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Bodlawen Holiday House - Edge of Snowdonia
Cottage in Corwen with kitchen
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Very good
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8310 sq m
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Glasfryn, WLS
- Place, GYG Karting3 min drive
- Place, Glan Y Gors Park3 min drive
- Place, Conwy Falls11 min drive
- Airport, Chester (CEG-Hawarden)57 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Bodlawen Holiday House - Edge of Snowdonia
Bodlawen (meaning “happy house” in Welsh) is a comfortable, well equipped five bedroom holiday cottage for up to eight guests. Formerly the old post office for the little hamlet of Glasfryn, Conwy, it is situated very conveniently on the edge of the Snowdonia region with easy access to most of North Wales’s attractions.
The ground floor houses a comfortable living room with log burner, a modern kitchen and dining room with a utility room ideal for dog walkers. Also on the ground floor is a king size bedroom with en suite toilet and shower. Upstairs are a further four bedrooms, one king size, one small double and two single bedrooms. A travel cot is available, together with a high chair if required. Please note that access to one of the single bedrooms is via the small double, ideal for parents with a young child. Also on the first floor is a bathroom with toilet, and a separate WC.
There are three parking spaces, and because the house is directly on the A5, guests with dogs or young children are advised to use the rear entrance to avoid the traffic.
Nearby attractions are a Championship Karting track (1 mile), Llyn Alwen reservoir, ideal for dog walkers (approx 4 miles) and the larger reservoir Llyn Brenig, with visitor centre, children’s play area, restaurant and nature reserve, with boats and bicycles available for hire (approx 5 miles). The highest pub in Wales, the 400 year old Sportsman’s Arms, is roughly 9 miles away.
The cottage is also convenient for visiting Betws y Coed (approx 9 miles), waterfalls, zip wires (eg the Fforest Coaster approx 11 miles), steam railways (Bala approx 13 miles, Ffestiniog approx 19 miles and Llangollen approx 20 miles), the seaside at Llandudno or Harlech and castles such as Conwy or Criccieth. Porthmadog and Portmeirion are within easy reach by car. The new T10 bus service can take you on a beautiful ride through Snowdonia to Bangor if you don’t want the hassle of driving, and connects at Betws y Coed with the Conwy Valley train to Llandudno. Snowdon itself is only 38 minutes by car (approx 24 miles away) and there are pleasant drives across the moors and valleys in every direction.
Book now on the Finest retreats website and start looking forward to your next break away!
Access Info:
- Parking immediately next to the house entrance, all on one level.
- One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor, and has en-suite bathroom.
-None of the bathrooms are adapted, and doorways are all standard widths.
Booking terms:
7 day bookings from Sat-Sat, although shorter breaks may be possible, please enquire directly with Finest Retreats
Children of any age are welcome
Pets are welcome, although are asked to stay off beds and furniture. Please do not leave pets unattended in the property at any time.
The ground floor houses a comfortable living room with log burner, a modern kitchen and dining room with a utility room ideal for dog walkers. Also on the ground floor is a king size bedroom with en suite toilet and shower. Upstairs are a further four bedrooms, one king size, one small double and two single bedrooms. A travel cot is available, together with a high chair if required. Please note that access to one of the single bedrooms is via the small double, ideal for parents with a young child. Also on the first floor is a bathroom with toilet, and a separate WC.
There are three parking spaces, and because the house is directly on the A5, guests with dogs or young children are advised to use the rear entrance to avoid the traffic.
Nearby attractions are a Championship Karting track (1 mile), Llyn Alwen reservoir, ideal for dog walkers (approx 4 miles) and the larger reservoir Llyn Brenig, with visitor centre, children’s play area, restaurant and nature reserve, with boats and bicycles available for hire (approx 5 miles). The highest pub in Wales, the 400 year old Sportsman’s Arms, is roughly 9 miles away.
The cottage is also convenient for visiting Betws y Coed (approx 9 miles), waterfalls, zip wires (eg the Fforest Coaster approx 11 miles), steam railways (Bala approx 13 miles, Ffestiniog approx 19 miles and Llangollen approx 20 miles), the seaside at Llandudno or Harlech and castles such as Conwy or Criccieth. Porthmadog and Portmeirion are within easy reach by car. The new T10 bus service can take you on a beautiful ride through Snowdonia to Bangor if you don’t want the hassle of driving, and connects at Betws y Coed with the Conwy Valley train to Llandudno. Snowdon itself is only 38 minutes by car (approx 24 miles away) and there are pleasant drives across the moors and valleys in every direction.
Book now on the Finest retreats website and start looking forward to your next break away!
Access Info:
- Parking immediately next to the house entrance, all on one level.
- One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor, and has en-suite bathroom.
-None of the bathrooms are adapted, and doorways are all standard widths.
Booking terms:
7 day bookings from Sat-Sat, although shorter breaks may be possible, please enquire directly with Finest Retreats
Children of any age are welcome
Pets are welcome, although are asked to stay off beds and furniture. Please do not leave pets unattended in the property at any time.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Corwen
Located in Corwen, this cottage is in a rural area. Betws-Y-Coed Golf Club and Zip World Betws-y-Coed are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eryri National Park and Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Glan Y Gors Park or Maes Tegid.

Glasfryn, WLS
What's nearby
- Glan Y Gors Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- GYG Karting - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Conwy Falls - 11 min drive - 14.7 km
- Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
- Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 18.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Riverside Chocolate House - 4 min drive
- Country Cooks - 8 min drive
- Adloniant Maelor - 3 min drive
- Y Filers Arms - 2 min drive
- Hikers N Bikers Cafe - 17 min drive
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