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Quirky Character Cottage- Grade II Listed - perfect for exploring Snowdonia.
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
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Rhiwbryfdir, WLS
- Place, Municipal Garden9 min walk
- Place, Zip World Llechwedd15 min walk
- Place, Llechwedd Slate Caverns15 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Quirky Character Cottage- Grade II Listed - perfect for exploring Snowdonia.
My cottage is old, quirky, quite unique and very original. If you like cottages with character you will love this. If you like modern, characterless boxes please don't even consider it. It is situated in a very quiet area but only a ten minute walk from the town centre and Ffestiniog Railway in one direction and the Llechwedd Slate Mine and Zip World Complex in the other. You can also walk straight into the mountains from the doorstep.
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. It has now been Grade II Listed due to its historical importance. It consists of a lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom , double and single bedroom.
The lounge/diner has two double settees, dining table for four and a FreeSat 32" Panasonic Viera TV + Amazon Firestick with DVD player. There is a small library of DVD's, books and games available.
The kitchen is well equipped with an electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, slow cooker and sandwich toaster.
The bathroom, unfortunately due to the sloping ceiling, has no shower but there is a bath with a hand held mixer shower and unlimited hot water available.
The single bedroom is a very unusual shape with two pretty little windows and the double bedroom is quite large with its own wash basin but be aware there is a step down into it but a night light is provided if required.
Be aware, there are low doorways, sloping ceilings in some rooms and steep stairs which all add to the charm of the property but might make it unsuitable for the very tall, elderly or toddlers.
Parking is available in a public parking bay about 5yds past the cottage and there is access to private enclosed parking, for 1 car only, if required.
The cottage has gas central heating and WiFi.
Bed linen is provided and gas, electricity and cleaning are included in the price.
Unfortunately, there is no garden.
The cottage quite happily accommodates 3 people but be aware it is only a small cottage.
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. It has now been Grade II Listed due to its historical importance. It consists of a lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom , double and single bedroom.
The lounge/diner has two double settees, dining table for four and a FreeSat 32" Panasonic Viera TV + Amazon Firestick with DVD player. There is a small library of DVD's, books and games available.
The kitchen is well equipped with an electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, slow cooker and sandwich toaster.
The bathroom, unfortunately due to the sloping ceiling, has no shower but there is a bath with a hand held mixer shower and unlimited hot water available.
The single bedroom is a very unusual shape with two pretty little windows and the double bedroom is quite large with its own wash basin but be aware there is a step down into it but a night light is provided if required.
Be aware, there are low doorways, sloping ceilings in some rooms and steep stairs which all add to the charm of the property but might make it unsuitable for the very tall, elderly or toddlers.
Parking is available in a public parking bay about 5yds past the cottage and there is access to private enclosed parking, for 1 car only, if required.
The cottage has gas central heating and WiFi.
Bed linen is provided and gas, electricity and cleaning are included in the price.
Unfortunately, there is no garden.
The cottage quite happily accommodates 3 people but be aware it is only a small cottage.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Steep stairs, no stair gate.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Blaenau Ffestiniog
Blaenau Ffestiniog is home to this cottage. Mermaid Spa and Betws-Y-Coed Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Zip World Llechwedd and Conwy Valley Railway Museum. Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways and Y Ganolfan Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.

Rhiwbryfdir, WLS
What's nearby
- Oakeley Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Municipal Garden - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Zip World Llechwedd - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Llechwedd Slate Caverns - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Cellb - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lakeside cafe - 4 min drive
- Caffi Gwynant - 25 min drive
- Y Pengwern - 6 min drive
- Meirion - 14 min walk
- Kings Head - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah W.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage
Sarah W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dietmar S.
1 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice cottage
Dietmar S.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bertram D.
10 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Urlaub
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Stayed 10 nights in May 2023
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Hosted by Maggie Dewdney
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