Secure your holiday for €10
Icon/Navigation/Chevron/Left Back to search

Bwthyn Y Bugail

Manod near Blaenau Ffestiniog, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 1098794)

Customer rating

4.9

How reviews work

A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Menai Holiday Cottages rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

  • Show on map

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing
Cleanliness
Comfort
Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

Group 2 Created with Sketch.

46 Customer Review(s)

  • Jean

    “This cottage is a cozy comfortable cottage, situated in a beautiful area of Snowdonia.”

    With shops pubs and fish shop just along the road. It was very very clean indeed, with lovely crisp cotton bedlinen, the whole property was well kitted out with kitchen appliances, cutlery and crockery. The shower room is well set out a little small but super decor. There is a large double bed and wardrobe with drawer, big enough for 2 people. The second bedroom is in need of hanging space and drawers but has very comfortable beds. There are door hooks. The utility at the back of the cottage ...

    With shops pubs and fish shop just along the road. It was very very clean indeed, with lovely crisp cotton bedlinen, the whole property was well kitted out with kitchen appliances, cutlery and crockery. The shower room is well set out a little small but super decor. There is a large double bed and wardrobe with drawer, big enough for 2 people. The second bedroom is in need of hanging space and drawers but has very comfortable beds. There are door hooks. The utility at the back of the cottage is a god send with washer and dryer with all the necessary equipment you need for laundry. The terraced garden, once you get up the steps is beautiful and because we had good weather we were up there many nights during our stay having tea or drinks. A beautiful little cottage, the owners should be proud of what they have achieved, its lovely. However I have to say here that after a very easy booking with sykes cottages, their customer service isnt good. Sykes ask you to use their hub for messages but they take 2 days to reply, they didnt recognise my booking number and if it hadnt been for Dylan and Kirstie who I must say are very caring supporting owners, that my question with sykes would never have been answered. The owners are so lovely and thoughtful, they really want.people to enjoy their stay. If you email sykes they ask you to use the hub, which is then through wattsapp which is near on impossible. Sykes cottages if you are providing a service of lovely properties as those above then you need to get your customer services more easily contactable!! You used to be a friendly company contactable at the end of a phone, it needs sorting!!!

    - Jean, July 2026

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV, 1 x twin with smart TV
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Utility
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Smart TV and WiFi
  • Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Enclosed terrace garden with furniture
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.9 miles
  • Note: There are 13 steep steps to the rear patio/lawn level, so the garden is not suitable for people with limited mobility and young children should be supervised at all times
  • Note: The cottage is close to the road and some traffic noise may be heard
  • Note: Starter pack included for Woodburner

The property

Blaenau Ffestiniog 2.1 miles.

Bwthyn Y Bugail, a delightful, 18th century, stone-built terraced cottage, situated on the outskirts of Manod, just over two miles from the historic slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, in the heart of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.

Bwthyn Y Bugail is one of the original cottages built around 1760 and predates the development of the town, and is an ideal base for couples, friends or a family who enjoy walking and the great outdoors.

Surrounded by dramatic scenery, this charming open plan property boasts glorious mountain views from most aspects and has been sympathetically renovated to retain much original character, including exposed beams, slate flagstone flooring in the kitchen, quarry tiled flooring in the sitting area together with a large, and impressive inglenook fireplace with a woodburning stove, ideal for those chillier evenings or when you just want to curl up and watch your favourite film.

The kitchen is well-equipped with all the neccessities required for a week away, whilst the dining area is where you can enjoy mealtimes and share holiday plans with eachother.

As the night grows dark, venture upstairs and discover two delightful bedrooms, a king-size and a twin, and a contemporary shower room.

To the outside is a lovely terraced rear patio and seating area and is a perfect place to relax after a long day on the mountains with a glass of something chilled.

Being elevated, it makes an ideal vantage point from which to enjoy the scenic countryside and mountainous views.

The surrounding area offers beautiful countryside and stunning views, with the Manod Mawr and Bach mountains and the hidden Manod Lake directly opposite the property.

Nearby Blaenau Ffestiniog offers an array of shops, cafes, restaurants, tea rooms, pubs and a cinema, whilst the Llechwedd Slate Caverns offers a world-class downhill mountain bike track, ZipWorld Titan and Caverns, the largest zip wire zone in Europe and the exciting Bounce Below underground trampolines.

For something a little less exhausting but just as exciting is the world-famous Ffestiniog narrow gauge steam railway which is definitely worth a ride.

Enjoy the nearby bustling town of Porthmadog with its marina, or the enormous beach at Black Rock Sands, whilst Bodnant Gardens and Yr Wydffa (Snowdon) itself are both within easy reach.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of North Wales with a holiday at Bwthyn Y Bugail.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

View on map

About the location

BLAENAU FFESTINIOG

Porthmadog 11 miles.

The fascinating old slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is situated in a superb position for exploring the Snowdonia National Park. There is a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat. The main local attractions include Zip World Slate caverns, the longest zip line in Europe and fastest in the world, this is a great underground adventure. The slate mines now hold the prestigious status of a world heritage site, awarded by UNESCO and visitors can take enthralling underground trips there to see mining as it was done in days gone by. The famous narrow gauge Ffestiniog mountain railway also runs for 13 miles through the Snowdonia National Park to the harbour town of Porthmadog. Nearby is Portmeirion village, famous for its architecture and the film set of the cult TV series The Prisoner, plus local beaches, suitable for children, are within easy driving distance.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

How we calculate the "Was" price

Our 'Was' price shows the average price for this property over the last 90 days, so you can see how today's price compares.