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Crud y Wennol

Bethel, near Bala, North Wales
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Working farm
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Country houses
Fire pit
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At a glance

  • Thoughtfully adapted barn conversion that’s perfect for a couples’ getaway
  • Complete with its own private garden, perfect for evenings spent in the sunshine
  • Oak flooring and original beams add a traditional touch to the beautifully presented interiors

Overview
Property code: OC-82683

Crud y Wennol provides stylish, idyllic and pet friendly accommodation for two in a new barn conversion. In a peaceful yet accessible location within 5 miles of Bala’s famous lake and several tourist attractions, Crud y Wennol offers a perfect base for relaxing holidays and short breaks for couples. Enjoy watersports, walking, exploring beautiful Welsh market towns, steam train and canal rides, plenty of good restaurants and much more.

Ground Floor

Kitchen/diner and lounge area – this newly converted barn has retained many of its original beams and features.

The kitchen/diner has slate flooring, light modern fitted kitchen units with built in fridge with freezer compartment, microwave and cooker. The dining table seats three and there is a relaxing sofa for reading or watching television.

Upstairs

Modern illuminated oak stairs lead to the first floor and an open plan bedroom which is light and airy with high ceilings. The room benefits from solid oak flooring and doors together with traditional beams. There are side cabinets on both sides of the double bed and the additional benefit of a television.

A fully tiled en-suite bathroom with an over bath shower, toilet, sink and heated towel rail.

Garden

As a couples retreat, there is also a lovely garden to relax and enjoy the vast, calming countryside views. Situated at the back of the property, the garden is enclosed with a fence and has patio furniture.

Additional Information

  • Crud y Wennol is one of two semi-detached cottages and is next to Crud y Werin which sleeps 4. This would, if required, provide accommodation for 6 guests in total.
  • Bed linen, hand and bath towels and hairdryer provided.
  • Heating and electricity included.
  • Dog welcome – 1 small dog for an additional charge of £25 (payable on arrival).
  • Cot, high chair and stair gate provided on request.
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer available in outside building (shared with cottage next door). £3 per hour wash and £3 per half hour dry.
  • Short breaks for couples available all year round
  • Parking spaces outside the cottage.

 

  • 1 double bedroom
  • 1 en-suite with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave
  • Cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
  • TVs in lounge and bedroom
  • Enclosed garden with furniture
  • Private parking
  • Shared washing machine and tumble dryer available at additional cost
  • Shop and pub 5 miles
  • This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 4 guests. Please contact us for details
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Courtney Galvin

This property is personally managed by Courtney.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Leigh 19th May 2026

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Our sixth year in a row staying at this amazing cottage, Well equipped with everything you need,& An amazing enclosed rear garden with garden furniture & wonderful views Surrounded by the countryside and wildlife of North Wales

Reviewed by Clive 30th March 2026

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Reviewed by George 14th March 2026

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Amazing ,charming little place to stay. Extremely well equipped, warm and very peaceful. Very gracious hostess who met us on arrival and when we departed. We will definitely return.

Reviewed by Keith 26th October 2025

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Just returned from cottage. Crud y Wennol The cottage was perfect for 2 people + dog. Everything we needed was in the cottage We really enjoyed the break. The location was perfect with fabulous views and plenty of wildlife. ideal if you are looking for a peaceful holiday. Anne is the owner and she met us on arrival and explained all about the Read moreheating, cooker etc. Nice lady very friendly she couldnt do enough for us. The welcome pack was a nice surprise Hide

Reviewed by Rosemary 19th October 2025

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Reviewed by Clive 13th October 2025

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We had a wonderful week at this charming cottage. It had everything we needed, and the setting was peaceful and picturesque tucked away off the main road with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The location is ideal, just a short 8-minute drive to Bala, making it a great base for exploring the area. Ann, the owner, gave us such a warm Read morewelcome and had even left thoughtful treats for us wine, biscuits, bara brith, and milk in the fridge. It was such a kind touch and really made us feel at home from the moment we arrived. The cottage was spotless, well-equipped, and incredibly quiet perfect for a relaxing break. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends and family, and were already looking forward to coming back in the future. Hide

Reviewed by June 29th September 2025

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Absolutely brilliant! Beautiful area within easy reach of all the places we wanted to visit, and the cottage is cosy and comfortable. Ann the owner is great and there was a lovely welcome gift of wine, cake and shortbread which was much appreciated.

Reviewed by Leigh 21st September 2025

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The cottage is ideally located so you're not too far from town, surrounded by beautiful countryside, It's quiet & peaceful, Well equipped with everything you need for a fantastic holiday, It's location to Snowdonia is amazing and close enough for travelling to towns & the coast, The garden is lovely with wonderful views & sun loungers and a table aRead morend chairs for eating and spending time outside, upstairs excellent sized and well equipped bedroom and a bathroom with a power shower and bath,& a comfy bed too. 10 out of 10.. on all counts,All you need & more for a wonderful time in Wales Hide

Reviewed by Gail 14th September 2025

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This was one of the nicest and definitely warmest cottages we've stayed in. The view from the bedroom window was spectacular. The owner was a lovely bubbly person who made sure we had everything we needed. The welcome pack of wine, Welsh biscuits and Bara Brith was a very nice gesture.

Reviewed by Nigel 17th August 2025

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Absolutely superb. We had a warm welcome from the owner when we arrived at the cottage. The cottage was lovely with a homely feel as soon as we walked in. It was well kept, clean and perfect for just the two of us. The location was exactly what we were looking for within easy reach of the areas we wished to visit. It was nice to sit in the private Read moregarden in the evening with a glass of wine. The welcome package left for us by the owner was a nice touch. We will definitely be returning for another stay. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 3rd August 2025

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This cottage is so beautiful, so clean and very welcoming. It is comfy and very homely. Owner is lovely and welcoming too. There are lots of places in the surrounding area to explore. We are definitely booking again.

Reviewed by Valerie 27th July 2025

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We enjoyed our stay very much and the cottage is a good size for two people (and a dog). It is well equipped, extremely clean and an interesting design, having a mezzanine bedroom and en suite bathroom. There is a lawned garden at the rear with good views over the valley and as the farmer was hay cutting we were lucky enough to see several red kiteRead more. The cottage is situated high above the A494 which can be a bit noisy at peak times, although you cannot hear it inside the cottage. The owner is very nice and helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Julia 20th July 2025

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This little cottage is amazing and has everything you need to make you comfortable and is very well presented. Ann the host is lovely and we had welcome gift of wine and cake and biscuits which was a lovely touch. The garden is well fenced and perfect for your dog to roam free. Access to the garden is through a side gate but we used the window likeRead more a serving hatch to prevent having to keep going around. All in all a lovely stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 13th July 2025

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Just perfect! We loved our stay at the cottage, it had everything we needed including a well equipped kitchen. The cottage was clean and tidy and the bed very comfortable. Good WiFi. The view from the garden was stunning

Reviewed by Ian 22nd June 2025

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Great cottage has everything you need Ann the owner was very nice a 5 + will be back

Reviewed by Madelin 25th April 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay at Crud y Wennol. We had a warm welcome. It was a well equipped cottage with everything we needed. The proportions of upstairs and downstairs were perfect for the two of us. We hope to return!

Reviewed by Lind 22nd April 2025

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Had a lovely easter weekend break.Ann the owner is lovely.The cottage was lovely and clean and bed was comfy.Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Alexander 20th April 2025

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Reviewed by Charles 7th February 2025

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Me and my partner loved our stay for 3 nights the cottage was very clean and cosy. The owner was super friendly and already had the heating on ready for our arrival. A bottle of wine and some cake was left for us which I must say went down a treat and was a nice little touch. The views from outside the property are absolutely stunning, we will be rRead moreeturning here in the summer time Hide

Reviewed by Mick 28th January 2025

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The cottage is ideal for one or two people. Parking is available outside the front door for one car, but there is space 20m or so away for more cars. The rooms are a good size and the bathroom excellent. I had a dog with me and it's not obvious but to access the enclosed garden requires walking out the front door and around the side so care should Read morebe taken as it is a working farm. It is an ideal location for exploring the Clywidian Hills and Snowdonia with Betwys y Coed, Bala and Llangollen not too far distant. The owner was very friendly and helpful and left wine and cake for our arrival which was a nice touch. I would definitely stay there again. Hide

Reviewed by Sophie 16th November 2024

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Absolutely beautiful cottage with amazing views of the countryside. The owner is lovely who made sure we had everything we needed and made sure we knew we could contact her if we had any issues. A wonderful stay.

Reviewed by Roger 11th November 2024

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Crud Y Wennol is ideal for 2 people and is cozy, comfortable and well equipped. We will hope to return again soon.

Reviewed by Mark 16th October 2024

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Great cottage, Ann could not help us enough, great time had by all!

Reviewed by Heather 16th October 2024

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Reviewed by Leigh 22nd September 2024

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Our 4th year in a row staying here, Perfect location, Short drive to town, facilities are everything you need, stunning scenery and the owner is absolutely brilliant, friendly and nothing is too much trouble, view from the cottage garden is amazing if peaceful is what you need We recommend staying here, See you next year.

Reviewed by Jane 22nd July 2024

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Reviewed by Warren 30th June 2024

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We had a fantastic week in May 2024. Lovely cottage, fantastic host and plenty of places to see nearby. Thank you Mrs Y Jones

Reviewed by Fiona 23rd June 2024

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Loved this little cottage near Bala. Just 2 rental cottages on the plot and 2 other tenanted properties across and up from the semi cottages. It was quiet, beautiful little garden (entrance through gate at side of the cottage) with magnificent views. You do need to drive to get anywhere as main road just off the farm is fast moving and has no pavemRead moreents. Owner manual was useful to find little places worth a visit and owner could not be more kind or accommodating. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 9th June 2024

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Very comfortable and cosy cottage. Well equipped, with everything required. Very clean. A lovely welcome pack on arrival. The owner was very friendly and explained what was required on arrival. I enjoyed a very relaxing stay and enjoyed the stunning surroundings.

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.