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  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Ask about pets

From the owner

Cartref Cottage is situated in the grounds of a large house in the hamlet of Rhosygwaliau, one and a half miles from Bala Lake.

There is an open plan kitchen / diner / lounge, a shower room and a bedroom with one double and one single bed.

Bed linen is provided, but you will need to bring your own towels

.The kitchen has a full size cooker with oven and grill, fridge, a microwave, toaster, washer dryer, iron (and board).

There is private parking and the bustling market town of Bala is two minutes away by car.The cottage is centrally heated, and is a non smoking property.

.Cycle hire is available in Bala and we can offer indoor cycle storage.

Free WI-FI is available at Cartref Cottage.

A selection of board games and DVDs are kept in the cottage.

Long term winter lets are available, please email for details.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed Twin bed
  • 1 Wet room

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Ask about pets

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided

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COVID - 19 Guide. Before travel- If you display any symptoms of COVID-19 do not travel. We will be deep cleaning the cottage before your arrival. Staying at the cottage- Arrival is 4pm onwards. Please observe social distancing whilst outside the cottage, including trips to the surrounding area. If you develop symptoms of COVID-19 whilst staying at the cottage, phone us. Return home as per government guidelines. If you are unable to travel home due to illness you will be charged for additional nights. Before departure- Open the windows . Place bedding in the bags provided. Use the recycling boxes. Put non-recyclable waste in green wheelie bin. Please depart cottage by 10am.
Cartref Cottage, Bala, Gwynedd. – Home 128793

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    Check in: 14:00 Check out: 10:00
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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 7 night
    Changeover day: Sat

    About the owner

    William Andrew R.
    Calendar last updated:
    24 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    13

    Languages spoken: English
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    1966Jan

    Very nice house in a picturesque landscape
    Aug 2021

    We enjoyed every day in this beautiful old house, surrounded from a picturesque landscape close to Bala Lake. Thanks to Tyly and Andrew (owner) for their hospitality and the warm welcome. For my wife … More 

    22 Sep 2021

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    Value for money
    Aug 2020

    Lovely little cottage in a nice quite area, enough room for 2 adults and 1 child. The owners were friendly and welcoming. The cottage was a little damp, I'm guessing because it hadn't been u… More 

    23 Aug 2020

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    A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

    Cosy cottage for 2 people just a few minutes drive from Bala
    Aug 2020

    If you want a quiet location and privacy this is the place. William was the very friendly owner who left us to enjoy our week but was there if we had any questions. Bala Is a great base to explore Sno… More 

    21 Aug 2020

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    Fantastic
    Aug 2019

    Hi the cottage was good yes there is a slight damp smell but if you leave the windows open you can’t smell it the owners very friendly they don’t bother you at all the grounds is beautiful… More 

    25 Aug 2019

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    Cartref cottage Bala
    Jul 2019

    We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage was nice and cosy and very clean with lovely surroundings. Owners lived in the house next door and were very friendly.

    4 Aug 2019

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