Family friendly 1711 stone built cottage in town centre

Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Parking
4.8
Outstanding(101 Reviews)

House in Barmouth

8 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

This stone built house had been unoccupied for 30 years when we took it over in 1987 and, while habitable now with all reasonable mod cons, it is not in the luxury class. We did not want a house where you were always worried about children or dogs making a mess that could not be easily cleaned up

However it is dry, can be warm (full gas central heating + log burner stove), and is livable in all year round.

Do not expect the Ritz, and realise that houses built in 1711 (when this was) need allowances making for them.

It is a house of great charm and is built into the side of the mountain (which is the very first National Trust open space property) and as a result has an external door on three levels! A cottage extension was added at the back late 19th century which can provide a peaceful area or grandparents sitting room!.

Mobility warning: stairs are steep with only a half handrail to the first floor and no handrail to the attic floor (there is no room, very narrow stairs). Guests with limited mobility have found this a problem.

There is NO parking provided - but free on-street parking 5 minutes walk away is available.


There is a paved patio at the rear which gets a lot of sun later in the day and is suitable for BBQs and a rear store under the cottage extension where the fuel is kept and is also suitable for bike storage. There is a kettle BBQ which will either be in the back store or in the former outside toilet in the yard.

There are open beam ceilings throughout and all external walls in the main house are stone, some of considerable thickness.
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An attractive feature in the main living room is the large log-burner stove (Nursery fireguard if needed also in the room somewhere!) which provides a cheerful focus on cooler days - wood in back store, tho you may need to buy some. There is also full gas central heating.

There are three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.
Bedroom 1 King size double bed. Plenty of room for a cot (you must provide)
Bedroom 2 single bed - a small room
Bedroom 3 a bunk bed - 2 beds
Bathroom WC, washbasin and bath.

On the attic floor there are two bedrooms. A twin bed bedroom and a bedroom with a double bed (with a king size duvet) and a single bed. Access to the attached late 19th century cottage extension.
In the cottage extension is a pleasant 2nd sitting room (often gets the sun), a laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer and a second washroom with WC, basin and electric shower.

Beware of very limited headroom in some areas! Our predecessors were not as tall as us - this is only a problem accessing the back store or moving from the attic to the rear extension. Duck or Grouse!
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Maximum capacity: 9 using existing beds although 6 is very much more comfortable! We will not accept more than 6 adults and 2 children without prior clearance. The house also works very well for smaller numbers. You can accommodate two adults, three children and a baby without having to use the second floor. Extras have to use the 2nd floor that is not very suitable for young children or the elderly owing to steep stairwell. Babies need a carry cot or similar providing.

There is free WiFi installed (code on rear of front door).

The kitchen and dining area will seat six with two on the window seat and there is crockery and cooking utensils to cope with up to nine. The kitchen has a cooker with a double oven, a microwave, fridge freezer and a dishwasher. The kitchen sink is at the underground end of the kitchen and so is emptied by a (automatic) pump. Care is needed not to block it. NEVER pour fat or oil down the sink.

The house is 5 minutes from one of the best beaches in North Wales, 3 minutes from the shops and 3 minutes from the rail station - and less from mountain hillside. You have easy access to Snowdonia and Cader Idris, historic railways and fascinating slate caverns. There is an inflatable dingy in the back store, with oars which can be used with suitable care and the back store is also suitable to park bikes. Bikes can be hired from the garage by the harbour and there are various providers of boat trips (see notices at the harbour).

IMPORTANT!
We do not provide bed linen. There are duvets and pillows on each bed with covers on (do not remove these). You must use your own duvet covers, bottom sheet & pillowcases on top of the existing under-covers. You must provide your own towels, but there is a supply of tea towels in the kitchen.

We also DO NOT have a cleaner - to keep the costs low we rely on everyone to clean up thoroughly before they go. So far this arrangement has worked reasonably well. If you do find it less than satisfactory, please photograph and email it to me. But remember, different people have very different standards.
It does get a professional deep clean and the bedding covers are laundered twice a year.

During the main school holiday periods we only take bookings from Saturday to Saturday. Other periods there is a two night minimum.

Amenities

Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV

Map of Barmouth

Reviews

4.8
Outstanding(101 Reviews)
4.8
Aug 2024
The property did exactly what we needed provided a base. The property offered everything any family would need to have a holiday. all bedrooms 2x bathrooms 1 with bath and 1 with shower washing facility's so no need to bring lots of clothes brilliant, Host sent mail with easy and accurate check in absolutely fantastic week away love Barmouth x thanks so much
4.8
Aug 2024
This is the perfect little cottage. Right in the middle of Barmouth but up a (tiny) side street. Less than 5 mins to the beach and harbour and straight into the mountains behind the house. The cottage is quirky and has multiple rooms. It had everything we needed for our holiday - great that it had things like DVD's and crab lines to use. If you like luxury - this is not for you. If you want a great base that feels like a relaxed home in a great location and a great price - you won't do better than this. We were a family of 5 with 3 teens/early 20's "kids". Something for everyone here.
4.8
Jul 2024
Old cottage which has everything you need and in a great location. As the owner says if you’re looking for luxury then this is not for you but if you have dogs and kids then it’s ideal. Take care if you have a big car though as access is tight
4.8
Jul 2024
Mod cons in an old house. Everything you need for a self catering holiday. Right by the beach and train station and all shops. We didn’t use the car once while we were there. Look past the chipped plaster and a few damp patches and you have a brilliant holiday spot. We would go again
4.8
May 2024
My favourite holiday rental, quaint cottage with lots of space, efficient central heating, close to beach and other amenities, you can't go wrong with booking this cottage
4.8
Apr 2024
Loved Barmouth great location though had to be confident on small roads in car ! Had a lovely weekend - it’s an older property lots of character - amazing fire ❤️
4.8
Mar 2024
Really big property Brilliant location Parking nearby worked well Lovely fire Basic level of presentation, but consistent with description and affordable. Guests clean the property on leaving.
4.8
Jan 2024
From start to finish we loved our stay in this gorgeous, quirky cottage. As stated in the description its not the Ritz but for comfort, quirkiness and location it is a perfect little gem. There was 4 adults, 3 teenagers and 2 children we had plenty of room, everything we needed and a lovely break away. I have already recommended to friends and family and would definitely book again. Correspondence was spot on and we received everything we needed.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Barmouth?

The average price for a rental in Barmouth is £85 per night. This rental is £3 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Family friendly 1711 stone built cottage in town centre. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Family friendly 1711 stone built cottage in town centre pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Family friendly 1711 stone built cottage in town centre?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and laundry.

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