Set in Dolwyddelan and only 25 km from Portmeirion, 1 Tan-y-castell offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. Boasting luggage storage space, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. For guests with children, the holiday home provides an indoor play area and a baby safety gate. A car rental service is available at 1 Tan-y-castell, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Snowdon is 30 km from the accommodation, while Snowdon Mountain Railway is 36 km away.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.7
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  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location with easy access to most parts of Snowdonia. Character of property
  • Jon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The cottage is in a great location and it is not often you get to stay somewhere that has it's history proudly engraved on the side wall. It was very comfortable and spacious with a well equipped kitchen. Lots of outdoor garden space too.
  • Nicolae
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was not included and the location was good, the house have an interesting history. The house is comfortable enough. I really don't have nothing to complain.

Host Information

8.8
8.8
Host review score
Host review score

Bursting with history, this unique and lovely semi-detached grade II listed cottage was the birthplace of John Jones Tanysarn, a renowned Methodist Calvinist preacher. It has a traditional kitchen/dining room with a slate floor and a woodburner, and a lovely inglenook open fire in the living room. It has a large, enclosed garden with views across the Lledr valley. Travel cot and high chair on request. 32" smart TV. DVD player and films. CD. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washing machine. Freezer. Wi-fi.
We are a local Welsh speaking family - Dylan, Carys and Llywelyn - who are hugely proud to be the first owners on both cottages for over a century. We love travelling and meeting travellers and love exchanging stories and information with guests from all corners of the world.
Dolwyddelan is a small village of around 200 residents 4 miles from Betws y Coed. It has a pub and hotel serving bar meals. Dolwyddelan Castle, built by Llywelyn the Great is located across the road from the cottage offering superb 360 degree views from the flat roof which is accessible. There are plenty of walks in the area, with the village pub and shop about a mile away. Thrill seekers will love the facilities in nearby Blaenau Ffestiniog, where you can bounce on huge nets in an underground slate cavern, whizz through the air on Europe’s longest zipwire or try your hand at the Antur Stiniog’s Downhill Mountain Bike Trail. From Blaenau, the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways will take you on an unforgettable journey with stunning views down to the coast at Porthmadog and beyond to Caernarfon. In the other direction, the pretty village of Betws-y-Coed, the gateway and hub to Snowdonia, has a great choice of cafes and restaurants, and outdoor pursuit shops abound. Beach 15 miles at Black Rocks near Porthmadog or 20 miles away at Harlech. Shop and pub serving food 1 mile.
Languages spoken: Welsh,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of 1 Tan-y-castell
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Transport
  • Car hire
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • Welsh
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

1 Tan-y-castell takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00 to 23:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

6 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

2 cots available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform 1 Tan-y-castell in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about 1 Tan-y-castell

  • The prices at 1 Tan-y-castell may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at 1 Tan-y-castell is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, 1 Tan-y-castell is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • 1 Tan-y-castell has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • 1 Tan-y-castell is 0.6 miles from the centre of Dolwyddelan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 1 Tan-y-castell can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • 1 Tan-y-castell offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Live music/performance
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)