two great centers 30 minutes or so away (Betws-y-Coed and Porthmadog) the essentials are never out of reach.. We picked up guests from Holyhead which is a just over 90 minutes drive (a little less to Beaumaris) and also had a day out at Prestatin again 90 minutes or so drive (so Bangor and Conwy etc are inside these times) each way of course. We also went to Aberystwyth via Camelot Caverns with the return journey being 90 minutes and as far out as Abersoch and Aberanand inside an hour's (spectacular return) drive... Blaenau Ffestiniog is a little run down, but the chippy (Trish n chips) is fantastic, the Coop a godsend and the people all so friendly and being nestled at the head of the Vale of Ffestiniog with the mountains and slate mines looming around it is still a great place to visit and browse the local shops. Shops are closed on Sundays! We did not ride the trains as it would seem that they consider dogs below even third class citizens and are not allowed, so we took our dogs to the beaches (check access as many are restricted 1 May - 30 Sept). Got to be aware that the local walks are often sheep proofed, so you may need to manually insert and extract your pooches over sties and gates... our big and small westies were unable to cope with these challenges on their own (both being sub sheep sized), fortunately there are lots of walks with kissing gates, but for big dogs these can also present a challenge. Recommended...? Yes, 100%

A beautiful decorated cottage very cosy and a delight for myself and family to stay in, including our Springer.. A great location to Harlech Beach (25 mins away) and Mt Snowdon (1hr away)

This cottage is beautiful inside and out and spotlessly clean.. It has a real warmth like being in your own home and has been renovated to a very high standard. The walk straight from your back door to the lake between Manod Bach and Manod Mawr is just stunning and really good fun. Ty Mawr is in a perfect location to explore Snowdonia and even if you have poor weather over the mountains, you can drive north to Llandudno or Great Ormes Head and have brilliant sunshine more often than not. Pictures or television ads. just cannot capture the scenery here. The only way to really take it in is to go here and see it for yourself. There is always something amazing to do in Wales. I have no doubt that we will revisit Snowdonia time and time again over the coming years as it is like being in another country; like the woodlands of Canada.

Lovely cottage , very well equipped , comfy beds .. A later checkout would be appreciated (11am) didn’t want to get up :)

One of the best holiday cottages I have ever stayed in.. Ideal base for exploring!! Also had everything we needed and more xx

Fabulous! Great facilities, had everything we needed.. Perfect set up for our dogs. Really clean and they even left us homemade treats which was so lovely. We will be visiting again soon!

On arrival everything was so lovely, we had a bottle of wine,card and cup cakes.. the cottage was so warm and welcoming, would highly recommend anyone staying at the cottage and would love to stay there again .

This has been the 3rd time staying in this lovely cosy cottage, it is so comfortable and cosy we keep going back, it has everything we need and the town is only a short walk away with a few shops and takeaways, there are also some lovely walks on the doorstep.. The little town of Pont-y-pant is only a short drive a way and is well worth a visit lots of shops and cafes very picturesque with the river running through it. Ty Mayr cottage has just extended the parking area which is brilliant it make parking a lot easier, we all look forward to our next visit.

Lovely cottage in a perfect place.. Lots of walks near by and shops and restaurants. Cottage has everything you need and doggy friendly! Brilliant week away and would definitely stay again. Thank you

Lovely accommodation in a beautiful spot.. Bedrooms were immaculate and the cottage was very cosy.

This cottage exceeded our expectations! I cannot praise this property enough! The owner had put a lot of thought and detail into this cosy cottage. There was plenty of written information of local walks and attractions in the area. The garden is very secure should you wish to bring your four legged friends with you. The cottage was beautiful and clean with good decoration throughout. Everything was in the cottage we could have wanted, right down to pen and paper! The weather was glorious for the week we stayed there in July but i could imagine the cottage being really warm and cosy on chilly nights with the log burner. Snowdonia is well worth a visit as is the slate mines just up the road. The only downside we found was eating out in the close vacinity but this was not a real problem as we explored the area each day.

Repeat visit - very enjoyable..

North Wales, Ty Mawr cottage and Blaenau Ffestiniog - the good, the bad and the ugly.. We had a great time in North Wales, if you like walking and views this must be well at the top of the list and difficult to beat, it seems to feature so many times on BBC Countryfile and now we know why - North Wales, we will be back. Ty Mawr is a cottage situated on the outskirts of the main town of Blaenau Ffestiniog actually in Manod, it could be the last house. That meant walking to any local amenities shops, pub etc. was in our view excessive. The closest pub had recently closed down so a car journey was always necessary to get to the not so local convenience store. We quickly learnt to get what we needed on the way back to the cottage so as not to have to go out again. Going out again, now that was the problem. A parking space is proved and as you can read on other reviews it can be a challenge to get into and out of. It is not helped by the steep angles, low walls (not much can be done), and excessive vegetation, this can and should have been managed. Road side parking was a no-no, we believe the neighbours choose to park their cars directly outside to force Ty Mawr guests to use the off road space. Whilst we where there that issue was sorted, no-one can park outside because the local council have applied parking bans and painted double yellow lines directly outside the cottage. In fact we got a nice notice from the council asking us not to park our car there while they did the work. I think some of the local residents took offence as they spent the night moving the road side cones around. The cottage 'worked' lounge, kitchen/diner and bathroom all down stairs, comfortable but so needed a larger screen TV. Excellent there was BT WiFi and Sky TV but if you can't see it what's the point? Oh and the water pressure, I've never experienced such high water pressure, the cottage is in need of a water pressure regulator 'cause ever time you turned on a tap the high pressure caused splashing which needed moping up or drying off your clothes. Also, far to many of the owners 'bits' left in the cottage a little more clearance would give guests some more space. Bedrooms upstairs, both comfortable but the main bedroom (or the one with the double bed), was a little squeezed, (perhaps a smaller double). And no welcome pack! that was a first likely we had some milk. As for Blaenau Ffestiniog I can only describe it as 'grey'. It takes great pride in being an old slate mining town and you can see it. Some interesting features are the Llechwedd slate caverns, quarry explorer, Ffestiniog railway and local walks, these are a must if you like that sort of thing. The town isn't the most exciting but you are well positioned for the drives to, Betws-Y-Coed, the north coast resorts and of course Snowdon, the list goes on. Also there are some great pubs and walks in the driving area difficult to recommend them all.

The cottage was to a high standard in cleanliness and very well equipped with lovely garden to sit in on nice sunny evenings and it was safe for our dog.. We enjoyed the fantastic scenery as there was plenty to see and do and local people were all friendly and helpful

Cannot fault this cottage- our only issue was with parking to load and offload the car..

We just spent a week in this cottage. It's beautiful with everything you need. Lovely little personal touches and the cottage is very rustic with wooden beams. This now has Wi-Fi which I understand didn't have previously which helped us plan our day trips. There is a local co-op which is about a miles walk away so we picked a few bits up from there on occasion or a Tesco in Porthmadog if you want to do a full shop. The only criticism I had is that when we arrived (in the rain) we were unable to park outside the cottage to unload. There is a parking space on the hill behind the cottage which was a bit tricky with a bigger car. The second day we came back from being out in the morning and there were 3 council trucks parked outside the cottage so we parked up the road. When one of the trucks moved, we moved our car and my partner got beeped and received a hand gesture from one of the local workman which was a little unwelcoming.

We spent a week here in April and found this a beautiful little cottage.. It had all possible requirements we would want. Tastefully finished with many original features. Very comfortable and very well equipped with every thing we needed. Added bonus was the wifi. Super little enclosed garden which we found great for our patterdale terrier. Close to shops and amenities and the blaenau festiniog railway and centrally located to explore beautiful North Wales.the only negative was the coming and going of the neibours vehicals in the evening that were parked out side the property. Highly recommend. Will definitely book this property again. Thank you Mrs Jones 10/10

Absolutely beautiful cottage in a brilliant location Our stay wasn’t quite long enough in the end an would definitely look to book again! Would definitely recommend!!!

The cottage was fantastic.. Really clean and cosy. Lots of information on local walks and great location. Would recommend this cottage to others who want to explore Snowdonia!

My girlfreind and I had a fantastic few days staying in the beautiful cottage.. Will defiantly be staying hear again in the future

The cottage we stayed in was by far the best we have stayed in .... The cottage we stayed in was by far the best we have stayed in It had every possible requirement we could want The owners have thought of absolutely everything and everything about it was just perfect Location, size,layout everything

We were really impressed with the standard of the accommodation this cottage provided. Ideally located for exploring Snowdonia and beautiful North Wales, the cottage is in a village with plenty of local amenities and close bigger towns as well as the seaside. The cottage is extremely comfortable and equipped with everything you could need. It has been thoughtfully and carefully kitted out and the style suits the period details of the house. Great that it was pet friendly too. Highly recommended!

The location, was perfectly centrally located for access to the many activities/locations in the area and surrounding countryside.. The property was clean and had all the facilities one could want from a rented cottage. With the off road parking being an added bonus. This was a getaway location for people wanting a quiet break away. The towns evening facilities were limited but after a hectic day out wasn't really problem.

The cottage was beautiful and everything you need was at hand

A beautiful cottage, extremely well presented with every facility/provision one could ask for.. A total pleasure to stay in.

The cottage is very well presented and has everything you might need for a stay.. We really enjoyed our stay and just being in the cottage. We would recommend booking this cottage and would use Sykes for other UK holidays.

Nice cottage with enough space for 4.. Warm and cosy with thoughtful owners. Despite the harsh February weather, we were all snug.

Just perfect!

Wonderful trip.. Booked on the phone & had excellent service. Would rebook this cottage again as it was a fantastic place.

We have used Sykes Cottages to book holiday accommodation in the past and have always been highly satisfied with the standard.. We were particularly impressed with this cottage as it was of a very high standard indeed and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in this part of the country. Booking is very easy and lots of helpful information is provided prior to travel. Photos of the cottage interior and layout are also most useful. Top marks to Sykes

We had a lovely relaxing time in a beautiful area, cottage was lovely, we d like to come again..

The property was a good size and the location was good for exploring North Wales

The cottage was an absolute dream. We have 2 teenage daughters and they were so delighted with the bedroom they shared. Our 2 dogs were also very cosy in the spacious utility room. Everything was just perfect about the cottage. I would like the owner to come and design my house interior, she has done a wonderful job of this cottage. While we enjoyed the cottage so much we managed to pull ourselves away to walk the beaches at Harlech and visited the castle, we also climbed Snowdon.

The warmth of the cottage and the combination of traditional features with quirky furnishings made it enjoyable for me to stay in of an evening with my family.

The warmth of the cottage and the combination of traditional features with quirky furnishings made it enjoyable for me to stay in of an evening with my family..

The cottage was an absolute dream.. We have 2 teenage daughters and they were so delighted with the bedroom they shared. Our 2 dogs were also very cosy in the spacious utility room. Everything was just perfect about the cottage. I would like the owner to come and design my house interior, she has done a wonderful job of this cottage. While we enjoyed the cottage so much we managed to pull ourselves away to walk the beaches at Harlech and visited the castle, we also climbed Snowdon.

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage, very well equipped and absolutely beautiful. Great base for exploring North Wales, would definitely recommend.

The cottage was traditional but very comfortable. We felt right at home. We took our two dogs with us, they had a great time and the use of the back room essential for drying them off. The only thing we wished we could have changed was the weather, but that's November for you. We will be back, hopefully when the sun shines.

The cottage was traditional but very comfortable.. We felt right at home. We took our two dogs with us, they had a great time and the use of the back room essential for drying them off. The only thing we wished we could have changed was the weather, but that's November for you. We will be back, hopefully when the sun shines.

We had a wonderful stay at the cottage, very well equipped and absolutely beautiful.. Great base for exploring North Wales, would definitely recommend.

What a fantastic cottage in a beautiful location. The interior of the cottage is lovely and is equipped with everything you need, and there is a great enclosed garden for the dog. The cottage is in a great location for exploring the main attractions in this part of North Wales. Would book again and recommend to others.

What a fantastic cottage in a beautiful location.. The interior of the cottage is lovely and is equipped with everything you need, and there is a great enclosed garden for the dog. The cottage is in a great location for exploring the main attractions in this part of North Wales. Would book again and recommend to others.

The cottage was very welcoming and it made you feel like being at home.

The cottage was very welcoming and it made you feel like being at home..

A lovely and well-equipped cottage. Having the log burner was a great touch.

In a g great position, central for all of North Wales. Had a cosy sitting room with the log burner. The whole ambience of the property was just so welcoming.

A lovely and well-equipped cottage.. Having the log burner was a great touch.

In a g great position, central for all of North Wales.. Had a cosy sitting room with the log burner. The whole ambience of the property was just so welcoming.

We loved this cosy cottage, which has been beautifully furnished. We had lovely walks in the hills behind the house and found lots to do in the area. White-water rafting and Bounce Below were especially good fun.

We loved this cosy cottage, which has been beautifully furnished.. We had lovely walks in the hills behind the house and found lots to do in the area. White-water rafting and Bounce Below were especially good fun.

A lovely, well equipped cottage.

A wonderful cottage, the log burner was especially cosy.

A wonderful cottage, the log burner was especially cosy..

A lovely, well equipped cottage..

We loved every minute in this lovely little cottage. We met some really nice locals that gave us some very good tips and assistance in where to go. The walks were out of this world and they were right on our doorstep. Overall we loved our stay, the cottage made it very special. We are thinking of booking up again for next New Year's Eve. The owner is a lovely lady who was more than helpful to us on our stay.

We loved every minute in this lovely little cottage.. We met some really nice locals that gave us some very good tips and assistance in where to go. The walks were out of this world and they were right on our doorstep. Overall we loved our stay, the cottage made it very special. We are thinking of booking up again for next New Year's Eve. The owner is a lovely lady who was more than helpful to us on our stay.

A great cottage, well positioned for exploring Snowdonia. Was very homely and well maintained with an amazing log burner perfect for cosy evenings. Friendly locals and beautiful scenery. Would definitely visit again.

A great cottage, well positioned for exploring Snowdonia.. Was very homely and well maintained with an amazing log burner perfect for cosy evenings. Friendly locals and beautiful scenery. Would definitely visit again.

The surrounding area and views were stunning. The cottage was beautiful and a wonderful place to return to after a hard days walking.

This is a delightful, well equipped cottage with views of the mountains. The cottage is in a good location to go out from and explore Snowdonia Natioal Park. Internet and mobile phone usage in the whole area is weak but this can be got around by visiting one of many pubs, restraunts or cafe,s in the area that have free WiFi and searching out the web pages for the places you want to visit and taking a screen photo which can thrn be used at any time. The Grapes pub at Meantrogm shuch a place which is a good place to go and has free WiFi

The surrounding area and views were stunning.. The cottage was beautiful and a wonderful place to return to after a hard days walking.

Good central location for most activities in the area. Very attractive cottage insde and out.

Ty Mawr is a beautiful cottage set in a picturesque part of North Wales. It made a great base for exploring Blaenau Ffestiniog and the surrounding areas. The owner has thought of everything, the house is stylish yet homely. There's also plenty of storage space which is very useful. We'd love to stay again, thank you for such a lovely holiday home!

Ty Mawr is a beautiful cottage set in a picturesque part of North Wales.. It made a great base for exploring Blaenau Ffestiniog and the surrounding areas. The owner has thought of everything, the house is stylish yet homely. There's also plenty of storage space which is very useful. We'd love to stay again, thank you for such a lovely holiday home!

What a wonderful cottage in a splendid location for exploring the beautiful area. There are spectacular walks right on your doorstep and many more just a short drive away. And much, much more to do - we had such wonderful weather that we still have a whole list of other things to come back and do next year! The cottage was beautifully decorated, with lovely finishing touches - it was like home-from-home. I would recommend it to anyone!

Good central location for most activities in the area.. Very attractive cottage insde and out.

What a wonderful cottage in a splendid location for exploring the beautiful area.. There are spectacular walks right on your doorstep and many more just a short drive away. And much, much more to do - we had such wonderful weather that we still have a whole list of other things to come back and do next year! The cottage was beautifully decorated, with lovely finishing touches - it was like home-from-home. I would recommend it to anyone!