Hafod Y Bryn

Hafod Y Bryn is an impressive holiday home which was in a great location only 100yards from Harlech castle with wonderful views of the beach and Snowdonia.

The extra treats and bits and pieces for our dog was a lovely touch. The parking is tricky and not helped by disturbed paving at the front of the property and the lack of decent take out food options in the village. (Not that the owners could help that). A great week in a lovely property.

What a fantastic place to stay.

The view was breathtaking. The accommodation was very clean and tidy and had a well stocked kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the living area was spacious. We had a tiny issue with the front door to which the owners responded within minutes. They gave us information for where to park our second car. There is as little or s much to do as you like in the area. The beach is spectacular. My husband ticked off playing on one of his bucket list golf courses nd the ice cream shop and deli in the village were making. Thank you so much.

We had a wonderful stay at Hafod Y Bryn.

The views from the lounge are amazing.The whole house is beautifully decorated and spotlessly clean, nice comfy beds and lovely bathrooms. A well equipped kitchen with the amazing views from every window. We had sunset views every evening. Yes the parking is tricky, we have a big car but the owners pointed us in the direction of free parking a 3 minute walk away. The village is nice and quiet especially at night but there is a deli, convenience store and cafes and gift shops and of course the castle and if you venture down the hill there is the most amazing beach great for the dogs.Also plenty for all the family to do in the area.

A beautiful property with the most fantastic views!

It had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Pubs, shops, takeaways & train station within a short walking distance. Thank you!

What can I say, this property is absolutely picture perfect and the hosts were fantastic and extremely accommodating.

The sunsets from the living room were out of this world and the whole house is beautiful the beds were extremely comfty, the house is decorated to a very high standard and has everything you could want. The town centre is 1 minute walk away and has pubs, eateries and a convenience store. The beach is a 20 minutes walk away and is stunning. The parking on the front was a little tricky but once you got the hang of it on the hill you were fine. Everything was perfect during our stay and if you want to visit this little majestic part of Wales I highly recommend you staying at this property with links to Barmouth and Portmadog. The owners and their house keeper could not do enough for you and made you feel very comfortable.

The cottage was beautifully presented and in an excellent location being just a couple of minutes walk from the cafes, shop and castle.

Accomodation was excellent, very clean and just what we wanted.

It is on a steep hill (along with the rest of the village), so parking is tricky. We got used to being out at 10.00am every day, as the space outside is difficult to park on. Accomodation was excellent though and thanks again.

Property immaculate, catered for all our needs, superb views and close to the beach, enjoyed our stay, good comms from owners, would highly recommend.

Many thanx

We had a great time thanks, the house is in a great location.

The upstairs lounge and kitchen works really well. House has all you need and more !!

We had a busy and enjoyable stay at Hafod y Bryn despite not having the best of weather.

It is ideally situated for trips to Portmeirion, the Ffestiniog Railway out of Porthmadog and the Llyn Trawsfynydd reservoir and of course Harlech Castle. The property was clean, comfortable and well furnished with some interesting items to add interest. And the large windows makes the best of the views over Tremadog Bay. We were not able to open the patio doors as it was too windy but I can confirm they are well draught-proofed!

Super stay at this property.

Had everything to make our stay feel great. Close to shops and castle and fabulous view of the sea.

The most beautiful cottage, the view was brilliant, the beds the most comfortable I have slept in away from home.

Very clean, quality bedding and furniture. Kitchen was very well stocked with crockery and the guest information was great. The bathrooms very luxurious, particularly the downstairs bath. The only negative relates to the parking and the hill coming up to the cottage. This isn’t anything the owners can rectify but the hill is extremely steep and our automatic electric car did struggle to get up. The incline of the parking outside the property was challenging and after two near misses we went the long way round and parked on street or in long stay parking. Fine for us but those with mobility issues might struggle with the parking facilities.

We've had a lovely week away in Harlech.

  Sara's property is one of the nicest and most comfortable we've stayed in. The sofas and beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The views from the property are magnificent and it was great to have such wonderful weather so we could open the sliding patio doors and look out across the golf course,  sand dunes and sea. If we could ask for anything more it would be to have a fan as the lounge area gets really very warm in the lovely hot weather we had. Thank you, Sara for our welcome pack, for us and our dog, and for your prompt support when I had questions. Harlech beach is just gorgeous and only about a 25 minute walk away from the house. I enjoyed the challenge of climbing the hill to the property each day after a morning swim in the sea with our dog. We'd travelled in two cars but there were a few free parking spaces a short walk from the property, leaving my husband to negotiate the parking area at the front of the house.  This was our third visit to Harlech and we're looking forward to returning soon. We'd love to stay in this property again.

The perfect property for a family getaway.

Check in was very easy and the property had everything we needed. Lovely location and very friendly hosts. We would definitely stay here again!

What an amazing place the location is just perfect, stunning views.

Inside is equally stunning the house has been finished to such high standard it really is beautiful. Everything was clean and smelling lovely, beds were extremely comfortable. The Woodburner on at night with the lounge sliding doors open is so relaxing after long day out and about. My husband was equally impressed and we will definitely be returning next year. Nicest place we've ever stayed in.

Beautifully decorated and well-equipped holiday home in a marvellous location

A very nice property, which was very spacious and met our requirements perfectly.

It was very well equipped and comfortable. The property was located in the centre of Harlech near the Castle with all the amenities nearby. The view from the lounge was amazing. The only issue we had was entering the property which was resolved very quickly be telephoning the contact number,

We were greeted with a lovely welcome pack, including treats for our dog and the house was absolutely spotless!

Communication was excellent with the hosts from start to finish. The location of the property was very accessible to the amenities in Harlech, although the road was incredibly step and we had to park our cars a 3 minute walk away! The patio area has excellent views of the sea and the bifold doors were perfect to open to watch the sunset! We cannot fault the property or the hosts at all and would definitely be returning!

Lovely views from the upstairs open plan kitchen/lounge.

The small paved outside space is off the downstairs bedroom but we managed to find a pretty park to walk our 2 small dogs within 5 minutes from cottage. Harlech village is up on the hill away from the beach and in early June the cafes and pubs have limited opening hours so we cooked in and as 4 adults the kitchen/lounge/breakfast bar area was just right. A small problem with Netflix was quickly sorted out by the owner. Thank you.

Never stayed in Harlech before and found the little town to be delightful with a great castle (worth the entry price!

) nice coffees shops, fab deli and amazing icecream shop. We only stayed for a few days and due to poor weather we spent most of our time sadly inside! The view from the property is fantastic even in the rain. It’s was very clean, warm and comfortable. Kitchen is fully stocked (only missing a potato peeler!) couldn’t get the job to work but that’s probably just me! Comfy beds, 2 upstairs and one downstairs all doubles. Only downside is the parking which is very tight if you have a large car (as we did) easier to reverse in with the headlights facing up the hill. Almost out you off from going out once you were nicely parked! Loved how close you were to the town though so massively helped! Lovely place to stay to explode Barmouth, Portmeirion and even up to zip World in Blaenau Ffestiniog for the adventurous types! Lovely owners if you can find availability don’t hesitate to book! Thank you

Everything was as stated in the write up.

Owners rectified one small problem on the same day. The view from the lounge was beautiful. Lots of walks from the house.

A beautiful property with great views of the sea.

Parking was a little bit tight but other than that we had an excellent weeks holiday, highly recommended.

Outstanding property in a fabulous location!

We had a fantastic week in this truly beautiful cottage with amazing views across Royal St David's golf course and across the sea. The accommodation was immaculate, the beds were super comfortable and lots of little special touches that made our week away even better. We'll definitely be back!

Spending Christmas in Harlech was an unforgettable experience, and the property was the perfect setting.

We truly couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed, and everything about the property was so thoughtfully designed, from the cosy furnishings to the little details and even the welcome pack for our furry family members that made our stay extra special. The hosts were lovely, we exchanged a few messages, which was such a nice touch. One of the highlights for us was the local area. Harlech is a hidden gem, with so much to offer. The stunning beach and breathtaking views of the mountains were the perfect backdrop for daily walks, and we loved discovering the nearby trails. The castle, with its rich history, was also a must-see – a real treasure. We’ve been fortunate to travel to some incredible places over the years, but Harlech has truly captured our hearts. It’s the perfect mix of serenity and adventure. We can’t wait to return, and next time, we’re planning to stay even longer. We would recommend this property to anyone looking to escape to beautiful Harlech for the holidays

Open plan and modern layout.

Well thought out and tasteful. From the welcoming text message to the final farewell we enjoyed every minute. Within a 5 minute walk of the shops, castle and pub. When we went, Storm Bert was raging away, but with the log burner, the heating units (which were incredibly efficient) we could sit and enjoy the view in toasty comfort. Dog owners beware they pamper the dogs more than us with bowls, throws, treats and blankets. This is a little jewel in the heart of Snowdonia and can not recommend enough. We will be back Sara and Nick.

The property is in a fabulous location with great views of the surrounding bay.

The property has been fully renovated to a high standard with everything you need. The personal touches like dog towels, blankets and treats for our furbabies was a welcome surprise. Text messages from Sara and Nick to make sure we are ok and don’t need anything was great. The comfort is exceptional and with It being only 2 mins walk from Harlech Castle and village centre with pubs shops, you have everything you need. Visits to Barmouth and Porthmadog are a must with short 20 minute drives. Overall 10/10

This was our third stay in 5 months which says it all really.

Accommodation was great as usual, the weather was kind for October and the views are just breath taking with the leaves gone now! Hope we get chance to come again next year.

This was our first visit to Harlech and we definitely made the right property choice!

Hafod Y Bryn is a stunning property that has been completed to an exceptionally high standard. The first thing we noticed upon entering the house was the wonderful smell, it smelt fresh, clean and quite frankly delightful! The property has the lounge/kitchen on the 1st floor along with 2 very large sized double bedrooms. A bathroom with a shower is also on this upper level. The ground floor contains a stunning bathroom with a beautiful deep fill bath and separate shower cubicle. Across the hall is another large double bedroom with a patio door leading onto a small enclosed terrace area which has a small table and chairs. The lounge is designed in an open plan way encompassing a large kitchen with a great range of appliances including an air fryer, toaster, washing machine and dishwasher. Electric blinds hang above stunningly wide sliding patio doors that open up onto a Juliet balcony with amazing views of the royal golf course, sand dunes and open sea views. The wood burning stove is also delightful and on the two occasions we used it, it just made the wet and cold evenings super cosy. Throughout the property the furnishings all appear to be premium and look fantastic, attention to detail was amazing throughout the property. You can clearly tell the owners care about their guest and want to provide a wonderful experience for them - whomever designed this property needs to come to my home and give me some interior design tips! Bedding and towels are provides and again this quality of this was fantastic - it almost felt like we were the first people to ever stay in this delightful property. One of the things we really appreciated was the doggie goodies that the owners kindly left for our two dogs - it was a wonderful touch! The owners even provide dog towels and feeding dishes. The included cleaning products allowed us to keep the house as spotlessly clean as we could. We even had washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets! Each bathroom also had hand soap and mini toiletries in the main bathroom. It was quite wet and miserable when we visited and the evenings cold, however the electric heating works brilliantly, we only needed the heating on for around an hour before we turned it back off. The drive outside is pretty steep and it can be challenging to navigate with a larger vehicle, however once your confidence builds it does get easier to park throughout your stay, Harlech is a wonderful quaint little village, the property is located only a few metres from the famous Harlech castle which is lit up in pink in the evening and looks stunning! The walk from to the beach takes you down a very steep hill and steps, it took around 20 mins for us to walk there - but it is so worth it, Harlech beach is simply stunning! There is a small high street with lots of eateries around and some other independent shops. The shop at the top of the hill is like an Aladdin's cave, i loved it and the staff were just so helpful - you could literally buy anything in here, and at great prices! The Chinese also does a mean chicken curry! The location is ideal for travelling around North Wales - our visit to Snowdon took around 1hr 20 mins to drive too, through the most stunning scenery. Barmouth (a wonderful seaside town with an amazing viaduct you can walk across) around a 25 min drive away. Beddgelert, another stunning Welsh village is around a 45 min drive away. In summary i can not recommend this property enough. Both my partner and I wish to return. It really does feel like a home from home! It is without doubt the best holiday rental home we have ever stayed in. Thank you also to Sara and Nick who messaged us prior to arriving at the property and then again towards the end of our stay. You both truly have a beautiful home!

Beautiful house in a great location.

House was very well equipped with everything we needed. Great views over the golf course and sea. So many places to see in the area. The added bonus was that the weather was fantastic all week. Would definitely return.

Superb views of the coast from the kitchen/lounge area, very comfortable, very well kept & extremely clean.

Excellent location in Harlech and easy to find. Happy to recommend, we had a great stay here thank you.

This was our second stay and we loved it again.

Great house, really comfy and well equipped. Fantastic communication from the owners when I needed their help with something, we really appreciated it! Lovely views both of the sea and castle and loads to do in the area! We will definitely book again!!

Great house in a fantastic location.

It was very comfortable and the views are amazing!

We really loved the house and had a wonderful few days in Harlech.

The views were beautiful and the house was clean and beautifully presented. All the little extras for the dog were really thoughtful and made us feel very welcome. Lots of helpful info on the area was provided also. I'm sure we will stay again!

We enjoyed our time at Hafod Y Bryn.

The house is finished to a very high standard and set in the most beautiful scenery.

Just had the best week staying at Hafod and could not fault the property at all.

Spotlessly clean and decor to a high standard. All in all a fantastic homely property with beautiful views and the gorgeous weather was a bonus. It was good of the owners to text us making sure everything was ok during our stay. We will definitely be staying here again, thank you

Lovely views out to sea, well appointed house in the heart of Harlech.

The downstairs bedroom felt a little damp but was fine once heating was on. Only one issue was parking, there is free parking in the town but this is only for an hour during the day so second car needed to be moved several times a day. The evening was fine because it was free parking from 6pm until 9am. We did have a lovely time and will be back but with only one car.

Thank you for our stay in your beautiful home.

Immaculately presented with wonderful views (apart from the trees and foliage blocking the sea view from some angles ). A couple of points for thought - we struggled with no dining table as the breakfast bar eating arrangements were unsociable and uncomfortable. We couldn’t play games on there or have our usual family time. The property was hard to find with the postcode and we struggled. It is wholly unsuitable for my aging parents who were unable to manage the hill at all. The only other point I would like to add is the lack of cutlery - meaning the dishwasher was on twice a day as we ran out after breakfast! The young adults managed to spill a drink on their bedding but thankfully I’d bumped into your lovely cleaner who was able to help us in providing spare linen as we washed it but could dry it ! It might be useful to leave a spare set. She is an angel and an asset to your property. We were touched by the attention to detail for the dogs - the treats and towels were lovely to have available thank you.

Beautiful house, stunning sunset views and walking distance to the beach.

House was immaculate and very comfortable and we were grateful to receive lots of information and a goodie basket. Great communication with the owner.. Harlech is a lovely place with a beautiful castle and the beach is stunning and dog friendly. Loved our stay will come again.

The property is modern and very well maintained.

The goodies for us and the treats for our dog were a lovely welcome surprise. The property is in a perfect elevated location in the centre of Harlech just yards from the castle. Great views over Harlech beach (although not the owners' fault, the trees over the road could do with trimming to improve this). There is parking at the property for one vehicle (although we did struggle with our VW campervan due to the depth and angle of the drive, but we did manage it). Good information left at the property for use of all facilities aswell as places to visit. The home owners are easily contacted should you need to. Overall, we highly recommend the property as the perfect place to stay in Harlech

We loved this place, firstly it’s a great location not far to walk down the hill to the beach and back up, the exercise meant we cud have more treats!

It’s close to the castle and shops but not too close as to be busy in front of the property. The driveway was easy to use and plenty big enough for a big car! The inside has been well thought out and the kitchen well equipped, and amazingly the owners text to see how our holiday was going and when I mentioned an item we wud have appreciated they had it delivered!!! Amazing!! Did I mention the views?? Also amazing!! So much to do in the area, such a variety of walks, coastal or mountains, I could write positively all day! We booked again! Enough said!

We had a lovely week away here, superb location, fabulous views, clean and comfortable don't be put off about the parking outside, I got my Discovery in with space to spare.

Not many places we would return to as we love trying new locations and cottages, but this one we will defiantly be returning to.

We had such a fabulous week staying at Hafod Y Bryn.

Harlech really is a lovely place and this property is perfectly located to walk out of the door and enjoy all that Harlech has to offer on foot. We explored the surrounding area by car which is truly stunning. The off road parking for the property is a little tight, particularly if your vehicle is on the big side so we chose to park our car in the town on one of the quiet back streets. It was completely free and safe and only a few minutes walk away through a beautiful, peaceful wooded picnic area. The layout of the property is great. Upstairs is Light, airy and spacious with magnificent views over to the dunes and the sea. Wouldn't hesitate to return here.

Lovely property, the views are stunning.

Sara/Nick left suggestions on what to around Harlech. The view from the lounge is beautiful- loved seeing the sunset. The property is as described. The owners are lovely and helpful. Thanks for having us. Xx

Hafod Y Bryn is a wonderful property, very newly refurbished and is a high standard.

It had everything we needed, including a welcome pack for our dog as well as us. Ideal location very close to the Castle and amenities. Very dog friendly, there were dog blankets & towels & treats also. Very comfortable and homely. We hope to return.

A fantastic house which has been wonderfully refurbished.

We really enjoyed our short break in Harlech. The owners are very attentive and respond to any queries very quickly. I would just mention that the car space is quite small and could be difficult to park depending on the size of the car, otherwise a fabulous house to stay in.

The property was lovely very clean and comfortable with lots of nice touches ( milk water teabags Welsh cakes) also cleaning products which you don’t usually get.

Lovely log burner which we did use and it warmed the room really quickly. The guest information was useful and we could almost touch the castle walls. There is a convenience store just up the hill for your essentials and a lovely bakery with fresh bread. There wasn’t much open but it was really early in the season so I guess that’s why. We went into Barmouth (The last Inn and Llanbedr The Victoria to eat. Plenty of space for 5 and 2 medium size dogs. It was on a very steep hill which wasn’t mentioned in the listing it didn’t bother us but anyone less able may find it quite difficult. The parking space at the front was quite tight but manageable and we did secure a free space further up the hill for the other car. The walk to the beach took us about 20 mins. Our granddaughter went on a pony trek to the beach in Fairbourne which she loved the staff there were lovely. The weather was a bit mixed with plenty of rain but we came prepared so we didn’t mind at all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We had the privilege of being the first guests to stay at Hafod Y Bryn.

It exceeded our expectations in lots of ways. The views from the property showing the sea view and the castle are amazing. It was lovely to sit in the enclosed patio area and watch the sea. The property itself has been luxuriously appointed, with lots of useful personal touches. All three bedrooms are generous in size and extremely comfortable. The living area is larger than it appears in the pictures. The sofas easily sat six adults, as did the seating area in the kitchen. There were lots of board games, which we all had fun with. It's safe to say, this is a very dog-friendly property. There are dog blankets and towels provided. It's also the first property we've stayed in that provided a welcome pack for the pooches and us! We had a minor issue that we reported and was dealt with within the hour. This alone shows how committed the owners are to the comfort of their guests.