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Betws-y-coed, Gwynedd

Gwernouau Cottage

The exterior of Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
The exterior of Gwernouau Cottage | © National Trust Images / Chris Lacey
Sitting room at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
The kitchen at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd

Gwernouau Cottage

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

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Sitting room at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
The kitchen at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
The exterior of Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
Dining room at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
The single bedroom at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
The twin bedroom at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
The bathroom at Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
The local view to Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd
The exterior of Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd

© National Trust Images/Mike Henton

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

At a glance

Guests
5
Bedrooms
3
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
008013
Acorn rating
3What's this

About Gwernouau Cottage

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 Eryri (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 Eryri (Snowdonia).  
 

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

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

First floor layout

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

More information

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

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 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 4pm 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.

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.

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

Plastic Free Yr Wyddfa: Plastic Free Yr Wyddfa is an initiative organised by Eryri National Park to protect the mountain’s sustainable future. This cottage, and all National Trust holiday cottages in the national park have been awarded silver status in this plastic-free business programme, and we are making changes to work towards gold status.