Housed in a historic building, The Old Smithy offers accommodations with a garden and free Wifi in Trefriw, 15 miles from Llandudno Pier. Housed in a building dating from 19th century, this country house is 17 miles from Snowdon and 20 miles from Snowdon Mountain Railway. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the country house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Offering a patio and mountain views, the country house includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the country house. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. If you like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the country house can arrange a ski equipment rental service. Bodelwyddan Castle is 21 miles from The Old Smithy, while Portmeirion is 28 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.4
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  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Equipped with everything needed for our stay. Lovely village with a few pubs for food. Would stay again when next exploring north Wales
  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Small but perfectly formed! Everything you could possibly need for a stay. Really comfy and cosy and exceptional hosts
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a perfect location , and beautifully cosy. Sara & Dave were very welcoming as was Bobby their very friendly four legged family member 😀

Hosted by Sara & Dave Dew

9.5
9.5
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Sara & Dave Dew
Welcome to The Old Garage at our 150 year old Welsh Stone cottage. Our home is set within the beautiful village of Trefriw, which is on the outskirts of Snowdonia National Park and sit proudly in the heart of the Conwy Valley. The cottage itself is approximately 150 years old and used to be the Smithy for the village, you will find the odd cog, tools, sharpening stone, and roof ladder (now your coat hook) used as part of the decor, these have been found on the property & we wanted to keep them as part of it's heritage. We have chosen to keep the solid oak garage doors in place as your private entrance to keep the feel of it history, the interior we hope you will find warm, cosy and inviting with its own kitchen, TV, & sleeping areas, plus your own private shower room to ensure that your stay is a comfortable and pleasant one. We want your stay to be perfect so we will be there if you need any help or advice.
We have been lucky enough to live in the village for since 2104 and we love the area more as each day that passes. We are surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains on one side and the open fields which leads to the river on the other, which is accessible via our back gate leading straight out to public walks across the fields. The location provides a stunning view from our enclose garden, a great place to sit with a glass of wine to watch the buzzards, red kites, herons flying over head. Dave grows many fresh fruits and veg in the garden which he then turns into his own seasonal preserves, and some seasonal homegrown veg can also be purchased from his greenhouse. Sara loves to bake and is often found baking a fresh loaf of bread or a cheeky little victoria sponge, if you would like some during your stay she will gladly make you some for a minimum cost. We live in our happy family home with our daughter and our Border Collie Ruby who will be found running round the garden at times, (This is why we ask to keep all gates shut at all times). Sara runs her holistic health business from the main house, so why not treat yourself to a relaxing massage.
Trefriw is a fantastic central localtion for activities such as Surfing (SURF SNOWDONIA), Tree top walking, zip lining, mountain go carting (ZIP WORLD), mountain climbing, mountain biking, leisurely walks round 2 beautiful lakes and forests. It is a wonderful area to get your creative juices flowing, if you dabble in art or photography then look no further than our beautiful little village.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Smithy
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski rental on site
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnecting room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old Smithy takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

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


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Smithy of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Old Smithy

  • The Old Smithy is 1,150 feet from the center of Trefriw. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Old Smithy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Old Smithy is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Yes, The Old Smithy is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Old Smithy offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Water park
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Hand massage