About this property

Historic Setting: Yr Hen Farcdy in Talsarnau offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a tranquil environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom, walk-in shower, and garden views. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and TV. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Fresh pastries, warm dishes, juice, and fruits are available. Local Attractions: Portmeirion is 6 km away, Snowdon 30 km, and Snowdon Mountain Railway 37 km from the property. Free WiFi and outdoor seating enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dave
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Mike and Sue were incredibly friendly and helpful. Everything about our stay was superb including the recommendation for an evening meal. Like a home from home! Breakfast is excellent and what I’d call “a proper home cooked brekky”
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts Mike and Sue both made me feel very welcome immediately. They gave me some great tips for walks, motorcycle routes and taxi firms to use. They even let me jump in the car with them for a lift into town! I'm a motorcyclist and this place...
  • June
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. The accommodation was very comfortable. The breakfast was exceptional. Very good location
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Mike and Sue made us incredibly welcome. It is situated in a lovely quiet place close to many attractions. Breakfast was superb. Mike and Sue were lovely and informative on the local area. We will definitely be going back.
  • Denise
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything. It's absolutely amazing. I find it hard to put into 'review' words just how much we loved our stay with Sue and Mike. Very special people and Rusty. Lovely, extremely memorable stay
  • Agnieszka
    Poland Poland
    Amazingly good hosts Mike and Sue make you feel at home. Great breakfast, tips what to do in the neighbourhood, chat about everything and really cozy atmosphere :)
  • Debbie
    Australia Australia
    your own private space within the family home parking good , small fridge provided and friendly hosts
  • Ella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The best place, we've stayed in the UK, lovely place with the most gorgeous garden! Sue and Mike were the perfect hosts and you must try Mikes bread, what a treat and must give a shout-out to Rusty, our little mate!
  • Cristina
    Spain Spain
    Very warm welcome and knowledge about the area. The room was nice and cosy and the bed was really comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and freshly cook. I a really nice area to explore different beaches and hills.
  • Clémence
    France France
    Mike and Sue are lovely and cheerful hosts. The room was very comfy, quiet, and had everything we needed. It felt like home. Breakfast made by Mike was delicious. And cherry on the cake, Rusty the dog is a very cute and good boy!

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.

Hosted by Sue and Mike

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Sue and Mike
Yr Hen Farcdy is a beautiful semi-detached cottage situated in the foothills of the Rhinogs, within the Snowdonia National Park, at the end of a gated track. We offer our guests the choice of either double or twin room if sharing. There will be a surcharge, payable at property if both rooms are required. The rooms are in a private part of the cottage, on the 1st floor, with private shower room. We offer free wi-fi and free private parking for cars/motor bikes. Parts of our cottage are over 300 years old and we have a beautiful cottage garden for guests to sit in and relax in this peaceful setting. The rooms have beautiful views over the garden and surrounding countryside and ancient oak woodland. Tea/coffee making facilities are available in the private hallway, where we have also provided books, dvds, local information leaflets and maps. Breakfast is included as part of your stay with us. This consists of a choice of full English/vegetarian/yoghurt with fruit/choice of cereals/fresh coffee/tea/fresh orange juice. Breakfast is served from 7.30am.
Mike and I would love to welcome you to stay in our beautiful Snowdonia cottage. We bought the cottage a couple of years ago, and have enjoyed decorating/refurbishing the apartment to a high standard. The rooms are very comfortable and cosy. We both love Wales and when the opportunity came for us to buy Yr Hen Farcdy, we didn't hesitate! We both have a love of motor cycles and music. Mike is a former landscape gardener who is looking forward to maintaining our beautiful garden. I previously worked at a wonderful dental practice where I loved meeting and caring for the patients. We are both very excited about our new venture and absolutely love our new home, which we can't wait to share with our guests.
Yr Hen Farcdy is a great base for exploring the beaches, castles and mountains of this beautiful part of Wales, on the edge of the Llyn Peninsula. We are located just outside Talsarnau, inbetween Harlech and Porthmadog. There is a footpath from the cottage's doorstep leading to a wide variety of walks. We are approx 10 miles form the Antur Stiniog Downhill Trails and 15 miles from the Coed Y Brenin mountain bike centre. The local Ei Steddfa Fishery meets the needs of all ages, having a trout and family fishing lake. There is also sea fishing at Barmouth, Borth-Y-Gest and Criccieth. The castle towns of Harlech, Caernarfon and Criccieth are within 10-35 miles drive. The harbour town of Porthmadog is a 10 mins drive away with many amenities including the popular Black Rock Sands. The beautiful, romantic 'Italian Village'- Portmeirion is only a 5 mins drive away and is well worth a visit during your stay here. Snowdonia has some of the best and varied rock climbing in the world, including the nearby Tremadog crags. Bird watchers will also love it here with many species visiting our garden on a daily basis. Even if you just need to unwind, relax, read a book you will find a haven here.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Yr Hen Farcdy 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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