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Bwthyn Bryn yr Aber

Bala, North Wales
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Contemporary single-level holiday home in a tranquil rural location with conservatory
  • Relax in style in the spacious dual-aspect rooms after days of discovery
  • Close the Dee Valley town of Bala and Snowdonia National Park borders

Property code: OC-488520

Enjoy this spacious, contemporary Bala holiday cottage in a tranquil, rural location. Just 1 mile from the welcoming Welsh market town of Bala, it offers spectacular views over the Dee Valley and open countryside. An ideal base to explore Snowdonia and the wide range of North Wales attractions, this beautiful 5 star cottage is also the perfect retreat to relax in style.

Ground Floor

Lounge - spacious room with oak flooring, leather suite and oak furniture. Stylish, flame effect electric fire along with a 40” TV and DVD player, selection of books and a lovely view through the patio doors to the garden and patio.

Kitchen - large contemporary kitchen with dining area, with open views through the patio door to open countryside, leading to the adjoining conservatory. The beautiful, fully equipped kitchen includes a fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric oven and hob.

Conservatory - spectacular views down the Dee Valley and 180 degree views to open farmland. Two piece leather sofas and coffee table.

Bedroom 1 (ensuite) - king size bed and a stunning view down to the Dee valley. Oak furniture including a wardrobe, dressing table and mirror, chest of drawers and 2 bedside tables. TV also included.

Bathroom - a double access bathroom that can be used as an ensuite for bedroom 1 and / or a main bathroom. Spacious and fully tiled, it includes a bath, separate shower unit, wc and basin.

Bedroom 2 (ensuite) - two large single beds and the same oak furniture as bedroom 1 and its own TV. Ensuite includes a shower, basin and wc.

Spacious light hall and a separate utility room with a range of units, a sink, washing machine, tumble dryer and drying room.

Garden

Detached Bala holiday cottage with a large enclosed garden and stunning views over open farmland and down towards the Dee Valley. Garden furniture, timber table with 4 chairs, 2 benches, barbecue and clothes line.

Additional Information

  • Welcome Pack on arrival includes bara brith and local biscuits, elderberry drink, Jones crisps, tea and coffee, sugar and milk
  • Heating and electricity included. Underfloor heating, no radiators. 
  • Bed linen, hand and bath towels provided
  • 2 hairdryers provided
  • Wifi available
  • Cot and high chair provided on request. Please bring your own cot linen.
  • No pets or smoking inside the cottage please
  • Plenty of private parking space outside the cottage
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point available within 1 mile, in Bala. 
  • Bike storage
  • Other items provided include:
    • Kitchen: salt and pepper, kitchen roll, washing up liquid/dishwasher tabs, new dishcloths and/or scourers, tin foil and cling film.
    • Bathroom: liquid hand soap and 2 toilet rolls per toilet.
    • General cleaning products: bleach, shower cleaner, anti bacterial spray etc.

Information for Disabled and Less Abled People

  • This is a single storey property with all rooms on the ground floor

  • There is easy parking and the surface is slabb

  • There are no height restrictions for people over 6' 6"

  • The entrance has no steps and the door is 800mm wide

  • All interior doors and corridors are 750mm wide

  • There is space under the dining table for a wheelchair

  • The garden is fully accessible

  • Door handles and light switches are all accessible

  • Facilities for hearing and visually impaired people are available

  • There is a turning circle in the bedroom and bathroom of 1200mm and the bed can be accessed from the left by wheelchair

  • The shower cubicle has a step in of 50mm
  • Assistance dogs are welcome
  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 Jack and Jill en-suite with bath, shower cubicle and WC, 1 shower room with cubicle and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave
  • No radiators, electric fire and oil under floor central heating only
  • Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, and space to dry clothes
  • Welcome pack
  • Cot, highchair available
  • TVs in the lounge area and bedrooms
  • Enclosed garden with patio, lawn, BBQ and outdoor furniture
  • Bike storage
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Increased accessibility - Please ensure you refer to our FAQs
  • Books and games
  • Shops, pubs 1 mile
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Point available within 1 mile, in Bala 
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Courtney Galvin

This property is personally managed by Courtney.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 35 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Laraine 11th May 2025

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This cottage was perfect in every way and would highly recommend.The hosts were on hand if needed and we were made to feel very welcome.

Reviewed by Jill 26th April 2025

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Cottage well placed, beautiful scenery, well equipped +owner very welcoming. Will definitely return.

Reviewed by Terry 19th April 2025

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Our 4th visit, a very comfortable property with superb views overlooking farmland.Well equipped with everything that's needed and a welcome pack of local goodies. Beds very comfortable, efficient heating and very helpful hosts, Gwyn and Jane, nearby It's a really quiet location yet only 1 mile from the shops in Bala. We enjoyed lovely scenic drivesRead more around the area. We look forward to going again. Hide

Reviewed by Martyn 17th March 2025

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Excellent cottage - one of the few we have been to that we could actually imagine living in. Well equipped but also with plenty of space for our own things.

Reviewed by Linda 2nd November 2024

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Spacious, bright, homely - a beautiful bungalow with gorgeous views to relax to. Spotless, all the equipment needed to hand and the 'drying room' was a great addition. Couldn't fault the bungalow and Gwyn and Jane were ideal hosts.

Reviewed by Elisabeth 6th October 2024

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The cottage is very high spec and offers every comfort. Our 2nd stay which shows how much we enjoyed it. Beautiful views which can be enjoyed in all weathers. The owners are lovely people, very welcoming and there's lots to explore in this beautiful part of Wales, both countryside and coast

Reviewed by Valerie 28th September 2024

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We have stayed in many cottages and barn conversions but this bungalow is top of the list. Very comfortable and stylish interior, excellently equipped with beautiful views over the hills and valley. Quiet and peaceful location with easy access to the coast and countryside. Lovely owners who were nearby if needed. Would stay here again.

Reviewed by John 15th September 2024

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Comfortable, spacious, well equipped with lovely views.

Reviewed by Angharad 8th September 2024

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Had a fantastic stay at this amazing bungalow. The owners were very friendly and welcoming and on hand if anything is needed, whilst still respecting your privacy. The bungalow is the best holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in and deserves 5 stars. It is modern, comfortable and has everything you need with plenty of parking space. The viewsRead more from the bungalow are spectacular and was so nice to sit at the kitchen table looking out across the beautiful valley whilst eating breakfast each morning. We already miss it. The bungalow is only a 2 minute drive from the town of Bala. You can walk to it from the bungalow but the first section is down a busy road without no pavement. Would recommend parking down by the lake on the road for free (the bottom end of the lake) and walk into town instead of having to pay in the public pay and display car park. Would highly recommend this accommodation if you want a peaceful, relaxing and comfortable holiday. We can't wait to go back. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 17th August 2024

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We would highly recommend this property and its one of the best we have stayed in. The photos on the website show exactly how good the property is, everything is well looked after, clean and maintained to a very high standard. We will definitely be returning. owners are lovely and made us feel very welcome.

Reviewed by Kate 20th July 2024

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Stunning, peaceful location. House spotlessly clean and perfect hosts. Plenty to do in the area.

Reviewed by Sarah 14th July 2024

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Fantastic home from home. Comfortable, quiet, well-equipped and spacious. It's an amazing place to stay.

Reviewed by Allan 8th June 2024

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The cottage was very well equipped very clean and comfortable.The views from the property were wonderful the location was ideal for visiting north wales.The owner was very friendly and came to see if everything was ok for us.

Reviewed by Norman 20th May 2024

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Wonderfully appointed cottage with everything you needed for a relaxing holiday. Fantastic views and very light and spacious. Owners very welcoming.

Reviewed by Karen 12th May 2024

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Reviewed by Beverley 20th April 2024

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Reviewed by Denise 7th April 2024

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Home from home, everything you need. Quiet and peaceful.

Reviewed by Rhydian 2nd March 2024

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Reviewed by Luke 22nd February 2024

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Incredible cottage, beautiful location, really friendly hosts. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

Reviewed by Gary 10th January 2024

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As per other reviews it proved to be an excellent property, very well equipped and in a great location for exploring. So it's difficult to add much to what has been said before in praise of the house and we would definitely return. Our time there was split only by the weather as it was very wet and windy most days but it was December! And the houseRead more was always warm to return to. We had been wary of having underfloor heating in that would it be warm enough but it certainly was in spite of the weather. With one of us having limited mobility we noted that access was very good, from memory there was just one step up from the outside and then level throughout. It was also good to see power points part-way up the walls rather than having to bend down. For walkers / drivers there was a good supply of local information including OS maps (to be left there obviously) which was a great touch. All in all, very good. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 3rd January 2024

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An absolutely gorgeous and well equipped cottage. Can highly recommend. No shortage of anything. Tv's in every room and wifi was very good. Would love to return.

Reviewed by Pippa 27th November 2023

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Bwthyn Bryn yr Aber is a fantastic 5 star property. Immaculate, really spacious and beautifully appointed, with everything you need for a great stay including a lovely welcome pack. We stayed in November and the property was as warm as toast in every room, with continuous hot water too. It has gorgeous views from the property and it is also really Read morewell situated for visiting the many attractions of North Wales or walking straight from the door. The owners are very friendly and have thought of everything that you might need while on holiday. I can't recommend this property enough. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 17th November 2023

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Reviewed by Alina 24th October 2023

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Amazing place, amazing property!

Reviewed by Terry 22nd October 2023

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Our 3rd stay in this superb bungalow. Convenient location just outside Bala with parking alongside, fabulous views, light, spacious, well equipped and very friendly obliging hosts. We love it.

Reviewed by Gail 15th October 2023

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We had a fabulous week at this beautiful cottage-it is finished to an incredibly high standard both inside and out-spacious bright & airy- views are stunning-we did such a lot as weather was lovely- it was a treat to return to the cottage & unwind after exploring this gorgeous part of Wales- owners friendly & helpful.

Reviewed by Lorraine 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 10th September 2023

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Wow! What an amazing holiday. Thr cottage was absolutely beautiful in the perfect location. Owners are very friendly and helpful will definitely visit again.

Reviewed by Monika 19th August 2023

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Reviewed by Diana 13th August 2023

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First impression 'wow', second impression still 'wow'. A lovely, spacious, property so clean and fresh with everything you need. Plus comfy beds, pillows and sofas.

Reviewed by Ann 8th July 2023

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An extremely modern, spacious and well presented accommodation set in beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Very friendly owners.

Reviewed by Elisabeth 1st July 2023

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Perfect holiday accommodation in a beautiful part of Wales. Lovely views so even if weather lets you down, the view from the conservatory won't . Furnished to a very high standard, including garden furniture, comfy beds, and every piece of kitchen equipment you might need. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Dympna 24th June 2023

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Excellent property everything we needed and more.

Reviewed by Anonymous 26th May 2023

Thank you for an enjoyable stay in your impeccable bungalow with every utility possible. We enjoyed visiting Lake Vyrnwy, Llangollen, swallow falls & Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, Barmouth and the incredible Penrhyn quarry Zip wire. We saw the Isle of Man from the top and reached 70 mph coming down - fantastic well worth a visit. A super holiday.

Reviewed by David 25th May 2023

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Property is in a lovely quiet location overlooking fields. Very warm welcome from the owners and much appreciated welcome pack. Property is immaculate and very comfortable. This was our 3rd visit.

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