Hen Blaid

We had a lovely time Very clean accommodation Fantastic view Great welcome pack

A lovely small property ideal for 2 people with the most amazing view, the setting is ideal.

Nice and quiet, well appointed and maintained. This is an unspoilt part of mid-Wales with better views than Bala and without the volume of passing traffic and large number of transient tourists, highly recommend visiting.

Great location, great accommodation, would definitely visit again.

There was wine, milk and Welsh cakes for us on arrival ( thank you ) and ample parking. The host's were always around for anything you may need or any advice about the area. The cottage was very clean and we would definitely recommend it.

The property was immaculate it was so clean we had everything we needed also a lovely complimentary bottle of wine and some Welsh cake the owners were lovely too I had a wonderful break.

This was my second time at this property and I will definitely be returning again.

Excellent little getaway from it all.

Gorgeous cottage, and friendly owners. Also amazing views!! Definitely recommend.

A delightful cottage in a perfect spot.

Quiet and beautiful setting by the lake and yet not remote. Everything we needed for comfort in the cottage

We stayed at Hen Blaid from May 8th - 11th 2026 3 nights.

On our arrival first impressions were Wow

We had a lovely stay in Hen Blaid!

Breathtaking views and pictures was exactly as shown. They provided milk, sugar, tea, wine and biscuits which was a lovely gesture. The Wi-Fi wasn’t excellent and the bed was very squeaky and quite small but overall we loved our stay here. Would recommend to book.

The water pressure at the cottage was unfortunately not very strong specially when having a shower.

A mirror against the bathroom wall could be a suggestion. The double bed matress could be firmer. The internet wasn't steady at times. In general we had a good stay and enjoyed the time at Hen Blaid.

Lovely week in Hen Blaid, clean and tidy, all facilities available.

Beautiful surroundings. Mandy very helpful and accommodating. Would definitely recommend

We stayed in Hen Blaid.

Photos don't do the cottage and views any justice. My daughter, dog and I had 9 nights & 10 days in the most beautiful & peaceful part of Wales. Arrived used the lock box, inside tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bottle of wine & Walsh cakes welcome pack. Internet intermittent but with the views and walks, didn't bother us. We had books to read. The bed was too soft for me so didnt have the best of sleep but being awake at 6.30am in the morning sitting outside watching the sunrise with the views of Lake Vyrnwy with a hot cup of coffee made up for the bad sleep. 6mins down the road you have Dafarn Newydd: village shop great supplies, homemade cakes. If Mandy changes the mattress to a firm mattress I'll definitely be back. Even if Mandy didn't change it I'd still rebook. Highly recommend Amanda, Courtney & Shadow

This was the most perfect spot and break for myself.

I couldn’t have asked for more beautiful scenery beautiful area and the property was beautifully kept and beautifully clean. Can’t wait to return.

We left early because of noise from what appeared to be the central heating.

Buzzing sound day and night. We could also hear the people next door washing dishes, talking and generally quite noisy. The adjoining door was quite thin and let noise in. Bed uncomfortable and as my husband had health issues he was not able to sleep.

Lovely cottage in a peaceful setting with amazing views & dark skies.

This was our 2nd visit to this cottage & 3rd stay at the lake. We enjoyed cycling on the quiet roads around the lake here & at Bala, astrophotography at the cottage & chill time.

This was a lovely, clean, modern, well equipped cottage, in a nice quiet location.

The drawbacks were the tricky parking because of other vehicles (other guests), the Wifi struggled, and an annoyingly loud hum (which might have been the heating system?)

We found Hen Blaid to be exactly what was needed for our five night stay.

The cottage is well appointed, neatly trimmed and spotlessly clean. All the appliances that we used were clean and easy to operate plus the kitchen has cleaning supplies and spare food and general waste bin bags to replenish after use. Recycling options were just outside the front door within easy reach. Sleep was good, the bed suited us and we woke feeling ready for another day of sightseing. Our dog came with us on this trip and the hard floors made sweeping up after him a pleasure (currently looking for the same flooring to do our own ground floor in) as he does like flicking dinner biscuits all around!

Hen Blaid is the nicest cottage we have ever stayed in.

It was immaculate throughout and very tastefully decorated. The owners were very helpful and friendly and we would not hesitate to return or to recommend to all friends and family. Thank you for a beautiful stay

We have stayed in lots of holiday cottages and Hen Blaid is up there as the best accommodation we've stayed in.

The cottage is lovely, well equipped, the welcome gits were a lovely touch. The views, peace and tranquility were just what we needed. I really hope to come back one day. Thank you

We stayed for 3 nights and were extremely happy with the accommodation.

It was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. The view over the lake was beautiful and a perfect spot for peace and quiet.

We had a lovely weekend at Hen Blaid.

It's in such a fantastic location and we had the best weather to sit out and enjoy the amazing view. The house was very comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped. Just one minor thing to improve on would be the TV in the living area was unable to connect to the WIFI. This didn't bother us but maybe something to fix for future guests. Thanks so much for a lovely stay!

Found the stairs a bit of a challenge.

Excellent bathroom but missed a non slip mat in shower. The cottage was well appointed with a.smashing welcome pack. Lovely views but we missed an enclosed section for the little dog.

Amazing cottage with a superb view of the lake.

Near many walking trails and easy access to main roads. The cottage had everything you need whilst on holidays, very well equipped. The glass windows in the bedroom are great for bird-watching and just enjoying the views of the lake. Only reason for not rating 5 stars on comfort is that the bed was too soft for me, and the noise insulation from adjacent guests is not the best. Internet is a little patchy too, but who needs it when you are in such a lovely place? Overall would definitely stay there again and recommend it to anyone.

I had a wonderful peaceful three night stay, the view from the cottage is breath taking.

Just me and my dog out walking every day , Hen Blaid is a perfect base and I will definitely return when the clear.up around Lake Vyrnwy is complete ( from the damage caused by Storm Daragh ). I cannot recommend this cottage highly enough.

Amazing, everything you needed was in the property and so many added thoughtful touches.

Spotlessly clean and a view that was stunning. We met the owners who were lovely. Ideally located.

The Cottage is clean and lovely with beautiful views of the lake which is right on the doorstep.

Perfect size for 2 people and a dog and everything you need for your stay. Unfortunately you can't walk around the whole lake as there are so many trees down on the other side after Storm Darragh but there are plenty of trails on the Fron Goch side so we weren't too disappointed.

Lovely little cottage, perfect for two people and small dog.

Views are amazing. Very quiet and peaceful

Beautiful location and a very comfortable stay.

Thank you for the welcome pack of tea , coffee, sugar milk , wine and Welsh cakes. Everything was provided like washing up liquid ,cloths and cleaning equipment. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back for another holiday!

We have never been to this area but will definitely be back, accommodation 1st class & everything you need was available.

Hosts were lovely & on site if needed, Hen Blaid very comfortable & extremely clean Views outstanding from our cottage

Lovely views and delightful sheep - everything we needed was available and the welcome Welsh cakes were delicious - plenty of walks can be taken around the erea which is spectacular!

Lovely cottage in a very quiet & peaceful location with direct access to the lake and amazing views across the lake which is particularly stunning early mornings as the sun strikes the mountains opposite & they are reflected in the lake.

We enjoyed cycling here despite the issues with the closure of part of the lake route (opposite side of the lake to the cottage), & enjoyed cycling around the nearby lake at Bala. And we enjoyed a bit of stargazing & astrophotography under the dark skies. Certainly we came away a lot more relaxed & refreshed.

Beautiful view of the Lake from the cottage, which was spotlessly clean, warm and equipped with everything visitors could possibly need.

It was so quiet and peaceful and we were fortunate to have had glorious weather for the duration of our stay. We visited Llyn Tegid and Oswestry, the old Workhouse at Llanfyllin, and went on some pretty walks close to the cottage and the dam. The only slight disappointment was that it was not possible to drive around the Lake due to the clear felling necessitated by the damage caused by Storm Darragh. We would definitely recommend these cottages.

Lovely and clean.

Accurate description of property. We needed a short break for New Year due to firework displays. Unfortunately we hit a particularly fierce storm. So were indoors a lot! But lovely cottage. We took all our food for the stay which was handy. And extra torches. Nice to have smart TV so we logged into Netflix in the evening.

Absolutely loved our stay, the accommodation was beautiful, cosy and clean.

The views were breathtaking and we would most definitely visit again.

The cottage was clean and very comfortable downstairs and upstairs with a lovely shower.

A nice touch arriving to milk ,tea,coffee ,sugar and a bottle of wine. It is a beautiful area and certainly recommend the cottage and plan to return.

Fantastic cottage, we had a lovely stay, spotless clean.

When we arrived we found a bottle of wine, some Welsh cakes and milk had been left for us, so thoughtful. Amazing views, felt really special.

So peaceful, views that will never get tired of, all home comforts.

Beautiful cottage excellent location .

Splendid picture perfect views. Faultlessly clean and very comfortable bed, all finished to a high specification like new. Very peaceful idyllic, exactly as described. Even with poor weather this a beautiful place to stay, we will certainly return. Thank you to the owners who left us a great welcome pack, much appreciated. Make sure you go well stocked for the week as you won’t want to leave to bother with shops or pubs. Follow the driving information given as the sat nav route is no fun for drivers used to town driving.

The venue is beautiful, property clean and inviting.

Owners are very attentive and try and resolve issues as they occur. Missed having a washing machine, would benefit from an enclosed dog field so can be off lead to have a run around. Loved the extra touches of welshcakes and wine. Also great to have all the household basics you need to start the holiday. Great advice from owner to visit Coed-Y-Dinas Garden Centre where you can get great gifts for family. Would highly recommend a visit. Thank you,

We had a great stay at this property which was impeccable finished and had a stunning view of the Lake.

The only negatives are... 1. One of our dogs slipped down the pine stairs as there was no carpet making it a bit slippy under paws. We had to carry them down the stairs as they were both frightened to walk down. 2. There wasn't really anywhere to walk the dogs for toilet breaks other than the driveway leading up to the property. This was OK during the day, but not ideal at night. Having said that, it is a stunning location and a great property.

Excellent location with a view of Lake Vyrynwy, and a beautiful holiday let.

Would advise taking a cool box and groceries for a few days, as the nearest convenience store is about 3 miles away. Mobile phone signal is almost non-existent, and Wi-Fi is limited. Be aware - satnavs can lead down some narrow tracks. However, it did not detract from an opportunity to unwind and relax in wonderful surroundings.

I had a lovely stay at Hen Blaid.

It really is in a beautiful location with stunning views of the lake from every window. The property itself is also lovely, it is the perfect combination of modern facilities (such as the en-suite shower room) and cosy cottage feel, with the hardwood floors and staircase, and the classic deep windows. I would definitely stay here again!

Beautiful location , views were amazing .

Lovely clean , tidy property with everything needed for stay.

Excellent location, accommodation excellent, very friendly owners.

A lovely cottage overlooking a hidden gem in Lake Vyrnwy!

Beautiful views and great walking/cycling opportunities in the local area.

The property was beautiful, the location was amazing and the description very accurate.

I would definitely recommend.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.

If you want peace and quiet this cottage is perfect. We stayed for a week. 3 cottages together connected with internal locked doors. Thought this might be a problem with noise but we did not have any issues with the people next door at all. Very clean and supplied with a few basics, tea, coffee, milk, bin liners and liquid, (things that you tend to forget) Also nice touch, bottle of wine and Welsh cakes (thank you) Owners very friendly and welcoming., including Bob the dog. Would highly recommend.

What an idyllic place to stay!

The cottage was spotlessly clean on arrival and very cozy, comfortable bed and lovely little bathroom with an excellent shower. The owners (who were very welcoming when we saw them the next day) had left all the essentials for a cup of tea/coffee on arrival which was appreciated and also the thoughtful addition of Welsh cakes and a bottle of wine. What we absolutely fell in love with though was the views looking out over lake vyrnwy, the website photos don’t prepare you for how beautiful they are and waking up to that each morning of our stay and watching the sun set over it in the evening was just perfect, we didn’t want to leave. This was the perfect base for our getaway with our newborn and two dogs, the owner offered a travel cot but we had our own - nice to know that they have that facility though. There are lots of lovely pram friendly walks near by, we loved the sculpture trail around lake vrynwy and also had a lovely day out walking round Bala which is not too far to drive to. We would definitely come back here or to one of the other 2 adjoining cottages as it was just beautiful.

Wonderful little cottage.

Had a lovely few days there. So clean and all equipment you need and other thought full bits as well. Plenty to see and do. Owner a lovely lady. Thank you

Hen Blaid is simple clean and modern (smart tv and wifi) and was excellent accommodation for us (two adults and two dogs) for a week stay, during which the weather was awful.

We still managed many walks - (as described some were straight from the door) and were able to take a few trips out (Bala, Barmouth) if you are prepared for non-urban roads (very narrow, passing places etc.) and add appropriately to your journey time there are some great trips close by. This (speed of travel or the weather) may also be the reason the area was wonderfully quiet. We did a three mile walk every morning and a longer walk every day, mostly on the forestry trails, we never met a person (we bumped into our host and Bob the dog once - and they work there!) there were people down at the dam and the cafes and short walks there. How much of this was due to the weather who knows. We left a couple of old books and a local area map, which might be useful for other guests, also it might be an idea to have the oven and tv manuals in the info pack (not very complicated to work out but easier with manuals) also adding the nearest hospital, doctor and vet to the existing lists provided might be useful. We have neglected Wales over the last few years but now the children are grown this was a wonderful encounter with the heart of the country and lived up to expectation and we hope to return.

An absolutely fabulous cottage in such a beautiful place.

The views were just breathtaking and the cottage itself has been fitted out to the highest standard. Such a pleasure to stay, only sorry we weren't staying longer. Would recommend it as a place to stay to anyone! Diolch

We stayed at Hen Blaid for a few nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The property was very clean and fresh and very well maintained. I would definitely recommend and will definitely be back - thank you for a most enjoyable weekend away.

Can’t fault the place was beautiful, had no tv as internet signal was useless .

Side roads where a nightmare full of potholes as most of them are single farm roads , bushes overgrown apart from that a lovely holiday .

Following Sykes map led to us getting lost 1hr /50min over snowdonia

It was another really lovely holiday.

Everything was great and we enjoyed it properly. The cottage was very well equipped, cosy and in the spectacular location. Couldn't wish for better. Thank you.

Amazing view from the property.

Picture doesn’t do it justice. Had a problem initially with the wfi, but after a reset everything was fine. Property very clean and as described in the description. Owner was helpful and very approachable. Throughly enjoyed our stay.

We had a wonderful time at Hen Blaid, the cottage was really modern and clean and we really can’t fault the facilities.

The surroundings are breathtaking with incredible views of Lake Vyrnwy, it’s a really calm, quiet place to stay. The facilities in Hen Blaid were perfect for us. The smart tv worked well and that shower is blissful. The bed is really comfy and there is plenty of storage for clothes etc. The one piece of feedback I’d give is the clock in the living room ticks incredibly loudly, you can hear it over the TV and it can also be heard from the bedroom so I did have to remove the batteries from that. Not a major gripe but worth mentioning. Overall my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hen Blaid and would highly recommend it as a lovely place to unwind.

Lovely cottage in a great location overlooking Lake Vyrnwy, ideal for a peaceful relaxing holiday.

The only issues we experienced are; no telephone signal, internet kept dropping out and television picture kept pixilating. The cottage would benefit having better signage on the main road. The addition of a fire pit outside for those chilly evenings for guests to sit under the stars. Also a BBQ for guests to make the most of the outdoors. However we would recommend the property and would book again.

We were the first people to stay at this renovated cottage and it was absolutely lovely.

Very well thought through in its design in an amazing position with exceptional views from the cottage windows (especially the framed view from the bedroom). Little extras that have come to mean a great deal over many years of holidaying in self catering accommodation were all provided. In particular - milk in the fridge on arrival, a bottle of wine and some Welsh cakes. A bath sheet (not a skimpy bath towel) and a supply of tea bags, coffee and sugar sachets (we had forgotten our tea bags so these were particularly welcome as the nearest shop is quite a way). I would suggest that supplies are taken with you rather than waiting until you arrive to stock up. The shower room felt luxurious rather than just functional and there were televisions both upstairs and downstairs. In short, exceptional accommodation and we would definitely return.

Very much enjoyed my stay.

Very cosy and well equipped cottage. Much enjoyed walking down to the lake. Thank you.