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Tan Y Coed Bothy

The exterior of Tan Y Coed Bothy, Gwynedd
The exterior of Tan Y Coed Bothy, Gwynedd | © National Trust / Paul Harris
The interior of Tan Y Coed Bothy, Gwynedd
The interior of Tan Y Coed Bothy, Gwynedd

Tan y Coed Bothy

Set in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia), Tan y Coed Bothy is a simple, rustic building that offers ideal accommodation for walkers needing an over-night stop, or anyone looking to get back to basics for a couple of days.

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The interior of Tan Y Coed Bothy, Gwynedd
The interior of Tan Y Coed Bothy, Gwynedd
The exterior of Tan Y Coed Bothy, Gwynedd
The exterior of Tan Y Coed Bothy, Gwynedd
The area surrounding Tan Y Coed Bothy, Gwynedd
The area surrounding Tan y Coed Bothy, Gwynedd

© National Trust / Paul Harris

Set in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia), Tan y Coed Bothy is a simple, rustic building that offers ideal accommodation for walkers needing an over-night stop, or anyone looking to get back to basics for a couple of days.

At a glance

Guests
8
Bedrooms
1
Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
BY019
Acorn rating

About Tan y Coed Bothy

Nestled in a peaceful wild area just outside the hamlet of Nantmor, Tan y Coed Bothy offers an idyllic retreat from modern life. There are lovely walks in the area, including a 5.7 mile walk from Nantmor to Beddgelert village, which takes in the spectacular Aberglaslyn river gorge, the placid waters of Llyn Dinas and the old copper mine workings of Sygun and Cwm Bychan. 

The bothy offers accommodation for up to eight guests across two rooms. As you enter the bothy you’ll find the main sleeping area with three wooden bunk beds, plus a sink with a cold-water tap (not drinking water) and a storage shelf. The bothy’s second room contains two single sleeping platforms. There’s a toilet in an outbuilding to the rear of the bothy, but there are no other facilities. You’ll need to bring your own airbeds, sleeping mats and bedding and cooking equipment. 

Those seeking a challenge can try hiking one of the routes to the top of  Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). The Watkin Path – the most difficult route – is about 20 minutes away by car, or for an easier hike you can try the Llanberis Path which is about 40 minutes’ drive. If you’re after some more adrenaline-fuelled adventure then there’s plenty to be found nearby.

Features and facilities

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

Location

Accessibility

Not accessible

Read our accessibility guide 

Layout

Ground floor layout

On entry to the bothy there are 3 wooden bunks on your left and a sink with a cold tap to the right. Above the sink is a shelf-area for storage purposes. There is a separate entrance into another room which has 2 single bed shelves.

More information

Acorn Rating: Please note, that while bothies and bunkhouses show a 1 Acorn rating on this site, facilities are more limited. A bothy offers a ‘camping with walls’ experience, usually with no electricity or running water. 

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

Heating: No heating is provided. 

Bedding/linen: There are mattresses on the 3 sets of bunkbeds but airbeds or sleeping mats will be required for the single bed shelves.  Guests will also need to provide their own pillows and sleeping bags

Parking: It is possible to park at the base of the track which leads up to the bothy. It is not permitted to take a vehicle up to the bothy.

Garden: The bothy is set in a lovely wild and natural area with trees around it. It is not an enclosed garden.

Dogs: We regret that we cannot accept dogs at this bothy.

Please note: The walk up to the bothy is over uneven ground which has some large rocks in it so care will need to be taken. If you are arriving after daylight, please bring a torch and wear good walking boots.

Please note: In keeping with the ethos of a bothy stay, we ask our guests to leave the bothy in a clean and tidy condition for the next guests. Thank you.