Y Bwthyn | Bryncrug | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.9★

7 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

60 Customer Review(s)

Patricia
October 2024

“The cottage is beautiful, it is cosy, high standard of presentation with all amenities, just like being home from home.”

Cannot fault the information provided, exceptional guidance about facilities, where to go etc. such a beautiful setting. Would certainly recommend as a place to stay when visiting the area.

Cannot fault the information provided, exceptional guidance about facilities, where to go etc. such a beautiful setting. Would certainly recommend as a place to stay when visiting the area.

- Patricia, October 2024

Hi Pat Thanks for such lovely feedback, it was great having you in the Bwthyn. I’m so pleased you had a good stay and I really hope to see you all again. A big thank you for leaving the cottage so beautifully clean and tidy. I’m pleased there was a good outcome to the fickleness of sheep! Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Ann September 2024

“We enjoyed our stay, although it wasn’t mentioned that the location was in the middle of a graveyard!”

Road to and from extremely narrow Lots of cobwebs everywhere, there are actually feather dusters for these in a cupboard!!!

- Ann, September 2024

Hi Ann Thank you for your prompt feedback, I’m pleased you enjoyed your short stay in the Bwthyn. Most guests love the tranquility and beautiful location of the cottage and its history as a chapel, which we make clear in the description and photographs, I’m sorry you missed this. Indeed, this adds to our positive feedback and high scores. Our high cleanliness standards have been commented on positively by previous guests, and I’ll certainly make sure we remove any stray cobwebs we may have missed. I’m sorry you felt it appropriate to give such a low overall score to the cottage, unlike all my other guests this year to date. Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Beverley September 2024

“The cottage had everything we needed.”

It was cosy and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.

- Beverley, September 2024

Hi Bev Thanks so much for taking the time to leave feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay in Y Bwthyn, and it was such a shame I didn’t get to meet you. I’m sorry you felt that the Bwthyn’s listing wasn’t fully accurate, but I’d be very glad to remedy that if you were able to provide some details. It was a pleasure having you to stay and it would be great to welcome you back one day. Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Gary July 2024

“Absolutely delightful stay over 4 nights in this very peaceful, wildlife rich location.”

The Property was really well maintained and had everything we needed, lots of room for just 4 of us and Molly

- Gary, July 2024

Hi Gary Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback. So sorry not to have met you, but I’m very pleased you all had a good time. It’d be great to see you all back one day. Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Sylvia June 2024

“Y Bwthyn is a true hidden gem.”

Susan the owner was so lovely and the welcome basket went down a treat. The cottage was just perfect. My disabled mother really benefited from the down stairs very large double bedroom and the e-suite wet room was beyond ideal. Y Bwthyn cottage was spotless and we wanted for nothing. There was everything that you could possible want. It was cosy but so roomy at the same time. The 2 upstairs bedrooms were also extremely spacious and the bathroom too. Susan was so friendly without being invasive. She was very informative about the history of Y Bwthyn. I honestly can't think of a single this that was not perfect. We may have only had a couple of days there but I would truly love to go again. I cannot recomend Y Bwthyn highly enough. Thank you Susan

- Sylvia, June 2024

Hi Sylvia It was lovely having you all to stay and I’m so pleased you enjoyed yourselves and that you liked Y Bwthyn. You certainly made the most of your stay! I’d love to welcome you back whenever you can spare some time, you were such great guests! Thank you for leaving everything so spick and span too. Hope to see you again in not too long, very best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Sharon May 2024

“Had a lovely stay proper home from home greeted on arrival by Sue and lovely welcome hamper.”

Couldn't fault anything, no service on mobiles while at the property which we were informed of which was quite nice to be honest so proper chilled time out. All round comfy stay off the beaten track a little bit but highly recommend. We hope to go back.

- Sharon, May 2024

Hi Sharon It was lovely having you all here, and enjoying yourselves so much - thanks so much for such nice feedback. Meeting little Rosie was a treat, what a sweetie! Glad you were able to chill and relax and enjoy some sunshine. It would be great to have you back again! Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Michael May 2024

“Y Bwthyn was a real gem of a property, it had everything you could wish for .”

It was extremely clean and very well equipped. It was very comfortable and in a beautiful setting. The host/ owner was delightful , easily accessible if needing advice or help but otherwise left you to your own devices.The welcome pack was excellent, some very useful goodies and information of attractions in the area.. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and wished it could have been longer. If the opportunity should arise it would be our number 1 choice of venue for the area.

- Michael, May 2024

Hi Mike, Thank you so much for such glowing feedback, I really appreciate it, and thank you for leaving everything so clean and tidy. I'm so pleased you had a good time, sampled the delights of our little railway and our slate heritage, and that your stay went smoothly. It would be lovely to welcome you back again. Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Daniel May 2024

“Stayed in this property for the weekend and wished we booked longer as we didn't want to leave!”

Sue the owner is friendly and approachable. The cottage is set surrounded by the most stunning views- we sat outside with a blanket and pot of tea both nights just soaking in the sights and listening to nothing but the wildlife. The cottage has been well thought out, with sky light windows to look out at the views from inside. The cottage iss spacious, clean, well equipped and the photos don't do it justice. Thank you again sue! We will definitely be back.

- Daniel, May 2024

Thanks so much for your great feedback. It was a pleasure having you all to stay and lovely that you made the most of every moment. Congratulations again to all of for conquering Cader Idris! I’d love to have you all back again! Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Hayden March 2024

“For our needs(6 adults a child and an infant)it was ideal,the location was ...”

For our needs(6 adults a child and an infant)it was ideal,the location was fantastic,if you are interested in walking,nature,birds then we would 100% recommend it,facilities were great and Sue the owner(lives next door)was a fabulous host and a wealth of local knowledge,we would definitely return HP

- Hayden, March 2024

Hi Haydn Thank you for such lovely feedback, it was great to host all the family and meet everyone. I’m so glad you all enjoyed yourselves, thank you for being such fabulous guests! It would be wonderful to see you back again one day. Best wishes to you all, Sue Property Owner
Ethel March 2024

“Fabulous cottage with everything you might possibly need.”

Wonderful host who communicated extremely well- we hope to revisit soon

- Ethel, March 2024

Hi Ethel, Thank you so much for such great feedback. It was lovely having you all to stay and I’m so pleased you enjoyed yourselves. It would be a real pleasure to see you back again. Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Joanne October 2023

“A lovely spacious cottage, very well equipped and spotlessly clean.”

Only suggestion is providing a shower extension in upstairs bathroom. We will visiting with friends and had the upstairs bathroom and there was no shower facility upstairs. Sue the host lived in adjoining cottage and was so friendly and helpful. A lovely box of goodies to welcome us. Would thoroughly recommend and it wA a competitively priced too. Thanks again to Sue xx

- Joanne, October 2023

Hi Joanne Thank you so much for such great feedback! It was lovely having you all to stay, and you definitely made the most of the weather, even the rainy day by the sound of it Property Owner
Ian September 2023

“Y Bwthyn is a lovely house situated on the end of a row of three isolated cottages in a secluded lane between the beautiful Talyllyn and Dysynni valleys.”

The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped with excellent standard of finish and facilities. The owner lives nearby and is very helpful and there is secure indoor storage available for a 2/3 bikes. If you want an escape which is nonetheless close to Cadair Idris and the seaside resort of Tywyn this is ideal. There are plenty of options for outdoor activities nearby. Whilst the access road is narrow and steep this limits passing traffic to local residents and there is adequate parking for three full size cars on the flat outside the cottage. We had a great stay and will return.

- Ian, September 2023

Hi Ian I’m so pleased you had a good time and made the most of our lovely location! I was glad that the weather was so unexpectedly kind to you on the Saturday, and that all your planning worked out. It’d be lovely to see you back again, and I’ll make more space for bikes in the barn next time! Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Mark September 2023

“Great pre-visit care from Sue the owner, sent us information on the cottage and things to do in the area.”

Brilliant welcome on arrival from Sue. We felt that the owner genuinely cares about her customers and is not just doing it for some additional retirement income. Property is clean, well appointed and very functional. We would definitely come back.

- Mark, September 2023

Hi Mark Thanks so much for such great feedback. I'm glad you all had a good time, there's nothing nicer than to see guests with big smiles! It would be great to see you back again one day! Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Katheryn August 2023

“Sue, the host, was very helpful and friendly - met us on arrival to ensure we arrived ok and could get into the property etc and provided details on the area ahead of our visit.”

The property was exactly as described, and clean. It was perfect for our group weekend away to climb Snowdon, which was approx. an hour and 25mins away. There isn't much nearby that is within walking distance so if you need anything from a meal out, takeaway, shop etc you will need to drive - but this wasn't an issue for us. We very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend!

- Katheryn, August 2023

Hi Katheryn, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay and that you all successfully climbed Snowdon, and that parking wasn't an issue there. It was good meeting you all, and it would be great to welcome you back another time, maybe to climb Cader Idris, just down the road! Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Elizabeth July 2023

“We had a fabulous family stay at Y Bwthyn and would definitely return again.”

The cottage was immaculate, comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed and more after jam packed days of adventure. Was a little surprised to find the backyard was a graveyard, which wouldnt have been appropriate for our BBQ. It unsettled one of us for the first night and it's worth noting if you aren't comfortable with this sort of thing. We took our dog with us and even though we didn't use the blankets/bedding provided it was lovely to have the option. Sue left a welcome hamper which was a lovely touch and much appreciated. The location was beautiful and quiet, and felt safe, even when walking the dog around midnight. It is a child friendly property and our girls are already asking when we can return.

- Elizabeth, July 2023

Hi Liz Thanks so much for your feedback and I’m so pleased you had such a good time with everything the area has to offer. Y Bwthyn is a converted chapel, and the old chapel’s cemetery is privately owned. However, if guests wish to explore the cemetery with its fascinating history, or use its grassy area behind the cottage for quiet pursuits, the Trustees have very kindly allowed this. It’s seen painting, yoga and just quiet sitting and relaxing over the years! It adds to Bwthyn’s own sunny enclosed terrace and the grassy open front garden. I’m glad you and your lovely dog have taken away some happy memories of your stay in Y Bwthyn and we’d love to see you all here again! Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
David July 2023

“Superb accomodation.”

Y Bwthyn is a beautiful house, former chapel, in the tiny hamlet of Abertrinant. It’s a very peaceful & tranquil location where the only noises come from the wildlife. Inside it is very clean, well equipped & comfortable. Lots of information on things to do & places to see is provided. Sue was very friendly & helpful. The house is around 10-15 minutes from Tywyn, and is in easy reach of Dolgoch Falls, Abergynolwyn, Tal-y-llyn & Cadair Idris. We would definitely come back here for another stay. Thank you for letting us stay & making us so welcome Sue.

- David, July 2023

Hi David Thanks so much for your review, I’m so pleased you had a good time. It was great having you as guests and hearing about where you’d been! Thanks for leaving everything so shipshape too! I’d love to welcome you back some time, best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Sarah June 2023

“Everything in the cottage that we needed for a great holiday good for disabled persons down and upstairs bathrooms walk in shower down stairs.”

Owner is very contactable and extremely accommodating very child friendly very quiet location could not have asked for a better place to wind down

- Sarah, June 2023

Thank you for such positive feedback. I’m so pleased you enjoyed yourselves, and had such good weather. It was great meeting you all and having time for a chat. Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Jeffrey May 2023

“The owner was very helpful and informative,cottage was equipped with everything you might need, a lovely location to get away from it all.”

- Jeffrey, May 2023

I’m so pleased you all had a good time and fantastic weather. Thank you for such great feedback. It was a pleasure having you to stay, it would be lovely to see you again some time. Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Susan May 2023

“A beautiful location no noise no traffic a great rest.”

Easy connections to lots of places great walks and wildlife. Would recommend to anyone had a lovely holiday the cottage was very well equipped, Sue is a great host and really helpful.

- Susan, May 2023

Hi Susan It was lovely having you all staying and enjoying yourselves, you all looked so happy and relaxed at the end of your stay that it made my day! Thank you for leaving the cottage so tidy. It would be great to welcome you back one day. Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Margaret April 2023

“The cottage was absolutely lovely and the surrounding area is beautiful both to look at and explore.”

We wanted for nothing as the cottage is very well equipped and very comfortable to stay in. The cottage owner was friendly, helpful and welcoming. I would highly recommend staying here to anyone who wants a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of daily life. A wonderful place to sit back, relax and unwind.

- Margaret, April 2023

Thank you so much for such great feedback. It was a pleasure having you as guests, and I’m so pleased you enjoyed yourselves. You’d be welcome back any time! Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Philippa November 2022

“Beautiful cottage in a great location.”

Perfect for our group of 5 adult walkers . Communication was excellent and the cottage was well equipped and spotless.

- Philippa, November 2022

Hi Philippa, I’m so pleased you had a good time and that you liked the cottage. I like autumn and winter walking around Y Bwthyn the best, with lovely colours and frequent clear skies. It would be great to welcome you back some time, best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Fiona October 2022

“Beautiful cottage in fabulous location.”

Gorgeous house pretty and clean and well kitted out. Sat nav and phones didn’t work at all maybe due to the weather. You need an ordnance survey map handy at ALL times. Needs a better explanation on the description for dogs. NO back garden, nowhere to walk dogs at the house (too many sheep, steep road) or let them outside for doggy business! Very dark at night and needed a torch to take dogs for toilet. Also it would have been even lovelier if the house had a log fire to come back to!!! But even after all this I would still recommend it to others! Ps Far too many jobs to do at the end of the stay like cleaning, washing, stripping beds. Also very sad not to get in until 4 and have to leave by 9.30. Seems a bit unjust!!!

- Fiona, October 2022

Hi Fiona, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and would recommend Y Bwthyn to others. The cottage’s beautiful rural surroundings, not far from Tywyn beach, means many pet owners book for that reason, often saying what lovely walks there are around Y Bwthyn for their dogs. They have all been happy to keep their pets on a lead in the lanes and the grassed front garden. Snowdonia is a sheep farming area, which is why we make it clear to guests before they book that dogs should be on a lead when outside the boundaries of the cottage & patio. We provide details of lovely areas nearby where dogs can safely run off the lead. There are glorious starry skies here due to low light pollution, and we provide good outside lighting and torches for guest use. The WiFi network in Y Bwthyn allows guests to set up a local communications ‘hub’ for, e.g. WiFi calling, WhatsApp and setting up SatNavs, mitigating poor mobile reception in our little valley. Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Craig September 2022

“Beautiful cottage in stunning surroundings,very peaceful and quiet.”

Walks from the doorstep or the large dog friendly beach of Tywyn is a 10 minute drive away. Thanks to Sue for a very warm welcome, we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Craig, September 2022

Hi Craig Thanks for such great feedback, it was a pleasure having you all staying. Lovely to meet Baxter (and you too of course!). Glad you got to see the house martins and hear the young owl in front of the cottage. It’d be lovely to welcome you back some time, best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Michelle August 2022

“Beautiful home from home in gorgeous remote setting.”

Sue is a delightful lady. Had a lovely holiday

- Michelle, August 2022

It was a pleasure having you, the girls and little Sam to stay, and thank you for such great feedback. It would be lovely to see you back one day. Best wishes Sue Property Owner
Barry August 2022

“What a fantastic holiday.”

Location is great, the home is lovely and has everything you need. It was ample for my family of five and elderly parents. Really comfortable, clean and a really relaxing space to be in! Thank you Sue you really are a fantastic host. Nothing was too much trouble, and would love to revisit sometime!

- Barry, August 2022

Hi Barry Thanks so much for such lovely feedback! It was a pleasure having you all to stay and it would be great to see you back again some time. I’m so pleased the family got to see some bats and help with the sheep! Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Shaun July 2022

“Been booking cottages on Sykes for a number of years and I can honestly say this cottage was the best we have stayed at bar none.”

Sue, the owner was lovely, friendly and had thought of everything to make the stay the best ever. Also the location is genuinely beautiful. Would recommend that anyone who wants to book a cottage in North Wales, look no further.

- Shaun, July 2022

Hi Shaun Thanks so much for such lovely feedback, I’m so pleased you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for being such fantastic friendly guests and Cookie for being our second canine guest too! It would be great to have you all back again! Property Owner
Lesley July 2022

“Lovely quaint property.”

Exceptionally clean.so quiet in the beautiful countryside surroundings

- Lesley, July 2022

Hi Lesley, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the Bwthyn and your visit to the Talyllyn Railway. It was a pleasure having you with us! Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
Shelley July 2022

“We absolutely loved our stay at Y Bwthyn and not just because of the beautiful location!”

The property was beautiful, everything was catered for. We took our two dogs and again everything has been thought about even down to tags with the address of the property and Sue's number incase the worse happens and the dogs get loose. This was a huge weight off my mind!! The stone floors take the stress away from worrying about the dogs shedding everywhere and they both loved the beds provided for them!! Thanks for a lovely stay I hope we got all the hair up

- Shelley, July 2022

Hi Shelley It was so lovely having you all staying and what a perfect pair of dogs for my first canine guests Property Owner
Chas June 2022

“Very clean accommodation.”

All facilities available for a short term stay at the cottage.

- Chas, June 2022

I’m pleased you had a good stay and an enjoyable weekend. Thank you for being such great guests! Property Owner
Chris May 2022

“Fantastic property and stay”

- Chris, May 2022

I’m so pleased you had a good time, and got some good weather too. It was great meeting you and having a chat. Best wishes, Sue Property Owner
David April 2022

“Brilliant place to stay - very quiet (except at Sheep feeding time), plenty of kitchen pots, pans, baking trays, utensils etc.”

comfortable beds. Bright and airy, spotless.

- David, April 2022

I’m pleased you had a chance to relax a little and enjoy some nice walks too. Lovely to have you staying, as well as snatch a few chats too, even though I wasn’t able to see that much of you! Property Owner
Peter March 2022

“You cannot find fault with this place you are met by the owner Sue who is very friendly and cannot do enough for you.”

The place is very clean and tidy. It has all the facilities you could want. Most 3 bedroom sites have a double bed going to a single or bunk, Sues place has 3 brilliantly sized doubles The location Heaven !!!! A1 for a chill out tranquill stay without a doubt best holiday cottage i have stayed at 10/10

- Peter, March 2022

Thanks so much Pete, it was a pleasure having you all to stay, you were fabulous guests! I'm glad you enjoyed our lambing time, as well as experiencing our every weather, from hot sunshine to snow! Thank you too for leaving Y Bwthyn so clean and tidy, it was very much appreciated. Property Owner
Robert October 2021

“Loved the property and Sue who looks after it couldn't of been more helpful and friendly.”

- Robert, October 2021

It was great having you as guests, and for leaving everything so neat and tidy. Thanks so much! Property Owner
Aoife September 2021

“The cottage was absolutely delightful and a very relaxing place to stay in North Wales.”

It was very well equipped and the owner had provided everything that you could possibly want. Information about the area and things to do were sent prior to the visit so that one could plan well in advance. This was greatly appreciated. Highly recommended staying here. Thank you to Sue, the owner, for all your thoughtful touches.

- Aoife, September 2021

It was such a pleasure having you as guests, and having a chance for a chat while you were here too. I’m glad you were able to carve out some time together and had such a good time. It would be lovely to see you again if you have the chance. Property Owner
Shahbana August 2021

“We totally enjoyed the holiday home.”

It is as described with a lot of detail given to all the small things as well. The views outside are breathtaking and it is 15 minutes from Cardigan Bay and it’s beautiful beaches. Cader Idris peak is close by but I wouldn’t recommend it tbh it’s a very difficult climb, and I’d say climb to the lake and back! The cottage has everything you’ll need for your comforts and perfect holiday. Lake Bala is only 45 minutes away. Local walks are gorgeous and we made use of the cemetery behind the house for pray and yoga which was very spiritual for us as a family. This is the perfect family home and we would happily come again. Sue is a lovely host and an amazing person. Thank you

- Shahbana, August 2021

I'm delighted you had such a good time and that you all made it back down from Cader Idris in one piece! It would be lovely to see you back again, thank you for being such great guests. Property Owner
Peter August 2021

“Most enjoyable.”

Everything was as expected.

- Peter, August 2021

I'm glad you had a good time, and I'm sorry to have only seen you for a short while. It was great to have a chance to chat though, and hear about some of the things you'd done. Hope to see you again, Diolch yn fawr. Property Owner
Beccy July 2021

“Such lovely accommodation.”

So clean and in good decoration. Fantastic host who was on hand to give advice and always friendly for a chat. Great communication too before hols started. Spacious accommodation with places to sit upstairs, in bedroom or the lounge. Only down side was no garden, there's a front patio to sit in the sun. But no where to have a BBQ or hang beach towels to air. That's the only negative I can think of. So many facilities and cooking things catered for. Such a lovely welcome hamper too.

- Beccy, July 2021

Thanks for such great feedback. It was lovely to have the chance for a chat and catch up with such a friendly family! Hope to see you again - and you can always pop round and use my washing line if you'd like to, Diolch yn fawr. Property Owner
Laura July 2021

“We were very lucky with the weather so only used cottage as a base but was very comfortable and was what we expected.”

- Laura, July 2021
John June 2021

“Sue Wolfe is an exceptional host, with a wealth of knowledge of the wildlife and the area.”

The cottage is a small piece of calm in an all too busy works. Every care is taken by Sue to ensure that everyone enjoys a carefree holiday.

- John, June 2021
Priscilla May 2021

“The owner, Sue, couldn’t be more helpful or accommodating.”

She was the perfect host, especially if you are wildlife mad like us. The cottage was absolutely spotless. Very good welcome pack provided too. Plenty to see and do.

- Priscilla, May 2021
Donna May 2021

“The cottage was beautiful & set in a fabulous location .”

Waking up to those views was amazing . Sue the owner was fantastic & gave us lots of hints and tips for the local area . I even left some items behind and she kindly posted them to us . Amazing holiday

- Donna, May 2021
David October 2020

“I'm assuming that the first and last questions refer to Sykes in general and not specifically to Y Bwthyn.”

As an agent your perfromance was perfectly satisfactory and met my expectations, no complaints. The cottage itself is outstanding in all respects, helped of course by the fact that the owner is close at hand and made us extremely welcome. Her local knowledge. helpfulness and enthusiasm are as outstanding as the cottage itself.

- David, October 2020
Erlinda September 2020

“The place was immaculate, cozy and very clean.”

The owner, Sue was very welcoming and very helpful, providing us with detail info about different places of interests.

- Erlinda, September 2020
June September 2020

“FABULOUS. One of the best kept secrets of Wales.”

Property and location were even better than expected. The cottage was very well equipped, even down to tea cosies and oven gloves. Very rural, although easy to find, but the hairpin bend is not for the faint-hearted. Spar and Co op in Tywyn sell most things, and you can even arrange deliveries from Asda and Tesco. Two slight niggles - no hook on the back of bathroom door for dressing gowns, and being open-plan I was aware of noise from the fridge when watching television. Lots of interesting places nearby, and a train ride along the coast is a must, but beware that not all cafes allow you to use their toilets. We will be back.

- June, September 2020
Brian September 2020

“The cottage has been lovingly and thoughtfully renovated from the original chapel.”

It was clean throughout. All rooms well equipped and comfortable, the kitchen worth a special mention - everything you need is there. Quiet location, near to both coast and mountains. Brilliant walks from the door. Bats, owls, kingfisher, kites, salmon to spot. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable host. Very good internet.

- Brian, September 2020
Harishkumar September 2020

“The host, Sue, was very friendly and provided us with all the nearby sightseeing information.”

A good welcome goodie bag was much appreciated. The house is fully equipped with beautiful decor and is in a peaceful environment. Sue is a super communicator.

- Harishkumar, September 2020
Alison August 2020

“Thank you so much, we enjoyed our stay at Y Bwthyn enormously.”

We visit it often in our memories. It's a very beautiful, well presented Chapel house with spectacular views of the hillside. We were made to feel especially welcome with a lovely hamper of delicious treats. The milk in the fridge was joy to behold as we had not managed to purchase any on route and we were all ready for a cup of tea when we arrived!! The interior is well thought out and cosy. It was lovely to have both a bathroom and walk in shower. There is attention to detail with plug in nightlights to help navigate the property at night and a discreet stair gate to safeguard younger visitors. Y Bwthyn is situated in a very quite area with an abundance of wildlife. We enjoyed many a morning and evening watching the nesting Martins and pipistrelle bats flying around. The three free range sheep who would walk past the Chapel on an evening, pause to stare at us before munching on the hedgerow, made us smile as we sat out enjoying a nightcap in the property's front garden. The Velux windows in the property allowed the light and breath taking views to stream in, adding to the serenity and beauty of the property. There are lots of lovely walks in the vicinity, such as bird rock and an iron age fort, Castlle Y Bere and large lake for wild water swimming. Aberdovey, Tywn, Barmouth and Dolgoch falls are all well worth a visit. It was lovely having Sue, who owned the property, so close by, and we did enjoy our chats and seeing her amazing photographs of animals, birds and landscapes. Thank you very much for having us. The Jennings family

- Alison, August 2020
Dave July 2020

“This is a great location for exploring Mid Wales.”

Situated in a beautiful location and very quiet. Great facilities, good shower and on suit down stairs but could do with shower above the bath in the upstairs bathroom. Comes well recommended.

- Dave, July 2020

Thank's for such a great review, and I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. It was good to meet you, all be it briefly. Thank you for your constructive comments regards an over bath shower up stairs. We can consulted with bathroom experts, and in order retain the room features of original beams, large airy sky lights and oak floor, it is not possible to install an additional shower up stars. however, we have made it more explicit in the description, so future guests are aware that shower facilities are only available in the wet room. Thank you again, and we hope to see you back one day. Property Owner
Elaine October 2019

“A gorgeous, comfortable cottage, excellently equipped with all mod cons in a tranquil, beautiful, rural location; my idea of heaven.”

There was a Welcome Hamper on the table and Sue, the hostess, was most welcoming, very friendly and helpful with a a wealth of knowledge on wildlife and the area; there is so much more I could add. So I'm very happy to recommend Y Bwythyn for those who love life at the pace nature intended and I will be going back.

- Elaine, October 2019
Janice September 2019

“The cottage is beautiful and very thoughtfully equipped.”

The only suggestion I can make is that there is a shower put in over the bath in the upstairs bathroom. Most people shower, and we were queueing up for the ensuite one downstairs.

- Janice, September 2019
H September 2019

“A very welcoming host who made every effort to make sure our stay was most enjoable.”

Very well equipped property, picture perfect scenery, extremely tranquil place. Could not have been a more perfect stay for our family. Hope to return soon.

- H, September 2019
Kasir August 2019

“The house was in a beautiful location with a beautiful scenery.”

it was very peaceful and we would go back any day. thank you sue

- Kasir, August 2019
Joanna August 2019

“The owner of this cottage is the most lovely, friendly person you could wish to meet.”

We had an email before we arrived letting us know what we could find in the local area and even looked into where locally served Gluten free food for me. On arrival, we met the owner, found the key easily and discovered a thoughtful hamper containing everything you need to get the holiday started and some beautiful postcards of photos taken by the owner of the local area. The cottage itself is clean perfectly equipped with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay, we even made a birthday cake. The location of the cottage is very quiet but is ideally located for walking, the beach and the Talyllyn Railway. We had a fantastic two week holiday!!

- Joanna, August 2019
Joanne July 2019

“A lovely cottage and host.”

We received above and beyond in terms of extras, a welcome hamper which was delightful, but also ample other bits and bobs such as toilet rolls, dustbin bags, dishwasher tablets and so on. Cottage was beautifully clean and well furnished. Wet room was fab for my parents along with the downstairs bedroom. Location is extremely peaceful and relaxing. We enjoyed playing the board games that were provided, a proper family break. Upstairs could do with an additional shower over the bath, purely to ease congestion in the mornings in the downstairs shower room, but not a huge problem. Wifi was good. We thoroughly enjoyed our home from home.

- Joanne, July 2019
Tony July 2019

“Sue was very warm and welcoming.”

She gave us lots of advice and information Can’t think of a fault

- Tony, July 2019
John June 2019

“Lovely cottage very peaceful location.”

plenty of wildlife to enjoy watching. owner very helpful and friendly. welcome pack very useful. cottage very well maintained, well equipped. 5 star accommodation. look forward to the next time we go there.

- John, June 2019
Linda May 2019

“Super cottage .”

- extremely thoughtfully equipped and with a very generous welcome pack . Amazing level of care provided by lovely friendly owner keen to help in any way. Very quiet , pretty location full of celtic charm, fascinating wildlife and with lots of places to visit nearby - beaches , mountains and interesting towns .Young grandchildren enjoyed the experience of a very different lifestyle!

- Linda, May 2019
Andrew May 2019

“The cottage was delightful and had everything we could possibly need.”

The welcome pack was very nice. The location was perfect and quiet. Good wildlife spotting. Aberdovey is only a short drive and shops at Tawyn 15 minutes drive. A very comfortable cottage that I would happily return to.

- Andrew, May 2019
Mariam April 2019

“MY HOLIDAY WAS PERFECT I ENJOYED EACH DAY .”

IT WAS PEACE AND QUIET PEOPLE WAS NICE AND PLEASANT, WHICH WE DONT FIND THIS IN LONDON ANYMORE. WE VISITED LOTS OF PLACES AND WE WOULD LIKE TO COME BACK AGAIN. WEATHER WAS PERFECT.

- Mariam, April 2019
Gillian March 2019

“Lovely welcome pack on arrival.”

Owners where there to see us settle in. Everything was well equipped with almost everything brand new. Nice little town 10 min drive away with nice selection of restaurants and take aways.

- Gillian, March 2019

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Summary

Sykes Gem Awards 2024 Bronze winner for Best Longstanding Property
Three bedrooms: 1 x family room with 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request) and 1 x single, 1 x double, 1 x ground floor double with en-suite wet room shower, basin and WC
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Open-plan sitting, kitchen and dining area with electric fire.
Oil central heating with electric fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Enclosed terrace to the front with furniture
Sorry, no smoking
Two well behaved dogs welcome
Dog to be please kept on lead in the areas outside of the cottage and terrace
Guide to many nearby dog friendly walks is available
Shop 5.3 miles and pub 2.8 miles
There is now Vodafone mobile signal and guests can still connect via FaceTime, Skype, WhatsApp, WiFi calling etc
Note - Please can you make us aware before the booking date, if you are bringing dogs on your booking.

The property

This historic converted chapel, lying in the small hamlet of Abertrinant, near Bryncrug, has stunning hill views and is a haven of quiet and peace.

It is only a 15 minute drive to the beach and less than 10 minutes to the nearest pub and restaurant. With step-free access from the off-road parking to the downstairs bedroom and en-suite shower room, Y Bwthyn is wheelchair accessible and perfect for families or friends, with a luxurious home away from home feel. The lovingly restored hallway leads to an open-plan living area with dining for seven people, featuring a quirky window above the layout and a charm-filled, well-equipped kitchen.

Sit back and relax in the warm cosy lounge area with its sumptuous sofas and wood burning-effect electric stove. Three bedrooms each boast their own unique personality; the first, an easily accessible bedroom, is located on the ground floor, complimented by a large en-suite wet room.

At the top of the stairs is a window and skylight nook with original beams, creating your own little haven to read a book or watch the abundant wildlife.

Two further bedrooms are located on the first floor, a beautiful double with a lounge area, and a spacious, light and airy family suite with 3 single beds, which can be arranged by request as a king-size and a single.

The upstairs bathroom features historic timber beams from the original chapel, and its large airy skylights and solid oak floor makes it perfect to relax in the bath beneath the sky.

While these luxurious timber features means there is no upstairs shower, the downstairs wet room offers the cottage's spacious shower facilities.

Appreciate the stunning views from the enclosed front terrace, where you can dine outside as you listen to birdsong.

An open grassed area opposite the cottage offers a space for games.

Why not find out more about the fascinating history of Abertrinant by exploring the old chapels cemetery.

The Trustees are happy for guests to look around and also to use the grassy area behind the cottage for quiet sitting, yoga or simply drinking in the view.

The area boasts some of the finest beaches in Britain, with miles of golden sand-dune-backed shoreline running from Aberdovey north to Tywyn, with its promenade, leisure centre, independent cinema, restaurants, cafes and steam railway.

The beaches are perfect for holidaymakers, swimmers and surfers as well as water sports enthusiasts in the local estuaries.

Bounded by the Dyfi, Dysynni and Mawddach valleys, the peaks of Cader Idris and the Aran Fawddwy ranges are within easy reach, with Coed y Brenin forest nearby. A precious cottage in a southern part of Snowdonia.

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About the location

BRYNCRUG

Tywyn 2 miles; Aberdovey 6 miles.

The small village of Bryncrug, with a pub, stands in the Dysynni Valley, at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park, and is only 6 miles from the picturesque harbour village of Aberdovey, renowned for its mild climate, sandy beaches, sailing and a championship 18-hole links golf course. Aberdovey is often referred to as an "artist's paradise" with its pastel coloured cottages, small shops, inns and excellent restaurants which specialise in local seafood. The village boasts some of the finest beaches in Britain, with four miles of golden sand-dune backed shoreline running north to Tywyn, a Victorian seaside town with a promenade, putting green, leisure centre, restaurants, cafes and fish and chip shops. The beaches are popular with sunbathers, swimmers, surfers and fishermen, while the estuary attracts a wide range of watersports enthusiasts. The peaks of the Cader Idris and Aran Fawddwy ranges are within easy reach and are complemented by the charm of the Dovey and Dysynni valleys nearby. An ideal area for walkers, climbers and wildlife watchers, and a wonderful all year round location.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The cottage is beautiful, it is cosy, high standard of presentation with all amenities, just like being home from home.”

“We enjoyed our stay, although it wasn’t mentioned that the location was in the middle of a graveyard!”

“The cottage had everything we needed.”

“Absolutely delightful stay over 4 nights in this very peaceful, wildlife rich location.”

“Y Bwthyn is a true hidden gem.”

“Had a lovely stay proper home from home greeted on arrival by Sue and lovely welcome hamper.”

“Y Bwthyn was a real gem of a property, it had everything you could wish for .”

“Stayed in this property for the weekend and wished we booked longer as we didn't want to leave!”

“For our needs(6 adults a child and an infant)it was ideal,the location was ...”

“Fabulous cottage with everything you might possibly need.”

“A lovely spacious cottage, very well equipped and spotlessly clean.”

“Y Bwthyn is a lovely house situated on the end of a row of three isolated cottages in a secluded lane between the beautiful Talyllyn and Dysynni valleys.”

“Great pre-visit care from Sue the owner, sent us information on the cottage and things to do in the area.”

“Sue, the host, was very helpful and friendly - met us on arrival to ensure we arrived ok and could get into the property etc and provided details on the area ahead of our visit.”

“We had a fabulous family stay at Y Bwthyn and would definitely return again.”

“Superb accomodation.”

“Everything in the cottage that we needed for a great holiday good for disabled persons down and upstairs bathrooms walk in shower down stairs.”

“The owner was very helpful and informative,cottage was equipped with everything you might need, a lovely location to get away from it all.”

“A beautiful location no noise no traffic a great rest.”

“The cottage was absolutely lovely and the surrounding area is beautiful both to look at and explore.”

“Beautiful cottage in a great location.”

“Beautiful cottage in fabulous location.”

“Beautiful cottage in stunning surroundings,very peaceful and quiet.”

“Beautiful home from home in gorgeous remote setting.”

“What a fantastic holiday.”

“Been booking cottages on Sykes for a number of years and I can honestly say this cottage was the best we have stayed at bar none.”

“Lovely quaint property.”

“We absolutely loved our stay at Y Bwthyn and not just because of the beautiful location!”

“Very clean accommodation.”

“Fantastic property and stay”

“Brilliant place to stay - very quiet (except at Sheep feeding time), plenty of kitchen pots, pans, baking trays, utensils etc.”

“You cannot find fault with this place you are met by the owner Sue who is very friendly and cannot do enough for you.”

“Loved the property and Sue who looks after it couldn't of been more helpful and friendly.”

“The cottage was absolutely delightful and a very relaxing place to stay in North Wales.”

“We totally enjoyed the holiday home.”

“Most enjoyable.”

“Such lovely accommodation.”

“We were very lucky with the weather so only used cottage as a base but was very comfortable and was what we expected.”

“Sue Wolfe is an exceptional host, with a wealth of knowledge of the wildlife and the area.”

“The owner, Sue, couldn’t be more helpful or accommodating.”

“The cottage was beautiful & set in a fabulous location .”

“I'm assuming that the first and last questions refer to Sykes in general and not specifically to Y Bwthyn.”

“The place was immaculate, cozy and very clean.”

“FABULOUS. One of the best kept secrets of Wales.”

“The cottage has been lovingly and thoughtfully renovated from the original chapel.”

“The host, Sue, was very friendly and provided us with all the nearby sightseeing information.”

“Thank you so much, we enjoyed our stay at Y Bwthyn enormously.”

“This is a great location for exploring Mid Wales.”

“A gorgeous, comfortable cottage, excellently equipped with all mod cons in a tranquil, beautiful, rural location; my idea of heaven.”

“The cottage is beautiful and very thoughtfully equipped.”

“A very welcoming host who made every effort to make sure our stay was most enjoable.”

“The house was in a beautiful location with a beautiful scenery.”

“The owner of this cottage is the most lovely, friendly person you could wish to meet.”

“A lovely cottage and host.”

“Sue was very warm and welcoming.”

“Lovely cottage very peaceful location.”

“Super cottage .”

“The cottage was delightful and had everything we could possibly need.”

“MY HOLIDAY WAS PERFECT I ENJOYED EACH DAY .”

“Lovely welcome pack on arrival.”

Summary

The property

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About the location

BRYNCRUG