Gardd Ynys, Barmouth

About Gardd Ynys

Gardd Ynys is a detached four-bedroom house set within one and a half acres of mature woodland and gardens near Barmouth, Gwynedd. The property overlooks the Mawddach Estuary and Cader Idris Range, offering spectacular views from multiple rooms and outdoor spaces.

The location provides easy access to Barmouth's Blue Flag beach just 5 miles away. Snowdonia National Park surrounds the property with walking trails, mountain biking at Coed-y-Brenin (9 miles) and Harlech Castle (10 miles). The peaceful rural setting attracts abundant wildlife including egrets and herons.

The house sleeps eight across two king-size doubles and two twin rooms. The master bedroom features an en-suite shower room with estuary views. A traditional farmhouse kitchen with AGA seats ten comfortably. The first-floor sitting room includes a woodburning stove and balcony with mountain views. Three bathrooms, a games room with snooker table and extensive gardens with multiple seating areas complete the accommodation.

Portmeirion Village, Dolgellau (10 miles) and Blaenau Ffestiniog's slate works and ZipWorld attractions are within easy reach. The property welcomes two dogs and provides lockable bike storage.

Gardd Ynys suits families and groups wanting space, comfort and natural surroundings. The combination of well-equipped interiors, mature grounds and proximity to beaches and mountains makes this an excellent base for exploring North Wales.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Gardd Ynys

Spectacular Estuary Views

Floor-to-ceiling windows frame stunning views across Mawddach Estuary to Cader Idris mountains from multiple rooms and the first-floor balcony throughout your stay.

Spacious Kitchen with AGA

The farmhouse kitchen features a gas AGA cooker and large table seating ten guests comfortably, perfect for family meals with estuary views.

Extensive Private Grounds

One and a half acres of mature woodland and gardens provide exploration space for children and dogs with multiple outdoor seating areas.

Two Separate Lounges

First-floor sitting room with woodburning stove and games room with snooker table give families space to spread out during evenings.

Outdoor Play Facilities

Dedicated outdoor playroom, woodland areas for hide and seek and safe gardens keep children entertained throughout the holiday.

Three Full Bathrooms

En-suite in master bedroom plus two additional bathrooms with excellent showers mean no morning queues for larger groups.

Getting To Gardd Ynys

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Gardd Ynys by car from Barmouth, take the main road and look for the turning immediately after the black and white chevrons marking the bend. The entrance is the first right after the timber yard. Use the three-word address 'decoding.unto.napkins' for precise satnav directions as the postcode may take you to a nearby property. Ample off-road parking is available within the gated driveway.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Barmouth, approximately 5 miles from the property. Taxis are available from the station for the short journey to Gardd Ynys, making rail travel a practical option for your stay.

Ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles

Barmouth station (5 miles)

First right after timber yard from Barmouth

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Harlech Castle

Distance: 10 miles

LL46 2YH

Portmeirion Village

Distance: 15 miles

LL48 6ER

ZipWorld Titan Blaenau Ffestiniog

Distance: 18 miles

LL41 3NB

Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park

Distance: 9 miles

LL40 2HZ

Barmouth Bridge Coastal Walk

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1HB

Precipice Walk Dolgellau

Distance: 10 miles

LL40 1TL

Barmouth Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1DS

Dolgellau Market Town

Distance: 10 miles

LL40 1PS

Porthmadog High Street

Distance: 16 miles

LL49 9DU

Barmouth Beach

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1NA

Fairbourne Railway

Distance: 6 miles

LL38 2EX

King Arthur's Labyrinth

Distance: 14 miles

SY20 8EE

Harlech Castle

Distance: 10 miles

LL46 2YH

Portmeirion Village

Distance: 15 miles

LL48 6ER

ZipWorld Titan Blaenau Ffestiniog

Distance: 18 miles

LL41 3NB

Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park

Distance: 9 miles

LL40 2HZ

Barmouth Bridge Coastal Walk

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1HB

Precipice Walk Dolgellau

Distance: 10 miles

LL40 1TL

Barmouth Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1DS

Dolgellau Market Town

Distance: 10 miles

LL40 1PS

Porthmadog High Street

Distance: 16 miles

LL49 9DU

Barmouth Beach

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1NA

Fairbourne Railway

Distance: 6 miles

LL38 2EX

King Arthur's Labyrinth

Distance: 14 miles

SY20 8EE

Is Gardd Ynys Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Children have dedicated facilities including a small outdoor playroom and games room with snooker table. The one and a half acres of mature woodland and gardens provide endless exploration opportunities for hide and seek and outdoor games. Barmouth beach is just 5 miles away with traditional seaside attractions. Nearby family activities include Fairbourne Railway, King Arthur's Labyrinth and ZipWorld adventures. Supervision is required in gardens due to uneven terrain.

Pet Friendly

Gardd Ynys welcomes two dogs with extensive grounds for exercise and exploration. Dogs must remain on the ground floor with a gate provided for upstairs access. The one and a half acres of mature woodland offers excellent walking space. Lockable bike storage is available for outdoor equipment. Note that grounds are not fully fenced so good recall is essential. Barmouth beach and numerous Snowdonia trails nearby provide excellent walking opportunities.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Gardd Ynys

The Last Inn

Located 3.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1RR

Bistro Bermo Barmouth

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1DS

The George III Hotel

Located 10 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL40 1BS

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Gardd Ynys

Does this lodge have a hot tub?

No, Gardd Ynys does not have a hot tub. The property offers other outdoor amenities including extensive gardens, multiple seating areas, a loggia and terrace spaces for outdoor relaxation.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Gardd Ynys welcomes two well-behaved dogs. Dogs must remain on the ground floor with a gate provided and the extensive grounds require good recall as they are not fully fenced.

How many people does Gardd Ynys sleep?

The property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms: two king-size doubles (one with en-suite) and two twin rooms. All bedrooms offer comfortable accommodation with the master bedroom featuring estuary views.

What cooking facilities are available?

The farmhouse kitchen includes a gas AGA cooker, induction hob, microwave, large American-style fridge freezer and dishwasher. The well-equipped kitchen has everything needed for preparing meals for larger groups.

How far is Barmouth beach?

Barmouth town and its Blue Flag sandy beach are approximately 5 miles away, roughly a 10-minute drive. The seaside resort offers traditional attractions, watersports and coastal walks along the estuary.

What outdoor space does the property have?

The property sits within one and a half acres of mature gardens and woodland. Outdoor features include a loggia with dining furniture, terrace, decking with picnic table, balcony off the sitting room and multiple seating areas throughout the grounds.

Is there parking available?

Yes, the property provides ample off-road parking accessed through wrought iron gates up a private driveway. There is space for multiple vehicles plus lockable bike storage for cyclists.

What attractions are nearby?

Coed-y-Brenin mountain bike trails are 9 miles away, Harlech Castle is 10 miles and Dolgellau is 10 miles. Portmeirion Village, Blaenau Ffestiniog slate works and ZipWorld attractions are all within easy driving distance.

Gardd Ynys Reviews

Misfat

Firstly, getting to the property was a mystery in itself, as the directions provided led to another set of properties. We had to look around and find the correct entrance using Google reviews. In terms of the actual area, it was very nice and quiet, perfect for a getaway. The rooms were quite spacious, and there were plenty of amenities in the kitchen for cooking. One issue, however, was the rats in the loft. We could hear them running around at night and hear squeaking noises. In addition, there were a lot of cobwebs around the upstairs rooms. Another issue was with the downstairs bathroom, which became flooded after a short period of time, with water dripping from the ceiling. We tried to call for support, but the lines were closed. There was no direct number for the owners, so we had to live with the issue during the stay. I would say its a great house, but it just needs some maintenance in certain areas and improvements to the location details on the map to avoid confusion for future guests.

The property and the facilities are absolutely top notch. Comfortable beds, nice hot showers, all the furnishings of a high standard. My little grandson loved the toy room. The views from the property were outstanding. There were a couple of small maintenance issues only one of the remote controls worked, a few things outside needed some work the decking was broken and the drive way was a bit mossy and slippery. However all in all we loved it total peace and nobody overlooking us. If you have dogs, the grounds are extensive but not safely fenced for them, so you need good recall or extendable leads. We would definitely stay there again.

Shirley

This was the 2nd time we've stayed at this property and again it didn't disappoint. On arrival we had trouble with the tv connection but the owners motherDawn came over and soon sorted it for us, I had asked her about the shops because we had forgotten to take sugar for my sons tea and later that day there was a knock at the door and Dawn stood there with a bag of sugar for us very much appreciated.We will hopefully return again soon, the dog loved the gardens and the walks surrounding the property are fantastic. Many thanks from Shirley, Ron , Steve & Bailey

Stephen

Beautiful house in a lovely quiet and peaceful location whilst being only 5 minutes drive from Barmouth. Beautiful views from the house all helped to make for a relaxing break. The house is quite difficult to find, even following the instructions given but is well worth it. Perhaps the post with the house name on it could do with freshening up because, to be honest, we had been there a few days before we realised that the house name was actually on the post! The turning is immediately after the black and white chevrons marking the bend going towards Barmouth. If you realise the road has straightened out then chances are you have gone by the entrance already! If you miss it look for the farm, turn around and it is the next entrance off of the main road.

Brilliant place ,everything you need for a great holiday

We returned to Gardd Ynys after visiting last October and I'm very glad to say that everything that we pointed out has been fixed. Also they have a new cleaner who is doing a wonderful job the whole property feels refreshed. The gardener stopped by to cut the grass, he did a fine job and was very polite and apologised for any inconvenience and the noise. We had a wonderful stay, looking forward to visiting again in the near future.

Wilfred

Our only disappointment was with the WiFi signal within the property. Whilst the tv in the games room worked fine the tv in the main lounge often received no signal which was a little frustrating. Also the small billiard table had a large rip in it so was unusable. Although we didnt want to use it, others guests might. Overall our stay was very good

The downstairs bathroom shower doesn't work, neither does the hot tap. The on suite shower leaks into the downstairs bathroom. The heating seems unresponsive to the Hive controller, even when set to HeatOff some of the radiators come on. The two tall radiators in the upstairs lounge wouldn't come on at all. All this being said none of this detracted from our enjoyment. We LOVED our holiday, the location and the property and looked to book up for next year and was disappointed to find it couldn't be booked after March '25.

Jacquie

A really lovely property with lots of light and space. It was warm, clean and comfortable, with great showers. The views to the front are fabulous and the whole house is geared to making the most of them with a balcony off the first floor sitting room and a downstairs loggia with table and chairs off the kitchen. We enjoyed both on a daily basis despite the changeable weather. The back of the house faces a small hill with trees so stays cool and it also considerably softens the noise from the main road. Directly behind the house, the road is very busy and quite dangerous to walk along so, although there are many walking paths close by, you do need a car. The gardens are lovely and we really enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to going back.

Royston

Lovely property. A few maintenance issues, particularly in the the ground floor bathroom but didn't detract from a great stay. If only the cleaners would just occasionally clean the shower waste trap in the en suite, very unpleasant! Would go again.

We had a lovely family holiday at the house. Very comfortable and beautiful surroundings. Wasnt very easy to find on arrival though! Although the house is situated on a busy road you dont actually hear any noise from it. We had a couple of problems whilst staying but the owner responded quickly and tried to get things sorted for us. Unfortunately the dishwasher wasnt working so had to wash up for 8 of us.! Overall the property is lovely. Just a couple of things to say, although the property was clean, all the toilets hadnt been cleaned around the pedestal and they all had urine down them. Also the water taps have an air lock so it is very noisy when running hot taps. Lots of cobwebs and spiders everywhere! But in a positive we would stay again as a lovely house and a good base for getting out and about.

Danielle

Lovely property very spacious and comfortable and great views. Very clean and tidy and well maintained. The property is in a good location close to the seaside town of Barmouth.

Yvette

We really enjoyed our stay. For the first 4 days we had out daughter and two late teenage grandchildren with us. The accommodation suited us well. It was warm and comfortable. We knew the area well and enjoyed the time we were out in the countryside. We would certainly stay again. Our only criticism is that we had difficulty negotiating current programmes on BBC.

We chose this property for our holiday because of the space the accommodation offered, the location and the price. The house was great, lovely well equipped kitchen, good number of bathrooms to bedrooms and fantastic to have two lounges, including the snooker table. The location was good too secluded but a great base to get to many interesting places. The price was reasonable and reflected the standard of the house not the height of luxury but more than adequate for an enjoyable holiday. There were a few small issues which we highlighted to Sykes but unfortunately the owners never got back to us which was a shame. We struggled to keep logs in the wood burner burning which was disappointing as it would have been lovely to enjoy the fire in the evenings. The property was clean but would have benefited from a deeper clean to remove cobwebs and blockages in the drains. Overall we had a very lovely stay.

Delighted. The property was outstanding and in a beautiful setting. The kitchen was a delight to work in, We enjoyed the lounge, its view and the logburner. We especially appreciated the excellent support we had from the owner who did everything possible to ensure we had an enjoyable stay. We hope to return.

Absolutely fabulous property with all the amenities you need for a home from home experience.

Beautiful house in a beautiful setting. Everyone catered for for from the grandchildren with the playroom and games to the dogs , all adults happy too

Michiel

Lovely holiday home

Our second visit, beautiful views and great to watch the lambs. Such a refreshing place. Both times we have been, there has been sheep in the garden sheep poo all over the grass, so if you have a dog, it is difficult to let them out by themselves. It is not the owners fault, as they the place where they were getting through a few years ago was mended, now getting through at back of garage but if you have a dog, beware!

Denzil

Yes , cottage was lovely, 2nd time used, unfortunately my dog died 2 days into ... Yes , cottage was lovely, 2nd time used, unfortunately my dog died 2 days into the holiday , and all I've had is relentless emails from sykes as to how my holiday was , regardless of being informed of the fact my dog passed away, thank you sykes for your consideration of our feelings during this time Your the best if that makes you feel better

Another great holiday here place is fantastic will be coming again

A beautiful house in a beautiful setting turning intoout of drive is interesting! . 6 adults, 2 children and dogs.....plenty of room and things to do. The children loved the games room and the little play room wonderful. Children and dogs need to be fully supervised in garden as it is not 100 secure.......not a criticism, just a note for others. Would definitely stay again if visiting this part of Wales.

Property and location is fantastic. The house is spacious and very clean. One minor improvement are details on how to find the property the post code takes you to a property down the road and the road is really busy to look for the name post or white gates which are actually down the drive. Use 3 little words decoding.unto.napkins Amazing property with stunning views , thank you !

7 Adults and a Toddler, a great place for the family to have as a base for our holiday. The property was spacious and very well equipped, having rented many holiday lets in the past we think this was the best equipped one we have stayed at. In its own grounds we used the outside seating a good deal as the weather was sunny and hot. Beautiful vistas, viewed from the property with the Welsh hills in the background. A short drive into Barmouth and close to the Snowdonia National Park. The bonus for us and our granddaughter was the playroom which was used extensively.

Shirley

Fabulous break, the cottage was more than we expected and the location was tremendous. The facilities were really good and we hope to book again next year. Barmouth was a lot closer than we thought and had all we needed for a perfect holiday. My son came with us to celebrate his 46th birthday and have a well earned break, and he loved it, the gardens and views are out of this world with plenty of walks to go on with Bailey our dog. LOVED EVERY MINUTE

What an absolutely beautiful house with stunning views. Done to a high standard but not so much so that I felt I had to micro manage children or pets. Worth noting that dogs must stay on the ground floor but that was understandable and a gate was provided. Washer dryer was a bonus. 3 bathrooms which was great after a family trip to the beach... And all at just slightly more than the price of a caravan for the week. A no brainer for us. We did struggle to find it initially as the satnav took us down the wrong turn. To anyone travelling from Barmouth town it's the first right after the timber yard.

Second stay at Garddynys. Lovely family holiday with our dogs. Fantastic scenery, well equipped comfortable property. Would definitely recommend.

Jeremy

A lovely property we found to be very comfortable with a wonderful garden surrounded by trees, nestled in the countryside offering beautiful views of the estuary and hills beyond. The property had everything we needed for a quiet break and was exactly as advertised.

Justine

A fabulous holiday rental 4 Adults, 4 teenagers and 2 pugs enjoyed this house, the views are amazing, the house and gardens were well used by playing 4040 in and hide & Seek, the rental was clean, very well equipped, had Netflix important for the kids and was a delight to come back to after a day out, it did feel like a home from home. Would definitely rent again and would highly recommend. We found the beds were comfortable, showers were great and kitchen was clean and well equipped. It was quiet even though the main rd to Barmouth was behind, and loads of walks around the house you have to walk on the main rd for a short time to reach the trails The steps to the garden and behind the house have cracked in places but there are other paths to get down to the garden if needed, I thought the listing was accurate.

We had a lovely holiday at Gardd Ynys. The property was clean, spacious, comfortable and warm and everything we needed was there to make it feel like home from home with a few extras. The grounds are great for children to explore and we enjoyed adding to the painted stones hidden there. We would highly recommend this property. A small note to the owner that when both upstairs showers were being used at the same time, water ran down the wall of the downstairs shower room. Not a complaint at all but maybe needs looking at sometime.

We really enjoyed staying At Gardd Ynys the views are unbelievably lots of wildlife to see and the garden was fantastic . The house itself was amazing we are booking again did not want to leave thanks for a great stay

Rachel

A beautiful house with spectacular views. The owner answered questions very promptly. The kitchen was fully equipped with anything that was needed. The layout of house is lovely particularly for a group booking.

Lack of instructions on equipment very pleasant location. please make sure white horse is alright !

Alastair

The house and gardens are so lovely and beautiful. The photos on Sykes dont do it justice as theyre slightly out of date. The kitchen and all windows have been updated for example. The whole place was perfect for us. Very peaceful and relaxing. Weve seen comments about the garden being unkept. Its not. Its just left slightly wild in areas deliberately and this adds to its charm and attracts the wildlife. Would 100 recommend.

Natalie

Absolutely amazing, it was above and beyond our dreams , from start to finish , everything we needed was in the house , so many beautiful touches . The garden was amazing the view spectacular nice and quiet just perfect . We all had the best holiday ever . We also had beautiful days out and didnt have to travel to far . We will be rebooking in the future.

Nicola

A brilliant family holiday. Beautiful cottage in a beautiful area. Wonderful views and so peaceful. The photos do not do this cottage justice. We were a little worried after reading about the sheep in the garden as we have a dog but we needn't have, there were never any sheep in the garden and she never bothered with the sheep and the horse in the field next to the garden just sat and watched! We booked the holiday in 2019 for 2020 and had to change it to May 2021 so we had waited 2 years for this holiday and it was well worth the wait we all absolutely loved it and would definitely book again.

The garden was described as dog friendly, however, the sheep were getting in all the time which made it quite stressful. Thankfully our dogs aren't bothered but it could be a disaster for someone else. Also it meant the garden was covered in sheep poo. A gardener also comes every other week, although the sheep were munching on most things, whilst the lawns are mowed on alternate weeks. This was not made apparent until we arrived.

We had a wonderful stay. Beautiful location. Great property. Everything was great for us as a family, the children were well catered for too. A small welcome pack might have been a nice addition...

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About Gardd Ynys

Need To Know

What Guests Love

Spectacular Estuary Views

Spacious Kitchen with AGA

Extensive Private Grounds

Two Separate Lounges

Outdoor Play Facilities

Three Full Bathrooms

Getting To Gardd Ynys

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Gardd Ynys Right For Your Group

For Families

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Last Inn

Bistro Bermo Barmouth

The George III Hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Gardd Ynys Reviews