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Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
Lounge
Dining room looking through to the kitchen.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 567 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Friog, Wales
  • Place, Fairbourne Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Barmouth Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Barmouth Bridge
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach

Lounge with open fire place and bay window, dining room overlooking the garden, bathroom, modern recently fitted kitchen, master bedroom with king size bed, second bedroom with full size bunk beds. Front and rear gardens, patio area with good views, with outside dining furniture and gas barbecue. Private hot tub (seats 5), with lighting, and massage jets.

The rear garden is enclosed and terraced on two levels, and care must be taken when approaching the edges of the terraces. Distant sea views from the hot tub!

The cottage is in a designated 'Dark Skies' reserve, and the quantity and brightness of stars that can be seen whilst relaxing in the hot tub is amazing.

Croquet, boules, and garden badminton equipment is there for you to use in the garden, or on the beach.

There are traditional family board games provided, a 1960's record player (and records!), lots of books, as well as free fast Wi-Fi, X-Box & games, family DVDs and TV.

Bryn Heulog is in the hamlet of Friog, right by an award winning beach, with the foothills of Cader Idris and the famous 'Blue Lake' behind it.

The area has fantastic walking and cycling attractions, to suit all abilities and experience. Coed-y-Brenin Forest Park Mountain Bike Centre is close by, as is the family friendly Mawddach Trail, which can include a crossing of the famous Barmouth Bridge, or a stop at the George III by the toll bridge in Penmaenpool for a pub lunch.

You can walk from the front door to the hills behind which reach to the beautiful and dramatic Cregennen Lakes, and further on to Cadair Idris itself, passing lots of local waterfalls, Victorian Slate and Gold Mines, with amazing views over Cardigan Bay.

The beach is a few minutes walk away, and is always quiet. It is sandy, and gently sloping, and perfect for families. There is always lots of opportunity for kite flying, rock-pooling, fishing, kayaking, paddling, swimming, beachcombing, sandcastle making, crabbing, or just lying down in the sun with a good book.

The narrow gauge railway at Fairbourne is a very short walk away, and is one of the famous little trains of Wales. You can catch it to 'The Point' facing Barmouth, and then catch the connecting local ferry across the estuary to get to the Victorian Seaside town. From there you can book a boat for some sea fishing, visit the theatre, the fairground, or one of the many shops and restaurants.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High Chair Provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Maximum of two well behaved dogs.
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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Fairbourne

Located in Fairbourne, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Fairbourne Golf Club and Mach Loop 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 Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog. Travelling with kids? Consider Penrhyn Amusement Arcade and Fairbourne Railway. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cave exploring nearby.
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Map
Friog, Wales

What's nearby

  • Blue Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fairbourne Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Barmouth Beach - 17 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Barmouth Bridge - 27 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Fairbourne Station - 8 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bank Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mermaid Fish Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Tal-y-Don Hotel - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Lobster Pot - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪George III Hotel - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely cottage in Snowdonia, private hot tub, by mountains & award winning beach located?

This family-friendly Fairbourne cottage is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Fairbourne Railway, Penrhyn Amusement Arcade and Blue Lake. Fairbourne Beach and Mawddach Valley - Arthog Bog are also within 1 mile (2 km). Fairbourne Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 299 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely clean cottage with beautiful garden. Great location to both beach and mountains. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

We had a lovely 3 night stay at Bryn Heulog with our German shepherd, Fairbourne & Barmouth beaches are very close and very dog friendly.We were blessed with good weather to enjoy the gorgeous garden!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Great house, amazing host and really good location. It was our second time there and we’re definitely going back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a great break

Lovely bungalow in a great location Hot tub was great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

Lovely cottage with wonderful surrounding views. We really enjoyed our stay whilst exploring the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Loved the hot tub and the garden was beautiful. Great area to explore and would definitely like to come back for a longer stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for holiday with our dog. The cottage was very cosy with everything you need, a lovely home from home. The area is very quiet but with the most amazing walks & easy to get around. We spent our days exploring, on the beach & then relaxing in the fabulous hot tub in between showers of heavy rain! Eloise called to run through everything I needed to know a couple of days before & messaged lots of recommendations for places to eat etc which was very helpful. We had a lovely time & would highly recommend to anyone for a peaceful break. Thank you so much for letting us stay at your beautiful cottage…Caroline, Mark & Bella xx
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway!

The cottage had everything needed to relax and rest after long climbs and walks and was clean and well presented. We had a great stay here with our dog and regret not staying longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to relax

Lovely property in a very scenic relaxing location. Property has everything you need to relax, hot tub, open fire and views. Close to the beach and walks from the doorstep. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Lovely cottage with a swing in the garden that our Grandson loves & a hot tub. Good base to explore surrounding areas & easy walking distance to Fairbourne steam train & mainland train Would highly recommend !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Lovely cottage nestled in a hillside. Beautiful tiered garden with patio and hot tub at the top. House very clean, everything you could need, including bottle of Prosecco on arrival! Would definitely stay again, thank you Eloise & Mark.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Trip

Lovely property in a quiet area , close to beach and amazing views. Waking up in the morning to sound of sheep grazing and little to no car noise was fantastic. Just note that mobile phone signal at the house was next to non-existant but there was WiFi at the property which mitigated for this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay

We loved our time here. Although the weather wasn’t great, we enjoyed wonderful walks on the beach - particularly crossing the bridge to Barmouth. The hills behind the house are beautiful too, and the whole area is just lovely. The hot tub was great and we enjoyed the novelty of having a record player - so much so that we’ve come home and bought one! I left something behind and Eloise kindly offered to post it back to me too. We’d definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday home

We have had the best week at this holiday home. House was beautiful, clean and spacious with everything needed. Perfect for the dog and really secure, lovely walks on the sea front and mostly dog friendly beaches. The hot tub was divine after walking on the beaches for hours! It’s is a 10 minute walk to the beach in either direction with stunning scenery everywhere. The village of Fairbourne has lots of amenities, the chippy is great and the bar and grill is lovely for a meal. We went on a day trip or two and took the train to Barmouth which was really cheap and lovely. We wouldn’t hesitate to come back! Thank you Eloise for making us feel welcome and looked after.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicky D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised lovely cottage in Snowdonia

This was a perfect little getaway, the cottage had everything we needed just remember to take own towels. The owner called us day before to remind us, great communication. Location fab we walked to local train station and then took train and ferry to Barmouth which was a lovely day out. The next day was cloudy so read through the information owner had kindly left and decided to visit the Magic lantern cinema which was great experience. The hot tub was definitely what attracted us to stay here and it was everything we hoped for, lovely garden and when sun out it was just perfect. I would highly recommend this property to anyone you won't be disappointed. Thanks so much would love to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chris J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cottage in Fairbourne, with easy access to all areas. Location was perfect. Place was very dog friendly and plenty of garden for them to roam. Hosts were easy to get hold of and called before hand to explain everything. The only reason it wasn’t 5 stars and should be 4.5 stars from us was the apples all over the garden paths and outside the door and the fact there was no towels supplied. But other than that would definatly return and recommended the cottage and the area to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Very quiet and peaceful stay, bungalow was good, needs a bath mat in the bath whilst showering as it was prone to being slippy getting in and out. We did enjoy the hot tub very much, always lovely to come back to early evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. The location was great as was not too far away from many of the local tourist spots. The hot tub was very much appreciated and enjoyed. Eloise was very helpful. The kitchen was well equipped with all the bits that we needed. Also, the bed was very comfortable which is always a bonus!If I was pushed to find any negatives, I'd have to say there was a lot of pet hair about, but that would be expected in a pet-friendly place (which I love, by the way). Also, one of the baking trays still had food on it, but that was a quick fix. So nothing to really be bothered about.We loved it here very much and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian N.

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Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Mark, Eloise und ihr Team waren sehr freundlich, aufmerksam und standen uns jederzeit für Fragen zur Verfügung. Der große Garten war aufgrund seiner Ausstattung und Dekoration ein zusätzliches Highlight der Ferienunterkunft.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely week. Hot tub a bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely cottage

We felt very at home in this cottage. The location is good for exploring North Wales either by road or rail.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely, well equipped and comfortable. Friendly, helpful owners and a great location! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

iain s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great trip

great area for trips out and walking
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodation especially the hot tub and beautiful area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Eloise

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Our family has been close to this area for over 50 years - and very little has changed in all that time. It's where our best memories are of growing up by the seaside, exploring the hills and estuary, and playing on the long, safe and sandy beach.

Why they chose this property

When it comes to this area, there are two types of people: those that have never been and have never heard of the area, and those that have been going there all their lives! Once discovered, you're certain to return :-)

What makes this property unique

There are very few properties that are so close to the beach and also the mountains, whilst at the same time being situated in a quiet friendly Hamlet, yet with all conveniences within a short distance. We love it when our guests have a great holiday, and we're proud of having the highest number of 4 and 5 star reviews on VRBO, not just for this area, but for the whole of the UK.

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