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Tyddyn Derwen is one of 10 luxury self-catering cottages on The Bodnant Estate, a strikingly beautiful agricultural estate in North Wales. Set in hilly and wooded countryside in the lower reaches of the Conwy Valley, it commands spectacular views across to Snowdonia. Stone cottages and farm buildings have been restored using traditional materials and techniques, and the Estate supports farming and encourages other rural activities. Various houses and cottages in scenic positions on the Estate are available for rent as holiday lets. Come and stay in one of them - and enjoy walking on the many miles of private woodland paths winding through the Estate.
The cottage has been delightfully restored to a very high standard and is decorated in a traditional style. It is the perfect secluded and tr...Tyddyn Derwen is one of 10 luxury self-catering cottages on The Bodnant Estate, a strikingly beautiful agricultural estate in North Wales. Set in hilly and wooded countryside in the lower reaches of the Conwy Valley, it commands spectacular views across to Snowdonia. Stone cottages and farm buildings have been restored using traditional materials and techniques, and the Estate supports farming and encourages other rural activities. Various houses and cottages in scenic positions on the Estate are available for rent as holiday lets. Come and stay in one of them - and enjoy walking on the many miles of private woodland paths winding through the Estate.
The cottage has been delightfully restored to a very high standard and is decorated in a traditional style. It is the perfect secluded and tranquil spot, nestled in woodland and overlooking a field. The cottage lies off a woodland track from where you'll find glorious walks along private paths through woods and across farmland.
There are a number of other properties available to book at the Bodnant Estate; Ty Newydd, sleeping eight guests, Ty Cerrig, sleeping seven guests, Lletty, sleeping six guests, Lletty and Annexe, sleeping eight guests, Garth Iwrch, sleeping four guests, Bryn Derw, sleeping 4 guests, Bryn Rhydd, sleeping four guests, Minafon sleeping two guests, Ty Ucha'r Ffordd, sleeping two guests and Bryn Mawr, sleeping 7 guests.
Additional Information:
Please note that access is by single country roads with steep gradients in places and graded track. Caution should be exercised, particularly in inclement weather.
Fishing permits available at Bodnant Garden Centre.
Due to the remote location, some mobile phone network providers may have limited signal.
Travel cot and highchair available on request (please provide your own cot linen).
Two well behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge). Please note, dogs must be kept under control as sheep and cattle graze in adjacent fields.
Barbecue provided.
Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Rural Retreats will be held responsible.
House Rules
Pet-friendlyKid friendlyNo smoking
You can bring your dog to this cottage (small additional charge); due to nearby livestock, please keep your pet under careful control.
Mixed feelings about this cottage as the access is very poor the last 2 miles.
The estate only give the exact locations and directions after you have booked and paid, so we didn't realise the lanes to the cottage were single track {and we mean track with grass growing in the middle of the road in places}. The hedges were incredibly high so it was difficult to see traffic approaching and the few passing places were just field gateways deep in mud which is fine in a 4x4, less so in a family car. The road is also incredibly steep with right hand blind bends in. There were other holiday cottages, 2 farms and a fishing pond in this area so you will meet traffic.
The cottage was clean and well kept with a thoughtful food basket left for us. The downstairs bathroom was chilly as the heating seemed to be on a short timer, whereas the rest of the heating had a life of it's own! Beautiful and rural with a super view from the cottage at the front.
I would say this is a great cottage if you plan on walking or cycling everyday and use it as a base. Not sure about it as a family place where you nip in and out all day after visiting the local sites. The drive to it, especially in winter/ early spring would be a nuisance.
The access is along Ffordd Penrhyd and turn onto Fford Llyn Syberi so it's worth a quick Google Street View to see the road before booking, so you can make an informed decision! We met a farm vehicle and school bus one afternoon - great fun!
Visited April 2023
Written June 9, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Welshwizard50
North Wales, United Kingdom64 contributions
Don't arrive in the dark!
After negotiating a single track road, and a steep hill over a stream as you approach the property you arrive at Tyddyn Derwen. A bit hairy for us, but we were an all-lady party and not in a 4x4. Well worth it though. The cottage is warm, spacious, modern and well-kitted out in a stunning location. You won't want to leave for sure.
Visited February 2022
Written February 7, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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