Hen Gapel

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Features

Sleeps 8 people
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Pets allowed

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

Beth H
June 2019

“Secluded, beautiful, peaceful cottage”

We loved it here, really didn't want to leave! The road to the cottage is a bit of a rollercoaster ride, but you soon get used to it. Beautiful and quirky cottage, everything you need for your stay, the area is magical, you can walk for miles! And the cottage has its own lake!! We are open water swimmers so it was perfect for us, clear water with the most amazing view, what more can you ask for.

We loved it here, really didn't want to leave! The road to the cottage is a bit of a rollercoaster ride, but you soon get used to it. Beautiful and quirky cottage, everything you need for your stay, the area is magical, you can walk for miles! And the cottage has its own lake!! We are open water swimmers so it was perfect for us, clear water with the most amazing view, what more can you ask for.
Mrs Henderson April 2019

“A lovely well equipped cottage in a stunning area.”

We had a wonderful week; there is so much to do and see in the surrounding area. Beautiful walks from our doorstep! Would love to return to Hen Gapel!!
DonnaNAndy October 2012

“Idyllic get away location. Very friendly owners. Quirky place to”

The cottage is situated at the end of a very long, twisty and uphill stretch of country lane. It takes some getting to!! but its worth it once you do find it ;-) The location is remote, beautiful and ultimately peaceful. 360 degree views of mountains and rolling countryside. Usually the only other living beings for miles are sheep!! Its truly a private get away. The lake, while a little trek away, is a lovely addition to this property. We spent lots of out door time walking, boating, eating in the garden, sunbathing (we were very lucky with the weather) and generally relaxing. Stunning surroundings. The house was quirky. Unlike any other holiday rental I have stayed in! It felt very much as if the family had moved out, left many of their belongings behind, then let the house for holidays without completing the move :-) I would also have to say it would certainly benefit from a deep clean and a little modernising in parts. That said, it was also the best equipped holiday home I have stayed in, we wanted for absolutely nothing! everything was provided, right down to dishwasher tablets and washing power. The kitchen had everything we needed and much much more. The second lounge upstairs, the games room, boasted a full sized pool table, nintendo wii, a library of books, games, jigsaws etc etc. The owners were very very lovely people, they even offered us an extra night at the end of the stay as they had family arriving to stay in it and there was a night in between, they said we were very welcome to stay and stay we did!! If you want a well equped, home from home, remote, comfortable, cozy cottage to stay in with superb surroundings and flexible owners, this is the place for you :-) Donna Hartley
DonnaNAndy October 2012

“Idyllic get away location. Very friendly owners. Quirky place to stay!!”

The cottage is situated at the end of a very long, twisty and uphill stretch of country lane. It takes some getting to!! but its worth it once you do find it ;-) The location is remote, beautiful and ultimately peaceful. 360 degree views of mountains and rolling countryside. Usually the only other living beings for miles are sheep!! Its truly a private get away. The lake, while a little trek away, is a lovely addition to this property. We spent lots of out door time walking, boating, eating in the garden, sunbathing (we were very lucky with the weather) and generally relaxing. Stunning surroundings. The house was quirky. Unlike any other holiday rental I have stayed in! It felt very much as if the family had moved out, left many of their belongings behind, then let the house for holidays without completing the move :-) I would also have to say it would certainly benefit from a deep clean and a little modernising in parts. That said, it was also the best equipped holiday home I have stayed in, we wanted for absolutely nothing! everything was provided, right down to dishwasher tablets and washing power. The kitchen had everything we needed and much much more. The second lounge upstairs, the games room, boasted a full sized pool table, nintendo wii, a library of books, games, jigsaws etc etc. The owners were very very lovely people, they even offered us an extra night at the end of the stay as they had family arriving to stay in it and there was a night in between, they said we were very welcome to stay and stay we did!! If you want a well equped, home from home, remote, comfortable, cozy cottage to stay in with superb surroundings and flexible owners, this is the place for you :-) Donna Hartley
ed n July 2012

“Fantastic location, spacious, well kitted out house - perfect pl”

We stayed in april with a group of friends, arriving after dark (brilliantly clear starry sky - there was practically no light pollution) and choosing bedrooms at random. If you have a choice, go for the bedroom up the stairs to the left - we awoke to a beautiful scene of the sun warming the hills opposite. The biggest asset of this property is the fantastic location: from the sitting room window you can see the snowy peak of Snowdon, stroll outside and there's a small lake within two minutes walk and hills close enough for a pre-breakfast stroll; or jump in the car and you've got the whole of Snowdonia on your doorstep! We ran out of time before even scratching the surface of the list of nearby walks. The house itself was well furnished and equipped; plenty of room for a large party, big living areas, ample kitchen, a toasty wood burner, and a pool table and tv/home cinema set-up. Broadband was surprisingly quick for such a remote location and our dog loved the place too. A very comfortable placed to return and relax after a day on the hills, but also plenty to keep you entertained if it rains. Overall, we had a brilliant and very relaxing break which left nothing but good memories. Would definitely visit again.
ed n July 2012

“Fantastic location, spacious, well kitted out house - perfect place to get away from it all”

We stayed in April with a group of friends, arriving after dark (brilliantly clear starry sky - there was practically no light pollution) and choosing bedrooms at random. If you have a choice, go for the bedroom up the stairs to the left - we awoke to a beautiful scene of the sun warming the hills opposite. The biggest asset of this property is the fantastic location: from the sitting room window you can see the snowy peak of Snowdon, stroll outside and there's a small lake within two minutes walk and hills close enough for a pre-breakfast stroll; or jump in the car and you've got the whole of Snowdonia on your doorstep! We ran out of time before even scratching the surface of the list of nearby walks. The house itself was well furnished and equipped; plenty of room for a large party, big living areas, ample kitchen, a toasty wood burner, and a pool table and tv/home cinema set-up. Broadband was surprisingly quick for such a remote location and our dog loved the place too. A very comfortable placed to return and relax after a day on the hills, but also plenty to keep you entertained if it rains. Overall, we had a brilliant and very relaxing break which left nothing but good memories. Would definitely visit again.
Lisa P July 2012

“Ideallic for familys in a very remote, safe, relaxing home”

We had an amazing time here at Hen Gapel, the cottage was clean and very well kept. There is lots of space for the children with the games room featuring a wii, surround sound system (excellent for films), flat screen t.v, sky and also which our children loved a pool table. also an amazing mountain view. Bedrooms upstairs were a good size and very clean with the larger bedroom also having an amazing mountain view. There is also an upstairs bathroom which is well decorated and spacious. Downstairs is a very well equip kitchen with all you could want to cook with. Lovely addition to this was the touch screen hob and oven. Dining area is large with a big table to accommodate all of us and was my favourite part of the house because it is a good social space even if you are cooking. The living area was lovely and spacious a beautiful woodburner. lovely french doors opening to the garden. There was also a bathroom with a bath and a adult bunk bed room which were all very nice and clean there is a bedroom with ensuite which also was a very nice area. The garden was well kept and a bbq,benches and table and chairs could be used. Beautiful sunsets can also be seen from the top part of the garden. Also there is a separate laundry room to do all your washing in ( very important for families) Tranquil and relaxing this holiday home is something I would recommend. Beautiful mountain views and birds song in the morning and at dusk this holiday cottage is really something special to see.
Helena Barrett December 2011

“Excellent choice for a peaceful break in a fantastic location.”

Lovely house - comfortable, interesting and quirky. Pretty gardens and amazing views. When we chose this house, we were looking for somewhere fairly remote but with decent mod cons such as a telephone signal and broadband and this house does not disappoint. The location is absolutely beautiful and we were lucky to have a couple of really sunny, warm days even though it was mid October and can imagine the owners' lake must be a real bonus in the summer months. The flowers and cake left for us on arrival were a lovely, welcoming gesture. The furniture was comfortable (even the mattresses which is not always the case with a holiday let), the kitchen, although quite small, had all the equipment you might expect and did not feel so small as it opened onto the dining area. The pool table is a definite bonus as is Sky TV and the woodburner. The only real negative is that driving to the main road is certainly not for the faint-hearted and it makes you think twice about going out for the day - but we wanted remote and with such stunning scenery it was no hardship spending most of our days walking through the surrounding countryside.
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The property

A peaceful Harlech cottage with its own 7-acre lake!

Originally a stone-built chapel, this detached property in Llandecwyn, 7.5 miles from Harlech, has been successfully converted into a charming Harlech holiday cottage, in a perfect away-from-it-all location.

This delightful Harlech cottage provides charming self-catering accommodation, including four bedrooms, a woodburner, and two sitting rooms, one with a pool table and TV/DVD.

The lawned garden of this North Wales holiday home is perfect for dining alfresco whilst enjoying the lovely views.

Set on a 700' hillside, surrounded by open farmland, scenic hills and mountains beyond, this is an ideal location for wonderful walks and mountain biking, as well as trout fishing and swimming in the owner's 7-acre lake.

With Harlech's golden sandy beach and renowned Royal St. David's Golf Club only 7.5 miles away, this is a delightful Harlech cottage in a wonderful rural location, perfect for a family holiday.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with dressing room & travel cot, 1 x twin (low ceiling), 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin & WC, 1 x ground floor adult bunks
Shower room with shower, basin & WC
Ground floor bathroom with bath, basin & WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility shed
Living room with woodburner
First floor sitting room with pool table
Conservatory.
Storage heaters with woodburner in living room
Electric oven & hob, oil Rayburn (by arrangement with owner - pre set for additional heating & water, not to be used for cooking), microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, slimline dishwasher, 2 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi, library of books
Fuel, power & starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Travel cot & highchair
Off road parking for 3 cars
Lockable shed for bikes (by prior notice)
Rear cottage garden, side lawned garden with furniture, BBQ & mountain views including Mount Snowdon
Private trout fishing & swimming in owner's 7-acre lake
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 5 miles, pub 4 miles
Note: Water from treated private bore hole, all required filtration carried out
Note: Cottage not suitable for the infirm due to varied floor levels
Note: As this property is situated in open sheep country, dogs must be kept under control at all times as sheep walk past the cottage gate.

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About the location

LLANDECWYN

Harlech 5 miles; Porthmadog 5 miles.

Llandecwyn is a scattered rural hamlet in North Wales, which stands amidst farmland, hills with lakes and mountains, which are all perfect for scenic walks and mountain biking. Llandecwyn is set on the National Cycle Route 8, plus birdwatching can be enjoyed on the red kite waymarked trail, which passes through the hamlet. There are also birdwatching opportunities along the coast and at the RSPB Osprey project, which is nearby. Only 5 miles away is historic Harlech, which is situated in a magnificent position between the mountains and the sea. Harlech is dominated by its majestic 13th century castle, which enjoys World Heritage status. The town is very popular with golfers, who come to enjoy the famous Royal St. David's course, whilst the beautiful 6 mile long sandy beach is wonderful for family fun and long walks. Harlech offers an excellent variety of amenities including some good quality restaurants and a leisure centre, whilst the whole of the Snowdonia National Park, together with the sandy beaches of Cardigan Bay, are all within easy reach. Other attractions in the area include the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Light Railway, the secluded beaches at Borth y Guest and the Black Rock sands and the Italianate village of Portmeirion. A really beautiful part of North Wales.

Region Information

Anglesey Cottage Holidays

Hen Gapel

Llandecwyn near Porthmadog, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 6886)

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Reviews

“Secluded, beautiful, peaceful cottage”

“A lovely well equipped cottage in a stunning area.”

“Idyllic get away location. Very friendly owners. Quirky place to”

“Idyllic get away location. Very friendly owners. Quirky place to stay!!”

“Fantastic location, spacious, well kitted out house - perfect pl”

“Fantastic location, spacious, well kitted out house - perfect place to get away from it all”

“Ideallic for familys in a very remote, safe, relaxing home”

“Excellent choice for a peaceful break in a fantastic location.”