Hafod Y Gwynt - Holiday Home in Snowdonia
This spacious 4-bedroom holiday home offers a perfect getaway, serving as an ideal self-catering lodging option for families or groups looking to explore the beautiful Snowdonia accommodation.
IN THE HEART OF SNOWDONIA
Hafod y Gwynt is a large stone-built former coaching house that serves as a perfect holiday home, offering unique mountain views. It stands on 15 acres of land, featuring an attractive wooded semi-formal garden and an 8-acre lake surrounded by the majestic high mountains of Snowdonia. Located at the head of the Nant Gwynant valley between Beddgelert, Capel Curig, and Llanberis, this self-catering lodging is an ideal base for exploring the Snowdonia National Park, with many local tourist attractions and superb beaches also within easy reach. It provides excellent opportunities for walking and mountaineering, and Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales, can be ascended directly from the house. For those interested in fishing, trout fishing is available in Lockwood's Lake within the grounds. The beautiful garden features a stream running through it and is just 200 metres from the renowned Pen y Gwryd hotel.
The House
Accommodation
This holiday home sleeps 12 and welcomes pets. The self-catering lodging features 4 bedrooms: a family room with a double bed, bunks, and an en-suite bathroom; another family room with a double bed, bunks, and an en-suite shower room; a double room with a basin; and a twin room with a basin. Additionally, there is a family bathroom/WC and a separate WC/cloakroom equipped with a dehumidifier for drying outdoor clothes. A cot is also available for your convenience.
Facilities
The lounge in this holiday home offers beautiful lake views and is equipped with a color TV featuring a video and DVD player, as well as a solid fuel stove (fuel provided) and parquet flooring. Wifi is available for your convenience. The kitchen, which boasts a quarry-tiled floor, includes an electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, and a large American fridge/freezer, along with an optional electrically operated Aga, all adjacent to the spacious dining room. For additional relaxation or dining, the conservatory serves as an alternative sitting/dining area. There is also a utility room with a washing machine, tumble dryer, and extra freezer. Please note that towels and bed linen are not provided. Throughout the self-catering lodging, you'll find supplementary electric heaters and electric under blankets on all beds (not bunks). The house benefits from solar panels on the roof, and gas central heating can be arranged for an additional charge. Ample parking is available, and camping is also possible in the grounds and alongside the lake, making it an ideal Snowdonia accommodation for your getaway.
The Gardens and Lake
The extensive gardens of this holiday home feature streams and ponds, connected by local slate paths. The house sources its water supply from the stream at the top end of the garden. A portable barbecue is available upon request, adding to the appeal of this self-catering lodging.
The lake within the grounds, known as Llyn Lockwood—sometimes referred to as Llyn Gwryd—was constructed purely for fishing by Arthur Lockwood in 1927. In 1946, Lockwood received a grant of £50 from the River Board to establish a trout hatchery at the back of Hafod y Gwynt. This ensured that the lake was well stocked with trout, including the native brown trout that travel up the Gwryd and down from Cwmfynnon, making this Snowdonia accommodation a perfect retreat for fishing enthusiasts.
