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Ysgubor Cae'r Blaidd (The Haybarn)

Ffestiniog, North Wales
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A superb cottage retreat in the heart of Snowdonia with glorious mountain views
  • Extensive grounds bordered by a stream and close to a waterfall
  • Beautifully furnished in a contemporary style, and with underfloor heating

Property code: OC-BOW172

Find rural bliss at this five-star holiday home deep in Snowdonia/Eryri National Park, in which the huge garden has a stream and pond at the end, attracting all kinds of wildlife. The impressive stone building is in a rural location with outstanding views all around and is equipped with a BBQ and fire pit for those al fresco holiday celebrations. With room for up to eight over four bedrooms – and space for four extras (4 children or 2 adults at extra cost - to be requested at time of booking, too – this detached cottage retreat is a great option for a multi-generational family group or a large gathering among friends.

You’ll love the cool contemporary decor of this charming property, which has plenty of trendy decorative features, including a local map taking up an entire wall – great for planning your hiking routes! The open-plan living area has plenty of room for human and canine guests to chill out together, with sofas and a huge dining table. There’s even a dog hamper all ready for your pooch to lie down in. Books are on hand as well as a TV for film nights together. On chilly nights, light up the cosy wood burner to create a welcoming spot for your pets to snooze after long days of exploration. Your pets will think all their Christmases have come at once with the huge garden, which features a huge grassy lawn and a large patio. Wifi also available and provided through a 4G router so may provide limited bandwidth

You could take a scenic trip to the pretty Cwmorthin Waterfall (2.5 miles), explore spectacular scenery around the Tan y Bwlch lake (3 miles). If you like to explore the scenery from a moving vehicle, take treat the pets on a steam train through the stunning countryside on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways (4.5 miles). The village of Portmeirion (9 miles), which was built in an Italian style, is well worth the trip for its pretty buildings and estuary views.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 zip-and-link king that can be made into twin 2′6″ beds, 2 zip-and-link super-king that can be made into twin 3′ beds, and 2 sofa beds - at extra cost - to be requested at time of booking.
  • Sleeps 8+4 children o'r 2 adults(at extra cost - to be requested at time of booking.)
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 shower room, 1 en-suite shower and WC, 1 en-suite with double-ended bath and WC, 1 WC in utility room
  • Electric range oven, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, microwave, wine cooler and coffee machine
  • Utility room with sink, washer/dryer and WC
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate provided
  • Wood burner with a starter pack of logs and coal with additional bags for sale
  • 2 TVs
  • WiFi is provided through a 4G router so may provide limited bandwidth
  • Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome, must be at least 1 year old, be vaccinated and have had flea treatment. Dog hamper provided.
  • Large, enclosed garden with stream and ponds at the far boundary, large patio with seating, fire pit and stone-built BBQ, with a starter pack of charcoal
  • Private parking
  • Garage with secure bike storage
  • Shop and pub within 1 mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Courtney Galvin

This property is personally managed by Courtney.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Suzanne 1st June 2025

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The Haybarn is a fantastic place to stay. The house is warm, cosy and comfortable. It contains everything you might need during your stay including kitchen equipment, books to read and games to play. The location is second to none. The views from the living room windows are fantastic. The garden is large and the perfect place to enjoy the views if Read morethe weather is kind to you. The perfect place to stay to enjoy the sites of Snowdonia. Hide

Reviewed by Denise 7th May 2025

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A stunning spacious conversion absolutely suited to larger or sharing families. Clean, tidy and well equipped with plenty of space for all. Fantastic views and easy access for zip world and the mountains. Would definitely return, Wendy was a great help recommending a local pub and booking for us to eat as a family Thankyou

Reviewed by Sara 29th April 2025

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We had a lovely stay at the cottage. It was very clean and in a beautiful setting. It was equipped with everything necessary for our stay. We would recommend it to others!

Reviewed by John 6th April 2025

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Spent a very pleasant short break in this nice property, which benefits from great views. Fairly well equipped although contrary to information on website only has one smallish tv. Not too sure if I would categorise this as luxury accommodation but it is very nice and I would be happy to stay here again. Plenty to see and do in a short distance aRead morend as such has much going for it. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 24th February 2025

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A gorgeous property set in beautiful gardens and surroundings. Perfect for a multi generational holiday. Great location for easy access to loads of activities. We all had a great time at Zip World. A really well equipped house. The books and games are a nice addition. The house has been beautifully accessorised and feels like a home.

Reviewed by Shaun 27th September 2024

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The cottage is lovely with lovely views.

Reviewed by Jenny 27th August 2024

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We had a wonderful time at The Haybarn, everything and more that we wanted and wished for. The beds are huge and very comfortable, as was the bedroom itself. The shower were waterfall style, easy to use and perfect temperature. Every bit of equipment that you could think of was available, high chair, stair gate, books, leaflets and guides, washing Read moremachine and dryer, full kitchen, (we cooked a lot and a variety of meals) plates, dishes, glasses, fire pit, bbq, lovely range cooker. The location is perfect, with even better views, easy to find. Could get a good 4 or 5 cars on the driveway. The garden is delightful, very large grass area, and patio as well has being highly secure for dogs and children. Hide

Reviewed by Mike 6th August 2024

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The haybarn, what a beautiful house with the most spectacular view! We throughly enjoyed our stay there, the house had everything we could possibly want and more. Wouldnt hesitate to come back again! Thankyou

Reviewed by Koen 22nd July 2024

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The Haybarn is a really great place to stay - I can highly recommend it whether you like some peace and quiet in Snowdonia or as the perfect spot for an active holiday. The view from the terrace is really stunning, and although remote, amenities are only a short drive away. The house is well-equipped and comfortable, and the owners left loads of inRead moreformation about the area as well as walks nearby. I'd be happy to return! Hide

Reviewed by Julie 11th July 2024

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Thoroughly enjoyed our stay with the family. Plenty of space for six adults and two small children, adding in two more adults for a couple of nights. Appreciated child gates, high chair, and cot! Quick response to questions, grocery store quick drive, and restaurant recommendations spot on! Lovely stay. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Stuart 28th May 2024

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Excellent property! Easy access from A470, stunning views from garden. Very spacious, kitchen is well equipped.

Reviewed by Gemma 6th April 2024

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A really lovely place to stay, well equipped, nice and clean and views to die for! The hosts are so helpful too.

Reviewed by Cheryl 23rd March 2024

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Reviewed by Angela 17th March 2024

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Lovely stay in a beautiful house and location. Well equipped and cosy. The hosts are very accommodating. Lots of activities in the area. We ate at the local pub one evening and the food was great, staff are extremely welcoming. I would not hesitate to stay there again.

Reviewed by Laura 29th December 2023

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Stunning location. Beautiful living space.

Reviewed by Karl 7th October 2023

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Great family house in a great location. Very good communication from the host. Welcome pack was very good.

Reviewed by Natalie 25th September 2023

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Reviewed by Stuart 11th September 2023

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Reviewed by Michael 12th August 2023

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Great location with lots to do within a short drive. Great views from the house and it was well suited to our two families with a great layout. We'd happily go back.

Reviewed by Mark 8th August 2023

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We were a family group of 8 adults, with 2 dogs, and we had a lovely time at the Haybarn. It was a great location, central to many interesting places. The facilities were great. We had a fab time, and look forward to coming back.

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