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Quirky Character Cottage- Grade II Listed - perfect for exploring Snowdonia.

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Exterior of Ty Hen
Original windows and doors.
Lounge with two 2-seater sofas.
Lounge
Lounge with dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rhiwbryfdir, WLS
  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Zip World Llechwedd
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Eryri National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Anglesey (VLY)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Quirky Character Cottage- Grade II Listed - perfect for exploring Snowdonia.

My cottage is old, quirky, quite unique and very original. If you like cottages with character you will love this. If you like modern, characterless boxes please don't even consider it. It is situated in a very quiet area but only a ten minute walk from the town centre and Ffestiniog Railway in one direction and the Llechwedd Slate Mine and Zip World Complex in the other. You can also walk straight into the mountains from the doorstep.
The cottage dates back to at least 1834 and is one of the few cottages to escape the regeneration scheme in Blaenau still retaining its lovely old sash windows and original Welsh slate roof. Internally it retains a lot of the original features including a rare Welsh oven - unfortunately not in use. It is also interesting as it's one of the few cottages in Blaenau actually built of slate - which is what the town is famous for. The cottage is a little bit of Blaenau Ffestiniogs history and is mentioned twice on the Cadw (Welsh Governments Historic Environment Service) website. It has now been Grade II Listed due to its historical importance. It consists of a lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom , double and single bedroom.

The lounge/diner has two double settees, dining table for four and a FreeSat 32" Panasonic Viera TV + Amazon Firestick with DVD player. There is a small library of DVD's, books and games available.
The kitchen is well equipped with an electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, slow cooker and sandwich toaster.
The bathroom, unfortunately due to the sloping ceiling, has no shower but there is a bath with a hand held mixer shower and unlimited hot water available.
The single bedroom is a very unusual shape with two pretty little windows and the double bedroom is quite large with its own wash basin but be aware there is a step down into it but a night light is provided if required.
Be aware, there are low doorways, sloping ceilings in some rooms and steep stairs which all add to the charm of the property but might make it unsuitable for the very tall, elderly or toddlers.
Parking is available in a public parking bay about 5yds past the cottage and there is access to private enclosed parking, for 1 car only, if required.
The cottage has gas central heating and WiFi.
Bed linen is provided and gas, electricity and cleaning are included in the price.
Unfortunately, there is no garden.

The cottage quite happily accommodates 3 people but be aware it is only a small cottage.

Property manager

Maggie Dewdney

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Steep stairs, no stair gate.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No outdoorshoes upstairs

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Blaenau Ffestiniog

Blaenau Ffestiniog is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa. Zip World Llechwedd and Conwy Valley Railway Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Rhiwbryfdir, WLS

What's nearby

  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Zip World Llechwedd - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Eryri National Park - 11 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Pen-y-Pass - 29 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Yr Wyddfa - 37 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Blaenau Ffestiniog Station - 14 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 119 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffi Gwynant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Grapes Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Y Pengwern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fish & Chip Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪DeNiros Cafe Blaenau Ffestiniog - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quirky Character Cottage- Grade II Listed - perfect for exploring Snowdonia. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quirky Character Cottage- Grade II Listed - perfect for exploring Snowdonia.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quirky Character Cottage- Grade II Listed - perfect for exploring Snowdonia.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quirky Character Cottage- Grade II Listed - perfect for exploring Snowdonia. located?

Situated in Blaenau Ffestiniog, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Municipal Garden, Ffestiniog Town Council and Oakeley Square. Llechwedd Slate Caverns and Blaenau Ffestiniog Library are also within 1 mile (2 km). Blaenau Ffestiniog Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dietmar S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very nice cottage

The house is very lovingly decorated. Everything is available, what is needed for the stay. We really enjoyed our time here and would repeat it. The surrounding area invites you to hike and there are many opportunities to organize your leisure time. Before our arrival we also received a comprehensive list from the host. All in all: Thank you
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bertram D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Urlaub

So gut wie das Wetter: heiter und sonnenverwöhnt.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Callie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Really Charming taste of old world life and very cosy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Maggie Dewdney

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