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Gwernouau Cottage

Betws-y-coed, Conwy
The exterior of Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
Exterior of Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
Sitting room at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
Kitchen at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
Dining room at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
Double bedroom at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
Single bedroom at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
Twin bedroom at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
Bathroom at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
The exterior of Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd Exterior of Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd Sitting room at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd Kitchen at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd Dining room at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd Double bedroom at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd Single bedroom at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd Twin bedroom at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd Bathroom at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd

At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 5
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Preferred changeover day Saturday
  • Minimum stay 3 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 0
  • Acorn rating 3 What's this?
  • Reference 008013
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About Gwernouau Cottage

On a working farm, this renovated cottage is the perfect countryside spot for exploring Snowdonia.

Gwernouau is a pretty, 18th-century cottage and part of a working farm on the Ysbyty Estate. The cottage was renovated by the Penrhyn Estate in the late 19th-century and has many original beams and other features still in place. 

Wake up to the noise of the farm, and nothing else. From here you’ll be able to head straight out into the countryside for day hikes and views of the Snowdonia mountains. The area is excellent for bird watching and fishing.

Eight miles from the cottage is the beautiful town of Betws y Coed, nestled in the heart of Snowdonia. Further afield, adventurers can enjoy more energetic attractions including zip wires, Surf Snowdonia, Rib rides and Bounce Below.  
 

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Features and facilities

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

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Kitchen, hall, large sitting/dining room with multi-fuel stove in an ingle-nook fireplace, bathroom with mixer tap shower attachment over bath.

  • First floor

    Three bedrooms (1 double, 1 single and 1 twin; all with antique brass/iron beds).

Notes for guests

Access: The access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos please those images in the main website page.

Heating: The cottage is heated by an air source heat pump.

Parking: There is ample parking adjacent to the cottage. 

Garden: There is an open garden at the front of the cottage for guest’s use, but it does have a steep drop so children will need to be supervised.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 12pm at this cottage.

Access: The track to the cottage runs through a few fields with sheep grazing – through 4 farm gates, taking you to a wonderful remote location. This is not suitable for low slung vehicles.

Fishing: Please telephone the Holiday Contact Centre for details of trout fishing on the upper reaches of the River Conway.

Please note: There is a sheep pen and farm building which sit to the rear of the cottage.

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Overlooking Ysbyty Ifan, near Betws y Coed, Conwy

Ysbyty Ifan

An agricultural estate, rich in wildlife and history
The 16th-century farmhouse Ty Mawr Wybrnant, Conwy, Wales

Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant

Traditional stone-built upland 16th-century farmhouse
Walkers heading towards Ogwen Cottage

Ogwen Cottage

Ranger base and café nestled between the dramatic Carneddau and Glyderau mountain ranges
Llyn Idwal, with Y Garn capped with snow

Carneddau and Glyderau

Experience the wildest scenery that Snowdonia has to offer
Bodnant Garden, Conwy - view in winter

Bodnant Garden

A world-famous garden home to National Collections and Champion Trees
View of Dinas Emrys in Snowdonia

Craflwyn and Beddgelert

Unwind amongst the wooded foothills of Snowdon

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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