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4 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets: Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
93 Customer Reviews
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"Lovely well maintained cottage and facilities including their own lovely private garden and Gazebo."
.. Owners on hand if needed but not intrusive at all and there's a lovely walk down into Bala too
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"Friendly owners ,great quiet location, plenty of space for 4 in comfort ,and a good size wet room too, would not hesitate to book again."
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"Another lovely stay everything superb."
Would recommend it to anyone who wants to rent a very comfortable cottage.
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"Lovely location 10 minutes walk to town."
Owners very helpful & friendly. Bala also very friendly- would definitely book again- thankyou - mike Devon.
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"I felt very comfortable, the accommodation was ideally situated for the town and the lake ."
I liked the idea of the wet room , Dogs being allowed was a bonus. The owner were very friendly, a few rules, but all were easy to adhere too.
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"Sadly dogs barking early morning was a great nuisance"
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"We have just returned from a lovely week in Bala."
The holiday cottage was great, the owner was there to meet us and show us around the property. There was a beautiful garden and the cottage itself was really spacious with everything you could need and some thoughtful touches. We really enjoyed the location and the beautiful scenery of Wales. We had our dog with us and it was the perfect place to make the most of dog walks, but also open water swimming and paddle boarding on Bala Lake, some runs round part of the lake, a round of golf at a beautiful if not challenging course a few minutes from the cottage, horse riding on the beach and visits to some lovely places. In the evenings the cottage was the perfect place to relax and there were numerous games to play. A thoroughly enjoyable week.
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"We enjoyed a wonderful stay in Bala."
The house is perfectly placed up a steep hill with amazing views. It´s a great base to explore the area. The house itself has lots of nice touches, the amount of family board games was exceptional and we made great use of them. The bedrooms are basic and the low ceilings in some and the bathroom may be difficult for very tall people! But it all adds to the charm of the place. Having our dog with us was super important to us, the outside space is very well maintained and we spent most evenings enjoying the sun in the garden. The Guest book is very detailed with ideas for places to visit as a family with 2 teenagers we explored the following Bala Lake just a few mins walk away has lots of watersports on offer paddle boarding kayaking etc. 15 mins drive to the Whitewater rafting centre ‘ would highly recommend this place! Then about an hour away to Penryhn Quarry to one of the ZipWorld sites again, outstanding for activities for the family. On top of that, Bala itself has some lovely things to offer. Restaurants including the top rated on trip advisor “Old Wives Tale” which is a quaint Portuguese restaurant where the chef is the waiter and host and it feels like you are dining in his house . Amazing. Towns of Betws Y Coed is worth a visit and also has another smaller zip world experience.
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"A very pleasant stay, well equipped and comfortable."
Thank you
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"Lovely week spent at this cottage, downhill walk to the town, be prepared for a steeper walk back!"
Comfortable cottage, with everything you need to hand, lovely garden area which is a sun trap. Thanks for a great stay.
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"Beautiful property"
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"Fantastic property."
Well equipped. Garden was lovely and a real sun trap when the sun shined! Good position - short walk to Bala where lots of lovely shops and pubs/ restaurants.
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"Lovely cottage - has everything you need and more."
Beautiful views over the mountains and very peaceful.
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"Beautiful cottage, fully furnished with anything you could want."
Bedding, towels, toiletries, fully equipped kitchen; it truly felt like walking into a home rather than a rented space. Owner was lovely, welcoming and friendly (with two adorable dogs) and helped us to feel right at home. Views from the cottage are spectacular, overlooking Bala itself and the lake. Plenty of shops and amenities within a short walk so if you plan on an extended stay it is easy to keep the fridge/freezer stocked. 10/10 would recommend to anybody looking for a quiet, cosy retreat away in Wales and will hopefully be able to return again ourselves for another stay in the future.
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"Excellent property very comfortable and good amenities Good communication ..."
Excellent property very comfortable and good amenities Good communication with the owners Would definitely recommend a stay
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"Absolutely stunning."
Really well equipped and some lovely, thoughtful additions for the festive period such as the extra fridge and freezer. The cottage was also beautifully decorated for Christmas. The welcome hamper was also such a lovely touch. It is only a short walk from town but a bit of a steep climb home. Alwenna was there with a lovely friendly greeting to talk us through the details such as heating / parking etc.
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"We found the place great."
All things we needed and more. My only thing I would like to mention is it would be great if there was a light strip or something on that small step from living area onto hall to bedrooms. (Similar to the small light on step into bedroom). Otherwise it was brilliant. Cosy, comfortable and an ideal place to stay. Lovely owners. Only had small chats, but very pleasant and welcoming. Thanks for a great stay.
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"Very well equipped comfortable cottage would always recommend this property."
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"Would highly recommend this property."
Well thought out had all that we needed. Owners welcoming and helpful. The property was within walking distance of Bala.Quiet peaceful and lovely views. Easy to access various places ie Harlech ,Caernarfon Beddgelert just as a starter.
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"The cottage was extremely cosy and well equipped."
The layout of the property worked really well and all efforts made to ensure comfort and convenience. The welcome hamper was a lovely touch and v enjoyable. The additional outdoor seating areas and summer house maximised the beautiful views and were well maintained. The owner was helpful yet unintrusive. We aim to book again.
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"A beautiful, well equipped property, full of character with glorious views over Bala."
A comfortable and welcoming 'home from home' after a day walking the mountains. The only suggestion we would make is a safety handle in the wet room. The little garden with decking overlooking the lake is lovely.
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"Lovely property, in a beautiful spot and the owners were very friendly and helpful."
Would fully reccomend.
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"Great base to relax after daily exploring this amazing part of the uk Hosts ..."
Great base to relax after daily exploring this amazing part of the uk Hosts very friendly and the accommodation very spacious
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"Lovely cottage in a great location."
Great spot for paddle boarding and travelling around the beautiful countryside. Hosts were so friendly and helpful. Will definitely be booking to visit again.
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"We could only stay 1night because My husband took I'll and we had to come home"
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"We had a wonderful holiday it was very clean,it was equipped for everything you needed beautiful views,it was in a beautiful setting,owners alwenna and Dan were Fabolous anything you needed you only had to ask,have booked to go back there again in November,a great base to visit places."
Kim&,Colin and tara
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"Lovely cozy cottage that was incredibly well equipped."
Great location for exploring local area on foot and snowdonia by car. Would recommend and would stay again!
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"Superb cottage , cosy , super comfortable beds , hot shower, everything we ..."
Superb cottage , cosy , super comfortable beds , hot shower, everything we needed was provided for our stay , lovely bottle wine and some milk on our arrival , wonderful owner who is only next door if needed, 3rd time visiting Bala, we explored more of the town from the location of the cottage, gorgeous walks , either side of the lake and reservoir , lots of nooks and crannies, I would recommend to anyone, you can either just chill , walk or explore, we’d love to return again
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"We had a great stay in this lovely home from home."
It had everything we needed and our dog loved it. The owners were so friendly and are right next door. Thank you, we hope to return!
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"Our cottage was a perfect haven."
It was truly beautiful and comfortable. It had everything we needed from teabags and biscuits to pans and dishwasher tablets. Never been in a property like this. Lovely and helpful hosts. They greeted us and helped us. Thank you it has been an honour to share your beautiful cottage.
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"Thank you for our stay."
Very nice to meet you and we had a great time.
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"Absolutely beautiful everything you could ask for all the extras that were there made the experience wonderful."
Cosy comfy would definitely want to go again exceptionally good value.
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"We absolutely loved our stay here would highly recommend."
The cottage was spotless on arrival
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"As always perfect ,shame about the idiots staying in the B&B setting fireworks off and drinking outside until 01."
30 but you cant pick your neighbours and certainly doesnt detract from this fabulous place .we have been twice now with our little dog and cant fault it ,brilliant
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"Lovely barn conversion with superb views."
Cosy when it's cold outside. Very friendly and helpful owner living next door. Squeaky floorboards - but this adds to the charm. Location on the Google maps link is not quite correct.
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"Had a great break away."
Beautiful property and surroundings. Close to the village. Very comfortable. Great place to visit all over the area. The host blessed us with Welsh cakes and cake. And other bits we needed. Appreciated it. Would recommend to anyone visiting Bala. Beautiful
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"What a fantastic cottage!"
We arrived in the dark to a very warm welcome by the owners. When we woke up the next day we were astounded by the beautiful views straight out the window! The location is perfect, an easy walk down the hill to Bala and then snowdoniavand the coast on your doorstep. We lived it!
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"This is a beautiful cottage, an absolute home from home."
We all felt so comfortable here and I slept so well in the peace and quiet. It is perfectly situated, close enough to shops etc but far enough away to be peaceful. The owners have thought of everything to make a comfortable stay and little touches like milk in the fridge and biscuits are so thoughtful. A lot of people use the cottage as a base to visit places. We didn't travel far as we just wanted a relaxing, quiet break and the cottage was also the perfect place for just sitting and reading, looking at the views and just wandering about! Our little dog also loved her holiday and was made to feel very welcome.
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"The barn had absolute everything we needed plus beautiful views."
Lovely hosts who went out of their way to help So much to do in Bala and beyond with the peaceful barn to return to
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"Fully equipped holiday home with everything you need."
Lovely welcome pack with Welsh goodies. Great wet room with loads of space. A very quiet area but a good base to see the rest of Wales and plenty of walks for us and the dog. The only thing to improve for us was the outside space. Mostly to accommodate child and dog. No where to let the dog off and play football or games.
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"Very well equipped accomodation where they have thought of every eventuality."
From the welcome pack which was a lovely surprise to literally everything else you need during your stay. The accomodation is clean and well set out and the location is a great base for a lovely stay.
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"Great accommodation in a lovely setting with beautiful views."
Very well equipped property, all good quality and nothing missing. Kind and helpful owners living on site. Short walk down into Bala. Good central location for touring the area. Thanks for a wonderful holiday!
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"A very well maintained property providing a wide selection of facilities with flexible accommodation arrangements."
The property on our arrival gave us a nice welcome pack and provided many of the general supplies needed to make it a comfortable stay.
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"A lovely accommodation very clean neat and tidy had everything you needed."
owner's left plenty of tea coffee etc. We had a lovely stay surounding area and bala were lovely very peaceful. Would recommend this accommodation to anyone.
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"Fantastic holiday the property had everything you needed and more, The owner was very helpful."
Very well situated with everything within a 40 minute drive from beaches to mountains to lakes, what more do you need, will definitely use this property again.
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"What a lovely, cosy, homely property this is, with the friendliest owners."
Extremely well equipped (tea, coffee, sugar etc were provided and there was even a slow cooker in the kitchen cupboard) and everything thought of to make the stay enjoyable. Our doggie loved it and with it being a 10 minute walk from town, it’s ideally situated (though you might want to drive in if you don’t like walking up hills). We will definitely be back! Loved our little getaway.
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"A lovely place to stay, rural but close to all that Bala has to offer."
The cottage is spacious, comfortable and very well equipped. Lots of homely touches. The very welcoming owner lives next door so on hand to answer any questions. Would highly recommend.
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"Lovely place to stay and a great base for exploring the area."
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"Had a lovely stay at this property, it had everything you need for a stay away."
The owners were very welcoming and the weather was very kind o us. It is a good base for seeing the sights around North Wales.
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"The people that owned it had thought about everything that you might need so ..."
The people that owned it had thought about everything that you might need so all in all a very good holiday thank you d j holland mr
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"We had a lovely stay; couldn’t fault the property or the owners."
We had everything we needed for our stay in terms of what was provided. It’s a cozy, comfortable cottage and we would happily stay again. The cottage was a perfect base for using our kayak on the lake and the downstairs wet room was very handy for wet equipment.
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"Wow wow ,what a lovely place to stay ."
Everything was perfect .this place has it all .brilliant location,amenities are great ,spotlessly clean and cosy with views to die for ,the owners are just next door incase you need anything but never intrusive and lovely people .we stayed here for 4 nights with our little dog and it felt like the world melted away it was so relaxing .we will definitely be back .superb .
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"The cottage is beautifully appointed and equipped."
The owners are friendly and make time to chat with their guests checking that all is well with the letting. We would definitely recommend Hen Ysgubor Cottage to others.
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"Our stay was everything we wanted it to be, great cottage with lots of lovely homely touches, we had everything (and more) that we needed for a quiet & peaceful break."
Thank you !
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"Lovely comfy cottage, very thoughtful touches from the owner."
Highly recommended
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"We had such a lovely time in Wales, the property was so warm, cosy, comfortable, clean, well equipped and we felt right at home the minute that we stepped in there."
The owners were very friendly and helpful and the goodies and Christmas decorations were a lovely, thoughtful touch. Highly recommend!
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"Very cosy cottage!"
It was nice and warm, had everything we needed and is very close to Bala lake and the town centre but enough away for it to be nice and quiet and lovely views. Owners were so lovely and very attentive if we needed anything and even brought us an extra fridge as it was Christmas incase we needed it. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again in the future. Thank you very much for the Christmas gifts and a wonderful short break.
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"A cosy loft style property with a spacious lounge and kitchen."
Well equipped and tastefully furnished and decorated. A great base for exploring North Wales.
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"This is a beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting."
Great views over Bala.
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"We absolutely loved our stay at Hen Ysgubor cottage."
The property and location were just what we needed for a family week away with our baby and dog. The kitchen was very well equipped and the little decor touches made it such a comfy and cosy stay. It's definitely a home away from home and we are already looking to book the property again. The owners were amazing hosts and went above and beyond to ensure we had the perfect stay. Thanks for having us
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"Very comfortable and well equipped barn conversion."
Mrs Jones's little touches and goodie tray very welcome. Highly recommended for a relaxing break, stunning views over Bala.
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"The owners provided a lovely welcome tray and left tea, coffee etc for us."
The kitchen was well equipped, the views were fabulous and it was spacious. It’s only a short walk to the lake and into Bala. The owners are very helpful and welcoming. We’d recommend the property to others.
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"When we arrived the owner let us in and there was strong smell,that smelt like fresh varnish."
I didnt mention it as I thought it would improve. It turned out that the smell did not disappear and affected my daughter and gave her head ache. I complained and was told the smell was from the boiler which had been serviced a week ago. They told me it should go away. It did not go away and they called out a plumber to look at it. The plumber agreed it was probably to do with it being serviced. I mentioned that they should have informed us of the strong smell from the boiler, owner was adamant he could not smell anything. I was disappointed with his attitude and response. The cottage itself was well equipped however it was dusty in places and there was evidence of woodworm in the beams. The upstairs toilet door and door leading into the kitchen kept jamming, which is a hazard.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are disappointed to read your comments as we worked hard to try and rectify all of these issues for you during your stay. We have not received comments of this nature from previous guests and so we are surprised at this. We thank you again for leaving your comments. Property Owner
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"Fantastic location and wonderful hosts couldn’t ask for more friendly welcome"
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"Hosts were very helpful at all times and lovely people."
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"Sykes we extremely helpful in helping us navigate the booking of our holiday during the Coronavirus pandemic."
Our call was answered quickly (by somebody in the UK - not a foreign call centre!!) and the lady I spoke to answered my questions with certainty and put my mind at rest that our booking was secure even if travel restrictions changed. Cannot recommend our accommodation highly enough. A beautiful cottage in a stunning location with great views. Better equipped than some '5-star' hotels I've stayed in. Spotlessly clean, lovely comfy beds, awesome shower and even left us some tablets for the dishwasher! Our hosts were lovely people who even helped me get my poorly dog inside after he needed a trip to the local vets. Cannot thank them enough for their hospitality.
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"Very well equipped cottage and lovely owners, so friendly."
brilliant for some time home from home. very spacious and in a beautiful location. had a fabulous week with my husband and son
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"Lovely cottage, very well equipped."
Very friendly hosts. Cottage in a great location to explore North Wales. Very enjoyable stay.
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"Fantastic cottage in a wonderful location overlooking Bala."
Everything that we needed was in the cottage and it was a great base for a short break.
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"The barn was very comfortable and cosy."
The hosts were very welcoming too, we would definitely return.
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"Hosts are friendly and helpful."
Good location and good walks.
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"Excellent comfortable accommodation."
We had an extended stay as we were in the process of moving home. Found the area extremely beautiful especially in winter. We found the cottage met our needs admirably for a long stay (4 weeks) and the views over Bala with glimpses of the lake very Dylan Thomas. After we have settled in our new home we would certainly consider the cottage for a holiday in 2021 if conditions allow as Snowdonia lends itself to a lot more exploration. And we would look forward to shopping again at Mr Roberts the butcher to sample more of his excellent products and ready made meals. (faggots and pork pies deff. at top of list)
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"Cosy, cute and spotless!"
We were lucky to find Ysgubor Bach for our weekend getaway. The generosity of our hosts was much appreciated.
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"The hosts Deiniol and Anwen made us feel very welcome providing milk,tea,coffee and Welsh cakes in our lovely holiday dwelling."
Everything was very clean and a top class location . Thank you Deiniol and Anwen Gwilym ,Christine,Andrew,Myra and Freckles.
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"The hosts and cottage were fantastic and very helpful and friendly."
The cottage had lots of character and was reasonably priced. Would love to go back again.
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"The cottage was ideally based and had magnificent views particularly from the seating area in the garden whereby you had an excellent view of Bala lake."
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"Cottage was great, location was great & owners were great!"
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"We had a fanastic holiday, stay offers you everything you need, definitely recommended, a topper !"
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"Really enjoyed our stay in Bala."
The cottage was incredibly well-stocked for a holiday home - never any problems finding kitchen implements and gadgets for cooking. Location was great - within walking distance of the high street (albeit up a VERY steep hill back) and an easy drive to many local attractions. Plenty of parking available. The only thing possibly missing was a private outdoor seating area - I think we could have used the garden next door, but it felt we might be imposing on the owners' space. Nonetheless, would highly recommend.
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"The beautiful countryside, fantastic walks and relaxing environment"
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"The cottage is lovely, comfortable & cosy."
Every little detail was thought of (washing up liquid to all condiments hand soap etc.) Books videos games in fact it was home from home. Mr & Mrs Jones are lovely nothing was too much trouble.
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"Great cottage, location and amazing scenery"
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"Lovely quiet location with fantastic views."
Woken every morning by lambs bleating and the local pheasant. Accommodation was more than adequate and made a perfect base for days out. The nearby lake was well represented for activities for the kids as well.
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"Fantastic stay, cozy but with lots of space and everything we needed, brilliant location 10/10"
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"Brilliant"
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"Lovely cottage with great facilities."
Location is ideal for a relaxing break in North Wales, really enjoyed.
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"The cottage was very well kept, beautifully finished and very very clean."
We met the owner of the cottage on arrival and he gave us a tour of the place, showing us where the appliances are and making himself available whenever should we need help. The cottage itself is set back from the town up a quiet country road and provides tremendous peace and tranquility. We were very happy to walk up the hill back to the cottage after days out/trips to the pub, it only burned off those extra calories! However in Bala itself there are plenty of places to park if you didn’t fancy the walk back. All applicances worked like a dream, the washing machine came in handy a couple of times after some muddy hiking as well as sailing on the magnificent lake. We are very happy, and are planning a return in the near future.
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"We had a lovely time."
The owners were very welcoming and helpful. Thank you very much.
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"Great location - a relatively short walk into Bala (though the hill is quite steep!"
) where there is a good selection of nice pubs & restaurants. Also a good location for water sports on Bala Lake, where you can hire canoes, kayaks & paddle boards, and cycling, and of course the walking in the nearby Snowdonia Mountains. The accommodation is very well equipped and the owners are very friendly & helpful - we had a great week away & look forward to coming back again in the future.
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"Lovely clean accommodation."
only disappointment was photos depict large garden area available. this was actually away from cottage, and was an area in owners garden that we could have access to. This is not ideal for all dog owners. Fortunately ours are happy to stay close and not run away and there was a small private road and grass edge outside door we could use. But this should be made clear in details. Owners were very quick to resolve a couple of small issues we had in the cottage, also provided a couple of fans as it was very warm. The place was very clean and lovely and quiet.
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"Great cottage, lovely owners."
Cottage was clean and well equipped. Just ten minutes walk into Bala town. Just what we we're looking for.
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"This cottage is fabulous!"
Everything there you could possibly need, very friendly owners, amazing views, so quiet, comfortable, didn't want to go home! Will certainly be going back! 11/10
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"A comfortable break in a beautiful location giving access to all North Wales has to offer."
Owners friendly and helpful and the accommodation is very well equipped. Would like to revisit in the future.
Summary
- Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single
- Ground floor wetroom with shower and WC
- Separate basin and WC
- First floor kitchen
- Utility
- First floor sitting room with dining area and electric fire.
- Oil central heating with electric fire
- Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Lawned, raised garden to the front and rear with patio and furniture
- One well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop, pub and restaurant 12 mins walk
- 1 cot and 1 highchair
The property
This lovely barn conversion is situated in an elevated position above the charming village of Bala.
Far reaching countryside rests close by, and views of Bala lake drift in the distance.
Families or couples can equally enjoy the peaceful scenery.
Wander through the beautiful garden and into the cottage where you will find an entrance hall, home to a utility and wet room.
A turned wooden staircase will lead you up to a well fitted kitchen, wrapped in calm pale green walls.
The vibrant yet soothing feel of this room is ideal for preparing those home cooked meals, as you look out over pleasant views.
Just a step away, an open plan sitting area is overlooked by characterful ceiling beams and Velux windows that sweep above the room.
A corner sofa and arm chair are perfect for relaxing before the fire, and watching TV for a cosy night in.
Also additional sofabed.
The dining table is close by so you can enjoy breakfast and dinner without even having to leave the layout.
An inner hallway is complete with a cloakroom and showcases two double bedrooms.
Elegantly styled; the sense of character is continued with Velux windows and beams for a harmonising finish.
A single bedroom is well suited for children or guests, and the neutral décor creates a wonderful place to sleep.
Outside is where you will want to be, making the most of the spacious garden, perfect for socializing with your loved ones.
The market town of Bala is not to be missed, with its collection of watersports, shops, restaurants and scenic walks.
Ideal for touring all of North and Mid Wales including the Cambrian Bay Coast with its six-mile long Harlech Beach.
A unique cottage in a delicate location to be enjoyed all year round.
Where you’ll be staying
BALA
Corwen 11 miles; Dolgellau 18 miles; Llangollen 22 miles; Betws-y-Coed 29 miles.
The bustling market town of Bala lies within the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and is located at the head of Llyn Tegid, Bala’s famous lake, which is the largest natural lake in Wales and home to a unique fish called the Gwyniad, a relic of the Ice Age. Renowned as a centre for great watersports including fishing, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and whitewater rafting, Bala is also the headquarters of the narrow gauge Bala Lake Railway. The town itself is steeped in history and has a range of interesting shops, inns and restaurants, and an historical Town Walk. Surrounded by the wonderful Berwyn Mountains on one side and the beautiful Snowdonia Mountain Range on the other, this is a mecca for climbing, walking, mountain biking and many other outdoor activities. An ideal location for touring all of North and Mid Wales including the stunning Cambrian Bay Coast with the six-mile long Harlech Beach, overlooked by its majestic medieval castle. A truly wonderful part of Wales catering for all interests.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas