Bryn Coch Bach, Dyffryn Ardudwy

About Bryn Coch Bach

Bryn Coch Bach is a single-storey lodge in Bontddu, Gwynedd, positioned in the southern reaches of Snowdonia National Park. This property sleeps six guests and welcomes two dogs. Ground floor accommodation makes it accessible for all.

The location offers direct access to mountain trails and coastal paths. Barmouth Beach sits just minutes away. You can explore forests, rivers and the Mawddach Estuary from the doorstep.

The lodge features three bedrooms: one king-size with en-suite shower, one double and one twin. There's a family bathroom with bath and overhead shower. The open-plan living area includes a kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining area seats six. The sitting area has a TV and electric fire. EV charging point available through the Charge Assist app.

Harlech Castle (11 miles, 20 minutes) offers medieval history. Portmeirion Village (15 miles, 25 minutes) provides Italianate architecture. Coed y Brenin Forest Park (8 miles, 15 minutes) has mountain biking trails. Fairbourne Railway (4 miles, 10 minutes) runs steam trains along the coast.

Bryn Coch Bach suits families and dog owners wanting mountain and coastal access in one location.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Bryn Coch Bach

Ground Floor Layout

Single-storey design provides easy access throughout with no stairs to navigate, making it perfect for guests with mobility considerations or young families.

Dog-Friendly Accommodation

Two well-behaved dogs welcome to join your holiday, with garden space and direct access to walking trails from the property's doorstep.

Snowdonia National Park Location

Positioned within the national park boundaries offering immediate access to hiking trails, mountain views and protected natural landscapes throughout your stay.

Coastal and Mountain Access

Barmouth Beach and mountain trails both within easy reach, providing variety for outdoor activities without lengthy travel times between locations.

EV Charging Facility

Electric vehicle charging point on-site through Charge Assist app, making this an eco-friendly choice for guests with electric cars.

Mawddach Estuary Views

Proximity to the stunning estuary provides opportunities for birdwatching, photography and scenic walks along the waterfront throughout the year.

Getting To Bryn Coch Bach

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Bryn Coch Bach by car, take the A496 coastal road through Barmouth towards Dolgellau. Turn off at Bontddu and follow signs to the property. Ample off-road parking is available on arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Barmouth, approximately 4 miles from the lodge. Taxis are available from the station for the short journey to Bontddu.

Ample off-road parking available

Barmouth station (4 miles)

Accessible from the A496 coastal route

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Harlech Castle

Distance: 11 miles

LL46 2YH

Portmeirion Village

Distance: 15 miles

LL48 6ER

Fairbourne Railway

Distance: 4 miles

LL38 2EX

Barmouth Beach

Distance: 4 miles

LL42 1DP

Coed y Brenin Forest Park

Distance: 8 miles

LL40 2HZ

Mawddach Trail

Distance: 3 miles

LL42 1RR

Barmouth Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

LL42 1DS

Dolgellau Market Town

Distance: 7 miles

LL40 1PS

Co-op Barmouth

Distance: 4 miles

LL42 1EH

Barmouth Bridge

Distance: 4 miles

LL42 1YF

Cregennan Lakes

Distance: 5 miles

LL38 2NW

Cymer Abbey

Distance: 6 miles

LL40 2HB

Harlech Castle

Distance: 11 miles

LL46 2YH

Portmeirion Village

Distance: 15 miles

LL48 6ER

Fairbourne Railway

Distance: 4 miles

LL38 2EX

Barmouth Beach

Distance: 4 miles

LL42 1DP

Coed y Brenin Forest Park

Distance: 8 miles

LL40 2HZ

Mawddach Trail

Distance: 3 miles

LL42 1RR

Barmouth Town Centre

Distance: 4 miles

LL42 1DS

Dolgellau Market Town

Distance: 7 miles

LL40 1PS

Co-op Barmouth

Distance: 4 miles

LL42 1EH

Barmouth Bridge

Distance: 4 miles

LL42 1YF

Cregennan Lakes

Distance: 5 miles

LL38 2NW

Cymer Abbey

Distance: 6 miles

LL40 2HB

Is Bryn Coch Bach Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Bryn Coch Bach suits families with children aged 7 and over. Barmouth Beach offers sandcastle building and rock pooling. Fairbourne Railway provides steam train rides along the coast. Coed y Brenin has family cycling trails. The ground floor layout means no stairs to worry about. The garden provides outdoor play space. Nearby Harlech Castle brings history to life with medieval towers to explore.

Pet Friendly

Two dogs are welcome at Bryn Coch Bach. The garden provides secure outdoor space for your pets. Walking trails through Snowdonia start directly from the property. Barmouth Beach allows dogs year-round on certain sections. The Mawddach Trail offers flat riverside walks perfect for all fitness levels. Coed y Brenin Forest has extensive dog-walking routes. The ground floor layout means easy access for older dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Bryn Coch Bach

The Tilman

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1DG

The Last Inn

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1AU

Bistro Bermo

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1DP

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Bryn Coch Bach

Does this lodge have a hot tub?

No, Bryn Coch Bach does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on providing comfortable indoor accommodation and outdoor access to Snowdonia's natural attractions.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Bryn Coch Bach. The property has a garden and sits near excellent walking routes for exercising your pets.

How many people does Bryn Coch Bach sleep?

The lodge sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. There's one king-size room with en-suite, one double bedroom and one twin bedroom with two single beds.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining area has seating for six people and the space is open-plan with the living area.

Is there parking at the property?

Ample off-road parking is available at Bryn Coch Bach. There's also an electric vehicle charging point accessible through the Charge Assist app which you'll need to download before arrival.

Are there any age restrictions?

Children under the age of 7 and babies are not accepted at this property. This makes it more suitable for families with older children or adult groups.

What's included in the rental?

Fuel and power costs are included in the rental price. Bed linen is provided but you'll need to bring your own towels for your stay.

What outdoor space is available?

The property has a garden and patio area with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. This provides space for your dogs and outdoor dining during good weather.

Bryn Coch Bach Reviews

Returned for a second time and as good as before. Everything you need in the cottage, all very comfortable and the view out to the sea is fantastic. Harlech and Barmouth just 20 minutes drive away and Porthmadog and Criceith an easy drive away too. Dogs love the garden.

Stephen

Probably one of the nicest Sykes properties we have stayed in. Great location. Lovely views. Good beds. Comfortable sofas. Great WiFi. Netflix. Well equipped kitchen with easy to use cooker plus air fryer. Lovely dining area with incredible views. Very impressive. The fact we've booked for next year says it all really. Thoroughly recommended. 5 all the way.

This was our 4th stay and once again we enjoyed a lovely week. Will definitely be visiting again.

Fantastic cottage. Had everything we needed even an air fryer. Allowed us to explore both north and south of the national park as the cottage was 20 mins drive from both. Local shops were great for every day essentials. Owners were on site but never felt imposing. View and sunsets from the patio were stunning. This definitely a home from home. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Christine

Superb Holiday accommodation with wonderful owners. An outstanding property that is kept immaculate. This was our third stay and we will certainly book it again. The views from the property are second to none.

William

Owners very friendly and always had time of day. Some cottages have more but sometimes less is better as in this case.morning drink relaxing outside overlooking village cannot be over stated. 20 minute walk to the beach with bloodhound and you can go miles in either direction..bookedcagain for next year...xxx

This house is extremely clean and comfortable and the view is so calming. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and our dog absolutely loved it, sitting out on the lawn looking out to sea, there are also lots of great walks in the area and plenty of books in the house giving you all the details. In all we would give this full marks for a lovely house and owners 1010 .

Carole

Great place, second stay and will return again, thank you.

Pauline

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in North Wales and plan to return to this property in the future. The owners could not have been more welcoming and helpful to us. The views over the coast, especially the sunsets will be a particular memory along with estuary walks .

Robert

We loved our stay at the cottage. Alma the owner made us so welcome and keeps the cottage in immaculate condition. Would recommend to anyone for a lovely relaxing stay

Bryn Coch Bach was a wonderful place to stay, very clean and well presented with lots of space. Very welcoming and they really have thought of everything, not sure weve ever been to such a well equipped holiday home before.

Gillian

Bryn Coch Bach was extremely clean and comfortable with magnificent views. We had a wonderful holiday. There is plenty to see and do in the surrounding area, with lovely views everywhere. Our dog was made very welcome, as were we. They had thought of every detail. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend this cottage.

Lindsey

We had a wonderful stay, Bryn Coch Bach has everything you need and was immaculate. The property has incredible views and its perfect location allows you to explore North Wales. We would recommend a stay here to others.

The property was immaculate, everything in there we could have asked for, views ... The property was immaculate, everything in there we could have asked for, views amazing, would definitely recommend it to family & friends

Beautiful bungalow with everything you could possibly need. Exceply clean and well maintained. Hosts were friendly and helpful. The views from the bungalow were amazing......especially the sunsets. Easy parking outside the door. All in all one of the best properties we have stayed in.

Sandra

This was a lovely place with very friendly owners who we saw on arrival. Bryn Coch Bach was amazing and they had thought of everything, the little extras were appreciated after a long drive. Peach our dog settled straight away always a good sign when she runs in and lays down to sleep.

Owners were very welcoming, cottage was 1010 for cleanliness, comfort, modern well equipped facilities and a wonderful view. We will definitely return.

We have had a wonderful holiday in luxury. The facilities here were outstanding, the property the views were some of the best we have experienced. Would come back

Superb, clean comfortable warm, Brilliant views great hosts generous welcome ... Superb, clean comfortable warm, Brilliant views great hosts generous welcome pack very well equipped bungalow central to shopping & beach & mountains walks Best we have stayed in

David and Alma very friendly, but not obtrusive. An ideal cottage for a quiet break, with plenty of places to explore within reach.

This is the best place in Wales we love to stay. Owners always make you welcome in this emaculate property.

Richard

Superb Bungalow in a great location mid way between Barmouth and Harlech. Owners are so lovely. This was our second stay at Bryn Coch Bach... and likely won't be our last.

This was the second time that we have stayed at Bryn Coch Bach and the standard of comfort and cleanliness was just as high as the first time that we stayed . Alma and David gave us a lovely welcome made us feel home from home. Wonderful location for touring Mid Wales. We like it so much that we have already booked for next year.

Excellent property, comfortable and very clean. Set in beautiful landscape gardens. We had the hottest week on record, end to end sunshine, lovely quite garden to relax in, sunsets were amazing. The beds, you didn't want to get out of because you'd had a good nights sleep. A well stocked kitchen, with everything you could possibly need from cutlery to tea bag squeezer. A nice bottle of wine, and sweet cakes were left for us along with the much needed pint of milk. for that first cup of tea. Alma and David were there if you needed them, other than watering the plants and cutting the lawn, you wouldn't know they were there. Thank you for a much needed break

If only we could keep this special place a secret. A wonderful place to stay in Wales.

Carole

Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely cottage. We enjoyed lots of walks around Barmouth Beach & Harlech Castle. Would highly recommend The Talyllyn Railway to see the waterfalls at Dolgoch. The Tilman pub and the Last Inn in Barmouth are great places to go for a drink. We had Fish & Chips from Billys and a great cure from the Saffron. Would also recommend the Hufan Artro for somewhere to eat. Hope to visit again soon from the Hemmings family

Amazing panoramic views to coast from this well kept bungalow. Although attached to owners property it is very private and 5 hosts are very welcoming and on hand if needed but not intrusive. Very comfortable, well equipped and immaculately clean. A great base to explore the coast and hills and easy to travel further afield. Would love to return. Only downside is you cant control the weather but added rain enhances the waterfalls!

Gillian

I would say it is the best property we have stayed in in Barnmouth, the location was superb , the property was great , there was everything there we could want . Spotless clean , very comfortable and the owners very friendly and welcoming ,I would say we would be very happy to stay there again and we will definitely look to see if there is a vacancy when we visit Barnmouth again

Accommodation exceeded all expectations, the best we have ever stayed in and have already recommended to family and friends.

Joanne

Lovely, very comfortable well appointed cottage with fantastic views and very central for all amenities and places to visit. Barmouth only 5 miles away was an amazing place with one of the best beaches I've been on. We all had a great family holiday and enjoyed our stay at this gorgeous home from home cottage.

5 star accommodation which was very clean & well equipped. The host is welcoming & very helpful and responded to any queries promptly. I feel she went above & beyond to make my stay comfortable. The accommodation is spacious and bright with great views . Im glad I chose the location as its halfway between both Barmouth & Harlech with easy access to both yet more peaceful. The added bonus of being dog friendly and having an electric car charger made Bryn Coch Bach a real winner.

This is our 6th visit to the area, but the first time stopping at this lovely home we visited as a couple with a 7 year old, 8 month dog and an electric vehicle. A fabulous stay was had, lovely quiet location, wonderful viewsvery attentive owners. The kitchen was well equipped, living room very relaxing with stunning views which are also carried through to the kitchendining room. The beds were super comfortable we almost didnt want to get out of them. Outside socket to charge our car for a small charge direct to the owners. I cannot wait to visit again. Would recommend booking meals in advance As is in Harlech is lovely.

Robert

Very pleased with cottage was immaculate cleaned and maintained

Philip

A great week in this beautiful part of Snowdonia property was spotlessly clean spacious and luxurious the view was marvellous pack of goodies gratefully received and a nice welcome And so well equipped with everything needed for the stay Plenty of places to walk the dog and dog friendly restaurants nearby Will definitely book again.

A very clean and comfortable property. We had excellent weather during our stay which was a bonus. We had a lovely greeting from the owners and found them to be helpful if we needed advice. The place was to a high specification and carpeted out so felt like home from home. The view from the property was exceptional. Many thanks to the owners and we hope to be able to visit again. Sandra and David from Ipswich.

Third time we have stayed here and we have always fully enjoyed ourselves. On our latest stay we have seen some small improvements to the accommodation that have all been for the better.

A fantastic property amazing location and so clean

This is our third visit, and it did not disappoint. The cottage is well appointed and immaculate, with stunning views over to the sea and sunsets to die for. The hosts are so friendly and welcoming, and nothing is too much trouble. We shall certainly be back.

This is the second time we have stayed here and it was brilliant,No rain for the whole week. Alma always makes you welcome and leave goodies for you. Will definately visit again.

Beautiful property enjoyed so much we go back every year. Owners always make us welcome that's why we keep returning.

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About Bryn Coch Bach

Need To Know

What Guests Love

Ground Floor Layout

Dog-Friendly Accommodation

Snowdonia National Park Location

Coastal and Mountain Access

EV Charging Facility

Mawddach Estuary Views

Getting To Bryn Coch Bach

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Bryn Coch Bach Right For Your Group

For Families

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Tilman

The Last Inn

Bistro Bermo

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Bryn Coch Bach Reviews