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Ty'r Afon - River Cottage is located in Bala, just 27 miles from Lake Vyrnwy and 28 miles from St Asaph's Cathedral. 26 miles from Portmeirion and 26 miles from Horseshoe Pass, the property provides a garden and barbecue facilities. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests have access to free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. Featuring river and garden views, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and opens to a patio. Featuring a terrace with mountain views, this vacation home also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 1 bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. For guests with children, the vacation home offers outdoor play equipment. If you like to discover the area, cycling, canoeing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Ty'r Afon - River Cottage can arrange a bicycle rental service. Chirk Castle is 31 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the stunning <b>location</b> and welcoming hosts at Ty'r Afon. The <b>garden</b> was a hit with guests travelling with children, and the quiet surroundings were appreciated. The <b>kitchen</b> was well-equipped, though some noted mixed <b>cleanliness</b>. The <b>breakfast</b> pack was a delightful touch.
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Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.5

Host Info

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Ty'r Afon - River Cottage - is a new, architect designed conversion, using the latest heating and insulation to provide a comfortable and relaxing environment for guest to enjoy during their stay. Situated in the 11/4 acre garden of The Railway Cottage has its own large lawn and garden area which is bordered on one side by the Afon Tryweryn (River Tryweryn. The conversion, with ideas from our son and his family (who live and work in Norway), has strong Scandinavian themes - especially wooden floors throughout and underfloor heating, a decked, covered sitting out area with BBQ and telescope for star gazing on clear nights.
Frongoch is a small Welsh village with strong Irish connections
Languages spoken: Welsh,English

Area info

Amenities of Ty'r Afon - River Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • River view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Detached

Transportation

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry

Miscellaneous

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Languages Spoken

  • Welsh
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ty'r Afon - River Cottage of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Ty'r Afon - River Cottage

  • The prices at Ty'r Afon - River Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Ty'r Afon - River Cottage is 2.5 miles from the center of Bala. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Ty'r Afon - River Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Ty'r Afon - River Cottage offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Bicycle rental
  • Ty'r Afon - River Cottage can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Ty'r Afon - River Cottage is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Ty'r Afon - River Cottage has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Ty'r Afon - River Cottage on this page.