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The Old Railway Station

Fron Goch, near Bala, North Wales
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
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At a glance

  • Unique former railway station with quirky original features
  • Hot tub, games room and pretty garden with BBQ
  • Quiet village location with rolling countryside views
Overview
Property code: OC-88351

The former station is set in idyllic Fron Gogh, nestling between Bala’s Llyn Tegid and Capel Celyn lakes, surrounded by the Arenig mountains. Stroll along the River Tryweryn, towards the National Whitewater Centre which is within a mile. Bala is just under 3 miles away, famous for its lake, which is the largest natural lake in Wales and home to a unique fish called the Gwyniaid, a relic of the Ice Age! Enjoy a ride on the narrow-gauge Bala Lake Railway or visit the independent shops, eateries and the historic Town Walk. Surrounded by the fantastic Berwyn Mountains on one side and the magnificent Snowdonia Mountain Range on the other, this is a great destination for either a relaxing or active holiday.

 This detached, single-storey former railway station is full of interesting features and thoughtful little extras to enhance your stay. Enter through the front door into the hall with space to store coats. Walk through to the stylish kitchen/diner with plenty of space to rustle up a meal with an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Switch on the Smart TV to keep the chef entertained while cooking. When your meal is ready, gather round the dining table and enjoy the lovely views from the glass door and windows. After a full day out, relax in the comfortable lounge with sofas and Smart TV, there is also a wood burner for cosy nights in. When ready for bed, choose from three fabulous bedrooms: one double with en-suite shower room and WC, one twin and the full-size bunk room - all have lovely views to wake up to. There is a stylish bathroom, with bath and WC, why not indulge in a leisurely bath to start your day.

Outside you will find an enclosed landscaped garden with furniture and charcoal BBQ, making it a comfortable and scenic spot for al fresco dining. There is a hot tub to unwind in, and the former signal box has found a new lease of life as a quirky games room with pool table. The enclosed garden has stunning views where you can enjoy the sounds of the river, watch the wildlife and just relax. Take morning coffee on the former Great Western Railway's Bala Ffestiniog Line, which is no longer in use so no trains passing by! Why not enjoy a picnic by the river or on the lawn. Parking for four cars at the property and undercover store in the games room if you are bringing your bikes and/or kayaks with you.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin and 1 bunk
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower and WC and 1 bathroom with bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner with initial supply of logs provided
  • Smart TV in lounge and kitchen/diner
  • Hot tub
  • Games room with pool table
  • Enclosed landscaped garden, former platform with table, chairs and charcoal BBQ
  • Store for bikes and kayaks in games room
  • Parking at the property for 4 cars
  • Pub and shop 3 miles, café 1.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Hayley Hammersley

This property is personally managed by Hayley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Steven 24th May 2026

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Found cottage very comfortable and the appliances very good once we figured out how to use them, abit more up to date than we are used to. Garden very nice a good variety of birds and the occasional sound of the nearby stream me and my friends seriously thinking about booking again.

Reviewed by Andrew 17th May 2026

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Reviewed by Laura 26th April 2026

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Lovely, spacious property, bigger than it looks in the photos. 6min drive to Bala where there's a co-op, off licence, bakers, etc. Not within walking distance of any pubs/restaurants, but you can walk along the river to a white water rafting place with a cafe (ask the owner for directions, as its not clear which way to go). Lovely cake and pint ofRead more milk left for us. Comfy beds. Garden is big and our dog absolutely loved running about in it. Hes a 10kg cockapoo and it was safe, but there is a small section of trellis type fencing, in one area that a smaller dog could squeeze through - would be great if the owner could run a bit of chicken wire or similar along the bottom of this section, to make it safe. Fencing is low (maybe 3ft), so fine as long as you don't have a jumper. Sitting in the hot tub on a frosty morning, listening to the river gushing by and the birds singing, was sheer bliss. Loads of pots, pans, crockery, etc, so you can cook a great meal in the lovely big kitchen. Stunning scenery everywhere. Would recommend visiting Dolgellau and Barmouth. Beddgelert & betws y coed are beautiful, although do get busy with tourists. The Torrent Walk is lovely and the George III pub is very good and lovely views from the terrace. Would definitely return to this part of the world and would very happily stay in the old railway station again. Hide

Reviewed by Lindsay 15th March 2026

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Weve had a lovely week at The Old Railway Station. The location is quiet, peaceful & the accommodation clean & spacious. Whilst the cottage has freeview tv, if you are wanting Netflix, Prime etc, I strongly recommend you bring a Firestick. We took a couple of mountain bikes with us & stored these along with our towbar carrier on the property. ThereRead more is plenty to do locally, or places like Betws y coed, Zipworld & Barmouth are approx 30-40 mins drive away. We cant wait to come back! Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 16th February 2026

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Beautiful property which was spotless. Had everything we needed. Huge garden which was ideal for the dog.

Reviewed by Simon 25th October 2025

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Reviewed by Philip 11th October 2025

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A well appointed and spacious cottage set in a peaceful location. A great base to explore Snowdonia but also a relaxing retreat to sit or soak listening to the sounds of the river and a wide variety of bird song. A large and safe garden for our doggy friend made it a perfect experience.

Reviewed by Chelsea 13th September 2025

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We just came back from a stay here, the place is in a good location with a small down only 10 minute drive away and half an hour away from 2 different zipworlds if youre a thrill seeker like ourselves. Its clean, has everything you need. Huge enclosed garden which our reactive dog loved and made the best of. Logs were provided for our first night, Read morethe owners also provide homemade cake which was a nice touch. We will be coming back in future! Hide

Reviewed by Kairen 9th August 2025

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Great location with sound of river and lovely to have a hot tub under the stars. Fab walks locally along riverside. A few improvements to house would make it 5 star.

Reviewed by Julia 5th July 2025

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Lovely old station with parking. Enjoyed the hot tub in the garden. It was clean and tidy. Good kitchen facilities. Comfy beds. Recommend the pottery painting in Bala, suitable for all ages. A lot of fun and memento of our holiday. Not so many walks around the lake but very pretty. White Water Centre nearby has a cafe where you can watch people comRead moree down the rapids. Fairly well situated to visit the Snowdonia national park, the steam trains to Llangollen and the Ffestiniog line to Porthmadog. Hide

Reviewed by Gareth 21st June 2025

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The property was truly excellent and in a great location for all sorts of local attractions. The Bara Brith left for us by the owners was delicious, and the best we tasted anywhere during our two week stay. Thank you very much for a wonderful holiday!

Reviewed by Andrew 18th May 2025

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We were blessed with wonderful weather for a relaxing 5-night family break. The location is perfect for exploring the amazing surroundings in this stunning part of Wales. There were a few property maintenance requirements which didnt spoil our stay but should be kept on top of. The snooker/pool table either needs replacing or removing and the spaceRead more turning into a games/TV room. I hope that you enjoy your stay as much as we did, Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 10th May 2025

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Truly well equipped "home from home". Lovely location, quiet, peaceful and friendly. Hot tub well maintained. Kitchen really well equipped, with sufficient pots/pans/baking trays/crockery and cutlery. Beautiful walks from the cottage and friendly neighbours.

Reviewed by Raymond 12th April 2025

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Very Quiet countryside retreat The Railway cottage has its unique style very clean, grandsons enjoyed the games room in the old signal box, fantastic base for visiting North Wales

Reviewed by Amanda 30th December 2024

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On the hole the property is nice for 4 adults and two children. Easy access to Bala by car. A lovely location.

Reviewed by Pip 17th November 2024

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Lovely comfortable cottage, overlooking open fields at back. A real bonus is the hot tub and pool table room. Along with a cosy wood burning stove. No service for phone calls although could use WhatsApp as WiFi , would recommend bringing food shop with you as co-op in village expensive.

Reviewed by Sarah 7th November 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at the Old Railway Station. Very cosy and it was brilliant to have the hot tub and pool table. Bala was very close to pop into and visit. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. We would love to stay again!

Reviewed by Andrew 7th October 2024

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Excellent facility will definitely book again

Reviewed by Daniel 24th August 2024

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Great location the scenery is just breathtaking on route,property provides everything you need to relax and unwind. Welcome Welsh cake was delicious. We had a couple of issues which was handled by the owners as promptly as possible.

Reviewed by Paul 17th August 2024

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Spotlessly clean and a lovely cake on arrival was a nice touch . Ideally located for lots of days out . Particularly enjoyed the white water rafting within 2 miles of the cottage . Hot tub after climbing Snowdon was very much appreciated. All in all a perfect base in North Wales.

Reviewed by Andrew 10th August 2024

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Reviewed by Sarahjane 27th July 2024

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A lovely cottage in a fabulous location. It was perfect for our dog and teenage girls-my husband and I loved the hot tub after a full on day doing all the activities the nearby areas had to offer. The local village Bala was bustling and had everything you need including a great butchers and pubs. Our hosts were very helpful and sorted out any issueRead mores we had promptly. Hide

Reviewed by Heather 20th July 2024

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We just came back from a lovely week in North Wales. This was probably one of the best cottages we have stayed in. The garden was really big and completely fenced off which was fantastic for my little dogs. The pool table was a big plus with my kids, along with the hot tub which was used every day. The owners also left a lovely home made cake whichRead more was devoured by my hubby. I would definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Rebekah 13th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage, enjoyed the hot tub! No pubs or restaurants in walking distance but good takeaways in Bala and a Tesco delivery solved any food and drink issues. Lovely and peaceful, with beautiful places to visit within 45 mins drive

Reviewed by Rosemary 6th July 2024

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We had a lovely week here in a beautiful area of wales. The cottage is clean comfortable and spacious and we loved the quirky patio which was the platform. Comfortable beds and always hot water. Kitchen very well equipped. We loved the sound of the river and watching the birds. Enclosed garden is great for dogs and children alike and the hot tub waRead mores great for easing the tired legs after a day of walking, and was cleaned regularly during our stay. We had rain so the pool table was great. Hide

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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.