1 Tan-y-castell is located in Dolwyddelan, just 16 miles from Portmeirion and 19 miles from Snowdon. The vacation home, set in a building dating from 17th century, is 22 miles from Snowdon Mountain Railway and 25 miles from Llandudno Pier. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. This vacation home includes 3 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are featured in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can make the most of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. The area is popular for cycling and hiking, and car rental is available at the vacation home. An indoor play area is also available at 1 Tan-y-castell, while guests can also relax in the garden. Bodelwyddan Castle is 28 miles from the accommodation, while Bodnant Garden is 18 miles 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 full bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 king 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 Info

8.8
8.8
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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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting 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 apply.
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 sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Horseback 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
Transportation
  • Car rental
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • Welsh
  • English

Property practices

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

House rules

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Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 8:30 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 of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

6 years old
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

2 cribs available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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

Please inform 1 Tan-y-castell 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.

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

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

FAQs about 1 Tan-y-castell

  • The prices at 1 Tan-y-castell may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • 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 info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at 1 Tan-y-castell is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

  • 1 Tan-y-castell can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

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