“This very last minute NYE break could not have been more perfect.”
I nearly cried when I walked into this cottage, it is basically my dream home! I thought the living space was quite large, and you have everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. It was immaculately clean, the furniture and fittings are so new and shiny, and I have no idea what laundry detergent was used on the bedding but it smelt amazing!! It is the perfect location for hiking multiple routes around Snowdonia, whether on the east or west side of the Snowdon mountain range. And, the views from the cottage are incredible, too. The skylights in the bedroom windows give great night sky views of so, so many stars which is beautiful to fall asleep under. We loved our break (one person, one dog), and couldn't imagine a better cottage to bring in the NY in, with the easy light log burner going and enjoying a complimentary bottle of wine. In short, this cottage was a gem of a find and we will absolutely definitely be back in 2020!
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size and 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
- Gas central heating and woodburning stove
- Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in shared external utility
- Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi, small selection of books and games
- Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair available by arrangement
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Enclosed patio area with furniture
- Bike storage available
- Two well-behaved dogs welcome (downstairs only)
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop, pub and petrol station 1 mile
- Note: The owner can offer stabling for 1 or 2 ponies/horses with turn out and use of menage by separate arrangement and a small charge of £25.00 per pony/horse, per stay
The property
On the border of the Snowdonia National Park, surrounded by stunning countryside is Ffynnon Bach, in the small village of Deiniolen, a town built around the old slate quarry nearby.
With its excellent links to all that Snowdonia has to offer, as well as being within easy reach of the coastal towns of Caernarfon and Menai, this property is suitable for a couples retreat or a small family.
On entering the property, you come to an open-plan living area, beautifully decorated with a modern twist, which hosts a kitchen, dining area and a sitting area, with a woodburning stove being the most eye-catching feature of the room.
To the first floor is a king-size bedroom and a twin room, with a family bathroom across the way containing a bath with shower over, so you can wake yourself up in the morning with a refreshing shower!
The property benefits from a private patio area with a barbecue for those summer months, and a shared external utility room.
Note: Property can be booked with Ref. 1014116 and together they can sleep eight people.
Marchlyn And Ffynnon Bach
Located on the owner’s small-holding farm with horses, sheep and the odd chicken, are these two beautiful cottages, Marchlyn and Ffynnon Bach, in the quiet ex-slate mining village of Deiniolen, surrounded by countryside with views on a clear day of Caernarfon. Both properties are benefited with two bedrooms – a king-size and a twin – so they are ideal for small families getting together in the summer, or maybe a group of old friends reuniting for a weekend break full of walking and catching up. On the ground floors you will find an open-plan living space, with a kitchen, dining area, and sitting area, so there’s plenty of room for the whole party to convene and go over the details of the day, while being warmed by the woodburning stove. The village of Deiniolen has a village pub and shop so you won’t be short of the essentials, while the larger town of Llanberis lies just four miles away boasting many tourist attractions that you will have to include in your trip like catching the train up the highest mountain in England and Wales, or visit the spectacular twin lakes of Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris, which create the Llanberis Pass cutting through the magnificent mountain range and creating a perfect sight-seeing opportunity. The Snowdonia National Park is on your doorstep and it offers stunning mountain walks, cycling routes, and endless activities like Zip World, with sites at nearby Penrhyn Quarry or further out at Betws-y-Coed, for those daring enough to experience the closest a human being can get to skydiving without actually leaping out of a plane! With all these fun-filled adventures awaiting to fill your days up, make Marchlyn and Ffynnon Bach your tranquil holiday base so you can look forward to relaxing and winding-down in the comfort of these splendid cottages in the idyllic Welsh countryside.
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About the location
DEINIOLEN
Llanberis 4 miles; Caernarfon 8 miles; Bangor 8 miles.
The village of Deiniolen, housing a village pub and shop, is 4 miles north of Llanberis, on the border of the Snowdonia National Park, making it an ideal base to explore the National Park. The Llanberis Railway runs nearby along the banks of Lake Padarn, whilst the ruins of Dolbadarn Castle are 2 miles away, or visit Ceunant Mawr, a cascading waterfall just outside Llanberis. Local walks lead to the Marchlyn Mawr Reservoir on the northern slopes of Elidir Fawr. Llanberis is 4 miles away and is flanked by two lakes, Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris and is one of the most popular mountain tourist centres in the Snowdonia National Park. In fact, Llanberis is something of a “mecca” for walkers and climbers, being the starting point for the ascent of Snowdon - the highest mountain in England and Wales. The ascent can be made either by train, on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, or on foot along one of the many routes to the summit. Each year, major racing events attract thousands to the area: The fast Snowdon Race to the summit, held in July every year and The Snowdonia Marathon, held in October - a gruelling 26 mile course that starts and finishes in Llanberis, circumnavigating the Snowdon Massif. Within Llanberis itself there are excellent places to eat and drink and a great choice of shopping. On the coast is Caernarfon with its magnificent castle and town walls and close by are National Trust properties at Penrhyn and Plas Newydd.
Please note, electric car charging is not available at this property.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
