This beautiful stone cottage is a peaceful escape nestled among the hills and lakes of the Welsh countryside.Cozy and full of character, it features a roaring fireplace, rustic charm and all the comforts you need for a relaxing stay.The surrounding area is perfect for scenic walks from gentle lakeside strolls to more adventurous hill hikes.Itâs a heaven for nature lovers and anyone seeking quiet and calmA truly special place to unwind.Highly recommended We are definitely coming back
Lovely cottage, friendly & helpful owner, everything you need inside and a very exciting last mile from the road to the cottage... :-)
Good starting point for hiking.
Highly recommended!
Cheers from Germany.
The cottage was just what we were looking for, lovely and peaceful location in a beautiful wood with fabulous walking on your doorsteps. The cottage was comfortable and clean. We would certainly stay again.
We really enjoyed the quiet and the location, also the neighbors (3 cows) were very symphatic. Ideal as a base for walks in the Snowdonia area. Also the shopping and eating possibilities (eg Porthmadog) are not far. Overall a very nice week and very nice hosts.
Wonderful time had by all. The drive to the cottage through the woods is crazy but fun. We loved having the swimming lakes so close to use our paddle board. Wonderful hikes and close to zip world. The house had everything we needed and was comfortable.
Just what is says on the tin, quiet , beautiful location, so much to see, especially if you like walking! Cottage was wonderful, we had the most wonderful week. The weather was a bonus!
Thankyou Noelle and Paul for being so helpful x
No negatives, the location & cottage were beautiful. Weather was amazing, plenty of logs for the fire & secure space for the dogs to run. So many walks from the doorstep, lakes to wild swim in & it was so so peaceful. We will definitely be back⊠Thank you đ
Perfect off-grid escape in beautiful countryside with plenty to do
Our family of 5 (kids 11, 9, 7) and dog had a fantastic stay in this quaint off-grid cottage. An ideal location for exploring the mountains of Snowdonia and the nearby beaches.
We loved the remoteness of the cottage, the peaceful surroundings and the cosy wood burning stove at the end of each dayâs adventures.
The cottage was comfortable, clean and well equipped. The owner was very responsive to questions before booking, all information was very clear and check in process really simple.
Lovely secluded cottage in a very rural location. The track up to the cottage is not easy to drive ,and the steps down to the cottage are about 20 in number and steep towards the bottom but this helps to create an even more secluded feel. If you enjoy nature and being in the wilderness then there is a high chance youâll enjoy this place.
The walk down to the cottage was steep and there wasnât any real pathway which was difficult on arriving and departing with luggage. The cottage was basic but had what we needed(except no microwave or tv) the walks etc were amazing we all loved it including the dogs.
My family and I had a fantastic week in your fantastic cottage despite everything the Welsh weather could throw at us. The upside to the precipitation was the beauty of the lower level vallys with their waterfalls and rivers. Hopefully get back down soon.
Very enjoyable time. Cottage located in beautiful area, with plenty of walks and scenery to enjoy on your doorstep. Hosts very welcoming. Only real negative being an unreasonable cleaning charge added at the end of our stay, otherwise very a pleasant trip.
I booked this cottage for my two kids and I for a week at Easter. Wow, what a lovely little gem. From the moment we got out of the car, the kids loved every minute. The owners had already got the fire going, so once we arrived the cottage was nice and toasty. Theres so much information provided in the folders inside the property, and so much to do within the locality. The walks, waterfalls, steam train and even the private garden, all add to the charm of this cottage. We will definitely be back.
Just as described. Really liked the way it had been furnished and decorated in keeping with its surroundings. Hardly used the car as so many walks direct from the door. Owners ' instructions very clear and precise. The only thing I struggled with were the very hard mattresses, but that's probably my back's problem rather than a failing of the cottage! Perfect for anyone who wants to get away from it all.
We had a great week here and there is lots to do around and about. The swimming lake near the cottage was lovely. The house could have done with more glasses, plates and bowls. Especially ones that didnât cost ÂŁ20 to replace! We were very nervous about them. Also some more light in the kitchen and main room. A photo showing that the house was down in a dip with no outlook would have been helpful. Also a drying line for wetsuits etc under the covered area to the left of the house. However we thoroughly enjoyed our week and would return to the area again.
The cottage & itâs surroundings are stunning. The peace & quiet the woodland walks, the Ffestiniog railway made our stay like living in Enid Blyton's âthe Enchanted woodâ book. It was utterly charming & cosy. The weather was on our side so we didnât need hot showers, Luke warm was fine however if in winter & thereâs a family of 6 it might become a little tricky as the water cylinder is small. A toaster wouldâve been very handy as the grill isnât great. But thatâs the only criticism as the Snowdonia national park is beautiful. The people are incredibly friendly. We have come away with love in our hearts. Everyone must experience the Welsh countryside at some point coz itâs amazing. Nature at its finest.
The cottage is fab and has everything you need for an amazing holiday.
Just follow the instructions supplied and you will get there.
The drive from the main gate to the cottage might seem daunting, but as long as you go slow... you can easily make it!
The cottage is great, but not for the fait of heart. For the ones like me that are more physically challenged the hill/incline to go in and out was tough, but worth it to be in the middle of nowhere.
The fire log is your 'lifeline' to warmth and hot water, so make sure you know how to operate. The hosts are great so in any doubt ask them!
The beds are the most comfortable thing! They even have blankets made of real wool! Big people be aware that one of the main double is on the 'slimmer' size.
This is a secluded, spacious and lovely cottage middle in nature which is, by the way exactly like the pictures on the website. It is private and 1 km from a swimming lake and 20 min walk from the pub. As describes it is a basic cottage with little luxery but good beds.
The dogs love it very much and wouldn't come inside. You can make wunderfull walks directly from the cottage. The dogbeach ad Harlech is just a 20 min. drive. If you want to you can take the Steam train from the stopping place nearby.
The trip to the cottage up the Mountain is adventures but easy to do If you have some confidence in your drivingskills and your car. It is certainly not horrible and we did it in our Posh car as Noelle called our Alfa 159 stationcar.
We are certainly comming back.
BTW. Forget the previous review it is totally not the reality we experienced in early July.
Imka, Ronald, Kiara and Remy
I think we just stayed in the woodchoppers house from snow white or was it where Goldilocks lay sleeping in the 3 bears cottage. Either way this is straight out of a fairy tale. Maybe a Hans Christian Andersen story.
A little stone cottage, surrounded by woodland with stone steps leading down to it, smoke coming from the chimney.
If you are looking for state of the art, mod cons, sleek & modern - scroll on. This will not be for you.
It's a little worn, it could do with a bathroom update - but none of this matters.
It's clean, it's comfy it's cosy. Nothing matches but it's wonderful.
I didn't enjoy the drive up and down to the cottage,to be honest, but my husband did, giggling with excitement, so I just didn't look.
Come here for relaxation, walks, nature, find your inner adventure and enjoy all things natural at their finest.
Thank you for the de- stress and taking my mind of this chaotic world for a moment.
Sehr ruhig gelegen. Ein altes Haus, einfache nicht mehr ganz auf der Höhe der Zeit Ausstattung, etwas vernachlÀssigt in der Instandhaltung und Pflege.
Noelle Griffiths and her family live in Hafod y Llyn cottage (available to rent for part of the year), the old gamekeeper's cottage on a 30 acre estate in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Hafod Cottage (nearby but out of sight) was the old stables and dog kennels for the estate and was renovated in 1991 as a holiday cottage.
Noelle has been living at HAFOD since 1988 when she married and moved into her husband's family home. Set in 30 acres of mountain woodland, she and her family have lovingly restored the land to its former beauty by felling conifers, re-planting with oaks and returning some land to pasture in 1991. See Youtube WOODLAND PASTURE - CONIFERS TO COWS. It is 3/4 mile from the road, along a track which passes through some beautiful scenery. It is private with no other cars apart from ours and our guests. It has wonderful walks from the front door, as well as a request stop (5 minute walk from Hafod cottage) for the Ffestiniog Railway. A swimming lake is a ten minute walk away. It is the perfect place to relax in nature and explore Snowdonia.
Hafod is very secluded, our local road is 3/4 mile away so you cannot hear or see traffic. You can walk to the local pub along paths and a track, only crossing the road once outside the pub! Our cottage is nearby and but out of sight. Access is along a track which in places is narrow, steep and rough. Not suitable for unconfident drivers. HAFOD is close to the sea - sandy beaches of Harlech or the beaches near Porthmadog of Borth y Gest or Criccieth - all approx 20 minute drive away. Snowdon mountain range is also approx 20 minute drive. Lots of castles, slate caverns, zip wire and bounce below, mountain bike riding at Coed y Brenin, the Italianate village of Portmeirion are all approx 20 minutes drive.