Glan Yr Afon

This cosy stone-built farmhouse in the heart of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park is the perfect spot for a peaceful retreat.

Guests

5

Bedrooms

3

Number of dogs welcome

1

Reference

008054

Acorn rating

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Tucked away in a picturesque Welsh valley, Glan yr Afon offers the unique chance to stay within the grounds of Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, a culturally iconic 16th century farmhouse. It’s the perfect place to escape the bustle of modern life and immerse yourself in the culture and nature of Wales.

Sleeping five, with a double, a twin and a single room, and with storage space for five bikes, Glan yr Afon is a great base for walkers and cyclists. The cottage is near the Traws Eryi trail, a 200km off-road adventure cycling route for experienced riders, which links up some of the best riding in Eryri (Snowdonia). Whether you want to unwind by exploring the river walks and forest cycle trails on your doorstep or relax to the burbling sound of the stream running past the front door, you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy your tranquil surroundings.

Guests are also welcome to explore the grounds of Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, famed as the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan whose act of translating the Bible into Welsh, helped save the language.

After an invigorating day’s exploration, you can cook yourself a hearty meal in the cottage’s characterful kitchen, complete with slate work surfaces and quarry-tile floor. Then snuggle down in the cosy sitting room by the wood burner. Or, on those long summer evenings, relax on the outdoor seating in the beautiful open garden, listening to the sounds of nature all around you. 

Further afield, the historic village of Betws-y-Coed is just over 4 miles away, where you can stop for a cuppa and cake in one of its many tea-rooms.

Please check the website for Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant for opening information.  

• Cot & high chair, not available
• Fridge, available
• Dishwasher, not available
• Tumble dryer, not available
• Television, available
• WiFi, not available
• Garden, available
• Microwave, available
• Freezer, available
• Washing machine, available
• Telephone, not available
• DVD, available
• Open fire / wood burner, available
• BBQ, not available

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Ground floor layout

Kitchen/diner leading to a very small utility room which in turn leads to a ground floor toilet. Off the kitchen diner is the hallway which leads to the sitting room.

First floor layout

At top of stairs is master double bedroom to the left. To the right is a twin room, a single room and bathroom with shower over the bath (on immersion system).

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Please Note: There is a stream dip in front of the cottage which is not fenced off. Due to the cottage's proximity to the stream, there is a flood board on the back door. As a result, this cottage is not suitable for children under 3 years old.

Heating: There are log burners in the sitting room and in the kitchen which heat the cottage. Logs will be supplied for these. Hot water is on an immersion system and heated by the kitchen oven.

Parking: The parking area for two cars is at the side of the cottage.

Garden: The cottage is surrounded by open gardens that lead into Ty Mawr with a walk going up the side of the stream into the woodland. There is a steep drop straight from the lawn to the water. Please do take care if children are in the garden. There is an outdoor table and chairs and a bike store adjacent to the front door - with plenty of room for four bikes.

Cycling: Eyri National Park is a great place to cycle. For experienced riders, the Traws Eryi trail is a 200km off-road adventure route that links up some of the best riding in Snowdonia.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.