Ael Y Bryn in Gwynedd. Book This Hot Tub Cottage For Less

About Ael Y Bryn

Settled on the outskirts of the quaint village of Ffestiniog, Gwynedd in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) is the charming, end-of-terrace Ael Y Bryn. This wonderful, stone-fronted, dog-friendly cottage benefits from a welcoming and thoughtful-presented interior where a woodburning stove makes the heart of the home, a large rear garden with hot tub and a breath-taking location overlooking the rolling welsh countryside in a fun-filled national park; the perfect setting for couples seeking a romantic getaway in North Wales.

Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and unwind on the plush sofa in front of the soothing warmth of the woodburning stove while your partner pampers you with a delicious meal prepared in the fully-equipped kitchen. Dine together at the table positioned by the window where the fabulous countryside views provide a memorable backdrop; later step outside to admire the stars filling the sky over Pant Llwyd from the bubbling hot tub, the perfect end to a day full of exploration.

When the evening draws to a close head inside to wash off the dayâ€™s adventures in the sleek, ground-floor bathroom before climbing the stairs to slope off to sleep in the well-appointed king-size bedroom. If you can tear yourself away from this romantic bolthole venture into the heart of Ffestiniog where you can pick up all your self-catering essentials at the local store or enjoy a much-need break from the kitchen with date night at Y Pengwern, indulge in delicious food here while your canine companion rests at your feet and you raise a toast to your romantic retreat.

There are an abundance of walks and trails from your doorstep as well as woven throughout the national park, all offering spectacular views across the rolling countryside; the brave among you may even try to summit Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) to experience stunning sunrises, sunsets and unbeatable views. Other notable, nearby attractions include Zip World Llechwedd where you can experience the scenery from a unique vantage point as you zip line over the quarry, you can also tour the underground mines and even play golf in them, the 13th-century ruins of Dolwyddelan Castle and the iconic Italianette village of Portmeirion.

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Need To Know

✓Electric central heating
✓ Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
✓ Smart TV and WiFi
✓ Fuel starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent (only during winter months)
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Roadside parking available on a first-come, first-serve basis
✓ Front patio with furniture and rear garden with lawn, patio and hot tub
✓ One well-behaved dog welcome (This property does not accept any other pet types)
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 0.5 miles and pub 0.6 miles
✓ Note: There are three steps up into the kitchen, please take care
✓ Please note: this property has a minimum stay of 3 nights
✓ Please note: The starter pack for the woodburning stove is only available in winter months

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Ael Y Bryn Reviews

Kathryn

We had a 4 night stay in this beautiful, quiet, renovated cottage in the first week of October and were fortunate enough to have good weather. The owner had thought of everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable and warm, especially on chilly nights wood burner was excellent. The views of the mountains are fantastic especially from the bedroom windows. We chose this cottage as it was where my husband visited and stayed with his grandparents when he was a child. It brought back many happy memories and one of them was of waiting for the milkman to come with a churn to fill a jug with milk. What he loved was having a modern bathroom with all its conveniences instead of having to go outside to a shed where the privy was! We can hole heartedly recommend staying at Ael y Bryn not only for an exceptional cottage but for its situation and the easy access to places like Portmadog, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Portmeirion,the steam train, slate mines and even a trip on the train to Llandudno.

Stacey

The cottage was lovely, so cute. On arrival there was a little welcome basket. They'd thought of the small things such as pet bowls, towels etc. The log fire was lovely to come back to after wet walks & was nice to relax in the hot tub. The bed was so comfy, I'd say we had a decent night sleep but not with a 4month old child holidaying too. The only downside is the power of the shower wasn't the best, and the sofa wasn't the comfiest but we were out all dy so it didn't matter. This place is worth a stay and the owner was helpful with quick responses to emails.

Joanna

Absolutely loved staying in this beautiful cottage. Couldn't recommend it more! Will definitely be back.

Lesley

The cottage was absolutely stunning. Very clean and immaculate. Every little detail thought of. Good location, with good access to many lovely places to visit! Highly recommended!

Melanie

Angela It was so good to be back at Ael y Bryn we actually feel as if we are home, the level of cleanliness, comfort & detail are 110 , I always notice your little added changes & smile you can really feel the love that goes into Ael y Bryn . The boys you so happy to be back and knew exactly where to go first the treat barrel at the dog station lol , they love the garden so much thankyou My self & Andrew know we are able to relax in comfort in our second little home. See you soon & Diolch Yn Fawr Angela xx

Deborah

Fabulous little home. Has everything you need and more. Very clean infact spotless. Excellent area to explore Wales. Fabulous views from garden and bedroom windows.

Elaine

Angela is a wonderful host, very helpful and the cottage and gardens are beautiful. The cottage is decorated to a high standard and the hot tub is lovely after days out walking. The area is beautiful and peaceful but plenty to do from a few miles away. I would highly recommend as a base in North Wales.

We felt very much at home for the week we spent in this lovely cottage. Our Border Terrier Milo loved the enclosed garden, which we also relaxed in after I had climbed Yr Wyffa. The views across to the mountains are breathtaking, and there are plenty of beautiful places within a 30 minute drive. I particularly enjoyed driving through lovely scenery with very quiet roads. The only downside for us is that the walk from the village and pub is quite an uphill climb which my disabled wife couldnt manage in a wheelchair. The local pub however, is well worth a visit for a lovely meal. Overall, we made the right choice to stay here and loved our week.

Richard

Well equipped and comfortable cottage. Nice views and useful garden. Didn't get to try hot tub due to bad weather.

Beautiful property, well maintained with everything you need for a relaxing holiday.

Loved our stay at Ael Y Bryn. Cottage had everything we needed and hottub a real bonus after a long day. Couldnt fault anything and highly recommend for visiting Snowdonia, Llyn peninsula and North Wales.

Richard

Lovely cottage with fantastic views very clean and tidy, great central location for visiting north wales. Welcome basket was lovely as were the dressing gowns, hottub was lovely could only use for the first part of the week due to the weather. Storage heaters as there design don't react quickly to.sudden changes in the weather so was cold no starter pack of fire wood as par the listing which we didn't realise until it was too late so worth getting some just in case.

Ashleigh

Wow! What Beautiful views! I loved waking up in the morning and opening the blinds to see the sheep and lambs in the field opposite. This lovely little cottage has everything you could ask for, the bed is super comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked! The location is out of the way of all the little towns, but is a small drive to the nearest town if youve forgotten anything! Angela the owner was so helpful if we needed anything only a message away! Thank you for a lovely stay at Ael Y Bryn

Catherine

This is a fantastic little cottage, perfect location for walking in Snowdonia. Well equipped with everything you need for a self catering getaway. We stayed 2 nights and it was perfect. After walking up cad Idris the hot tub was a welcome. Angela has refurbished the cottage perfectly. I've already shared this amongst my friends and I'm sure they will be booking soon.

This place is an incredible find. Just on the outskirts of Llan Ffestiniog, this is located far enough out that it feels remote and private, but close enough to be able to walk to the local shops and pub. It's easy to reach Porthmadog in about 15 mins as well. As soon as we stepped in, it felt like home. It was cosy with homely touches everywhere. You can tell the owner really cares. There was a book left with all the useful information and where to find certain things, a FULLY equipped kitchen, a little goody box too. The bed was amazing and some of the best sleep I've had in a while. We've been in touch with the owner since we've left, but she is easily reachable should you need anything during your stay. We will definitely be booking to come back.

Beautiful cottage ,very well appointed with a lot of thoughtful touches . Nice quiet location but near enough to a host of great places to visit , we visited Criccieth,Porthmadog,Blackrock sands ,Conwy and Betws y Coed to name a few. Stunning view from the front of the cottage . The hot tub was great.

Joanne

Had a lovely week in this fabulous little cottage. All our needs were catered for. Enjoyed waking up to amazing views! Great welcome package and the bed was so comfortable. Will definitely be visiting again

Sykes review. ?? Thank you again, Angela, for such a wonderful stay at Ael Y Bryn. The cottage is everything you need....warm, cozy, very comfortable, fully kitted out kitchen, great views and a super location with log burner and hot tub for some lovely evenings by the fire or out under the stars. Blessed with a pretty much dry week, we had some wonderful walks and great meals in local pubs and restaurants. Lovely crisp snow on a couple of mornings added to the stay. So thanks again, and for anyone reading this, I wouldn't hesitate to book again. Alan & Jade

10012024. We have just arrived home from the beautiful Ael Y Bryn. I cannot recommend this beautiful cottage enough. Its in a perfect location for walks, local shops, a pub & its roughly a 30 minute drive if you wanted to climb Snowdon. The cottage had everything we wanted & more. It was clean, the log burner was amazing, enclosed garden for our dog & the hot tub was perfect from after a long day out hiking. The owner is lovely she gave us the biggest warm welcome & the views are perfect. Will defiantly be coming back 1010 !!

Beautiful holiday cottage. Exceptionally clean with everything you need. The views from the bedroom window are stunning and all you can hear outside are the sheep and running water from the hillside. Bed is huge and very comfortable. Log burner wood, kindling, firelighters provided is lovely for cosy evenings in. Hot tub is amazing with lights changing the water different colours and has waterfall feature. Was so wonderfully relaxing just looking up at the stars. There was a lovely welcome pack and message from Angela the owner who had messaged us previously to see if we wanted Christmas decorations left up or took down which was nice of her to ask us.Kitchen very well equipped, bathroom lovely too. Obviously being so rural there are no takeaways that deliver that we could find, so just bear that in mind if you are hoping to call for a takeaway to be delivered but they are not far in the car to collect as was the big coop and Spar. We took our little dog and there was a bed provided, poo bags, bowls, and treats etc we had brought our own but we didn't need to you could tell the owners are dog lovers . Rightly so dogs are not allowed on the bed. We took our dog out with us the whole time so many places allow dogs but if you have a dog who sneaks on the bed when you go out you would need to shut them in the kitchen as there is no way else of stopping them getting upstairs. We had the most amazing stay here, we slept better than we had in years and we really didn't want to leave. Feel totally recharged and would come back again in a heart beat.

Ael Y Bryn. .. What a slice of paradise! If your looking for a holiday or even a little weekend away, stop looking, stop scrolling and choose this gorgeous little cottage! Angela was such an accomodating host, giving us so many reccomendations of things to do or see whilst we were there, the cottage was beautifully clean and cosy! We had absolutely everything we needed! The hot tub was certainly an added bonus! We were so sad to leave, but already excited to come back. We also donated a jigsaw for the cottage, so if you stay here please let us know how you get on. Thank you Angela, Ael Y Bryn was simply amazing

Jennifer

We really enjoyed our stay, making time for relaxing and visiting local attractions. The cottage was perfect with fantastic views. We loved how cosy it was as well as being really well equipped. There were some touches that really stood out for us such as the dog station, plenty of large fluffy towels & bathrobes and a personal welcome note and basket. You can tell that real thought has gone into making the cottage a lovely place to stay.

Gillian

We had a lovely stay at AelYBryn and would thoroughly recommend staying there it's compact, yet spacious dont quite know how it manages that! A very comfortable and well equipped cottage with everything you need, the owner showing a lot of attention to detail very impressive. Its quiet, with lovely views. Easy car parking. We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the area from there lots to see and do, even in mixed weather. The hot tub after a days exploring was very welcome! Altogether a fabulous holiday base.

Melanie

Absolutely gorgeous, charming , peaceful cottage, what a fantastic holiday , all the home comforts, spotlessly clean , the attention to detail outstanding everything you could possibly need Our two Springer spaniels loved the garden totally escape proof & the added bonus of a beautiful hot tub to sit in while your surrounded by Nature. 5 a credit to Angela.

Patricia

A beautifully refurbished, sparkling clean cottage with all the home comforts whatever the weather. The owner has thought of everything and gone the extra mile with super comfy bed, loads of kitchen equipment, plentiful huge sumptuous towels, stack of books & DVDs etc. V fancy hot tub too! Lovely views as the clouds roll by, if you're lucky some gorgeous sunsets from bedroom window seat. Hope to be back, great location for exploring all round the area, walk from the door or easy drive to sea or mountains

Andrew

What a beautiful home for our holiday, inside and out. Much appreciated the Welcome pack and other touches like the fresh flowers. Lovely views and a great location for exploring the region. If we ever come back to Snowdonia in the future we will definitely want to stay here again.

Michel

We had a lovely stay hot tub was really nice, comfortable bed. It would be good if garden was secure on all sides for dogs. Otherwise lovely little cottage some nice touches, especially welcome pack.

Courtney

I came here for a week with my partner and our puppy, we were amazed from the moment we walked in, the place is beautiful, it has everything you need and Angela had a little welcome box and a dog station with everything we needed! Not to mention the views were incredible and the cottage is close by to so many beaches and pubs such a great location, I would highly recommend anyone to come here for a little get away, very romantic and if you have a dog this is the perfect place to go! Super grateful to have created memories here.

Absolutely gorgeous. The cottage is stunning with amazing views. Could not have asked for better

If I could give 12 out of 10 then that would be more accurate. What a lovely cottage, didn't want for anything. Good location for exploring North Wales. Handy shops nearby and a very nice fish & chip shop.

Me, my partner and our two pooches stayed here for two nights for my partners birthday. All we can say is wow. Absolutely beautiful cottage, looks and smells amazing, equipped with everything we needed and more and a home from home. We enjoyed everything about it, especially the hot tub and the views from the garden both front and back. We loved our little welcome basket and the welcome note left by Angela. Thank you so much for making my partners birthday so special and we will definitely be both back again and be recommending this beautiful cottage to others. Thank you.

We really enjoyed our stay, the cottage was beautiful and had everything we needed and more.

Absolutely beautiful cottage! Thank you so much, Angela had everything for us, we will definitely be back if thats ok. So clean and so cosy! we managed to relax and unwind when the weather was bad which was perfect. Daisy our dog didnt want to leave! Best place we have ever stayed in and we do a lot of air bnbs. Already recommended it to a friend. Sorry we didnt leave a note in your book we remembered when we had left! if your thinking about booking this cottage do it

Rachel

The cottage was just as lovely as described and had great views. The location was rural but also convenient for many attractions. The owner kindly left a card and a lovely gift basket which was much appreciated. When we needed assistance she was quick to respond and very helpful. I have already recommended the cottage to a friend who is thinking of visiting the area.

Elizabeth

The cottage is perfect and it was finished for me by snow on the hills which made the views even more spectacular. There is a log burner which throws heat and flickering flames into the sitting room and gives such a joyful feeling to the place. The kitchen is equipped with everything anybody could want and overlooks a big back garden which looks up to the hills but also has a hot tub. I love that it was a slate miners which has been brought up to date with taste and colour. I felt as I think anybody would feel completely at home in its lovely atmosphere. Angela has got this right and I hope to go back again and again.

What an absolutely fantastic place to stay. The accommodation was beautifully decorated and had catered for everything a guest might need. The standard of cleanliness was A both inside and out. The welcome basket was a lovely touch and the fact that it is situated in such a quiet and picturesque location The icing on the cake. Will definitely be returning. A.

Stephen

The cottage is fabulous, the interior was just beautiful, Angela the owner has done her very best to make sure everything you need is there, it is just so cosy and comfortable, the hot tub is an additional delight, especially early evening when the stars are out just devine. We arrived to find a handwritten welcome card, also a delicious welcome pack, including a bottle of bubbles. Thank you Angela

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Attractions Near Ael Y Bryn

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Ael Y Bryn itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Gwynedd has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Greenwood Forest Park - LL55 3AD

about 19 Miles

This attraction is really something special and has reached the finals of the "Best Family Day Out" category in the National Tourism Awards for Wales. It's actually the only attraction in North Wales to be shortlisted for this prestigious award. Located in the Snowdonia region there are many rides and activities including Jungle Boat Adventure, Den Building, Green Dragon Roller Caoster, Treetop Towers and the BareFoot Trail. Kids of all ages will love it here and we think it's excellent value as well.

Glasfryn Activity Parc - LL54 5TG

about 19 Miles

Glasfryn Activity Parc is an award winning year round attraction with plenty of facilities to keep the whole family happy. Quad Bikes, Archery, Soft Play and even Wakeboarding can all be enjoyed. The site also has a fantastic farm shop, a café and 10 pin bowing complex.

Penrhyn Castle - LL57 4HT

about 20 Miles

Penrhyn Castle is a neo-Norman castle is located in the stunning Gwynedd region of Wales. The castle will appeal to those who enjoy sites of historical interest as well as to families looking to enjoy a fun day out. The Castle is in very good condition and guided tours are on offer. Don't miss a look at the grand hall with its exquisite collection of paintings or the Victorian Kitchen which gives amazing insight into the running of the Castle. Other highlights include the Servants Rooms and the one ton slate bed which was originally made for Queen Victoria.

Ribride - LL59 5DE

about 20 Miles

An adventure boat company in the heart of Wales. Whether it's adrenaline fueled fun, or a relaxing river tour, you and your family will want to book up with Rib Ride. Ride a 'RIB' boat on the Menai Strait or take a Bear Grylls adventure boat tour. Very highly reviewed on Trip Advisor. Tours for bridges and swells, puffin and seals, castle and islands and more.

Welsh Mountain Zoo - LL28 5UY

about 24 Miles

Located in the North of Wales with a spectacular setting high above Colwyn Bay this is a lovely zoo which makes an excellent family day out. Highlights include the Chimp Encounter, Penguin Parades, Bear Falls and the Children's Farm. The setting is perfect for walking around and you can take in the superb scenery, roam the wooded pathways and relax on the grassy slopes. There are many rare and endangered species to see and learn about including the Snow Leopards and the Red Pandas not to mention the Sumatran Tigers. You can also buy the experience of being a zoo keeper for a day, either for yourself or as a gift.

Great Orme Ancient Mines - LL30 2XG

about 25 Miles

A visit to Great Orme Ancient Mines is offers a fun and educational daytrip for families. The amazing site allows visitors to explore the copper mines which are thought to date back to the Bronze Age but were only discovered in 1987 during a landscaping project. The tours provide an insight into the way of life for miners over 3,500 years ago. A family ticket is just £16.00

Dyfi Discoveries - SY20 8TA

about 29 Miles

Dyfi Discoveries - These family friendly boat trips around the stunning Snowdonia National Park are ideal for sight seeing and wildlife watching. While enjoying the breathtaking scenery visitors can try to spot local marine life including Bottle Nose Dolphins and Leatherback Turtles. Trips are designed to be as interactive as possible and are suitable for children of all ages. Life jackets are provided and warm, waterproof clothing should be worn.