Tan y Graig is one of five stone terraced cottages on a raised walkway, the front overlooking the old tea room and the back has the most breath taking views of Snowdon. You can see the train going on its journey to the top of the mountain and the Welsh Highland railway literally past the back garden.
The cottage has tiled flooring downstairs with the upstairs carpeted. The lounge has three seater settees, centre table and an open stone fireplace with log burner.
The staircase has a small landing with doors leading to two bedrooms and a toilet and shower room. The back twin bedroom has a double glazed door with steep slate steps going up to the top back garden.
The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, coffee maker, washer and tumbler dryer and a good supply of cutlery, crockery, glassware and cooking utensils. There is free Fibre Broadband and Wifi.
Heating is by electric radiators and a cosy log burner in the living room with logs purchased locally. All linen, towels and tea towels are provided.
Be assured of a warm welcome in the village pub, the Cwellyn Arms, which offers a wide selection of great snacks, meals and guest ales throughout the day and into the evening.
Rhyd Ddu is a quiet village on the A4085, about 3 miles north of Beddgelert, situated at the foot of Snowdon and its surrounding peaks. The Welsh Highland railway runs from Caernarfon to Porthmadoc passing through the village with a stop within walking distance of the cottage.
One of the routes up Snowdon - the Rhyd Ddu path - has its starting point in the village, and the Snowdon Ranger path is two miles away. Popular activities in the area are walking, climbing, mountain biking, pony trekking, fishing, golf and much more. Caernarfon is 9 miles away through impressive mountain scenery.
Bangor, Anglesey and Llandudno are about 30 minutes drive from the cottage.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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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 first aid kit
Frequently asked questions
Is Tan Y Graig, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Tan Y Graig, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia?
As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tan Y Graig, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia on 4 July 2026 start from NZ$262, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Tan Y Graig, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Tan Y Graig, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Tan Y Graig, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Tan Y Graig, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia located?
This family-friendly Caernarfon cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Rhyd Ddu Path and Welsh Highland Railway. Yr Wyddfa and Eryri National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A very cozy cottage with a spectacular raised garden in back. Cute pub across the street had good food. We were a close drive to hiking trails and did some fabulous hikes. Recommended!
Property in lovely location, a home from home cottage with all the amenities you will need.
Lovely walks on doorstep and great food in the pub across the road.
Sonia P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2024
So pleased you found it a home from home while enjoying the local area.
Great experience staying here, cottage was well equipped and decorated. Host provided very detailed instructions
Garden views are stunning. Will be visiting again!
Sarah T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2023
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to hosting you again.
We absolutely loved the cottage. We had everything we needed and it was very clean. The location is fantastic with lots of walks and beautiful views.
Would definitely recommend to stay here.
Elisabeth F.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Thanks for recommending. Great to hear that you loved the cottage and location.
Nice stay. Super location to go up the Snowden. We found the house a little bit dusty what could come from the ceiling lights.
Heleen d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2025
Pleased that you had a good stay and found it a super location. We take great pride in the cleanliness of the cottage but due to the character of the building during stays it can become dusty more quickly than a more modern house.
Great property, very clean and well maintained. Beautiful large garden at the back. Exceptional communication with Sally the property manager. Perfect location for spending time in Snowdon.
SEAN C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2022
Really pleased to hear that you found the location perfect, garden beautiful and the property great.
clean, cosy cottage with all the facilities you need for a great stay in this lovely part of Wales. We had a welcome bottle of wine and welsh cakes which was nice. The views from the garden look over Mount Snowdon range and are amazing.
Christine T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Really glad you enjoyed the cottage and location. Thanks for the great review.
Very nice house with beautiful garden with perfect view on Snowdon. Walk to the summit from the front door! Nice pub and restaurant across the street, supermarket a few minutes by car. Perfect place for a week, we would liked to stay another week.
Erik d.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Very pleased to hear that you found it the perfect place and wanted to stay longer!
So nice to be away again to our favourite part of Wales and glad we chose this property as so handy for all the things we like-walks in woods the coast, mountains. Property is lovely. Everything you require. Hope to get back really soon.
Richard M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2022
So pleased to hear that you found the property lovely with everything you needed.
Spotlessly clean house with good amenities. Small and cosy. Host very welcoming and responsive. Beds very comfortable and good hot shower! Loads to do in the vicinity - even in the rain. Quirky garden is great.
jacey S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2023
Glad to hear you a cosy and comfy stay while finding lots to do.
Small but well equipped and well located cottage backing onto Snowdon's western edge with all the facilities required for a couple/small group of adults and very well located for exploring northern Snowdonia. Property was very clean and well prepared and accurately marketed
Chris J.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2022
Pleased to hear that you liked the location and found the cottage well equipped.
We had a wonderful stay in Rhyd Ddu - the cottage was lovely and the location was perfect for walking. Our dog absolutely loved the garden! I was a bit concerned about the on road parking but it was absolutely fine. The tea room opposite is closed for 2024 and also up for sale (July 2024) which was a bit of a shame but the pub down the road was really nice.
Cara E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
So pleased that you found the cottage lovely and in a perfect location for your wonderful stay.
Clean with quality items. Good size bedrooms, cosy lounge with log burner, well equipped kitchen and a fabulous view from back garden. Note: stairs to bedrooms are steep so maybe old or infirm may struggle. Steps to back garden also steep but well worth the climb. Very handy position for North Wales area visits. I would go again and also recommend it to others.
Elaine W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2022
Thank you for recommending and please to hear you found it a handy location with a fabulous view.
We had a lovely stay at the Tan Y Graig cottage in Rhyd Dhu. The cottage was well appointed with everything that we needed for a five night stay. No complaints from us.A few things to make you aware of:* The steps up to the garden are steep in and you need to take care whether wet or dry. Anyone with weak legs may find the climb a challenge. At the time of our stay....* There was no mobile signal in the village, so mobile internet and mobile phone calls were not an option.* The very close by Cwellyn Arms did not make any WiFi available to bar users, which we thought was a bit mean spirited.* But, the Cwellyn Arms did do some good cask ales
If you enjoy hiking and stunning scenery then this is the place to stay in Snowdonia National Park. The cottage has everything one needs for a very comfortable stay with everything thought of. We were able to self-cater very easily. Although there isn't a dining area a table and chairs are provided that you have to set up but as there were only 2 of us we ate on our laps. We also enjoyed sitting in the garden looking onto Snowdon but you have to be able to cope with steep steps ups. The beds are comfortable although the double bed is only a queen. We loved the location being able to walk from the door up Mount Snowdon. And there is a lovely pub and tea room in the village. Sally was very helpful and we would love to return. Highly recommend this lovely cottage which was spotlessly clean, tastefully furnished and very well equipped. Also a good shower which we appreciated! Many thanks Sally!
Helen C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
Thank you for recommending and so glad that you had a great stay. I look forward to hopefully hosting you again in the future.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Heather
17 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was excellent. It was in a great location. It was very clean. We had a superb time.
This was spoilt when we arrived home and received an email from the host stating she will be taking £150 from my account within 3-5 days for damage to a table to replace it. We had not used the table whilst there. She could only provide an after photograph of this damage but still insisted we had done it. Feel we are being ripped off. Beware of homes owned by this host. We are both older people who respect other peoples properties and would certainly have reported any damage sustained. This all spoilt what was a lovely break away
Easy check in, property was clean and well equipped. Care to be taken on steps to the garden especially when wet, but well worth the effort! The views from the garden are spectacular and the property itself is in a lovely village location with walks on the doorstep. I love how this property is also dog friendly and we all enjoyed relaxing in front of the fire in the evenings.
Danika H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2021
So pleased to hear you loved the cottage and village and found the views specular while enjoying walks from the door step.