Ty Cynon | Blaenau Ffestiniog | Bethania | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

31 Customer Review(s)

Robert
August 2024

“This was our second stay at Ty Cynon having stayed at the property nine years ago for our honeymoon and we will definitely be going back again.”

The property is situated on a hill and a bit tricky to get to initially, but if you follow the directions given you will get there. The property was spotlessly clean and ideal for a getaway or a family of four. WiFi is good and easily ran our fire stick. The beds are super comfy and the cottage is supplied with everything you need for a stay. Local amenities are a short walk and local bus/rail close by. Plenty to do in blenau ffestiniog itself including zip world and steam train rides to ...

The property is situated on a hill and a bit tricky to get to initially, but if you follow the directions given you will get there. The property was spotlessly clean and ideal for a getaway or a family of four. WiFi is good and easily ran our fire stick. The beds are super comfy and the cottage is supplied with everything you need for a stay. Local amenities are a short walk and local bus/rail close by. Plenty to do in blenau ffestiniog itself including zip world and steam train rides to portmadoch and back. Thirty minute drive to Betys I coed and fifty minutes to Mount Snowdon. We can't wait to come back again and are hoping to make this property an annual visit.

- Robert, August 2024

You were perfect guests and are very welcome to return anytime! It is so heart warming to hear how much you love the cottage. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for your feedback xx Property Owner
Ian August 2024

“We really enjoyed our stay.”

A lovely, characterful property in a peaceful location just above a unique and interesting town. Excellent communication from the owner Abi. Blaenau is well placed to explore the scenic wonders of Snowdonia. Top recommendation all round! Ian and Beena

- Ian, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback. You were top guests! We were delighted that you chose us. We do hope you return one day. Property Owner
Jessie June 2024

“First time stay at Ty Cynon We couldn’t check in on time we had to wait 30 minutes as the cleaners was still there I’m a high standard lodge cleaner at a holiday park this is not except able it needs a deep clean .”

and no excuse for this as myself a cleaner had to be done all the lodges by 2pm I saw the cleaners had no mop bucket only a hoover the floors even tho they are wooden should be mopped every change over day I wiped the kitchen floor the wipe was black not the cleanest of cottages thick dust and hairs in lots of places spiders and cobwebs behind the sofa and other places the cleaners are hoovering around furniture not moving it as underneath the table and coffee table food and dust as a cleaner myself we had to do this every change over day it’s not expectable at least the cleaners did turn up at the accommodation as last place we stayed with Sykes the cleaners didn’t turn up hadn’t been cleaned. A bit of let down with Sykes again not sure who responded for the cleaning if it’s the owner or Sykes . A good cottage in a good location for us . We stay in lots of lodges and cottages in north wales and in Blaenau Ffestiniog.Good Wi-Fi . Good views Everything we needed the owner thought out lots of things and the shed was lots in there to go to beach and crabbing etc . Very well equipped. only thing the tin opener needs replacing I normally take one myself but I had forgotten it things like this could be checked by the cleaners . Stained cups and lots of dirty pans which I had to re wash yet again this should be the cleaners job . myself as had cleaner had to check on all kitchen equipment on every change over day . Couldn’t sit outside the bins smelt of maggots and lots of midges outside and couldn’t sit outside the back garden kept biting us and couldn’t have the windows and doors open they kept coming in . Think the bins should be moved into the car park space, car parking is over the road signed posted . It’s on a small road but lots of public paths so lots of people do walk by . No instructions on who and what days and where the bins go out I only saw the neighbours put them out so I put them out never had to do this before at a holiday let it’s shouldn’t be the guests responsibility to do this. No information pack folder either which normally there is in a holiday let inside the folder instructions on how to use tv . Cooker . Microwave . . Washing . Tumble drying . The wifi code check in and check out times. Owners details. What need to do on check out day strip bedding which I done lot of this in a holiday lets buy normally a laundry bag to put it in there isn’t one . Walks round the area. How far nearest beach. Snowdon . Nearest Bank’s supermarket.pubs cafes. Tearooms . Restaurants . Hospitals . Doctors. . Chemist. . Dentist. Opticians. Etc. my feedback on the first I put bad as Sykes do ask how was the first night they did phone myself the next day and asked did I want a cleaner to come back again I did refuse this as I didn’t want them coming in when I had all my stuff inside. Just slight improvement needed.

- Jessie, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback. Apologies that you were slightly delayed getting into the cottage on this occasion. We are sorry that you did not feel that the cleaning met expectations. Our cleaning team are aware of your feedback. However, we must state that we have received excellent 5* feedback for the cleanliness of our cottage over the years so this is unusual. We do have faith in our cleaning team who have proven to be committed and professional. We are unable to comment on your previous Sykes experience at other properties as this does not have anything to do with us. Please note that we did send you (via email) the welcome pack which has become digitalised in recent years. This includes all of the information that you said you would like to know including refuse collection. It is unfortunate that you missed this. Property Owner
Sandie May 2024

“A lovely comfortable cottage full of character ideally placed for exploring the area.”

Lots of fantastic walks from right outside the door. Good communication from owners. Clean and uncluttered and had everything we needed.

- Sandie, May 2024

What a lovely review! Thank you for visiting our cottage. We’re so pleased to read that you enjoyed your holiday. Property Owner
Heather March 2024

“A very comfortable cottage in a superb quiet location with lovely views.”

Spotlessly clean and everything provided for. We enjoyed the nearby walks and exploring the area. Would recommend Trish and Chips and local co-op. Thank you for our very enjoyable stay.

- Heather, March 2024

So pleased you enjoyed your holiday. Thank you for your fantastic review. Yes, we also recommend Trish and Chips! We hope you will return one day. Property Owner
Timothy February 2024

“This was an excellent cottage and a beautiful vocation was had by my wife and I .”

A very comfortable and well kept place which is ideally located to get to all of the local tourist spots. We are definitely booking again for next year.

- Timothy, February 2024

We are so pleased to read that you had a great holiday. Hope to welcome you back soon! Property Owner
Elizabeth September 2023

“Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

Very comfortable with all the facilities you need for your holiday. Ideal place for touring around Snowdonia.

- Elizabeth, September 2023

Thank you for the great review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday. We hope you visit us again soon! Property Owner
Nikol July 2023

“We spent lovely 3 nights in this beautiful and cosy cottage.”

The cottage is really comfortable, well equiped, clean, the owner was very nice and helpful. We got welcoming bottle of wine and sweets. The place is very well situated, you can easily reach Snowdon and the seaside.

- Nikol, July 2023

Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and warmly welcome you back soon! Abi & Darren xx Property Owner
Leon June 2023

“Ty Cynon is a lovely little cottage.”

We arrived and it was very clean and tidy. The kitchen has everything you need, the beds were clean and comfortable and plenty of clean linen and towels provided. My only comments are that guests should bring mosquito/midge repellant for the summer evenings and the doorways are small so may cause a problem for tall people - I banged my head numerous times. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this as an excellent venue for exploring Snowdonia.

- Leon, June 2023

Thank you so much for your 5* review! We are so pleased to hear that you loved our cottage. We hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Louise April 2023

“The cottage was beautiful, lovely fireplace and felt really comfy for our family to have cosy, board game nights by the fire.”

The hosts left a bottle of wine and some chocolates which was a lovely touch (although I’m heavily pregnant so couldn’t drink the wine.) The property itself was lovely and just as expected. The reason I’ve rated slightly lower for facilities and amenities is due to two things. 1) The location is really a 20 minute drive from anywhere nice. The actual town itself is a bit run down and finding good food there was a struggle. However, if you’re happy with the drive then there’s a few good places in Porthmadog and also the Ty-Gwyn restaurant was AMAZING!! 2) This was due to the lack of essentials - we were provided with one toilet roll (for a family of 3 - including a pregnant woman who is weeing every 2 mins) and when questioned about where I can find more, I was informed that guests usually bought their own on their first shop…. Using the toilet is a basic need and I wouldn’t have expected to have had to buy my own loo roll. They did say I could use one from the cleaners cupboard when I realised I’d ran out but I think for a 4 night stay there should be at least 3/4 loo rolls available. Similarly, a main feature of the cottage is the fireplace and it would have been nice to be provided with enough firewood for our stay. We were provided with one bag which lasted the first evening and the hosts also said we could use some spare firewood when we had a power-cut but again, we were expected to buy our own for the last 3 nights. As the fireplace is the main source of heating/hot water, therefore a basic need, again I feel this should have been provided. Overall, a lovely cottage with beautiful scenery, lots of things to do just a 20 minute drive or so away and the hosts were friendly. Just ensure you pack some extra loo roll and jumpers for your visit so you don’t get stuck on the loo/ cold if you run out of firewood.

- Louise, April 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We would like to state that we always provide the starter pack of firewood listed in the property summary. This is common practice. The cottage is 300 years old and is not connected to a gas supply but there are heaters and electric radiators in every room at the property. We also provide 2 toilet rolls per booking along with other essentials and have never had any previous feedback that this has not been adequate. We will monitor this moving forward. We responded to your requests promptly to ensure you were supported whilst on holiday. We are glad you found the cottage to be beautiful and and comfy and enjoyed your evenings by the fire. Ty - Gwyn is certainly AMAZING and we would recommend other guests to book early to avoid disappointment. Property Owner
Louise November 2022

“The cottage was absolutely gorgeous.”

It was spotlessly clean, well equipped and in a stunning location; quiet but only a ten minute walk from the high street (one footpath also has streetlights). Lovely comfortable bed with a beautiful view down the Vale of Ffestiniog from the bedroom window. We're looking forward to returning next year!

- Louise, November 2022

What a superb review! Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. We hope you had a safe journey home and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Property Owner
Neil October 2022

“Lovely cottage in a great spot at a reasonable price.”

Very clean with a very well equipped kitchen. I would recommend this to anyone & do also intend to return. The only comment is the double bed was a bit too soft for Me, but thats personal preference. Overall A++ Best regards, Neil.

- Neil, October 2022

Thank you Neil for taking the time to provide feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. Property Owner
Edmond October 2022

“My second stay at Ty Cynon and I will definitely be back again as it is very comfortable and the area is a great base for cycling.”

Would possibly like more tv channels to be available such as Netflix maybe?

- Edmond, October 2022

Positive to hear that you enjoyed another holiday at the cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Property Owner
Julie July 2022

“Lovely cottage, such a quaint back garden, loved sitting there with a glas of wine.”

The walk into town was amazing. Come out of cottage and turn right and you will find a little path with amazing views. Great base to explore North Wales.

- Julie, July 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. We hope you return one day x Property Owner
Joshua July 2022

“Absolutely fantastic stay at Ty Cynon, we booked for 7 days, arrived to an extremely clean cottage, everything was as expected, even a welcome pack of milk, coffee, biscuits and even a bottle of wine.”

We would highly recommend staying here if looking to visit the area, this was our second stay at the property and I'm sure it will not be our last.

- Joshua, July 2022

We are extremely pleased to read that you had another fantastic stay at the cottage. Thank you for leaving such a positive review. Glad you enjoyed the wine! We hope you come and stay again soon x Property Owner
David May 2022

“A well-equipped cottage.”

Really comfortable bed. The location of the property was excellent for all our days out over North Wales. Information about the cottage came via email and was comprehensive. However, it would have been helpful if there were more detailed instructions/information about recycling as all parts of the country are not the same. Also, personally for us, some wood burner instructions.

- David, May 2022

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are pleased to hear that you had a relaxing holiday and enjoyed North Wales. We do have instructions for the wood burner and shall ensure they are added to the welcome pack, based on your suggestion. We hope you return soon! Property Owner
Aurel April 2022

“We had a great stay at your cottage!”

Wonderful location and everything we needed was there. Highly recommend! Thank you!

- Aurel, April 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. Wonderful to hear you had a good holiday. We hope you come to stay again soon! Property Owner
Marta November 2021

“Very comfy place to stay.”

Neighbourhood is just an amazing, this house is located in cul de sac road. House is very nice - large kitchen, warm living room with fireplace and big bedrooms. Landlady was very helpful on the phone. In area is a lot of place to visit, we were in Zip world and some walks around. 100% recommended.

- Marta, November 2021

Thank you for your feedback. Glad you had a good holiday. Property Owner
Joshua November 2021

“Absolutely amazing, great location, beautiful property, spotlessly clean on arrival and a comprehensive welcome pack included.”

Will definitely be booking again in the future.

- Joshua, November 2021

Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are so pleased you had a good holiday. We do hope you book again in the future! Property Owner
Tracy September 2021

“Everything was wonderful.”

The Cottage, its beautiful elevated position, the Waterfall, starry nights and the serenity. I have no negative comments whatsoever...just simply idyllic.

- Tracy, September 2021
Maureen June 2021

“We had a lovely time at Ty Cynon, the views are stunning across the valley, the beds were extremely comfortable.”

It is in an excellent location for travelling to the coast,with very scenic routes.We loved having a fire every night.we visited Portmerion and can recommend the Grapes Hotel for a meal on the way home,very tasty homecooked food. The kitchen is very well equipped we really appreciated having the freezer. All in all a very enjoyable stay.

- Maureen, June 2021
Chris September 2020

“Lovely place.”

Safe car parking. Would definitely go back, just a shame no restaurants open within walking distance, but no fault of the accommodation. Highly satisfied.

- Chris, September 2020
Grace September 2020

“Ty Cynon is in a beautiful location in Blaenau overlooking the town and the mountains.”

It’s incredibly peaceful and quiet, whilst still being within walking distance of the shop and a few cafes. The area is great for walking and lots of activities to do. The cottage itself was perfect. We stayed for 6 nights and were really comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need for cooking, there is freeview, WiFi and a DVD player for entertainment in the evenings. Really comfy beds and sofas. Everything was lovely and clean. I can’t recommend it highly enough.

- Grace, September 2020
Jeremy October 2019

“Very nice well decorated cottage and i felt welcome.”

The access is difficult for larger vehicles such as my Nissan Pathfinder and similar 4x4's or vans.

- Jeremy, October 2019
Stacey September 2019

“Best holiday we have had in North Wales.”

Could of had a better stay... Loved every bit of it.

- Stacey, September 2019
Patricia August 2019

“We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday & our stay at Ty Cynon.”

The cottage is situated some half hour drive to some lovely beaches, hills & mountains & Zip World where we all had fantastic fun. The weather could have been better but then there's always an element of luck in choosing the right week/s. No matter we had a fabulous holiday & it was certainly one that we'll always remember!

- Patricia, August 2019
Rodney May 2019

“We had an amazing stay at Ty Cynon cottage.”

The setting was beautiful with views down the valley from both bedrooms. The cottage itself retains all the character of a building of that age while being furnished and appointed perfectly for a stay. The location gives you easy access to the many attractions of North Wales. We are certainly planning another visit!

- Rodney, May 2019
Linda September 2018

“So easy to book.”

Cottage was exactly as described.

- Linda, September 2018
Gillian July 2018

“Lovely characterful cottage and an ideal location to explore a scenic and interesting part of the country.”

Will definitely return.

- Gillian, July 2018
Melanie February 2018

“A really lovely cosy cottage.”

It was so peaceful up in the hillside and there were amazing views from the windows. We were really lucky with the weather so we were out for lots of family walks and bike rides. It took a while for the cottage to warm up as there hadn't been anyone staying for a few days. Once we worked out how to get the fire going it was lovely and cosy. The kitchen was well equipped and it was full of everything we needed. It was also really nice not to have to take towels with us. A really great holiday.

- Melanie, February 2018
Matthew September 2017

“The cottage was in lovely condition and location which exceeded our expectations”

- Matthew, September 2017

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Summary

* Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin * Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC * Kitchen with breakfast bar * Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Solid fuel central heating and hot water from woodburning stove and immersion heater, electric heaters, Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, WIFI, Amazon echo dot with Alexa, Fuel, power and starter pack of fuel for stove inc. in rent, Bed linen and towels inc. in rent, Cot, highchair and stairgate *available on request, Off road parking for 1 car, Lawned terraced garden with patio, furniture and BBQ, Sorry, no pets and no smoking, Pub 5 min walk, Shops 14 mins walk, Note: Steep steps to terraced garden should be accessed with due care and attention, Note: Low door into kitchen and twin bedroom, Note: Steep staircase and split level landing with a step on landing outside twin bedroom, Note: Parking not suitable for large vehicles due to parking bollards.

The property

A wonderful double fronted stone-built, semi-detached character cottage, in an elevated hillside location Fucheswen, this property is ideal for couples. High above the historic mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, enjoy lovely views encompassing the Moelwyn mountain range.

Ty Cynon is located on a single track no through road in a tucked away location which makes it a wonderful get away from it all retreat whilst still being a short stroll from the town centre and all its amenities.

The cottage provides a perfect base for either a couple, friends or a small family who enjoy outdoor pursuits, country and hillside walks, all of which can be enjoyed right from the cottage doorstep.

Furnished with style and full of character with exposed beams and stonework, Ty Cynon provides cosy, well-equipped accommodation and its said even has links with the British sculptor, David Nash who has now settled in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

On entering this delightful cottage you are welcomed into a charming sitting room with warming wood burning stove set in an old stone inglenook fireplace, and an intimate dining area where you can sit and unwind after a day walking in the surrounding mountains.

The fully-fitted modern kitchen with breakfast counter is well-equipped and will cater for all your needs whilst upstairs, two individually styled bedrooms, both enjoying far reaching mountainous views are serviced by a well-appointed bathroom.

Outside, an enclosed seating area leads off the kitchen, and a steeply-terraced rear garden offers views over the rooftops, as well as a relaxing seating area which provides a perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine in the evening and watch the sun go down behind the mountains.

The famous Ffestiniog to Porthmadog Steam Railway starts its journey less than a mile away, and for the more adventurous there is ZipWorld Titan, Zip Caverns and Bounce Below close by whilst the coastal towns of Harlech and Criccieth, with their medieval Castles and wonderful sandy beaches and hidden coves are reached in just 30 minutes.

With Snowdonia on the doorstep, and Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula easily reached, this is a perfect Blaenau Ffestiniog cottage for all to enjoy, whatever the time of year.

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About the location

BLAENAU FFESTINIOG

Porthmadog 11 miles.

The fascinating old slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is situated in a superb position for exploring the Snowdonia National Park. There is a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat. The main local attractions include Zip World Slate caverns, the longest zip line in Europe and fastest in the world, this is a great underground adventure. The slate mines now hold the prestigious status of a world heritage site, awarded by UNESCO and visitors can take enthralling underground trips there to see mining as it was done in days gone by. The famous narrow gauge Ffestiniog mountain railway also runs for 13 miles through the Snowdonia National Park to the harbour town of Porthmadog. Nearby is Portmeirion village, famous for its architecture and the film set of the cult TV series The Prisoner, plus local beaches, suitable for children, are within easy driving distance.

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“This was our second stay at Ty Cynon having stayed at the property nine years ago for our honeymoon and we will definitely be going back again.”

“We really enjoyed our stay.”

“First time stay at Ty Cynon We couldn’t check in on time we had to wait 30 minutes as the cleaners was still there I’m a high standard lodge cleaner at a holiday park this is not except able it needs a deep clean .”

“A lovely comfortable cottage full of character ideally placed for exploring the area.”

“A very comfortable cottage in a superb quiet location with lovely views.”

“This was an excellent cottage and a beautiful vocation was had by my wife and I .”

“Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

“We spent lovely 3 nights in this beautiful and cosy cottage.”

“Ty Cynon is a lovely little cottage.”

“The cottage was beautiful, lovely fireplace and felt really comfy for our family to have cosy, board game nights by the fire.”

“The cottage was absolutely gorgeous.”

“Lovely cottage in a great spot at a reasonable price.”

“My second stay at Ty Cynon and I will definitely be back again as it is very comfortable and the area is a great base for cycling.”

“Lovely cottage, such a quaint back garden, loved sitting there with a glas of wine.”

“Absolutely fantastic stay at Ty Cynon, we booked for 7 days, arrived to an extremely clean cottage, everything was as expected, even a welcome pack of milk, coffee, biscuits and even a bottle of wine.”

“A well-equipped cottage.”

“We had a great stay at your cottage!”

“Very comfy place to stay.”

“Absolutely amazing, great location, beautiful property, spotlessly clean on arrival and a comprehensive welcome pack included.”

“Everything was wonderful.”

“We had a lovely time at Ty Cynon, the views are stunning across the valley, the beds were extremely comfortable.”

“Lovely place.”

“Ty Cynon is in a beautiful location in Blaenau overlooking the town and the mountains.”

“Very nice well decorated cottage and i felt welcome.”

“Best holiday we have had in North Wales.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday & our stay at Ty Cynon.”

“We had an amazing stay at Ty Cynon cottage.”

“So easy to book.”

“Lovely characterful cottage and an ideal location to explore a scenic and interesting part of the country.”

“A really lovely cosy cottage.”

“The cottage was in lovely condition and location which exceeded our expectations”

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About the location

BLAENAU FFESTINIOG