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Bryn Hyfryd

Bontddu, near Barmouth, North Wales
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Stunning views over the estuary to the mountains
  • Original period features mix with modern comforts
  • You’ll love the top-floor bedroom with its pine floor, vaulted ceiling and oak beams

Overview
Property code: OC-WAH585

This late Victorian House at Bontddu stands in an elevated position, 5 miles east of Barmouth, and has lovely views over the Mawddach Estuary to Cadair Idris. The house was formerly the minister's house, attached to a converted chapel occasionally used by the owners. Bryn Hyfryd is a three storey house with attractive sitting room has rugs over stripped pine floor and a wood burning stove, TV and DVD player. The fitted kitchen diner includes a dishwasher, and the adjacent utility porch has fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a ground floor shower room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms - double, single and twin, and a bathroom with shower over the bath. On the second floor is another double bedroom, with sloping, beamed ceilings and a washbasin. The house has WiFi and oil-fired central heating.

Dolgellau is 5 miles away for shops, pubs, restaurants and markets. Excellent local walking, Mawddach Trail for traffic free walking and cycling, mountain biking at nearby Coed-y-Brenin, and other outdoor pursuits in Snowdonia National Park. Wonderful sandy beach at Barmouth, just a short drive away, and lots of interesting towns and villages on the stunning coastline north to Harlech.

Ground Floor

  • Hall: Shoe storage, sideboard and coat hooks.
  • Lounge: Three-seater sofa, two-seater sofa, armchair, tub chair, coffee table, lamp table, TV table with: TV; Blue-Ray/DVD player; Wii-U, DVDs and games for Wii-U.
  • Kitchen/Dining Room: Built-in oven, hob and dishwasher. Dining table and eight chairs (high chair also available).
  • Utility Room: Fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • Shower Room: Shower, WC, hand basin.

First Floor

  • Bedroom 1: Double bed, open wardrobe with curtain, chest of drawers and two lamp tables, TV.
  • Bedroom 2: Two single beds, built-in wardrobe, chest of drawers, lamp table, wicker basket with card games for children, some children’s books, mirror with coat hooks at child friendly height.
  • Bedroom 3: Single bed, wardrobe and lamp table.
  • Bathroom: Bath with shower over, WC and hand basin.

Second Floor

  • Bedroom 4: Double bed, tall boy, hanging rail, two lamp tables, chest working as coffee table and two chairs.
  • Landing: Wardrobe (used as storage for spare bed linen - locked), chest of drawers (used for storing spare items), spare pillows, child sized pool table and heater.

Outside Space

  • Terrace: Small rear outside area with seating for two people. 

Additional Information

  • Heating and electricity: Included. 
  • Bed linen, hand and bath towels: Provided.
  • Travel cot and highchair: Available on request. Please bring your own cot linen (second cot available on request). 
  • Hairdryers: Not provided.
  • Pets: 2 dogs welcome. Please note garden is not secure.
  • No smoking: Inside the property please.
  • Parking: Parking available off road for 1 car (please contact owner with registration)
  • 4 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 with shower over the bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Oven, hob and dishwasher
  • Utility with fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cots and highchair on request
  • Wood burner
  • TV, Blu-ray/DVD
  • Small terrace
  • Private parking for 1 car (please contact owner with registration)
  • Shop and beach 5 miles, pub 2 miles
  • 2 dogs welcome. Please note garden is not secure
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Emma Beagley

This property is personally managed by Emma.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Will 2nd November 2025

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The cottage is lovely and in a great position. We had a lovely time. Apart from the cleanliness issue the parking description needs more detail. If you have a large car it is very difficult to park and if you have a rear bike rack this needs to be put on and taken off at the bottom of the hill as the slope on the driveway gets in the way. - ResponsRead moree from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. We can confirm we will discuss these issues with the owner and also look at the parking instructions Hide

Reviewed by Charles 2nd September 2025

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Beautiful location but you sacrifice close amenities like pub or shop which we knew when researching before booking. Just have to drive everywhere which wasnt a issue for us. Loved the waterfall walk right on doorstep that takes you into mountains. 10 min drive to Barmouth from house. We just used the house as sleep base but property did have a wRead moreii and dvds. Property does have FTTP internet. We would return to this property. Overall a good property and stay. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 26th August 2025

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Reviewed by Columba 17th August 2025

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Great views from front, really well equipped kitchen, games & tons of dvds.

Reviewed by Emma 29th June 2025

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This is a lovely property in a beautiful location. The family were comfortable and had a super time. Thank you.

Reviewed by Jo 23rd February 2025

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A great house and fantastic location. We spent a week here with our three grown up children and grandchild. Its maybe in need of a little TLC, but we didnt mind and felt relaxed and at home. The wood burner was great and there were lots of games and dvds to keep us occupied. Not that we needed them as we spent as much time as we could out and aboutRead more in the breathtaking scenery. Hide

Reviewed by Marie 6th January 2025

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Lovely house in an excellent location, had everything we needed and particularly loved the childrens room

Reviewed by Joanne 2nd November 2024

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Lovely place to stay, plenty of room and well equipped. Thank you for the welcome pack, much appreciated. Lots of games and toys for kiddies if needed and dvds for adults. Had a really lovely week there.

Reviewed by Lina 5th October 2024

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Lovely holiday home with beautiful view. Plenty for the kids to find in the house to keep them entertained.

Reviewed by Helen 22nd September 2024

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Reviewed by Rhian 11th August 2024

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Thankyou for letting us stay in your lovely property which has amazing views of the mawddach trail. The only negative I would say about this property is the road up to the house is very steep and the parking from road to drive is very tight. I wouldn't recommend this property to anyone with mobility issues.

Reviewed by Steve 15th June 2024

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We have stayed in a lot of cottages/airbnbs/vrbos and we loved this property. The lounge is cosy and has a wood burning stove which is lovely for the cold evenings (You can buy bags of logs from the petrol station on the main road outside Dolgellau for for 4.25) The kitchen is fully equipped and the bedrooms have very comfortable matresses. The prRead moreoperty is located half way between Dolgellau and Barmouth but it doesn't feel out of the way. The view from the front of the property is absolutely stunning and the inside has some great artwork. We were a party of 4 adults and 3 year old and would definitely rent this property again. Hide

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