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The Watering Hole Gwernfeistrol

Bala, North Wales
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Quiet and peaceful detached farmhouse with period features, log burner, enclosed garden, hot tub and games area
  • Set amongst 160-acre farmland with private picnic area by natural wildlife lake and watering hole
  • Close to beautiful Bala with its natural lake, pubs, galleries, shops and steam railway
Property code: 75914

For two and four-legged nature-lovers, holidays don’t get much better than this. Located within a 160-acre farm beside a private lake near Bala, North Wales, this property offers up the perfect opportunity to escape the ordinary and put the focus back on the important things in life. Wake up to blue skies reflected in mirror-like water, spend long hours immersed in jaw-dropping countryside and in the afternoons retreat to your peaceful haven where recreation and relaxation are all but demanded in equal measure.

Full to the brim with creature comforts, this detached farmhouse welcomes two dogs and sleeps six people over three bedrooms. Head to the large kitchen and feed the troops with hot plates of local produce (we’re sure your four-legged friends will be on paw to taste-test, you know, just in case), and serve up meals around the dining room’s table and chairs. On rainy days, retire to the lounge where a wood burner merrily crackles away in winter and let the youngsters scarper off to the games barn. In summer, the incredible views will be made all the sweeter from the hot tub; settle in and gaze at the views of the majestic Rhinogydd and Aran mountain ranges while the kids and dogs play on the grass.

Enjoying its own enclosed garden with outdoor seating areas, a raised lawn and acres of farmland to explore, you can spend hours in the fresh air, picnicking under cloudless skies and swimming in the lake. Make use of the bike storage for two-wheeled adventures, or hop in the car and head into Bala (2 miles) for a change of scene. Home to dog-friendly eateries and important historical sites (including Tomen y Bala Castle and Ffynnon Beuno and Cae Gwyn Caves), there will be all sorts to capture your interest.

  • 3 bedrooms  – super-king-size, king-size & twin
  • 1 shower room and 1 bathroom
  • Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave and dishwasher
  • Utility with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer
  • Jacuzzi hot tub and games area with pool table
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Ample off road parking
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • Bike storage available
  • TV in lounge and 3 bedrooms
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hayley Hammersley

This property is personally managed by Hayley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Astrid 23rd December 2024

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Reviewed by Helen 15th November 2024

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It was a lovely, homely cottage, although only there 3 nights, it was well equipped for a full week

Reviewed by Sheree 8th November 2024

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We had a lovely few days staying at the farmhouse. Great utility space to come into after dog walking/ mountain biking. The downstairs shower was very useful! The hot tub was very welcome and a great addition to have. Thank you.

Reviewed by Carol 18th October 2024

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We enjoyed a wonderful stay. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful scenery. Very cosy, spacious and exceptionally well equipped. Great for the dogs, lovely walks straight from our door, fantastic utility area to house coats, boots etc. Really enjoyed meeting the cows and their calves! Great location, not far from Bala, good for food shopping at Co-op! Hot tubRead more was the highlight and enjoyed by all of us, especially on a clear evening, star gazing! Owner very helpful and only a phone call away if needed. Hide

Reviewed by Lyndsey 20th September 2024

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We had a fabulous stay at the watering hole, very tranquil and peaceful, relaxing location. Close to Bala but secluded in beautiful countryside with great views. Fantastic hot tub which we enjoyed most evenings. The lake is a lovely spot, unfortunately when we tried to access this in the mornings we couldn't get through due to the cows and calves, Read morewe tried again later in the afternoon and it was more accessible so would recommend visiting later, however, stay aware the cows may return. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 16th August 2024

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Fabulous location, wonderful scenery, secluded and secure for our 3 dogs. The Hot tub was fantastic and we used it every day ( even when it rained!) House was clean, welcoming and had everything we could wish for, walking to private lake, only a short distance away was peaceful and views were stunning. Highly recommend as a relaxing getaway ( only Read more10 minutes to Bala) and we are already planning a revisit. Hide

Reviewed by Roz 26th July 2024

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Lovely peaceful location near to Bala lake, ideal for water sports enthusiasts. Cottage lovely and clean, all the rooms are spacious. Kids loved playing in the games area, and in the hot tub. Really enjoyed sitting outside and taking in the scenery.

Reviewed by Deborah 7th June 2024

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A lovely secluded spot. House had everything we needed and was warm, cosy. Hot tub used everyday in a sheltered spot. Dog friendly garden - no escapes by our 2. Views to die for. A very restful week for 4 very busy adults. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Rachel 24th May 2024

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We had lovely time exploring North Wales as we always do. The farm house was a good base from which to do this.

Reviewed by Janet 8th March 2024

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A lovely, warm and cosy, very well equipped cottage. In fact the kitchen was exceptionally equipped with every cooking aid imaginable! The hot tub was a delight after a day out in the rain and we certainly made use of it. The utility room is great for the dogs and our three had a great time in Lake Bala. Overall, a lovely peaceful place to stay andRead more we highly recommend it. Hide

Reviewed by Amy 3rd November 2023

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We loved staying in this cottage it is clean ,comfortable and very spacious with wonderful views. The family enjoyed the hot tub especially on starry nights. The cottage is situated in a quiet position with no near neighbours and walks from the door but not far from Bala should you wish to eat out or need any shopping The garden is secure for the dRead moreogs which always makes a holiday more relaxing and enjoyable. Hope to stay again sometime Hide

Reviewed by Karen 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by Claire 5th October 2023

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Had a lovely stay at the cosy farm house. Perfect rural location.

Reviewed by Lorraine 22nd September 2023

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Had a great week staying at this lovely cottage Had everthing you need

Reviewed by Tina 15th September 2023

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Lovely remote location with fantastic views of the hills. There were so many stars to see on a clear night as there's no light pollution. Owners very helpful and friendly but not intrusive.

Reviewed by Ian 28th July 2023

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Lovely farmhouse in a beautiful location. Neighbours are the cows and sheep, plenty of footpaths to wander off on and the hot tub is there to relax in when you get back. Bala barely a 10min drive ,has pretty much everything you need shops, pubs and takeaway wise. The rest of Eryri and coast is pretty much all within 30-45 mins drive. Beware the oddRead more RAF trainer, they can get very low! Owners very friendly and only a phone call away if you need them, but otherwise leave you to get on with it. Hide

Reviewed by Ann 26th May 2023

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Fabulous farmhouse in beautiful setting. Views to die for. Very peaceful but pnly 5 mins drive from Bala. Kitchen more than well equipped. Spacious rooms. Whole place was very clean. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Nicola 19th May 2023

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Fantastic accommodation, with spectacular views. Enjoyed evenings in the hot-tub, bbqs and log fires. The property is on a working farm, so it was lovely waking up to cows and their calfs, sheep and lots of little lambs. The only downside is the accommodation is listed as having a fishing lake, which was one of the reasons why we booked this particRead moreular property. However, the farmer told us there have not been any fish in the lake for years!!! Disappointed. Bala is a lovely, welcoming town. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 10th May 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 3rd May 2023

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We had a lovely stay, the cottage had everything you could need. Good location not far from Bala. The hot tub was a real treat!

Reviewed by Belinda 28th April 2023

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The Watering Hole is the perfect place for a rural getaway, its about an hour from Snowdon which was the purpose of our trip and about 5 minutes from Bala, which has a beautiful lake and ample shops/eateries. The cottage is on a working farm and easily housed our two families and a spaniel, we were encouraged to walk around the surrounding fields aRead morend visit the pond. The hot tub is huge and, as promised, it was ready to go when we arrived. A very good find! Hide

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