Bryn Derwen

Bryn Derwen is a magnificent choice for large parties (in our case 16).

It has all the grandeur of a large manor house but fitted with comfortable, robust furntiture. The beds are extremely comfortable and the showers excellent. Cooking facilities were superb, particularly the large outside gas fired barbecue. Outstanding features are the jacuzzi, the sauna and the swimming pool all geared for relaxation and happiness during the day while pool table and gaming set up enthralld the group in the evenings. Almost the perfect holiday. We had planned a major banquet to be brought in from a local caterer but this did not work out because of difficulties in finding our way through the very difficult and stressful website operated by Sykes Cottages.

Had a lovely stay, but x 2 issues The pool was not available to use on arrival, children were unhappy, due to previous guests not leaving it usable, but Gordon came to sort it promptly The house and gardens all to a good standard, but the outdoor kitchen was not hygenic and rather grubby, i did take pics of this

The Manor House is a beautiful big house, well equipped to deal with large families.

There were 16 of us, made up of 4 families. The games room, pool and hot tub were a hit with everyone. The bedroom view of the mountains each morning is breathtaking. It's a perfect location for exploring North Wales.

Amazing house, thank you for having us!

! As a large group of us (19) and ages 20-60, there was so much space and plenty for everyone to do. Loved every second and would love to return!

We had a great family Christmas at Bryn Derwin the house exceeded our expectations.

Highly recommend visit

had a fabulous family weekend at Bryn Derwen Manor House.

The whole family loved our birthday get together, everything from the size of the house, the games room, the pool and the hot tub made our stay absolutely unforgettable. We are hoping to return in the future during summer months to explore the beautiful surrounding areas. The stay was 10/10.

Fantastic family weekend at Bryn Derwen.

Facilities are great for the whole family. Thank you, see you next time

We had a great, enjoyable family holiday!

It was made special by the facilities, everyone used and loved the pool. The games room was fantastic, especially for the adults! Sauna and hot tub were used most days too! Bedrooms were luxurious and everyone slept well. Kitchen and dining areas were great, with plenty of crockery etc. The grounds and views are superb, we all thought it was the best family holiday we've had together, many thanks.

Fabulous weekend stay - 18 friends & family.

Rooms are fabulous - the pool hot tub & games room made it a real weekend to remember. Bottom step of the stairs is a big drop - maybe worth advising especially if older guests staying. Fridge is closed with a door lock as didn’t close properly and the freezer door didn’t close properly either. May be worth replacing or resealing. I would suggest investigating in some citronella candles/diffusers for by the hot tub we were all bitten to death but it didn’t spoil a great weekend. When we got home a friend realised that she’d left 2 coats but the owner kindly posted back to her.

Surprised no welcome pack with cottage WiFi password etc .

had send message but no problem with reply. outside kicken oil was not change otherwise perfect stay in lovely big house with lovely grounds .definitely recommend this big house

House was amazing, views spectacular we were celebrating a 60th birthday and there was a total of 10 of us with a 4 and 3 year old, they loved swimming in the pool and the hot tub.

The sheep visiting everyday was great! Our only thing is there are a lot of steps which were inconsistent heights in places which was a concern for my parents who were both in their 80’s other than that FAB!

We had a marvelous Easter weekend at Bryn Derwen .

The facilities are wonderful, and the grounds are beautiful. The children had a ball on their Easter hunt. Our only criticism was the cleanliness; the bedding was old, tired, and grubby. The plates and glasses were dirty, with mold in some of the plastic glasses. The general upkeep was poor; it needs a deep clean. As I said above, the house and ground are outstanding If the cleanliness was sorted, it would be exceptional

Delighted with the accommodation - ideal for an extended family break.

Would recommend - grand children made the most of the facilities.

Group of friends, we love coming here for our annual holiday!

The main hot tub was unfortunately broken this year. It was a shame we didn't have the hot tub right next to the pool, but the owners gave us use of the hot tub at the empty adjacent property, which was a very reasonable solution. As always a brilliant weekend, and we've just booked again for next year.

This is the second time we have been to this property and as a family of 16 it ticks all the boxes !

The pool and games room really add to the fun we have when we're all together and the surrounding area just tops it all off. Thank you

Wonderful setting for a family celebration , enjoyed all the fabulous facilities in the beatific Manor House .

The children loved the pool and games room also the zip wire . We need to come back to make use of the beautiful gardens in some better weather. The fire pit was enjoyed by us all .

A truly fantastic house.

Catered for three generations 3-70 comfortably. Plenty to do, never felt overcrowded for our party of 20. Well eqipped. Would highly recommend.

Wonderful place to stay.

Great amenities. Clean and well maintained. Slight issue with a leak under the kitchen sink, however everything else was spot on.

The property is outstanding and its why we returned for the 2nd year running.

Families comeback year after year and we know why.F&M chap was really helpful and nothing was to much bother. We are taking a break from North Wales next year but will be back. We loved playing pool and a little,investment in a new pool table would be the only thing we would like to see.

Beautiful property, perfect for all the family!

This was the most amazing week away for my family.

A fabulous house that afforded everybody fantastic bedrooms, some en suite with other bathrooms in very close proximity. We cooked in the fantastic kitchen and ate in the beautiful dining room. Kids especially loved the pool, sauna and hot tub even in the teaming rain the kids were in the covered hot tub which they loved. WE had fantastic times in the games room and have brought back lots of family memories. Outside grounds amazing and very private but within walking distance to local village .Just a fantastic house which suited all of our needs and we would definitely book again in a heartbeat.

OMG what a fabulous property we have all had the best time kids have had a blast with the pool,hot tub,and games room we will definitely be coming back thank you once again

What a lovely house situated in an idyllic location, definitely would consider going again.

This was a bucket list to spend time with my family and it certainly ticked all boxes. Thank you. Yvonne.

A beautiful house in a stunning location with the best facilities (especially when the weather wasn’t great) we made use of everything, the pool, hot tub and sauna.

We had lots of fun in the games room and had a fab evening around the fire pit toasting marshmallows. There are lots of lovely quaint villages and towns all within a short drive. I would highly recommend and can honestly say this is the best UK holiday home we’ve ever stayed at. Many thanks.

My husband and I have just spent a long weekend at Bryn Derwen with all our family and we have had the most amazing and special time.

We have never stayed at such a wonderful place before. It has kept us all, from 8 months old to 70 years old entertained. There were so many different, fun things to do here, we never needed to leave the property. We would love to go back. Very many thanks.

Absolutely fabulous holiday.

4 families aged 1 to 63 & a great time had by all. Owners and maintenance man very helpful if needed. Kitchen equipped with everything you think you need and more!!!! Beds soooooo comfortable.

We stayed here for a week and what an amazing experience it was.

There were 17 of us in total plenty of space in the house that we were not on top of each other, kids loved the swimming pool beautiful views. We took part in the local zip wire which was fantastic. Plenty to do, we were out everyday, visits to Aber Falls, Chester Zoo, Llandudno even enjoyed roasted Marshmellows by the firepit. Would absolutely recommend the Manner House and would be looking to go back and stay again.

Firstly communication with Skye’s local owners and especially Gordon man on site was brilliant.

We loved the property in such an amazing part of the country. We do feel that an inventory of property should be done and details updated. BBQ is gas not coal so that may afford bringing any unnecessary charcoal. There wasn’t a blender and we were very unsure about the rules for leaving as at the last minute we found what a covid sign in the dining room should this be removed? That apart it is amazing and a great place to start the day or unwind after exploring. So those pointed out only minor things that might be addressed but to us everything was amazing and by the third day had already booked for the same time next year. Thanks you

Stayed here with family and friends over the weekend.

The house is as pictured and has amazing outdoor facilities such as pool , hot tub and sauna . The hot tub was a lovely touch but had some wear and tear , for example one of the head rest kept falling off . However the maintenance guy comes and shows you how to use everything and apologised for this. This house is amazing and I wouldn’t hesitate to book we had the best weekend ! Check in nude and easy and quick correspondence from owners who are available if you need anything during gory stay . Thanks so much !

We had the most fantastic holiday in Bryn Derwen!

The house is amazing and in the perfect location for exploring North Wales. The manor house is so comfortable and has everything you need. We cooked every evening and enjoyed meals inside and outside in the sunshine (we were very lucky weather wise for April). The games room, hot tub and pool provided hours of additional entertainment for 3 generations of our family. We would highly recommend and hope to be back soon!

Brilliant location and on site fascilities.

Great base to use to discover North Wales. Equally if weather not great, plenty to do on site. Would recommend for a large family or group of friends.

Absolutely wonderful Manor House , loved and enjoyed by us all, age range 10-80 ,sauna and hot tub were my highlights , that hidden games room provided great entertainment too, superb location especially if you love mountains and beautiful beaches .

Very comfortable, just loved it all !

This was everything we could wish for.

We had four generations together for a 60th birthday. Plenty of space for everyone. So much room and things to do for all of us. And the views from the windows. Especially with snow on the mountains. Everything you needed even on a cold or wet day. Would love to come back again one day.

Really great stay as always.

The only thing is a couple of the group have come back with quite a savage bacterial skin infection which apparently comes from hot tub bacteria, so possibly some extra deep cleaning needed? Apart from that everything was fab! New hot tub was great for accommodating a large group, and really happy to see the dining chair upgrade which allowed us to seat 23 round the table (we also had the lodge booked for the weekend so we were a huge group!). Many thanks, it's our annual treat, see you next year!

we had an absolutely magical weekend, the property was beautiful and exceeded expectations.

Thanks so much

Absolutely loved Bryn Derwen!

Fantastic facilities, great location and lots of space to enjoy each others company and to hide away too! The outdoor kitchen/bbq was a big hit with us! The only suggestion I would have is to put some more non slip mats near the pool and hot tub area.

Wow.

Bryn Derwen was absolutely faultless. We loved our stay at the estate. The grounds are unbelievable and the property itself is absolutely spotless. It is decorated and maintained to such a high standard and the owners have thought of everything you need to stay for the week. Plenty of bathrooms, two fridges, two dishwashers and the rooms are all huge! The grounds, pool, sauna and hot tubs are impeccable and it was lovely to see the grounds keeper daily. Huge firepit was a hit. Plenty of outdoor seating, swings, football pitch and loads of outdoor space. Honestly it was an absolutely beautiful property and the owners were amazing!! They left us to it for the week and ensured we had everything we needed. Best holiday we have ever had. Would go back in a heartbeat.

The house was fantastic- even better in real-life than the pictures.

It was lovely and clean. The hidden games room was bigger than it looked on the photo - we had a great night playing cards. The pool was lovely. We spent a weekend there and there was no need to go anywhere, the house had all we needed. On the Saturday night, we had an evening dress night with a local chef catering for us who we all thought was fantastic and would highly recommend- Dai Chef- and the dinning room was a beautiful setting. We couldn’t have wished for a nicer place to stay. The kettle did die on us but a new one was swifty delivered to us. We all would highly recommend the house. If we had anything that we could add, we missed having a gas bbq in the outdoor kitchen rather than the charcoal one, just for convenience. The house was a setting for a lovely chilled weekend- the only downside was none of us wanted to leave lol!

A wonderful stay at Bryn Derwen.

We booked as a group of 7 couples due to the location which was perfect for climbing Snowdon and for Velocity. The house and gardens are like staying in your own boutique hotel. The sauna, hot tub and pool were a treat. The house was immaculate. You really need longer than 3 days there to fully enjoy the house and to visit surrounding areas.

Had a great weekend with the family.

Clean, great facilities, lovely location. would highly recommend

A fantastic place with amazing facilities.

We had 20 guests all of which had a great stay over 5 nights. We would highly recommend. Lots to do across all ages.

The house was fabulous, just like the last time we came.

The main feedback I have is the same thing I suggested last time - for a property that sleeps 20 it would be nice to be able to fit 20 around the main dining table. The table is more than big enough, but there aren't enough chairs. Six fold out chairs could be easily stashed in the utility room (or anywhere else, the place is enormous!) and then everyone would be comfortable for big group dinners. Everything else was perfect - immaculately clean and luxurious, comfortable beds, lovely caretaker to show us around, great kitchen facilities. We were disappointed to discover on arrival that the sauna wasn't working but of course we understand that sometimes things go wrong and can't be fixed instantly. The pool and hot tub more than made up for it. THANK YOU for a wonderful stay. We're about to book for next year too.

Bryn Derwen was everything we wanted it to be, we booked for a special occasion and we enjoyed every moment.

The pool, sauna and outside facilities were excellent, the bedrooms comfortable and spacious. It had quirks that you expect from an old house but that only added to the charm.

Me and my family had a brilliant time.

Beautiful place to stay will book again.

We were made to feel extremely welcome facilities were fantastic a great manor house and grounds for all the family to relax and enjoy, Gordon was very helpful and considerate of our needs and nothing was to much trouble if we needed anything.

We would definitely recommend Bryn Derwen to family and friends can't wait to come back.

The property is brilliant.

Enough space and plenty to do within the property and perfect location to stay in north wales.

The Holiday house was excellent with everything we needed.

This property is outstanding.

Surpassed all my expectations. Very clean, excellent facilities and the games room hidden behind a bookcase was a fantastic feature. I would highly recommend this property!

FANTASTIC property.

Went with 18 friends, and with 6 communal living areas plus oodles of outside space you never feel on top of each other. Swimming pool and hot tub are incredible and were in use most of the weekend. It's like having your own hotel. The photos really don't show the full vastness and comfort of the property, it really is amazing. Only improvement I would suggest is that a house that sleeps 20 should also seat 20 at the dining table. We managed to get the 18 of us round the table by moving the kitchen bench in, but a set of six fold up chairs (could easily be stacked in the utility room) would solve the problem. Other than that, perfection! Thanks for a lovely stay, we are rebooking for next year.

What an amazing place to stay, comfortable living, easy access to all areas, very clean and the groundsman was very polite and helpful.

The owner Elaine was also very friendly and was always and hand if needed to be contacted. We would 100% recommend this oasis in beautiful wales should you be thinking of somewhere to stay.

We were absolutely delighted with Bryn Derwen Manor House.

The photographs on the website do not do the property justice. There was lots of space both indoors and outdoors and the views were amazing. The heated outdoor pool was a big hit with our party, as was the hot tub and the ‘secret’ games room. The property was beautiful and clean. Bedrooms were huge and beds were comfortable. The surrounding grounds were brilliant for the children and dogs to play in. The kitchen was a lovely ‘communal’ area and had ample cookers, crockery and utensils. The wood burner in the conservatory was cosy. The only teeny tiny criticism would be that there was not a brush or dustpan and brush just to tidy up any ‘spillages’. All in all a really beautiful house.

Fantastic house went for my 30th birthday and everyone loved it!

Everything of a high quality and we will be going again! So much to do and a huge amount if space for everyone.

We had an amazing family holiday at Bryn Derwen Manor House.

The location is beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for better facilities. We highly recommend staying at this property.

Everything and more that we needed and expected, we had a family ranging from 1 yr old to an 82 yrs old in a wheelchair it was absolutely amazing , and the views , surrounding area was breathtaking .

We all had a fantastic time x

We had an amazing holiday at Bryn Derwen.

Everyone was so impressed with the house. would definitely visit again in the future.

Great place plenty of room Loved the big dining room and kitchen, bedrooms spacious, lounges very confortable, plenty of outdoor spaces foe kids to play.

Great outdoor kitchen foe bbq,s etc loved rhe hottub. Could not fault it would recommend it to anyone

We were absolutely blown away by the Manor House in Bethesda.

It was even better than it looked in the photos. Very high standard of cleanliness, plenty of basics such as loo roll, dishwasher tablets, tea and coffee etc. The groundskeeper who let us in was extremely welcoming and helpful. We would definitely stay again.

Bryn Derwen is stunning; there is so much communal space (indoors and outdoors) that we didn't have enough time to enjoy them all!

It is furnished beautifully and spotlessly clean. The owners and Gordon, were fantastic when we had one problem and they even exceeded expectations by going above and beyond. We felt completely at home and would have loved to have stayed longer. Thank you again!

The house was just amazing!

! We had such a brilliant time there. Plenty of space for us all and all the bits and pieces we could need to have a wonderful weekend away. The dining room is beautiful and the views spectacular. We were so sad to leave!

Everything about our stay was fantastic, there was 18 girls that stayed from the ages of 12 to 74 for a HEN DO The house had everything we needed and was very well equipped with some lovely touches the décor was beautiful with wow factors in every room including the secret room xx The house the gardens and the village we soo pretty I can wait to go back !

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This house was amazing!

There was 18 of us in our family and it provided everything we needed and more. It completely exceeded our expectations - it was very clean, very comfortable. The children loved the secret games room and the hot tub. The barbecue patio area and courtyard were beautiful. The handyman was always on hand whenever we needed as was most helpful. The location was central to all the places we had planned to visit - Zip-world, Snowdonia, beaches and walks. The information booklet was fantastically comprehensive, including some very useful numbers and recommended places to visit. There was also lots of blackberry bushes in the garden, that the children enjoyed eating! We would definitely recommend this house to our friends and family. We made some great memories and didn't want to leave - thank you so much!