Ddol Helyg Barn

Rating
Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Sky TV

Mr Henshall
September 2020

“Great cottage to stay in.”

The living room and kitchen are huge and would suit 1 large or 2 small families. 5 bedrooms with 3 doubles , 2 singles in another room and a room with 4 bunks. The area is fabulous but I would imagine in summer it would be too busy for some. Owner lives on site but leaves you alone. The barn is on a main road but you can't really hear the traffic. We took 2 dogs who loved it though we did have to drive a couple of miles for their morning walk but this was on the side of a lake ! Fabulous.

The living room and kitchen are huge and would suit 1 large or 2 small families. 5 bedrooms with 3 doubles , 2 singles in another room and a room with 4 bunks. The area is fabulous but I would imagine in summer it would be too busy for some. Owner lives on site but leaves you alone. The barn is on a main road but you can't really hear the traffic. We took 2 dogs who loved it though we did have to drive a couple of miles for their morning walk but this was on the side of a lake ! Fabulous.
Ms Naylor July 2020

“The owner, Barbara, was delightful and ready to help.”

The house is very spacious and perfect for a large family group. Particular care had been taken to comply with Covid-19 regulations and instructions were easy to follow. The pottery on-site was an added bonus on a wet day. We can also highly recommend Wavell's butchers/deli a short walk away in Llanrug - fresh bread for breakfast, local Bara Brith, amazing sausage rolls and pies and a fine meat counter.
Miss Haskey March 2020

“The break was to celebrate my birthday with a group of friends.”

The barn is lovely with a huge lounge and kitchen diner. It was a shame the logs were damp so couldn't get fire going for 3 nights. Looked for other logs but all outdoors in the wet.
Mr Foster March 2020

“The cottage was awesome.”

Great value for money.
Mr Harold February 2020

“14 of us stayed at the barn over the weekend, it was really beautiful.”

plenty of space for everyone, the pottery to do next door is a really good idea especially if you have children with you! would definitely recommend staying if you have a large family.
Miss Jones November 2019

“Came here to stay for my boyfriend surprise 30th birthday with a party of 14 people, 3 dogs and a young infant.”

Property was bigger than the pictures gave credit for, the whole place was very clean and ideal for what we needed for the weekend. Barbara was more than accommodating to us offering early and late check outs, and a late night session at the pottery if we wished too. All bedrooms well equipped with en suite bathrooms, lounge was plenty big enough for party games and as a communal area for guests. Went for a lovely 3 hour walk round Llanberis lake which was only a mile away from the house and other attractions close by too. All in all a fantastic stay, welcoming and friendly owner, would recommend highly for birthdays and family gatherings for a weekend or longer escape to the country. 10/10! :)
Ms Riding October 2019

“We had a lovely weekend in the barn .”

. perfect for our friends get together, everything was fantastic and what a beautiful place ..plenty of room for 14 adults . Barbara our host was lovely and nothing was too much trouble .. brilliant hope to be back soon.

Many thanks for this lovely feedback and we are glad you had a good time. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Tonkins September 2019

“Five couples, friends for 40 years, spent a holiday at Ddol Helyg Barn.”

We appreciated an en-suite to each bedroom, the spacious sitting and kitchen areas. We were very comfortable, the stove warmed up the house and us quickly after a wet day in the mountains! There is plenty to do in the area and we received a warm welcome from Barbara. An excellent base for a Snowdonia holiday!
Mrs Campbell August 2019

“We had a very warm welcome from Barbara who was eager to make our holiday enjoyable and was at hand to answer any questions throughout the week.”

The barn was ideal for a large group which spanned three generations (including young children, a baby and 2 dogs), We had everything we needed in the very well-equipped kitchen and the small enclosed garden was great for the dogs and had a washing line with pegs. All the rooms (including the bedrooms) were spacious and comfortable. There was enough seating (including a high-chair) in the kitchen to enable our large group to dine together and five comfortable sofas in the living room. We had a very enjoyable week!
Mrs Vicencio Guerrero August 2019

“The cottage was perfect for our group as it has a couple of rooms on the ground floor, they were all very independent, they have one for a family and all have en-suites!”

the area is great for all the touristic things in Snowdonia and a short walk to shops and a local pub. excellent place for a large group! a hen do arrived the night before we left but didn’t make much noise, though this would put some people off.
Beth C August 2019

“Perfect for 3 generations + 2 dogs”

Lots of space for a large group to gather together in the kitchen or living room in comfort, whilst having plenty of areas to spread out rather than being on top of each other (9 adults, 4 young children including a baby). The kitchen is extremely well equipped - there was nothing we couldn't find, including a cafetiere. Small, enclosed, lawned garden - great for the dogs and for drying washing (washing line and pegs provided). The floors are beautiful, polished wood so care is needed with small children and dogs - we had several episodes of human and canine splits in the first couple of days. Thank you, Barbara, for your hospitality and providing the perfect venue for a special birthday x
Mrs Clayton June 2019

“Great location with everything you need on your doorstep.”

Friendly owner that made you free very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for her.
Mrs Bow May 2019

“Beautiful barn, in beautiful surroundings.”

Really clean & comfortable. Nice welcome from the owner,who gave us information on where to eat locally. Would certainly recommend this stay to anyone & will book again . 13 of us aged from 30-50+ stayed for my daughters 40th celebrations & everyone had a fabulous time .
Adventure53720741206 March 2019

“Second visit”

This is the second year we have stayed at this venue with a group of mates. Last year was a bit of a wash out for me as I had to spend a few hours in Bangor A&E having a broken wrist fixed and subsequently had to cut short my stay by one night. This year we booked the other house ‘the Barn’ and this was a pleasant surprise, very modern, nice big kitchen and living room. All of the bedrooms were a good size too. The pub up the road did a smashing meal on Sat night. Barbara the owner was a star, I asked her where the nearest local shop was as we had forgot to bring some butter/marg for breakfast and she shared what she had with us. The facilities are great plenty for a bog party would highly recommend. The pottery is an added bonus.
Footprints540042 March 2019

“Excellent,outstanding value”

We stayed here with friends in February and could find no fault. The proprietor, Barbara, went more than the extra mile to ensure our stay was beyond expectations despite the winter weather. We have stayed in many locations but this was superb value
Mrs Aulton March 2019

“As a group of ladies who regularly meet up to do outdoor activities together, we have used a number of different facilities over the last few years.”

We ALL agreed that this was the best ever!! The barn is beautiful and very well appointed. It has all mod cons and is spotless. Such a luxury to have en-suite in every room( the lucky people with the Jacuzzi bath were very impressed!) Plenty of lounge space to all sit comfortably and a well appointed kitchen with a great table for shared meals. Our hostess was really kind, leaving us cakes and milk for when we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble and we loved the pot painting session that we did on Saturday night ...with our wine!! We don't make a habit of returning to the same place twice, but this time will be an exception ....it's just too nice not to do again! Very many thanks.
Miss Cadman March 2019

“As much as this is a stunning house, the cleanliness far out weight it for me.”

Bathrooms were very dirty and we has to sweep up the whole of down stairs the day we Got there. also, the bed were a nightmare Even putting 2 mattresses on top of eachother felt like laying on rocks, not comfortable at all. Nearly £600 for the 3 nights, not worth it at all.

Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry that you felt the cleanliness of the property was lacking, the house has just had a full professional deep clean two days before check in to get ready for the new season. We take on board your comments regarding the mattresses, though this can be subjective and hasn't been mentioned previously. Thank you for saying we have a stunning property and we hope you managed to enjoy your stay. Sykes owner relations
Mr Smith January 2019

“Barbara, the owner, could not have been more helpful.”

A great venue for a family gathering. Would return without hesitation .
sos20e May 2018

“Fantastic will come again”

Incredible place, friendly welcome and the kids loved the on site Piggery Pottery. Spacious, all bedrooms had on-suit bathrooms, highly recpmended
shelley K November 2016

“Fantastic place and welcome”

A group of 10 female friends had the barn for the weekend and we had a marvelous time. We were welcomed with welsh cakes an bara brith, tea coffee and fresh flowers! The barn is laid out well with plenty of places for wet coats, walking boots and a comfortable lounge for a large group. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you very much.
Jennie B August 2016

“3 generations....4 dogs...1 surprise”

We planned a surprise 70th birthday holiday for our parents. Barbara was ever so helpful with all our requests to ensure we had a successful break. The barn is beautiful. 5 good size bedrooms, all ensuite: room 1 is the downstairs double. room 2 has 2 sets of bunk beds and a nightlight. Room 3 is a twin. Room 4 a double (both upstairs via the staircase in the lounge). Room 5 is accessed via the staircase in the kitchen... the room is huge, with a jacuzzi bath in the ensuite and beautiful views. The workmanship is evident in the barn...quality oak staircases etc. We had an amazing week and would go back...great location to get to lots of places of interest. Food in the local pub is fab...huge portions!! We loved our holiday.
carol_gillen2 August 2016

“A birthday to remember!”

Stayed here for my 60th birthday celebrations with my husband, children and grandchildren. We had a fantastic time - the barn was amazing, really spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Tea, coffee, milk, sugar, bara brith and welsh cakes were provided on arrival (a lovely touch) and, as soon as I met Barbara, the owner, I knew we had come to a very special place. Nothing was too much trouble and being able to go into Piggery Pottery for an evening, once it was closed to the public, was absolutely brilliant! All of us came away with something special we had made. We would definitely come back to stay here - a truly amazing holiday. Thank you Barbara!
Jeffgillen August 2016

“Bostin barn in llanberis”

Booked 14 family members for the wifes 60th. All three generations catered for. Barbera was friendly and made us all feel welcome. The kids loved the space and the Jacuzzi bath.
Laura N August 2016

“Brilliant Barbara's barn for a beautiful birthday bash”

14 of us congregated to celebrate my mum's 60th. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The barn was perfect for us: tons of space, well equipped and a great location between Llanberis for Snowdon and Canaerfon for castles and cream teas :) However, what really made our stay was our host, Barbara. Thank you Barbara for being so kind, thoughtful and funny! Our kids adored you...and the rest of us thought you're pretty great too. Barbara runs the barn, farmhouse, livery and a wonderful pottery cafe 'Piggery Pottery'...as well as painting really beautiful and distinctive paintings in her 'spare time'! We had great fun throwing a pot on Barbara's potter's wheel, and also painting keepsakes which will be a lovely reminder of a perfect holiday. This was such an unexpected bonus when our Great British weather wasn't so great. Can't recommend this highly enough for families and big groups.
SusanH214 January 2016

“Fantastic family get-away”

Spacious accommodation, generally furnished to a high standard, and boasting an extremely well equipped (huge) kitchen. Some very minor issues e.g. some missing remotes for bedroom TVs, slightly tired bedding, but picking holes really. Have rarely stayed in such a beautiful rental. Beds are memory foam and extremely comfortable, some traffic noise on weekday mornings but you quickly acclimatise. Great location, and only a couple of minutes walk to the pub! Piggery pottery next door is a delightful bonus on rainy days, and the owner has been very helpful, accommodating and easy to contact. Would definitely stay again - at off-peak rates this is an exceptional bargain.
PaigePepa January 2014

“Amazing weekend away!”

I stayed in this beautiful house for 3 nights with 10 of my friends! The house was perfect for what we wanted. It is a perfect size, the rooms were very nice, and the overall experience was very good. The pottery place was very fun and cheap too! I would highly recommend this to anyone from families to a group of friends. Very very good weekend!
Louise J January 2013

“Amazing house which made a great family holiday”

We visited for a family weekend away where we celebrated my 30th birthday. We rented Ddol Helyg farm house also as we had a large party of 20 people ranging from age 6 to 83! We also took our dogs which the house was great for, with wooden heated floors throughout! This accommodation was modern and had all the facilities and everything we needed. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, bowls, cups serving dishes and abled us to cook a roast dinner for all of the party. The lounge was very spacious and great that everyone could get a seat while relaxing round the wood burner and playing games with the children. The house catered for everything and having a ground floor double bedroom with en-suite was great for a relative who had a broken ankle and couldn't make the stairs! Overall this is an amazing modern house in a great location and I would definitely not hesitate to recommend it to families. The owner Barbara was very friendly and allowed us to stay in piggery pottery after closing where all the family(adults included) painted pots and other pottery! I hope we can visit again sometime. Please see my review on the Ddol Helyg Farm House if you have a large party.
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Ddol Helyg Farm

Two superb, stone-built, detached properties, situated in the grounds of the owners' 30-acre livery yard, on the edge of the village of Llanrug, just 2 miles from the Snowdonian town of Llanberis. Providing quality accommodation for large groups of friends and families alike, these lovely holiday homes offer mountain views to the front, five bedrooms, all of which are en-suite, and patio garden areas, ideal for alfresco dining. Visitors can spend time at the onsite Piggery Pottery Workshop, providing hours of creative fun for all the family, whilst the whole of Snowdonia National Park is available from the doorstep. With many historic castles lining the nearby North Wales coast and the beautiful sandy beaches and rocky coastlines of the Llyn Peninsula and the Isle of Anglesey within easy driving distance, these lovely retreats are ideal at any time of year!

The property

A delightful, stone-built barn conversion with eco-friendly solar powered underfloor heating, five en-suite bedrooms, each with a TV and a large sitting room with woodburner and charming picture window with views over the courtyard.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1576 to accommodate up to 28 people.

Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x King size bed with en-suite shower, basin, WC, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin, WC, 1 x King size bed with 2 x additional double sofabeds & en-suite bath, separate shower, basin & WC, 1 x ground floor King size bed with en-suite shower, basin, WC, 1 x ground floor family with 2 x adult bunk & en-suite shower, basin, WC
Large fitted kitchen with dining area
Utility room
Large sitting room with woodburner.
Underfloor heating powered by both solar panels & auto feed woodburning system, woodburner in sitting room
2 x electric range style ovens, electric hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer in nearby workshop shared with owner, dishwasher, flat screen TV, basic Sky, DVD, 5 x TVs
Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
Cot, highchair & stairgate available
Off road parking for 4 cars in Pottery car park near barn (can load & unload outside barn)
Bike storage
Enclosed garden with patio area, furniture & BBQ
Use of other grassed areas on site
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 10 mins walk, pub 4 mins walk
Please note: This property is suitable for a maximum of 14
Please note: No stag, hen or similar without owners prior consent.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

About the location

LLANRUG

Llanberis 2 miles; Caernarfon 4 miles; Betws-y-Coed 15 miles.

Llanrug is a small village with two pubs, two shops, a Post Office, a hotel with indoor swimming pool and fitness room, and a 9 hole golf course is nearby. The village is situated in the foothills of the Snowdonia Mountain Range, only 3 miles from famous Llanberis. Dominated by the grandeur of the Snowdon Massif, Llanberis is flanked by two lakes, Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris, and is one of the most popular mountain tourist centres in the Snowdonia National Park. Llanberis is something of a 'mecca' for walkers and climbers, being the starting point for the ascent of Snowdon - the highest mountain in Wales. The ascent can be made either by train, on the Snowdonia Mountain Railway, or on foot along one of the many routes to the summit. Llanberis boasts excellent places to eat and drink and a great choice of shopping. Just 4 miles from Llanrug, on the coast, is Caernarfon with its magnificent 13th century castle and town walls and close by are National Trust properties at Penrhyn and Plas Newydd and many wonderful beaches.

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Features

“Great cottage to stay in.”

“The owner, Barbara, was delightful and ready to help.”

“The break was to celebrate my birthday with a group of friends.”

“The cottage was awesome.”

“14 of us stayed at the barn over the weekend, it was really beautiful.”

“Came here to stay for my boyfriend surprise 30th birthday with a party of 14 people, 3 dogs and a young infant.”

“We had a lovely weekend in the barn .”

“Five couples, friends for 40 years, spent a holiday at Ddol Helyg Barn.”

“We had a very warm welcome from Barbara who was eager to make our holiday enjoyable and was at hand to answer any questions throughout the week.”

“The cottage was perfect for our group as it has a couple of rooms on the ground floor, they were all very independent, they have one for a family and all have en-suites!”

“Perfect for 3 generations + 2 dogs”

“Great location with everything you need on your doorstep.”

“Beautiful barn, in beautiful surroundings.”

“Second visit”

“Excellent,outstanding value”

“As a group of ladies who regularly meet up to do outdoor activities together, we have used a number of different facilities over the last few years.”

“As much as this is a stunning house, the cleanliness far out weight it for me.”

“Barbara, the owner, could not have been more helpful.”

“Fantastic will come again”

“Fantastic place and welcome”

“3 generations....4 dogs...1 surprise”

“A birthday to remember!”

“Bostin barn in llanberis”

“Brilliant Barbara's barn for a beautiful birthday bash”

“Fantastic family get-away”

“Amazing weekend away!”

“Amazing house which made a great family holiday”