Y Garreg Fawr

Pros Attractive, comfortable, well located for exploring North Wales, only 5 min drive down the hill and you're on main roads linking to all major tourist spots.

I could reach a huge variety of stunning places in 30-45 minutes including beautiful beaches, mountain views and amazing castles. Very nice having the candles and log fire. Owners very responsive to issues. Cons (Minor) Stairs - they are steep, wooden with grippers and do not have full treads all of the way across to allow space for your knee/shin as you push up. It feels more similar to climbing step ladders although appreciate they are strictly speaking stairs and there are strong hand rails. It may be beneficial to post a photo of them front on so people truly know if they will be ok or not. It is not simple when you want to take things up and down the stairs (eg big bag of clothes, a cuppa) as they are easier to climb holding with both hands. I am not super fit and have slightly painful knee and was fine walking up local mountain footpaths but found the stairs needed my full concentration and could be uncomfortable especially coming down. If you think you'll get really achy legs or blind drunk then suppose you may want to sleep downstairs those nights. Having said all of that, I enjoyed my holiday and the bed upstairs is very comfortable so worth the climb! (Minor) - the snug smelt of dogs on my visit. Sorted with a plug in air freshener but prob best folk know in case it would really bother them.

Y Garreg Fawr is cosy retreat perfection!

Not long returned from my fifth stay here with my two dogs. The cottage has everything you need, plus an amazing bath, shower, and log burner for the ultimate relaxation. The hosts are super helpful, with nothing too much trouble and the location for Anglesey access is perfect. Can't wait to be back in 2026.

Has everything you need.

Cosy and warm. Addition of good internet and projector was very good. Located well for walking and day trips not far away.

Thank you for a lovely second stay at your cottage, we had a wonderful time.

Fantastic walks and views on your doorstep.

Hope to stay again, loved the location.

Have stayed at numerous places over the years in similar properties Location, brilliant, "yn y Nefoedd", Heaven Facilties, everything we needed Owners, available, there was no need to contact them; did do so to thank them and compliment on their fantastic property Only one downfall, having booked the property i needed to see if a change could be made to the booking.

It took five days for a conversation to be effected and I remain persuaded it was not with a live human, ai. Sadly, I will not do business with this facilitator again, never is a strong word, but ....

The cottage is cute and the location is lovely but it lacked a personal touch.

It would be really great if in winter the heating could be on for when you arrive as it was reading 6 degrees inside when we checked in and it took until the next day to get properly warm which wasn’t a very pleasant welcome. There is a log burner which is lovely but there were only 3 damp logs and a pile of damp kindling which you couldn’t start a fire with, wouldn’t be too unreasonable to leave a bag of dry wood for guests to burn. The freezer was so overly frozen the door wouldn’t close so we had to spend time chipping away at the ice to close the door when we arrived. It would also be helpful if there were better instructions for the projector, we couldn’t connect a USB so could only watch the provided DVDs if we had of known we’d have packed something we actually wanted to watch.

The cottage was exactly as described and worked well for our short stay .

I have no hesitating in recommending the cottage. Martyn

Lovely little cottage, perfect for what we wanted.

Shower was the best! Really powerful. Tiny thing, no major worries .. recycling bins were full, so we took some home with us Thanks :)

Lovely little cottage, perfect as a base for exploring the area , ideal for a couple that want to get away from it all and have some downtime.

The cottage was cosy and quaint as described but well appointed with a lovely enclosed garden safe for dogs.

The cottage was clean and well looked after, and had everything we needed. The booklet the owner provided was very helpful and contained info about how things in the cottage worked as well as info and numbers of local doctors, vets, nearest supermarkets etc, as well as local places to eat. The log burner was amazing and kept the cottage lovely and warm during the evening. The stairs to the bedroom took some mastering when we arrived but we got used to them after a few goes. All in all we had an amazing break in beautiful surroundings and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Y Garreg Fawr.

We had a wonderful stay at your lovely cottage.

Great location with walks on your doorstep with fantastic views.

I am grateful I found this location last minute after being battered by the winds while camping.

The cottage is warm well appointed and has all the facilities required to make a stay comfortable. It was tidy but unfortunately not clean. I made the mistake of moving the rug in the downstairs room to open up the beds, and there was a so much hair, probably dog hair. So much hair on the couch, the bedding everywhere really. This just soured things a bit for me.

The cottage was lovely.

It was exactly as described. Thanks very much

The property has everything and more, beautiful garden our dogs loved it

Lovely cottage tastefully modernized to reflect its history, comfortable, warm and well appointed.

The only downside was that is situated in the back of beyond in rather an ordinary village and the roads leading up to it were poor.

An absolutely stunning self contained cottage in a beautiful location.

We had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Would highly recommend to anyone.

A lovely cottage, in a lovely location.

It's compact but has everything you need and has been well thought out. We didn't get to use the projector as it was too light in the evening but the snug was lovely to cuddle up with a film after a long day of hiking. We bought a couple of DVDs to watch and added them to the collection for others! A great place for 2 adults and 2 dogs.

We had a lovely time at Y Garreg Fawr!

Sensitively restored, we particularly liked the bathroom (great shower with plentiful and immediate hot water). The owners were super helpful and quick to respond to the couple of questions we had. We also got lucky enough to have sunshine allowing for two evening meals outside listening to the birdsong.

It said in the details that thr mezane bedroom had a steep staircase it was more like a ladder so we used 2nd bed down stairs as I wasn't able to climb ladder as we only using as a base while looking for property's

The cottage was lovely, so quiet and peaceful the fire was lovely and the layout works really well.

We did find the bed a bit hard and pillows flat, but that’s a personal preference. Some beautiful walks from the cottage and not far from snowdon. We loved our stay and can’t wait to rebook in the near future, when hopefully less rain, to explore north Wales further. Owners are lovely and the information folder they have made is great help.

Lovely property, has everything you need.

We stayed here for 5 nights 2 adults one child and two dogs. It is small and compact but when you are only in it for a short while it doesn’t matter. There is a co-op in Penygroes which is great for all food and has a cash machine. We also got Chinese from the Beijing which was brilliant. It cost £ 20 to get to the centre of Carnarfon, we got a lift there with friends staying near by! Best place to eat is Black Boy, food is fab and filling. Thank you

I stayed here as a base for a photographic trip around the area.

It was perfectly central for the north coast, Lyn Peninsula, Angesey and Snowdonia. With just myself staying here it was great for coming and going, sometimes at odd hours (to catch dawn and dusk), without disturbing anyone. Having the central heating was essential and the old stone cottage soon warmed up. The bed was really comfortable, the kitchen facilities basic, but fine. My only very minor grip was that the sofa was a little uncomfortable, but I didn't use it much anyway. Altogether a great place for what I needed it for.

Absolutely perfect cosy cottage.

Well equipped and modern furnishings in a great location. Definitely will be returning

Nice little cottage.

For 2 people ok but for 4 adults would be a challenge. Lovely location. Information on walks from the cottage would have been useful.

Small but nice, a lovely cottage.

We have enjoyed our stay.

Although I've got lots to say, it is a beautiful cottage so i hope you dont take offence, i Just felt I'd of liked to of known before to make a more informed decision plus give you some feedback on our views .

The Adjacent road was quite busy at certain times due to bus route and quarry lorries, it was so busy when we arrived that we , unsuccessfully, tried to swap booking but it quietened off through the week, so may have been due to a diversion. Much smaller than expected but perfect for a couple , although don't underestimate the steepness of paddle style staircase, especially in the dark when going toilet at night, I ended up sleeping on day bed downstairs which was ridiculously uncomfortable and needs the mattress replacing as you can feel every slat. Plug hole in bath was filthy, resulting in bath filling during a shower, if I'd had rubber gloves I'd of cleaned it. No recycling facilities. The sky light in living room rendered the projector pointless as it was still light out at 10pm and there was no way to shade it. The blind in bathroom doesn't go right down, meaning that the unexpected visit from the gas bottle man Was extremely uncomfortable while I was using the loo. The sofa was very hard and uncomfortable and the rug in the snug just needs binning. Shop close by, great location to walk dogs on path behind cottage. Internet connection was great. TV allowed us to plug I our roku stick to use netflix/amazon. Kitchen facilities were great. Everything I needed ( except maybe tongs) . Oven tray was also dirty.

We had a wonderful stay in this cottage.

It's in a great location, very peaceful, but close enough to local amenities, towns, the beach and walks. Considering it is such an old building I think it's cleverly designed to make great use of the space. It is well equipped and clean. The enclosed garden was ideal for our dog to roam safely. Would be 10/10 if a blind was fitted to the kitchen ceiling window as it was very bright early in the morning.

The main living area, sitting room and kitchen, are grubby and worn looking.

The small TV room is also dingy. Both are lacking in care and upkeep, very disappointing for the cost paid. The garden is nothing like shown in the photos on the website. The drive/pathways have weeds growing on them and it again looks lacking in care. A gardener was cutting the grass on my arrival and had just put weed killer down on the paving areas even though I had a dog included in my booking. It was impossible for the dog not to walk on the areas where the weed killer had been applied. Luckily there was heavy rain overnight which probably washed the weed treatment away. I wouldn’t recommend anyone I know to stay there.

The bedding was dirty and had not been changed.

Owners were very responsive and clean bedding provided. Lovely little cottage but soft furnishings are tired and heed updating.

Lovely little cottage, perfect for a couple.

Beautifully designed and decorated interior - the space is small but everything is so well thought through and functional that we never felt cramped. Great kitchen with everything that is needed. We stayed 9 nights and loved it. Convenient location.

The most delightful and romantic cottege, in a great location for walks, beach vistis or just to lock the outside world away to relax.

The cottege had everything you could possible need, a real home from home. Although we didn't take our 2 boys the snug room would have been ideal for them to chill and sleep in. Shower was very powerful and had plaenty of hot water. Enough fire wood was left to get us started and the local gargag stocks sacks of wood to top up if needed. Coffee pods were also a great little extra touch. Bed was really comfy. After reading some reviews about the TV and projector we took our own fire stick and all worked great with no issues. We are already looking at dates to return. Do not hesitate to book this cottege as you won't be disappointed.

A wonderful break over Christmas.

We were so impressed with the cottage and all of its facilities, it is decorated beautifully and was absolutely perfect for the 2 of us and our dog. Everything has been thought of here and we really appreciated the small touches like dishwasher tablets, coffee pods and even bubble bath. The location is perfect, so quiet but yet not out of the way and the garden is large and secure. Do not hesitate to book this property, you will not be disappointed!

The most delightful cottage, everything was just perfect, had the best of days walking the mountains and knowing I was returning to this cosy welcoming abode that is Carreg Fawr.

I was sad to leave this place but comforted with the knowledge that I'll return. To the owners....if you are ever in the position where you want to sell this property please contact me,I'm hoping to return to my homeland in the nr future and Carreg Fawr is just perfect. dylanjones@flintandlime.co.uk

If you are looking for an ideal place for walking your dogs, i would highly recommend Y Fron what a stunning place, I really didn’t want to leave.

And I would definitely go back. The cottage was perfectly set up for dogs with an in closed garden and everything you need for your 4 legged friends.

Beautiful little cottage, just wish we’d have booked for longer.

We had a lovely stay at Y Garreg Fawr last week.

The small and unique cottage made for a brilliant base camp for exploring Snowdonia. The walks from the doorstep allowed us to explore the countryside and hike up the local hill of Moel Tryfan, a small but steep hill that provided amazing views across to the coast. We took on the challenge of Mount Snowdon as it is just 30mins away by car which meant that the climb was easily doable within the day. The large bath is lovely to relax in after a long day of exploring before curling up on the sofa to watch a film in front of the projector and wood burner. Our only suggestion would be for an upgrade on the TV to something that has Netflix and other streaming services. Luckily we brought the laptop and a cable so we were able to stream Netflix and the like through the projector on the cold autumn evenings. Charlie was a brilliant host and was able to sort any issues we had straight away. We would definitely recommend Y Garreg Fawr to anyone looking to explore the Snowdonia National Park

A lovely cottage but in need of a bit of TLC .

. blinds in bedroom and bathroom need replacing as mildewed and bathroom has lots of black coming on tile’s.. apart from that it a great place to stay and explore the wonderful Welsh mountains

To system not great projector only useable when dark and a bit faffy.

Bit too clinical watching to in spare room. Bath too high off ground so made ceiling too low during shower

We had a wonderful stay in Y Garreg Fawr in mid August.

The property is in a beautiful location - very quiet with lots of walks from the doorstep and only a short easy drive from many tourist attractions. The property itself is very well equipped and although small the 4 of us (2 adults, 12 and 15 year old boys) (plus a dog) found it very comfortable. The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars was because, although the bathroom and kitchen were clean upon arrival, there were dog hairs on the soft furnishings in the snug and sitting area and the rug by the sofa needed a good clean to remove the white dog hairs. The owner responded promptly to our question about the bins. Despite the dog hairs we would recommend to others.

Beautiful cottage and lovely escape.

Glad we had our son with us to operate the projector! Had everything needed but hand soap was almost empty and no store close by to stock up. The paddle steps would be difficult for some to use- although we found them just about manageable.

Fabulous cosy cottage, everything was great.

Highly recommended if you are looking for a quiet rural retreat. Excellent layout of the cottage, defiantly book again next year.

The cottage was in a beautiful location and in easy reach of the main attractions in the local area.

Beach was approx. 15 min easy drive and Caernarfon was about 20 - 25 mins away, Anglesey was about 30-35 min away. Breath taking scenery on the doorstep and a useful walk for the dog in the fields at the back of the cottage. Accommodation was well presented, clean and well kept. Had everything one would need for a holiday away from it all. Garden was a good size for our Springer Spaniel and secure as well. Bedroom was a good size, but stairs took a little getting used to because of the steepness and the alternating tread pattern of the stairs. We enjoyed our stay, but we had a minor issue with the projector and the TV in the other room. We were unable to get the sound to work on the projector, when we used the Firestick as suggested in one of the previous comments. We could not find any instructions regarding the projector and how to use it. We were unable to get regular channels on the TV and resorted to using the firestick in the back of the TV, which meant we had to sit in the small room all the time and unable to utilise the other larger room at all. Unfortunately, we had 2 days of heavy rain, (no one's fault) so felt a little cramped in the small room. Overall, a good cottage with minor issues for us.

Very enjoyable stay a couple of things need repairs no wardrobes but an amazing location, easy access to Portmeirion and Caernarvon, there is off road parking

More wood for the fire on arrival would have been appreciated as would mini milk sachets/pods.

Also there was either dog or sheep faeces in the outside space which I cleaned up myself as well as my own dogs waste.

This place was absolutely stunning, such a cute and romantic cottage!

The bed was comfy, all cooking appliances and utensils were provided, the bathroom was beautiful with a great shower and a gorgeous bath for a soak after a hike! We loved the snug space, it was a great space to watch a film together on an evening. Highly recommended as everything was thought of!

Great place and location to enjoy a holiday!

Highly recommend the cottage. Spacious garden and well equipped cottage to suit most of your needs. Loads of places to visit nearby for fun days out and shops just less then a 10 minute drive away. Only negative I can think off is no washing machine but had a dishwasher instead which helps out massively when tired from a day out hiking. Will stay here again in the future.

The cottage was lovely and I would highly recommend it to anyone, super cute very well thought out with everything you need for a perfect holiday.

My only suggestion would be to move the TV from the snug and fix it up on the wall above the main light switches and use a Fire Stick and obtain the Chanel’s through Wi Fi that way your in the main living area with the fire etc…. Apart from that a great cottage and a credit to the owners.

We throughly enjoyed our stay, wonderful little cottage.

Very cosy, everything supplied to enjoy your stay. No complaints at all. We would have already recommended to friends and would defiantly stay again. Please pass our feedback onto the owners.

Had a lovely stay at Y Garreg Fawr cottage.

Great location for walks, on your own or with your 4 legged friend. Cottage was nice and cosy could do with a clock on wall

A cosy feeling of home, felt by us and the dogs.

Good secure garden for the dogs to wander whilst supervised. Clearer instructions for the wood burner, would be beneficial and a full supply of wood, to last more than one evening, would have been nice. Other than this it was well appointed and I would highly recommend this property to stay in.

A truly lovely cottage hideaway - well equipped,clean, light and airy yet very cosy with the fabulous log burner A great location, plenty of space to park and unload Very helpful owners when I had a query

A beautiful cottage fully equipped for a weeks stay, ideally located to reach some lovely places including, Anglesey, Conway, Llandudno and Snowdon, if you fancy a little adventure I definitely recommend Go Below adventures.

Property owners accommodated our booking on very short notice and we are so glad they did.

We had a wonderful weekend at Y Garreg Fawr, beautifully cosy cottage with all we wanted. Thanks for a lovely stay, would definitely return.

Lovely little place, although a challenge to climb the stairs.

Comfortable and clean.

Everything about the cottage is something special alot of thought gone into making it a very recommended stay

We were absolutely charmed by this quirky and stylish cottage, renovated sympathetically and with a contemporary colour palette - everything that you could need is provided from big, soft towels to enough kitchen implements to cook a roast dinner if you wanted to!

We loved the snug in the evenings. WiFi genuinely very good and reliable. The location is great with walks from the doorstep or mountains, seaside, coastal paths, lakes, pretty little towns, industrial heritage sites and lush valleys all in easy striking distance. Our top recommendations would be the costal path loop from Cemaes Bay in Anglesey and to visit the beaches at Trefor & Porthdillaen - no regrets at all regarding choosing this area and this cottage in particular. Really happy and it was a wrench to leave this little hideaway.

We absolutely loved our stay here, the cottage is very cute and the location is just amazing, 10 minutes walk to the most amazing sunset view I’ve ever seen.

Beautiful beach near by too and scenery just amazing. My only one slightly negative is that the mattress on the bed is very hard so if you don’t enjoy a firm mattress you may not sleep very well

The cottage was perfect, I couldn't imagine it being any better the projector was a particularly great addition!

Thank you very much I'm sure we'll be back

A really cosy cottage, we enjoyed it so much, despite the poor weather.

The central heating was really good, even when it was 5 degrees outside - we had to turn it off at one point!!! The garden was completely fenced / walled in - our dog Charlie was really safe & happy there. No hesitation in recommending - we look forward to returning>>

We both enjoyed our holiday the freedom and all the walks a very cosy warm and cosy cottage would like to go again

Beautiful cottage, perfect location

Perfect little hub for our weekend away to climb Snowdon.

It was beautifully decorated and very comfortable. There were games left in the house for us to enjoy in the evening whilst sitting by the fire. The owners were very pleasant and helpful - we would definitely stay again!

It was such a beautiful cottage and wonderful surroundings in Y Fron.

The only point I’d make was the sofa in the small room for watching tv could do with a extra long cushion back so you can sit comfortably upright as there is no support here for sitting. However the other sofa is much better for sitting in front of the fire. The manual the owners left was great and it was great to have a dishwasher. It was good of the owners to leave some starter logs. The seating outside in two areas was perfect to enjoy the sun. We made friends with the Shetland ponies next door. It was a magical holiday, and we will definitely be back to do more walks in the Y Fron area, thank you.

Lovely stay.

Cottage was modern but still had original feel and features. Stayed during a storm and was nice and cosy with log burner and windows/doors very air tight. Owner let us know about a road closure when travelling there which was helpful. Great place to stay if you want to relax.

A charming cottage up high in Snowdonia.

Everything you need supplied by great guests. Highly recommended.

We think the online description was over romanticised .

The photos on line gave the impression of open views.The cottage was a good way off the beaten track and was not easily found,especially given there was a road closure that nullified your directions,admittedly not your fault but anyone without a sat nav would have been in trouble at this point.I think the fact that the stairs are not just steep but half step should also be mentioned,as visits to the bathroom in the night are an adventure to say the least.The cottage was spotlessly clean and could not be faulted in that respect but I do feel that the description and website presentation were not representative of the actual property and having been there I feel somehow it just was not what we had expected it to be and I think it was overpriced.

Lovely little cottage.

Great for walkers. In a beautiful remote place everything you need for a peaceful break in Wales.

Beautiful little cottage in a lovely setting.

Owners ensured was clean and tidy with little touches such as tea bags and milk. Also a handy cleaning pack with washing up liquid, tea towels etc. Stairs where incredibly steep if you struggle with Mobility be careful and the shower is for those under 5 foot but was at the same time hilarious, Would highly recommend this cottage for your trip will definitely look to stay again. Can’t recommend highly enough!! Thank you to the owner loved it!!