Ynys, Dyffryn Ardudwy

About Ynys

Ynys is a characterful three-bedroom farmhouse in Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd. This stone-fronted property sits within Snowdonia National Park and sleeps five guests. Original beamed ceilings combine with contemporary furnishings throughout.

Rolling countryside surrounds the property. The Rhinogs mountains rise nearby whilst golden beaches lie less than 10 minutes away by car. Harlech sits 4-5 miles distant and Barmouth is 5 miles away. The village enjoys a mild climate.

The master bedroom features an en-suite walk-in shower. A second double bedroom connects through a single room, making it ideal for families. The main bathroom has a bath. A woodburning stove with logs included warms the sitting room. The country-style kitchen includes a double electric oven and dishwasher. A shared games room offers pool and air hockey tables.

Harlech Castle (4-5 miles, 12 minutes) stands as a World Heritage Site. Royal St. David's Golf Course lies nearby. Barmouth's Panorama Walk and Traeth Abermaw Beach offer coastal exploration. New Precipice Walk provides mountain views.

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Ynys. Families appreciate the peaceful setting and outdoor space. Off-road parking accommodates two cars.

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Need To Know

What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Ynys

Peaceful Rural Location

The property sits at the end of a private country lane, offering complete tranquillity with stunning mountain and sand dune views.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Double electric oven, dishwasher, microwave and all essentials provided. Guests consistently praise how thoroughly equipped the kitchen is for self-catering.

Games Room Entertainment

Shared games room features pool table and air hockey. Perfect for older children and adults during downtime between adventures.

Comfortable Beds

Multiple guests specifically mention the exceptionally comfortable beds, ensuring restful nights after days exploring Snowdonia and the coast.

Spotlessly Clean

Every review highlights the immaculate cleanliness throughout. The property is professionally maintained to the highest standards.

Helpful Owners

Owners live on-site and respond quickly to any needs. Guests appreciate the welcoming touches like biscuits, milk, tea and coffee on arrival.

Getting To Ynys

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Ynys by car, take the A496 coastal route through Dyffryn Ardudwy. The farmhouse sits at the end of a private country lane off the main road. You'll have convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival, with additional parking available to the side.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is in Harlech, approximately 4-5 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi ride to your Snowdonia National Park retreat with its mountain and countryside views.

Off-road parking for two cars

Harlech station (4-5 miles)

Private country lane location

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Harlech Castle

Distance: 4.5 miles

LL46 2YH

Barmouth Beach

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1DP

Royal St David's Golf Course

Distance: 4 miles

LL46 2UB

New Precipice Walk

Distance: 8 miles

LL40 1TL

Panorama Walk Barmouth

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1LB

Rhinogs Mountain Trails

Distance: 3 miles

LL44 2DD

Dyffryn Ardudwy Village Shop

Distance: 0.8 miles

LL44 2BE

Barmouth Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1DS

Harlech Village Stores

Distance: 4.5 miles

LL46 2YA

Barmouth Harbour Ferry

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1HB

Cymer Abbey Ruins

Distance: 7 miles

LL40 2HE

Fairbourne Railway

Distance: 7 miles

LL38 2EX

Harlech Castle

Distance: 4.5 miles

LL46 2YH

Barmouth Beach

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1DP

Royal St David's Golf Course

Distance: 4 miles

LL46 2UB

New Precipice Walk

Distance: 8 miles

LL40 1TL

Panorama Walk Barmouth

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1LB

Rhinogs Mountain Trails

Distance: 3 miles

LL44 2DD

Dyffryn Ardudwy Village Shop

Distance: 0.8 miles

LL44 2BE

Barmouth Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1DS

Harlech Village Stores

Distance: 4.5 miles

LL46 2YA

Barmouth Harbour Ferry

Distance: 5 miles

LL42 1HB

Cymer Abbey Ruins

Distance: 7 miles

LL40 2HE

Fairbourne Railway

Distance: 7 miles

LL38 2EX

Is Ynys Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Children love the shared games room with its pool table and air hockey. The outdoor play area provides space for running around. The peaceful private lane location means no traffic worries. A travel cot and highchair are provided. The owners fitted a stairgate on request. Beaches lie less than 10 minutes away. The connecting bedroom layout suits families perfectly. Fast WiFi keeps older children connected.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Ynys. The front garden has fencing though smaller dogs need supervision. The peaceful location offers excellent walking opportunities through countryside and along the coast. Beaches are less than 10 minutes away by car. The Rhinogs mountains provide mountain trails. Owners live on-site if you need assistance. Multiple guests brought dogs and praised the setting. The property only accepts dogs, not other pets.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Ynys

The Victoria Inn

Located 1.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL44 2BE

Bistro Bermo

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL42 1DP

The Castle Cottage Restaurant

Located 4.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL46 2YL

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Ynys

Does this lodge have a hot tub?

No, Ynys does not have a hot tub. The property does feature a woodburning stove with logs and starter pack included in the rental price.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at Ynys. The property only accepts dogs and the garden has fencing, though owners should supervise smaller dogs.

How many people does Ynys sleep?

The farmhouse sleeps five guests across three bedrooms: a master double with en-suite, a second double accessed through a single room and that connecting single bedroom. This layout works particularly well for families.

What cooking facilities are available?

The country-style kitchen includes a double electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Guests consistently praise how well-equipped the kitchen is for preparing meals.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, two off-road parking spaces are provided. Additional parking is available to the side, shared with the neighbouring property.

What laundry facilities are available?

A shared laundry room contains two washing machines and a tumble dryer. The laundry facilities are shared with the neighbouring property and guests have full access throughout their stay.

Is the property suitable for young children?

Yes, families with children love Ynys. A travel cot and highchair are available and the owners fitted a stairgate upon request. The games room and outdoor play area keep children entertained.

How far is Ynys from the beach?

The nearest beaches are less than 10 minutes away by car. Traeth Abermaw Beach in Barmouth and other golden North Wales coastline beaches are all easily accessible for day trips.

Ynys Reviews

This was our second stay at Ynys, and it was as good as the first time. Would highly recommend this property, fab location, great scenery and very quiet and peaceful. The owners were super helpful recommending a tyre service garage after a blowout in Barmouth! Will definitely be going back again. 1010.

Charles

The accomodation was ok. Kitchen was excellent, well kitted out. The bedrooms were ok, but the ensuite was very small and the wardrobe in the bedroom with the ensuite was difficult to get into as there was a set of draws restricting the door from opening wide enough. The lawn garden was excellent, especially if you have a dog.

A lovely cottage in beautiful area. Cosy cottage well equipped with all you need. Log burner with logs, which was nice to light after a day out Spotlessly clean. Biscuits, milk, tea and coffee when we arrived which was a lovely

Another fabulous stay at Ynys. This is our second visit and it certainly lived up to our expectations. The location is simply idyllic, beautifully peaceful and stunning surroundings. The cottage is extremely comfortable, clean and well resourced. The games room is a wonderful bonus. Already booked again for next year!

We had a lovely holiday in this charming cottage. It had everything we needed. Our granddaughters particularly loved the games room. It is well situated for visiting the surrounding attractions and close to the beach. The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. Although we didn't see the owners they left a box of biscuits which was a lovely thought and much appreciated. We would highly recommend this cottage. Everything was excellent. Many thanks.

Nicola

Lovely property and location

This is a lovely cottage in a very quiet location with amazing views in all directions. Has everything you will need for a perfect holiday. The hosts are friendly and welcoming, you couldnt ask for more.

Lovely place to stay and the owners are very nice and helpful well recommended

I enjoyed my break the owners where very friendly and came over and sorted out the broadband and they where happy to provide logs for the fire it was just perfect. Would stay here again

Ynys is a fantastic cottage, in an amazing location. We stayed for a week in September 2024, the cottage was very clean, and had everything we needed, including a gift of a box of biscuits, which went down very well after our 6 hour drive. The communication from the owner was clear and friendly. We will definitely be going back!

Just returned from the most wonderful week staying at Ynys. The cottage is perfect for our family of 4 with everything we needed. The beds were really comfortable and the location is idyllic, so peaceful with fabulous views. The games room is great for older kids and adults!. A well resourced kitchen and quality furnishings along with great outdoor space. We watched the sunset from just outside the cottage which was so lovely. Great for our dog too! Have been staying in and around Barmouth for over 20 years, but this has been the best cottage we have found yet. Owners easily contactable, biscuits, milk, tea and coffee on arrival were a lovely touch too. Already booked to return next year.

Great place to stay really convenient for Barmouth, Harlech, EryriSnowdonia national park. Quiet and accessed via private lane. Although the garden is not entirely enclosed there is a fence around it, our dog is small and could have walked under it, we stayed with her and she had plenty of space. We've stayed in multiple places over the years, this is one of the very best. Helpful and accessible owners who live on the same site, fast broadband with Smart TV. Although a washing machine isn't included in the details there are two in the laundry room. The cottage is clearly managed in a thoughtful and professional way. Complete absence of those small things that can irritate slow draining showers, no handle for the grill pan, tin openers that don't work. Highly recommend Yns for a great holiday.

Lovely property at the bottom of a private road very quiet and exceptionally clean any problems owners at the end of the phone. Strangely enough the only thing we missed was a teapot. Plenty of places to visit from the location of the property. Due to the stairs in the property it would probably not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues.

We spent a wonderful week at Ynys. The location is lovely and quiet tucked down a private road away from the main road with excellent views of mountains and sand dunes. The cottage is clean and cosy and is very well equipped there is everything you need for a happy and comfortable stay. Washing machines, tumble drier, pool table and air hockey are all available. The sunny garden is well kept and enclosed with a fence and gate excellent for children and dogs. Great communication with helpful owners. We would thoroughly recommend.

Second time Ive stayed here. Lovely quiet location on edge of village. Hosts just a call away if you have any problems. Id recommend this cottage.

Thank you for a fabulous stay. The cottage was clean and comfy and perfect for our needs. It was a perfect location for all we wanted to do. We loved how peaceful it was and the wildlife. We even saw the Northern lights on our last night!! We had never been to this area of Wales before I'm sure we will be back Thank you again

Melina

Beautiful location. Great communication with the owner. Nice and cosy cottage. Kids loved the playroom and play area outside.

Had a lovely weeks holiday, didn't want to leave! Cottage clean, tidy and well equipped. Bed really comfy. Quiet rural location but within easy walking distance to local shops. Friendly hosts, on hand if you have any problems. Beaches, cafes and pubs just a short drive away. Would recommend and stay again.

Very good cottage great place to stay especially with kids they could go and ... Very good cottage great place to stay especially with kids they could go and play and didn't have to worry about traffic or anything also a very quite place with some great walks will be staying again next year

We had a really nice time at Ynys. Its a lovely cottage and we arrived to find it clean and tidy with cake, tea, coffee, and milk waiting for us! The games room and play area was ideal for the children and kept them entertained along with the allimportant WiFi connection. The location meant we could easily get to everywhere we wanted, with beautiful beaches less than 10 minutes away. However, simply sitting in the garden enjoying the peace and quiet in the late afternoon sunshine had to be one of our favourite activities, and were already thinking about staying again next year.

We were not aware that there was no downstairs toilet but did discover a downstairs toilet in the laundry room ,nearby ,outside. The garden did not have a gate which would have been useful with toddler and dog but otherwise we were quite satisfied The owner came to fit a stair gate and this was appreciated .

Ynys is a lovely holiday cottage. Everything we needed for a cosy, comfortable stay was provided as well as quality biscuits, tea, coffee and milk to welcome us on arrival. The cottage is near the end of a country lane and we loved getting away from it all. The surrounding countryside and beaches are very beautiful and we plan to revisit.

Great place to say and friendly owners will be back

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About Ynys

Need To Know

What Guests Love

Peaceful Rural Location

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Games Room Entertainment

Comfortable Beds

Spotlessly Clean

Helpful Owners

Getting To Ynys

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Ynys Right For Your Group

For Families

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Victoria Inn

Bistro Bermo

The Castle Cottage Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Ynys Reviews