Close to the beach.Stay at this Colwyn Bay vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Laburnum Arch and 2 miles (3 km) of National Trust's Bodnant Garden. Eryri National Park and Conwy Water Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).
National Trust's Bodnant Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Eryri National Park - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
Conwy Castle - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles
Venue Cymru - 14 min drive - 7.9 miles
Getting around
Tal-y-Cafn Station - 3 min drive
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
Enoch's Fish & Chip Shop - 8 min drive
The Erskine Arms - 9 min drive
Two The Square - 10 min drive
Afon Conwy - 7 min drive
Conwy Pantry - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A recently converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley.
Bryn Mawr is one of 10 luxury self-catering cottages on The Bodnant Estate, a strikingly beautiful agricultural estate in North Wales. Set in hilly and wooded countryside in the lower reaches of the Conwy Valley, it commands spectacular views across to Snowdonia. Stone cottages and farm buildings have been restored using traditional materials and techniques, and the Estate supports farming and encourages other rural activities. Various houses and cottages in scenic positions on the Estate are available for rent as holiday lets. Come and stay in one of them - and enjoy walking on the many miles of private woodland paths winding through the Estate.
A beautifully converted barn that sits high above the Conwy Valley. With a south-western aspect, the property is ideally placed to make the most of the vast and uninterrupted views. The detached conversion lies off a farm track at the heart of the Bodnant Estate, with acres of woods and farmland to stroll through. The cottage is two fields away from the nearest country lane, and as guests at Bryn Mawr, you’ll have access to over 20km of private paths to explore.
After a day spent exploring the landscape, this attractively renovated and furnished property is the ideal location to come home to. Decorated in a traditional yet modern style, the cottage has a real feeling of space, with a separate sitting room and open-plan kitchen and dining area. There’s space enough for up to seven guests to stretch out and relax. With attractive touches like the hand-crafted staircase leading up to the split-level ground floor, the cottage is a real home from home.
Split Level Ground Floor: Large open-plan dining kitchen With a range cooker, fridge with freezer compartment and microwave. Staircase leading down to sitting room. Sitting room With a wood burning stove, Freeview television with DVD player and digital radio. Bedroom With twin 3' single beds and en-suite shower room. Bedroom With twin 3' single beds and en-suite shower room. Bedroom With a 3' single bed. Family bathroom With a bath and overhead shower, wash basin and WC.
First Floor: Bedroom With a 5' king-size bed.
Outside: Two terraces. Gravel path, lawn and patio area with garden furniture. Beyond the garden are 20km of private paths through woods and farmland. Private off road parking for up to five cars.
For larger groups Bryn Rhydd, is available to book sleeping four guests is located next to Bryn Mawr and can also be booked, subject to availability.. There are a number of other properties available to book at the Bodnant Estate; Ty Newydd, sleeping eight guests, Ty Cerrig, sleeping seven guests, Lletty, sleeping six guests, Lletty and Annexe, sleeping eight guests, Garth Iwrch, sleeping four guests, Tydden Derwen, sleeping five guests, Minafon sleeping two guests, Ty Ucha’r Ffordd, sleeping two guests and Bryn Derw, sleeping 4 guests.
This holiday at a glance Sleeps seven guests. First floor bedroom with 5' king-size bed Three ground floor bedrooms, two with 3' twin single beds, one with a 3' single bed and two en-suite shower rooms. Ground floor family bathroom. Wood burning stove. Enclosed garden with two terraces. Beyond the garden are 20km of private paths through woods and farmland. WiFi. Fishing permits available at Bodnant Garden Centre. 10% discount at Bodnant Garden Centre. Children of all ages welcome. Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available on request. Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). Private off road parking for up to five cars.
Additional Information:
Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available on request.
Due to the remote location, some mobile phone network providers may have limited signal.
Fishing permits available at Bodnant Garden Centre.
Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). Please note, dogs must be kept under control as sheep and cattle graze in adjacent fields.
Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Rural Retreats will be held responsible.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 11 square feet
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 are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
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Frequently asked questions
How close is A recently converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley. to the airport?
This vacation home is 67.1 mi (75-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does A recently converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley. have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is A recently converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley. to the beach?
This vacation home is 6.4 mi (16-min drive) from Llandudno West Shore Beach and 7 mi (14-min drive) from Colwyn Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does A recently converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley. offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at A recently converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley.?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at A recently converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at A recently converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley.?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does A recently converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley. have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does A recently converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley. have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is A recently converted barn that sits high above the beautiful Conwy Valley. to downtown Colwyn Bay?
This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Tal-y-Cafn.
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8/10 Good
Richard S.
Jan 2, 2025
Beautiful and Serene
A lovely property in an isolated but scenic location.Our party of 4 adults, 3 children and 2 dogs really enjoyed it.The weather was dire so we were limited in terms of exploring the area
Richard S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Carol C., Annapolis, Maryland
Oct 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mixed feelings from our group
Lovely remodel of an old barn with gorgeous views of the Welsh hills. But the road to get there was a single lane road with traffic going in both directions so we often had to slam on brakes and decide which vehicle was going to back up. There was only a very small sign at the entrance to the property and the directions said turn at a farmhouse but it was a deserted small cottage. Once we did find it you had to drive down two ruts through two pastures. Even with an SUV the grass in the middle made driving difficult. We also had to shoo cows out of our way a couple times.
For Americans there was not enough heat with it being on a timer and coming on for only a few hours morning and evening. The upstairs bedroom was especially chilly.
We really appreciated the food and bottle of wine left for us.
Carol C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela D.
Jul 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Angela D.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle M.
Aug 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Bryn Mawr
Beautiful property with exceptional views. The roads around the property are single track and there is a stone track up to the property so no sports cars!! If you want a quiet escape I would highly recommend however, in close proximity to Llandudno and approx 50 minutes to Snowdonia and Caernarfon. Lovely village pubs surround the cottage on the neighbouring villages. We will certainly be back!!
Michelle M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Jodie H., Solihull, West Midlands
Aug 19, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in a stunning location
Unfortunately, the holiday did not start well as the postcode given was not correct! Luckily, We rang the phone number given and they were able to guide! It was an additional 10 minute car journey. This however meant out Sainsburys delivery also got abandoned! I suggest people do a shop once there. The house itself though was beautiful with stunning views. We were very happy with the accommodation and the beautiful food left in the welcome pack from the Bodnant estate.
Jodie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Gisela V.
Oct 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Es war ein tolles Haus perfekt für eine große Familie Liebevoll eingerichtet 3 Bäder. Sehr sehr länd
Durch Corona mussten wir 2 mal verschieben Das ging relativ problemlos Es war ja für alle Neuland Wir kommen gerne wieder