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Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion

Family-friendly cottage in Harlech

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Living area
Interior
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Llandanwg Beach
  • Place, Royal St. David's Golf Club
  • Place, Harlech Castle

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion

Hen Stabl is an 18th century stone cottage located within the Snowdonia National Park. Originally the cottage was built as the stables to the parish house of Llanfair. Hen Stabl was saved from ruin and refurbished in the late 1990's by order of Snowdonia National Park due to it's significant historic interest to the village of Llanfair.

The living accommodation at Hen Stabl has been totally refurbished over the past eighteen months to include newly fitted kitchen and bathroom. The layout to Hen Stabl is quirky and on the ground floor you will find two bedrooms, and a bathroom leading from a large hallway. On the first floor is the living accommodation with its high vaulted ceiling, it’s a sociable open plan living space consisting of lounge, dining area and kitchen.

There is ample on road parking at the front of the cottage.

Hen Stabl stands in an enviable location for anyone wanting to explore the Snowdonia National Park, the stunning beaches of Harlech and Llandanwg are only a 10/15 minute walk from the front door. At the rear of the cottage there is a large garden with several seating areas which is shared with our second holiday cottage, Ty Golchi, there is a direct footpath approximately 50 meters from Hen Stabl leading to the hills and mountain range of Rhinog Fawr.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Dogs not to be left unsupervised
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Hen Stabl is a none smoking cottage

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Harlech

Located in Harlech, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Harlech Castle and Y Lasynys Fawr are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Twyni Llandanwg Sand Dunes. Travelling with kids? Consider Hufenfa'r Castell and Aber Artro Hall Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Llanfair, Wales

What's nearby

  • Pensarn Harbour - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Llandanwg Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Royal St. David's Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Harlech Castle - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Llandanwg Harbour - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Pensarn Station - 14 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mash and Barrel - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Australia - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Spooner's Grill, Café & Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tafarn Pencei - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Castell Deudraeth - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion located?

This family-friendly Harlech cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Pensarn Harbour, Llandanwg Beach and Traeth Llandanwg Beach. Cardigan Bay and Twyni Llandanwg Sand Dunes are also within 1 mile (2 km). Pensarn Station is 14 minutes by foot and Llandanwg Station is 19 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jane p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location. Everything was exactly as we expected no complaints at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing time at Hen Stabl, amazing cottage and amazing host, went above and beyond! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C.

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

Fabulous stay, fantastic property.

Beautiful cottage, warm, welcoming and cosy with everything you need, lots of quirky touches. Amazing shared garden with lots of sitting places. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Long weekend

Outstanding property. Excellently presented. Beautiful garden. Very helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Cozy Get-Away

We had an amazing 2 weeks at Hen Stable! We loved the beautiful garden and cozy living area! You definitely need a car, but we did go on nice walks from the cottage. Gary was so kind and helpful! …always available for questions.We had dinner at the Victoria Inn in Harlech…delicious! We hope to visit again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Perfect Location.Better than we expected. Many thanks to the owner. So good.

Lovely
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma W.

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

Christmas stay

We had an amazing stay for Christmas, the cottage was beautifully decorated with Christmas music playing on our arrival. It had everything we needed for a family of four and is in a beautiful location for beach and hill walk, and Gary was on hand of we needed anything We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel R.

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

Wonderful

Beautiful holiday cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Lovely cottage on peaceful setting

Well proportioned cottage, contained everything we could have needed. Beautiful gardens to relax in
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingeborg C.

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

Great holidays at the beach

It was a wonderful stay in beautiful hen stable. We enjoyed it so much. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francesca M.

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

Brilliant base for North Wales adventuring

We stayed for a week over the Easter school holidays and had a really wonderful time. The property was exactly as pictured and featured everything needed for a really relaxing stay. We enjoyed warm evenings by the fire and slept very well in the comfortable beds. It's the perfect bolthole after a day out in the countryside.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

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

Hen Stabl

Such a beautiful property, really clean and welcoming. Great location for exploring. Gorgeous gardens. Really homely yet stylish. Kitchen was incredibly well equipped given the size. Couldn’t fault anything, stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain C.

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

First family holiday…

Lovely property to stay at with a large back garden for the kids to run around in. Good location in terms of access to beaches and other places, such as Portmeirion and Porthmadog. Gary was an excellent host and was always at hand if we needed anything. Would definitely stay in this accommodation and location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne K.

Perfect

As stated in other reviews already, this cottage is absolutely beautiful and very well equipped. The location allows for easy access to the region, be it gorgeous beaches or the mountains. We've thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can gladly confirm that Gary has succeeded in creating a home from home. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Delightful Holiday

We had a fantastic time in this cottage, it was a great base to explore the surrounding areas. Checking in was very easy, the property was very well maintained to a high standard. Furnishings were of great quality. We were warm and cosy especially with the wood burner. We will definitely be returning to this cottage. Great communication with the property owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

lauren h.

Perfect!!!

Gary is an amazing host! His dogs Harry and Dolly were so fun! The interior design of the cottage was stellar. Everything you need. We had never been to Wales and are very glad we picked this place to explore snowdonia! You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Perfect Little Property

Hen Stabl is the quintessential HomeAway (from home) property. Comfortable and cosy, the whole cottage makes you feel at home the moment you step through the door. Impeccably decorated, with a far more than fully equipped kitchen with far from basic crockery and appliances! It is clear every single aspect of the cottage has been put together to ensure your stay is the absolute best it could possibly be. Harlech a decent walk away and footpaths close by leading to the beaches. I cannot fault our stay in any possible way. Off home to update my own crockery to the standard of Hen Stabl!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

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

Amazing location and beautiful property & grounds

The cottage itself is well presented and had everything in it we needed. The décor is well-fitting for the style of property and has a lovely relaxing feel to it. Lovely and clean, and owners were very welcoming. The grounds offer different areas to sit in and we enjoyed a couple of evenings eating/relaxing outside. This cottage is located in a very beautiful small village and is within easy walking distance of Harlech. The footpath that is almost opposite takes you down across fields to the beach within approx. 15-20 minutes, or 2-3 mins by car via the road. Several of the other roads lead to footpaths that take you up into the hills behind.We will definitely be back to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jörg P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Unterkunft war sauber, sehr gemütlich und modern eingerichtet. Die Kommunikation und der Empfang des Vermieters war außerordentlich angenehm und liebevoll. Danke dafür! Die Lage des Hauses ist optimal. In der Nähe der wunderschöne Strand, Harlech samt kleinen Einkaufsläden und dem tollen Schloss und natürlich die Berge von Snowdonia. Es blieben keine Wünsche offen und wir können die Unterkunft uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonja F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hen Stabl war makellos sauber!Es ist ALLES genauso wunderschön wie auf den Bildern, ein Ort um zur Ruhe zu kommen.Die Landschaft ist wundervoll !Gary, der Vermieter sehr nett und jederzeit ansprechbar !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent a lovely 5 days at Hen Stabl. The accommodation and garden was fantastic. Hosts were friendly and welcoming. The only negative was that we had to leave. We will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein wunderbares Cottage - stilvoll eingerichtet, mit voll eingerichteter Küche, großem Wohnzimmer-Küchenbereich, schönem Bad, bequemen Betten und einem großen Gemeinschaftsgarten mit mehreren Sitzecken. Auch kann man das Meer sehen! Der Check-in ist unkompliziert und die Vermieter sind überaus freundlich. Der Ort hat einen Laden, in dem wir alle Dinge für unseren Urlaub benötigten. Hen Stabl ist sehr zu empfehlen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola J.

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

Little gem

Beautiful presented property with lovely landscape gardens with lots of seating areas which the owner allows you to use . Immaculate inside with lovely decor and furnishings. Good location with Harlech only 4 minutes away in the car and a nice pub a few minutes away . (The Victoria inn ) . Will definitely return and stop here again . Gary the host was full of knowledge of the area and very helpful .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Colin / Liz

House was in excellent order and was exactly as described. Great location with some excellent beaches nearby and excellent for cycling on quiet country roads.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage beautifully decorated with everything we needed for a one week stay. Close to the beach and lots of beautiful walks. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Gary Stevenson

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We have dreamt of moving to Snowdonia for many years and now the dream has become a reality! We are now enjoying our time managing the cottages at Llanfair and Dolgellau and taking time to soak up the beauty and healthy lifestyle that Snowdonia has to offer. We have brought a house which will be an on-going project as we have lots of ideas and aspersions to make it our perfect home.

Why they chose this property

We had been looking for a second cottage in Snowdonia to buy as a holiday home and we had specific requirements regarding the location. We wanted a cottage which was close to the beach and preferably with a sea view, we also wanted the cottage to be close to the countryside and mountains. We like to walk and explore so having all of this on our doorstep was important to us. When we came across Hen Stabl we knew that it was the cottage for us as it ticked all of the boxes on our wish list and in November 2017 we collected the keys and started the refurbishment project!

What makes this property unique

Hen Stabl is situated on the main bus route which services most of the main market towns and villages, it runs at regular intervals and the stop is only just up the lane from the cottage. There is a train stop at Llandanwg and Pensarn; both are only a 10minute walk from the cottage. The train is only made up of two carriages and you have to put your hand out for it to stop! Again it services all of the coastal villages and towns that you’ll probably want to visit. If you wanted to go further afield you can get to Birmingham with only one change!

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