Ty Hen - Quirky Grade II Listed Cottage

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Scored 9
Rated superb

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9.6

Property highlights

Grade II listed cottage near Portmeirion

Historic Charm: Ty Hen is a quirky Grade II listed cottage in Rhiwbryfdir, Wales. Housed in a historic building, the property offers a unique and charming setting. Comfortable Living: The cottage features two bedrooms and a bathroom. Family rooms provide ample space for relaxation, while free WiFi ensures connectivity. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free parking, a fully equipped kitchen with a washing machine, and a dining area. Additional amenities include a TV, microwave, and dining table. Local Attractions: Portmeirion is 18 km away, Snowdon Mountain Railway 43 km, and Bodnant Garden 36 km from the property. Highly rated by guests, Ty Hen offers a memorable holiday experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

FREE parking!

Availability

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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location for exploring loads of great walks, etc. Useful info pack in lounge. Well equipped kitchen.”
Thomas
Ireland Ireland
“The cottage was so cosy, great place to stay for exploring Snowdonia. Host is very helpful!”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very clean, well equipped kitchen and lots of information about the area and local amenities , good communication from the host and a welcome cake👍”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Cottage full of character! Incredible location right next to slate quarry mountains, Maggie provided lots and lots of info about things to do, walking routes, local businesses, etc. Very charming property, felt like stepping back in time.”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really quaint with lots of original features & history. Great location for exploring North Wales.”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great cottage but sadly we were there for work purposes so never there in daylight hours supermarket very close and take away”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Old style cottage, tons of atmosphere and quaintness”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely little cottage next to a mountain. What's more to like.”
Elena
Italy Italy
“The house is practically a museum, it was a miners, house that has been bought and saved by the owners. You can tell they really love it! Being very old you cannot expect it to have the same comforts of a modern building, but what it lacks in...”
Antony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location, value for money and good communication from owner. Thanks for the stay.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.1
Host review score
My cottage is old, quirky, quite unique and very original. If you like cottages with character you will love this, if you don't please don't book as you won't enjoy it.. Please read the description carefully. The cottage dates back to at least 1834 and is one of the few cottages to escape the regeneration scheme in Blaenau still retaining its lovely old sash windows and original Welsh slate roof. Internally it retains a lot of the original features including a rare Welsh oven - unfortunately not in use. It is also interesting as it's one of the few cottages in Blaenau actually built of slate - which is what the town is famous for. The cottage is a little bit of Blaenau Ffestiniogs history and is mentioned twice on the Cadw (Welsh Governments Historic Environment Service) website and is now Grade II Listed. It consists of a lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom , double and single bedroom. The double bedroom has a step down into it but a nightlight is provided, if required. There are low doorways, steep stairs and sloping ceilings so may not be suitable for the very young, very old or very tall. The bathroom has no shower due to the low ceilings but has a hand held mixer shower for hair washing. No garden. Bed linen, tea towels, a kitchen hand towel and gas/electricity are included in the price. No bath towels
I've been hosting for over five years and am happy to help out with any enquiries. I provide a lot of information on the cottage and surrounding area to help you get the most out of your stay and am always ready to help out with any problems.
There are plenty of things to do in and around Blaenau Ffestiniog and Ty Hen makes a perfect base. Based in the town are the Ffestiniog Railway, Llechwedd Slate caverns and the Zip World Complex with Bounce Below and Zip World Titan and Caverns. It's only a short drive to Porthmeirion - the Italianate village made famous in the prisoner and about 40 minutes from Snowdon. The walking near to the town is fabulous.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

Ty Hen - Quirky Grade II Listed Cottage takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 04:00 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 option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ty Hen - Quirky Grade II Listed Cottage 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 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.