Braich-Y-Big - a self catering cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

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An outdoor seating area with a wicker table, cushions, and a view of the countryside.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen island.
A stone house with a gravel driveway, a stone wall, and a grassy area with a view of hills.
Iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
An ancient stone structure with arched passageways and a grassy foreground.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Llyn Cwmystradllyn
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Garndolbenmaen

Located in Dolbenmaen, this farm stay is within a 15-minute drive of Glaslyn Leisure Centre and Welsh Highland Heritage Railway. .This family-friendly farm stay is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Eryri National Park and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Criccieth Castle.

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Llyn Cwmystradllyn - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways - 20 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Caernarfon Castle - 40 min drive - 22.9 miles
  • Pen-y-Pass - 46 min drive - 25.5 miles

Getting around

  • Criccieth Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Australia - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Allports Fish And Chips - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden Fleece Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Glandwr - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Braich-Y-Big - a self catering cottage that sleeps 5 guests in 3 bedrooms

A historical property full of charm and character, Braich-y-Big is cosy rural cottage dating back to the 16th century on a working farm. Sleeping five people across three bedrooms, this cosy traditional farmhouse cottage is the perfect bolthole for a family wanting to explore all that North West Wales has to offer. Steeped in history, the owners family have been farming the land for 500 years and welcoming guests for almost as long. Located between Porthmadog and Beddgelert, the cottage is surrounded by stunning scenery with many beauty spots and attractions nearby.

The door to the ground floor of the property opens into a large kitchen diner area with an exposed stone wall to the right hand side. To the left, kitchen units form an L shape against two walls of the property. Finished in a traditional farmhouse style, the kitchen units are wood fronted with a white marble effect worktop. Quarry tiles are laid on the floor, and the exposed timber beams of the ceiling show off the character of the building. The kitchen has all the usual amenities including a modern built in oven and electric hob, which sits near a traditional Rayburn oven. A couple of comfy armchairs are located in the centre of the space on a thick rug, with a TV fixed to the wall providing space to lounge and relax. A traditional wooden farmhouse table seating six completes the layout of this lovely room. A doorway to the rear of the room leads to a small downstairs shower room including a walk in shower cubicle, WC, basin and towel rail. The floor is laid with quarry tiles with the lower half of the walls decorated with grey blue wall tiles and painted above.

A second doorway from the kitchen diner leads into a stunning lounge area. This room, packed with original features of the 500 year old property has walls of exposed stone, wooden timber beams and a gorgeous stone inglenook fireplace with large wooden lintel and slate hearth, housing an inviting log burner. Antique items are dotted around the room including brasses and beautiful furniture pieces. These are mixed in with modern furniture with a classic feel, including a leather sofa and two armchairs which surround a lovely wooden coffee table. Vintage wall lights provide a cosy and warm atmosphere and a large TV is located in the corner of the room, for cosy evenings in.

A fabulous stone spiral staircase next to the fireplace leads upstairs in this cosy rural cottage dating back to the 16th century on a working farm. A small landing provides access to three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor, built into the eaves of the property. To the left, the first of the double bedrooms is a spacious room with a double bed including bedside cabinets and lamps to both sides. A traditional chest of drawers sits opposite the bed, alongside two wicker chairs and a coffee table, providing some seating space away from the main lounge areas. The second double bedroom, of a similar size to the first, has a beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed dark timber beams and skylight allowing the natural light to flood in. A large double bed, flanked by bedside cabinets and lamps, is modern with a grey headboard and throw, with the addition of orange cushions providing a splash of colour. A wardrobe is located on the opposite wall to the bed, alongside a clothes rail and a full height mirror.

The final bedroom, a single room, is also built into the eaves of the building with exposed beams and a sloped ceiling. The single bed sits next to a bedside table and lamp, and the room also features a large wardrobe and chest of drawers with mirror over, providing plenty of clothes storage space. A side chair and clothes rail sit under the skylight at the bottom of the bed. Completing the upstairs layout, Braich-y-Big's bathroom is a lovely bright room. A bathtub with wooden white panels to the front includes a hand held shower head and is surrounded by grey blue wall tiles. The basin and WC are traditional in style, and a wooden free standing towel rail sits next to a radiator.

*Please be aware that the spiral staircase is an original feature and therefore the treads are quite narrow - please take care!*

One Travel Cot and Highchair on request (cot-linen not provided).

Bike storage.

We’re happy to welcome 1 well-behaved dog. Please keep them supervised at all times and don’t leave them unattended. To keep the space comfy for everyone, we kindly ask that they stay off the furniture and out of the bedrooms.
Feel free to bring their favourite bed, blanket, and anything else to make them feel at home! The cottage is a farm stay. To keep your furry companions safe, we recommend not leaving them unattended in the garden and always keeping a watchful eye on them during their outdoor adventures. Please make sure to clean up after your dogs in the garden and surrounding areas. 

Respectful Atmosphere Policy:
Our properties are ideal for families, couples, and individuals seeking a peaceful retreat. Please consider whether our tranquil setting suits your plans. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Thank you for your understanding.

Guests are prohibited from charging electric vehicles using property sockets. Violation will result in immediate eviction without a refund.
A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Things to do

  • Games

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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