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Nr. Beddgelert, Gwynedd

Cartref

The outdoor bath and shower at Cartref, Gwynedd
The outdoor bath and shower at Cartref, Gwynedd | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at Cartref, Gwynedd
The surrounding area, Gwynedd

Cartref

In the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia), this cosy wooden cottage is the perfect retreat for walkers.

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The sitting room at Cartref, Gwynedd
The surrounding area, Gwynedd
The outdoor bath and shower at Cartref, Gwynedd
The outdoor bath and shower at Cartref, Gwynedd
The exterior of Cartref, Gwynedd
The view out of the sitting room at Cartref, Gwynedd
The sitting room at Cartref, Gwynedd
The kitchen at Cartref, Gwynedd
The kitchen at Cartref, Gwynedd
The bedroom at Cartref, Gwynedd
The small toilet at Cartref, Gwynedd
The exterior of Cartref, Gwynedd
The exterior of Cartref, Gwynedd
The area surrounding Cartref, Gwynedd
The area surrounding Cartref, Gwynedd

© National Trust / Mike Henton

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In the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia), this cosy wooden cottage is the perfect retreat for walkers.

  • Guests

    2

    Bedrooms

    1

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    1

    Reference

    008042

    As seen in our new Holidays film - Set on a working farm at the base of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Cartref offers simple accommodation in a spectacular setting. Surrounded by rugged countryside and with excellent walking trails right on the doorstep, the cottage is a great base to discover all that Eryri (Snowdonia) has to offer. Inside, the cottage has a back-to-basics feel with a compact but cosy interior. Due to Cartref’s small size, there's no shower inside the cottage but there's a new outdoor shower and copper bath tub on the deck. You'll have a view of the neighbouring waterfalls as you bathe. Guests are also welcome to use the showers at the nearby campsite.

    Wake up early and enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains and woodland, then grab your walking boots and head out onto the Watkins Path, one of the main trails up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Or you could go further afield to the Carneddau mountain range. After a day rambling over the hills, sit out on the garden seating to relax and watch the sunset.

    If you feel like taking a break from hiking the trails, spend a day exploring the enchanting gardens at Plas Newydd House or visit the Railway Museum at Penrhyn Castle. Just a short drive from the cottage, the town of Beddgelert offers an array of art galleries, shops, pubs and restaurants.

    • Fridge, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Outdoor bath/shower, available
    • Unplugged - no Wi-Fi, available
    • Close to water, available
    • Countryside, available
    • In nature, available
    • Mountains, available
    • Tiny cottage, available
    • Walking nearby, available
    • Waterfalls, available

    Linen: Linen is not provided. Please bring your own duvet cover, pillowcases and sheets, and towels. A double duvet and four pillows are provided.

    Kitchen: There is a microwave and two-ring hob, but no cooker. There is a small fridge.

    Utilities: This cottage has no dishwasher, washing machine or tumble dryer.

    Shower and bath: There is an outdoor shower and bath on the deck. You will also have access to the nearby campsite shower block, 300 metres away.

    Television and DVD player: A television and DVD player are provided, but there is no reception so you may wish to bring DVDs.

Watch the new Holidays film

Follow a family on four different holidays throughout the year: a spring camping trip, a summer beach holiday, a romantic getaway for autumn, and a festive get-together. Featured: Hafod y Llan Campsite, Gwynedd - Seaview, Dorset - Cartref, Gwynedd - Emley Farmhouse, Surrey

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