Dyffryn Mymbyr Cottage
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A rustic but restored cottage with walks from the front door.
Make a break to this mountainside cottage for a week of rural escapism. Unlike other Eryri (Snowdonia) farm cottages, Dyffryn Mymbyr was the setting for the windswept tales of Thomas Firbank’s iconic biography, ‘I bought a Mountain’. It was here, on this rugged upland farm, he fled the norm for life as a farmer in this beautiful corner of Wales. The cottage has now been restored, but retains its rustic character with an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and slate floors. The cottage has an electric car charging point.
You’ll be at the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) with views across the rugged Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe. Follow in Firbank’s footsteps and hike the surrounding peaks straight from your front door. Or for some stunning lake scenery pick up the Cwm Idwal walk for hikes around the glaciated lake. The Traws Eryi trail, a 200km off-road cycling route for experienced riders, runs around the nearby village of Capel Curig and links up some of the best riding in Eryri.
Further afield, the town of Betws-y-Coed is just seven miles away. Enjoy the town’s eclectic mix of independent shops, traditional inns and cafés serving local Welsh produce, and the area's opportunities for adventure sports.
Ground floor layout
Spacious farmhouse kitchen with granite worktops and belfast sink, large traditional sitting/dining room with inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove.
First floor layout
Two bedrooms (1 twin, 1 double), bathroom with electric shower over bath. There are many traditional features in this cottage such as low beams.
- Wi-Fi, not available
- Garden, available
- EV charging, available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, available
- Television, available
- DVD, available
- Washing machine, available
- Dishwasher, available
- Tumble dryer, available
- Cot & high chair, available
The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.
EV charging: The cottage has an electric car charging point.
Heating: Wood-pellet central heating included.
Parking: Off-road parking available for two cars opposite the cottage. There is an electric charging point on the exterior of the kitchen wall of the cottage.
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.
Garden: There is only a patio area to the front of the cottage with garden furniture. Perfect for taking in the stunning views over Moel Siabod.
Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.
Utilities/Electricals: The washing machine and tumble dryer is a combined washer/dryer.
Television: Due to the location of this cottage, television reception can be very poor at times and can be weather dependent. We have provided a DVD player so you may wish to bring your own DVD's.
Wild Escapes: Dyffryn Mymbyr Cottage is featured in our new travel book, Wild Escapes, available to buy online or in National Trust shops. From rugged coastline to secluded woodland, it's filled with inspiration from far-reaching corners of the UK for your next adventure.
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.
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