Ddol Helyg Farmhouse | Llanrug | Pont-rhythallt | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

Customer rating

4.5★

14 Guests
5 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher

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* Based on a combined average customer score

122 Customer Review(s)

Gayle
August 2026

“Thank you Barbara so much for renting your wonderful accommodation to us.”

We had a truly lovely time during our stay. The views and natural surroundings were breathtaking, and waking up to such beautiful scenery made our trip extra special. Barbara was so welcoming and accommodating. The kitchen is well equiped including a modern range cooker and air fryer and is very helpful in the rapid preparation of food. The rooms were comfortable and the several attached bathrooms helped considerably and is a major convenience. We especially loved visiting your ...

We had a truly lovely time during our stay. The views and natural surroundings were breathtaking, and waking up to such beautiful scenery made our trip extra special. Barbara was so welcoming and accommodating. The kitchen is well equiped including a modern range cooker and air fryer and is very helpful in the rapid preparation of food. The rooms were comfortable and the several attached bathrooms helped considerably and is a major convenience. We especially loved visiting your pottery studio. Barbara was so welcoming and patient, while helping our large family, ranging from the elderly to young children including a 3 and 5 year old, trying their hand in painting various artefacts from coasters to elaborate and intricate figures available in the studio . And of course, help turning the formless clay into a beautiful vase. It was an amazing experience and a memory we will cherish. Thank you for being so welcoming and accommodating. We hope to visit again in the future.

- Gayle, August 2026
Thomas Anthony July 2026

“Great cottage for our large family of eleven to stay in, plenty of bedrooms, lounges etc and very clean.”

The owner Barbara was very friendly and welcomed us to her farmhouse she was also helpful with information about the local area and nice places to visit. Her pottery workshop which was on site was a great place for the kids to throw a pot and decorate it.

- Thomas Anthony, July 2026
Paula July 2026

“We have just stayed at this property for 3 nights.”

We had a wonderful stay. The house is so spacious, and love that every bedroom has its own bathroom. Barbara is a lovely lady and so accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble. Great that piggery pottery is on site and so much fun for all ages, we all joined in. The youngest was 4 and the eldest 70, there was something for everyone. We went twice, one to just paint a pot and once to make our own pot on the wheel. The house is in a great location with plenty of things to do just a short drive away. We would love to return for another stay one day. I slept fine in the beds but a couple of the party found the beds a little uncomfortable but that is just a personal preference and wouldn’t put any of us off returning again. We truly had a wonderful time at this property and wished we had booked to stay longer.

- Paula, July 2026
James July 2026

“Charming and spacious farmhouse with fantastic views from the conservatory and garden.”

Barbara was a lovely host and we had a great weekend staying here with our large family and exploring the local area. Two suggested improvements would be a wifi booster to provide stronger signal around the house and a tad more plates to cater for larger group bookings.

- James, July 2026
Christopher April 2026

“The accommodation was excellent for our mix of family.”

The sitting room and conservatory were lovely to spend time in. The kitchen appliances were clean and looked new and were just right for our needs.We really enjoyed our stay. Barbara was so friendly and welcoming and her Pottery was a bonus. There were one or two omissions which would have been useful Only large towels were provided. No hand towels for the bedrooms. In the kitchen, there was no washing up liquid and not enough dishwasher tablets. Only one tea towel was provided. More chopping knives would have been useful. There was only one provided. But these things didn't bother us, really.

- Christopher, April 2026
Anne September 2025

“Excellent accommodation.”

Very accommodating owner . Enjoyed visiting the piggery pottery activity. Grew value

- Anne, September 2025
Jessica July 2025

“We have just returned from a week here as a family of 14.”

We have absolutely loved our time here and could not praise Ddol Helyg or Barbara any more. The views are absolutely breathtaking, especially whilst sat in the conservatory. No matter the weather the mountains look spectacular. There is more than ample parking spaces and the outdoor space is lovely and private. Houses that sleep 14 generally have smaller entertaining areas but this house has more than enough space for 14 to sit together comfortably in the lounge or around the dining table. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with more than enough crockery and cutlery as well as a huge oven, two fridges, a freezer and two kettles. Each bedroom has its own en suite as well as a separate downstairs bathroom and bath which was well used by us. Having Barbara right next door for any advice was brilliant and her incredible buisness ‘Piggery Pottery’ was loved by our family from aged 3 to 90! We spent hours painting and relaxing at the pottery studio and took home not just items we cherish but some wonderful memories too. Llanberis is 5 minutes up the road with lots to do and see (we loved the lake steam railway) and Caernarfon 5 miles away and Anglesey 20 minutes away you are not short of things to do. The garage/spar shop being a 5 minute walk away was so handy and the chippy and CoOp as well as the nice pub in Llanrug 10 minutes walk away was great. We couldn’t praise this house enough, our party ranged from age 3 to 90 and all of us loved it. Being so close to nature and the countryside was wonderful, breathing fresh air every day and waking up to the spectacular view of snowdonia mountain range was amazing. Barbara is a wonderful host and couldn’t help us enough, she was lovely and left us a beautiful basket of treats on arrival. 100% would recommend

- Jessica, July 2025
N May 2025

“Very friendly and helpful host.”

It's the perfect location to access the area . Great downstairs spaces for larger groups and excellent parking facilities . Nice outdoor space which was safe for children and the dog . Good selection of kitchen facilities and we appreciated the provision of cleaning products .

- N, May 2025
Carol April 2025

“Lovely house, we, as a family loved our holiday, great base, would definitely look at this house again.”

- Carol, April 2025
Raphael December 2024

“We had a great time at the cottage!”

Everything was lovely, and the host was very helpful and attentive. She has a ceramic workshop next door, which we had the change to visit - such a nice touch! Our only complaint would be the mattresses; they could be more comfortable. Overall, it was a wonderful experience!

- Raphael, December 2024
Linda July 2024

“Barbara is a lovely host, the children loved going round to the pottery painting and makings bowls it’s very close to all exciting things to do.”

The lake only 10 minutes away was great fun but busy! We had a lovely week there and would def go back

- Linda, July 2024
Alice July 2024

“Thank you for a wonderful stay!”

The home is beautiful and we loved it. We would definitely stay again! Apologies again for the curtain rail. If a soft toy is found with “Alba” written on it, please could you let me know? It is my daughters and she was sleeping with it in the bunk bed room and it hasn’t turned up when I unpacked.

- Alice, July 2024
Deirdre May 2024

“The farmhouse was perfect for our family, very comfortable and completely suitable for our young grandchildren”

- Deirdre, May 2024
Morris May 2024

“Lovely setting and close to all local amenities.”

Barbara was very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble.The farm was ideal for our extended family get together along with our family dogs.

- Morris, May 2024
Lynnette May 2024

“We had a week at ddol helyg and we loved every minute.”

The house is gorgeous as is the view . Ideally placed for hiking and climbing snowdon as well as beeches and North wales . Barbara the owner an absolute gem who sponsored us for our walk up snowdon . Piggery pottery was good fun for kids and adults alike . All in all we hope to return very soon Thank u narbra

- Lynnette, May 2024
Julia March 2024

“Delightful farmhouse, very comfortable.”

Loved having an en suite in every bedroom! Hard floors everywhere which was great for the dogs. there was an air fryer in kitchen which came in useful. Loved the view from the conservatory especially when it snowed. Handy for everything the area had to offer. The owner Barbara was extremely helpful but unobtrusive. Amazon deliver as well!! Hope to return

- Julia, March 2024
Mark March 2024

“Ultimately, this was a perfect place for our family gathering which included a number of dogs.”

Barbara was very helpful and friendly and would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a large property with great facilities and fantastic view of the mountains, a short distance from everywhere you might want to go. Great value.

- Mark, March 2024
David August 2023

“The property is actually as described in the listing, plenty of rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms; it easily accommodated my party of 7 adults and 1 child with additional beds to spare.”

It is centrally located with Bangor, Caernarfon, Conwy and the beach at Dinas Dinlle all easily within 25-30 mins. For the walkers, Llanberis and the start of the Llanberis trail is 10 mins away. Wi-Fi is limited but the freeview tv and telephone signal are good.

- David, August 2023
Sajeer July 2023

“The property is very large and was able to comfortably accommodate our party of 11.”

Moreover, the rural situation of the property means it is very quiet. There is ample parking. The property is a 10 minute drive from Caernaefon and we found it to be an excellent base from which to explore Snowdonia and north Wales. The owner, Barbara is very friendly and we visited the Piggery Pottery on a rainy day. The pottery was a big hit with the children. One point for improvement would around general wear and tear of the property. The bedding and pillows around the property appear to be well used and dated. A small investment to buy new ones would improve the quality of stay. Moreover, although everything is in working order, the property would likely benefit from a general update and refresh esp. in the kitchen. Overall we had a pleasant experience and the property was good value for money.

- Sajeer, July 2023
Patricia June 2023

“Had a lovely time,accomadation was roomy ,beds comfortable,and had everything we ...”

Had a lovely time,accomadation was roomy ,beds comfortable,and had everything we needed ,it was nice having the conservatory to sit in,only downside,was not having walks straight from the door so had to use car everyday but we knew what to expect so was not disappointed, owner very friendly and welcoming so thank you Barbara

- Patricia, June 2023
Shilla June 2023

“We had a fantastic stay at the farm house.”

Barbara was very accommodating and helpful. Views from conservatory is lovely. Plenty of space and sitting area. Barbara also opened the piggery pottery for us. We will surely go there again

- Shilla, June 2023
Stuart June 2023

“Very spacious accommodation with 5 bedrooms all with en-suite and a further bathroom and toilet downstairs.”

The location is ideal for exploring the area with Llanbris, Caenarfon and Anglesey all within easy reach. There's a good beach approx 5 miles away called Dinas Dillne and a pub within walking distance. We liked the feel of the farmhouse and the views from the conservatory are lovely. We didn't like the lack of a proper wifi signal - although there was a decent 4G signal for our mobiles.

- Stuart, June 2023
Patricia April 2023

“This was a return stay at Ddol Helyg Farmhouse and we had a wonderful holiday.”

The views are stunning and the location is perfect for a variety of activities. Thank you Barbara for making us feel very welcome and a highlight has to be time spent in the Piggery Pottery. From steam trains to spectacular castles; sandy beaches to mountain climbs this area has it all.

- Patricia, April 2023
Jonathan March 2023

“We were there for 10 days for my 50th birthday and had a great time.”

The farm house holiday cottage was wonderful. It never felt too cramped even with capacity occupancy or too large for a family of four. The owner, Barbara, is really nice and very helpful we even did some painting in Piggy Pottery next door and was equally enjoyed by the adults as much as the kids. We are thinking of rebooking next year. One thing you may not immediately understand before visiting is how central it is to most of North Wales; Conwy and Carnarvon are within easy reach, shops and a friendly little pub are within walking distance.

- Jonathan, March 2023
Wendy February 2023

“We had a fabulous weekend celebrating my husbands 60th!”

15 of us & everything we needed. The farmhouse/cottage was perfect, big & confortable. Barbara the owner couldn't have done more for us & making us all feel very welcome. Highly recommend staying & we hope to definitely book again. Thank you Barbara!

- Wendy, February 2023
Bhaskar November 2022

“Barbara was warm and extremely helpful.”

She made us feel at home. The views from the cottage are excellent. Everything was provided. Highlyrecommended.

- Bhaskar, November 2022
John November 2022

“Excellent property.”

We picked a bad week as it was constantly raining and windy, but nonetheless we made the most of it.. It was a bit cold in the lounge and the conservatory. What kept it cold was that all the radiators throughout the house need bleeding as they were only warm at the bottom.

- John, November 2022
Shuaib June 2022

“Had a brilliant weekend stay.”

Lovely cottage with all amenities available. Plenty of bedrooms and on-suite bathrooms to cater for a large group. The downstairs bathroom and seperate toilet in laundry room was the most valuable of all as it was easy accessible from downstairs. Kitchen and dining room was bang on and the conservatory was nice to sit in the evening. Can't really complain about anything as host was very accomodating even when I phoned for a few queries which she gladly helped with. A brand new BBQ with extra disposables were also given which was a nice touch. Lovely place with a lovely host. Really enjoyed our stay as we had a large group. Will highly recommend to others. Will definitely stay again when I return to Wales.

- Shuaib, June 2022
Patricia April 2022

“We had a wonderful time with all our family.”

The property is in a wonderful location with plenty of nearby attractions for all ages and if you are not one for wandering, the views from the house are magnificent. We were made to feel very welcome with some lovely Welsh treats. Dorothy is such a magnificent and talented host. We spent two glorious hours at the Piggery Pottery. We have already recommended it to some relations and friends. We will be definitely be returning.

- Patricia, April 2022
Joanne March 2022

“We loved it here would stay again, just could of been a bit cleaner.”

But it didnt spoil our stay

- Joanne, March 2022
Julie March 2022

“Mrs Winrow made us feel very welcome and was on hand to answer any queries.”

We all had a great time at the Farmhouse and if we are ever in that part of the country again we would definitely re-book. My daughter and grand-daughter really enjoyed the Piggery Pottery which is on site. Welsh cakes and Bara Brith bread on arrival was a lovely, special touch.

- Julie, March 2022
Julie December 2021

“We had a lovely stay in a great property located perfectly”

- Julie, December 2021
Gwen September 2021

“House needs a good make over and a good clean ,Two of the toilets had broken seats and one of the handles was hanging off also one was leaking slightly.”

The kitchen floor had to be cleaned by us as it was dirty around the edges.The drawers in the kitchen were hard to open, Lots of dust on window ledges and an abundance of huge cobwebs everywhere. It is a nice property and in a lovely area but it needs new furniture and a good clean,We couldn’t have used the barbecue if we had wanted to as it was very rusty and dirty ,

- Gwen, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback. Customer comments are very important to us and we appreciate you taking the time to do this Ddol Helyg Farmhouse is a very popular property and has been part of the Sykes portfolio for many years and receives back to back bookings. The feedback that you have given us is not typical of the property. The owner lives next door and is happy to help with any issues. If you had raised these during the trip, they would have attended the property straight away and sorted out any problems for you as we want Customers to enjoy their holiday The toilet seats and handles have been replaced. The BBQ has been removed but the owner left this at the proeprty so customers can use the disposal BBQs safely that she provides. The cottage is a traditional old cottage and has many of the original features. The owners spend 6 hours on changeover with their cleaning teams making sure that the cottage is ready for Customers. Property Owner
Mark July 2021

“Lovely farmhouse for the 14 of us in our party.”

The weather was really hot (30° and no wind) which made the upstairs very warm at night. Great location with lots of attractions less than an hour away. Barbara the owner greeted us on arrival and couldn't have been more helpful.

- Mark, July 2021
Valerie June 2021

“The cottage definitely needs a bit of TLC as the furniture was looking a bit tired.”

Some of the taps were leaking and the showers were just a drip. Also, a gate would be useful so that dogs and young children can be out in the garden. The garden is lovely and big, it’s a shame the dogs and young children couldn’t enjoy it. The owner was lovely and made us feel very welcome. The welcome pack with cakes and flowers was a lovely touch. We didn’t go to the pottery (which surprised us all as we had been looking forward to it). But there was so much to do in the area, we didn’t have time.

- Valerie, June 2021
Lisa June 2021

“We had a great time in the house, plenty of room, lots of kitchen space, and a lovely homely feeling.”

Everything was very clean and although a couple of the sofa’s were a bit battered, there were plenty of cushions and throws. We spent most nights playing cards in the conservatory looking at the mountains! Barbara was lovely and we had a great time at the Piggy Pottery!

- Lisa, June 2021
Mary August 2020

“Very disappointed with cleanliness and shabby furniture, not worth the money I paid for the property.”

- Mary, August 2020

Thank you for your comments though we are sorry to read that you were disappointed with your stay. We pride ourselves on our positive feedback as you will see from our other guests comments. Property Owner
Yasira August 2020

“It was a great break.”

The house was. A great size which allowed our big group to come.tocwther when needed aswell as spend their own time in their own spaces. All facilities were available that you would expect in a holiday home. Mount Snowdon was only three miles and many other attractions were close buy. Would definitely reco.

- Yasira, August 2020
Nir July 2020

“The owner of the property was a very nice lady.”

We were, however, expecting the general condition of the house to be better. The bathrooms are very small and ill-equipped. The communication with the landlady is over a landline only. This is harder to convey any problems such as our master bathroom shower did not work ( did not manage to communicate this forward to her) especially as my network did not have full coverage in that area. We had to take the property one hour later and leave it by 9.00. This is not the luxury or comfort we expected. No large TV screen and bearly any connection to Wifi so working from there or streaming movies for kids was very difficult. For this amount of money spent I was expecting much more. Wales, however, was beautiful and we are looking forward to coming back.

- Nir, July 2020

Thank you for your feedback. This is not the typical feedback that we receive for this cottage. The check in and out times have been changed to allow our owners more time to clean the properties due to the pandemic. Our cleaning guidelines have been published on the website and we do notify Customers before they start their holiday The owner has checked the shower and advised that there are no problems with it. She would have been happy to help you with this during your stay as she does live onsite. We do provide a list of amenities and photos in the property description of what is available to Customers during their stay. Mobile phone networks can vary depending on the area that you visit Thank you for your comments. We do appreciate them and they have been passed onto the owner. Property Owner
Nicholas December 2019

“Great big house, fantastic for group holidays.”

Loads of space inside and out Great location for getting to all the attractions in the local area. Could do with another set of plates and cutlery etc as when you have used one you have to wait for the dishwasher to finish Or have 2 dishwasher's? TV in main room could do with being a bit bigger. One of the showers caused a leak but we told the owner who said she would sort it. We had a great time, brilliant cottage/ house in a great location.

- Nicholas, December 2019
Irene December 2019

“Barbara was very helpful in deed, with it being Christmas she put lovely decorations up and Christmas tree, the children loved it.”

the pottery was very good, moving forward for the summer maybe a bbq to use outside would be considered.. also some more larger lamps for the main room, as found it a little too bright with all the main lights on. apart from that it was very good. thank you Barbara for all your help.

- Irene, December 2019
Helen May 2019

“A perfect location and facility for a multi-generational holiday - the house, like the owner, makes for an easy and relaxed experience - not luxurious, but everything we could have possibly needed in terms of kitchen equipment and kindness.”

The conservatory and garden were a joy in the May sunshine, and an evening painting in the pottery gave us more happy holiday memories. Barbara's local knowledge was considerable - there is a master baker and an award winning butcher tucked away in the village environs, and we ate wonderfully well!!

- Helen, May 2019

Many thanks for this lovely feedback which is much appreciated. Property Owner
Jeffrey April 2019

“We rented this house as part of our golden wedding celebrations, so that we had enough space for all our family to visit during the week.”

The house was ideal, plenty of space and with excellent views. The area was very pleasant, Llanberis is very near with lots to do, and we also had a good day in Anglesey. The weather was also kind to us, with the warmest Easter on Record! The piggery pottery provided some hours of entertainment especially for the younger members of the family - and also for some of the older ones! Barbara was very friendly and very welcoming. All in all an excellent week.

- Jeffrey, April 2019
Yvonne March 2019

“We stayed here for my sons 21st birthday and had an amazing time the owner was ...”

We stayed here for my sons 21st birthday and had an amazing time the owner was very helpful and she had put flowers in the front room which was lovely the other little touches like the Welsh cakes and tea and coffee was lovely too thanks for a great stay in your lovely cottage xx

- Yvonne, March 2019
John March 2019

“Barbara who owns the property couldn’t do enough for our party of ten.”

So much so that we’re returning back in September 2019. A highly recommended holiday home, proprietor and area in Snowdonia.

- John, March 2019
Trevor February 2019

“The house is in an ideal location for lots of walking & sight seeing and has a great view from the conservatory .”

A lovely pub nearby . Llanberis has good shops & views & a lovely lake to relax by . Highly recommended .

- Trevor, February 2019
Susan February 2019

“Barbra the lady that owned the house was so lovely”

- Susan, February 2019
Richard February 2019

“Great farmhouse in a really good location for walking/hiking.”

Well equipped and warm in the winter. Barbara the owner is great and very friendly. Many of our group visited her pottery on site and had a great time throwing a pot for a very reasonable price.

- Richard, February 2019
Kelly December 2018

“Fantastic place with loads of space and lots to do.”

Barbara, the owner, was very welcoming and the kids loved her piggy pottery craft centre.

- Kelly, December 2018
Suzanne November 2018

“The pictures in the advert were clearly taken a few years ago.”

There is mould around some of the showers and the house did have a slightly run-down feel to it compared to other holiday houses that we have stayed in. Nevertheless it is excellent value for money with plenty of space to socialise in. The host was lovely and the pottery barn located next door was fun. Every bedroom had an en suite which was beneficial considering the size of our group. It’s a really good base for climbing snowdon (snowdon is a 10 min drive away).

- Suzanne, November 2018
Lynette November 2018

“Spacious and comfortable house.”

So good to come back to a well equipped and cosy accomodation after a days walking in snowdonia.

- Lynette, November 2018
Margaret August 2018

“This is a very beautiful house in a magnificent setting.”

We had a fabulous celebratory 60th birthday for my husband. It enabled family and friends to meet together and enjoy everything that North Wales had to offer. We were near enough for many of the attractions such as walking up Snowden (or going by train) as well as the longest, fastest zip wire in the world. A local hotel facilitated our desire (as non-residents) to use their pool. We enjoyed many walks in the area as well as visiting Caernarfon Castle; Conwy Castle and Bodnant Gardens which were stunning. Barbara was very accommodating and nothing would have been too much trouble - she responded quickly to our requirements. We especially loved the garden which had a stunning view. The house was comfortable for our needs with plenty of hot water available for everyone.

- Margaret, August 2018
Gerard July 2018

“Great house for a family reunion as there's plenty of lounge space for the different generations to sit and talk or play games; especially useful given the Welsh weather!”

Good value for money and plenty of facilities and activities nearby for a range of age groups.

- Gerard, July 2018
Marcella May 2018

“A great location and good number of common rooms for a group.”

Also nice to have decent en suites although some were better than others and good to have extra shower and toilet downstairs. Linen would be better in white, coloured linen never looks clean enough. Mattresses on the soft side. Despiote these slightly negative comments, a great place and location and a lovely landlady. Will return quite likely next year!!

- Marcella, May 2018
Alexander December 2017

“Had great help from Yasmin from the word go.”

Great all round experience and Barbara who's house it was we found to be extremely accommodating.

- Alexander, December 2017
Ian June 2017

“An excellent property for a family get together and the view from the conservatory is stunning.”

- Ian, June 2017
Ruth April 2017

“Great house, suitable for our mixed age group .”

Plenty of room . Great facilities and wonderful location Very friendly host and very helpful . Hopefully we will be back

- Ruth, April 2017
Kamila March 2017

“Ddol Helyg Farmhouse is a beautiful cottage with an exceptional view from the conservatory where we spent so much time.”

Piggery pottery adds to the interestingly spent evenings during our holiday. Would like to go back there,

- Kamila, March 2017
Sharon December 2016

“It was the perfect place for a quiet family holiday with lots to do in the surrounding areas.”

Mrs Winrow was a really lovely lady and very welcoming. We had an amazing time.

- Sharon, December 2016
Bob December 2016

“Barbara was lovely and very accommodating and the property was excellent”

- Bob, December 2016
Carron October 2016

“Perfect location for our needs - peaceful and relaxing with lovely scenery all around.”

Barbra was very friendly, and a visit to the Piggery Pottery is a must, no matter what age you are! The Y Glyntwrog Inn is just a 5 minute walk away, serving lovely home cooked food - what more do you need!

- Carron, October 2016
Lynda September 2016

“Lovely cottage with excellent views of countryside.”

Kitchen is a bit 'tired' but adequate. Another cooker would be useful as house holds 14 and two cookers when catering for a large number, if eating in a lot, would be easier. The 5 en-suites were perfect for a large family group so no fighting over 'facilities'. The younger ones among us and some of the older ones enjoyed pot making in the Piggery Pottery.

- Lynda, September 2016
Terry June 2016

“In a wonderful setting and it was very spacious.”

The owner was very helpful and there were lots of activities for children in the area.

- Terry, June 2016
Diane May 2016

“A fantastic location and amazing farmhouse.”

We really enjoyed our stay!

- Diane, May 2016
Hiren February 2016

“Such a beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting.”

- Hiren, February 2016
Linda April 2015

“Had fabulous views, lots of comfy seating areas, was warm and had a bathroom per bedroom.”

In easy reach of Snowdonia and the coast, with river access on the property.

- Linda, April 2015
Jill April 2015

“The cottage had an ensuite to all the bedrooms which worked well for us, as did the number of reception rooms.”

The location of the property was superb and gave us easy access to a number of places to visit. The owner was very welcoming.

- Jill, April 2015
Anya October 2014

“This cottage was amazing; in a great setting, with big bedrooms, kitchen and living rooms for us all to hang out in.”

We might come back every year! It also had a pottery place next door run by the lady that owns the house which was lots of fun and super cheap.

- Anya, October 2014
Lynne July 2014

“I loved the size of the property and the garden.”

The location was perfect for us too. The pottery was a great place to spend time with the family. The owner of the farm house was very accommodating and a really nice lady. I would love to go back as there was a lot that we didn't get chance to see.

- Lynne, July 2014
Janet June 2014

“Our group of 9 all enjoyed our weekend away.”

The accommodation was excellent, great location, beautiful setting and the owner was so helpful and even offered to take us to Llanberis to the start of our walk up Snowdon. She provided us with a welcome pack which was very thoughtful. We had a go at painting a pot at the Piggery Pottery on site which was great fun. Can't fault the location ,the village and accommodation. Could you please pass on our thanks to the owner for making us so welcome. We are sure to recommend the farmhouse to our friends, colleagues and family. Hope to go back soon.

- Janet, June 2014
Andrea March 2014

“Ddol Helyg Farmhouse was very well laid out for a large group.”

The location of the farmhouse was excellent. A perfect base for groups of walkers and those looking to explore the surrounding area.

- Andrea, March 2014
Clare February 2014

“Great base for discovering the Snowdonia area, good property for large family or friend groups.”

Plenty of room to spread out with each bedroom being en-suite.

- Clare, February 2014
James December 2013

“The property was a perfect size suited to our needs.”

- James, December 2013
Margaret November 2013

“Beautiful property in beautiful surroundings.”

The owner could not have been more helpful and was very accommodating with the children.

- Margaret, November 2013
Claire November 2013

“Generally a comfortable, spacious and warm property.”

We enjoyed our stay.

- Claire, November 2013
Subhash September 2013

“Location is excellent, and views are good.”

It is easy to get around to key sightseeing locations. The owner is very helpful. The accommodation is spacious. We had a good holiday.

- Subhash, September 2013
Yvonne June 2013

“The location was gorgeous, with so much to do.”

It was beautiful

- Yvonne, June 2013
Clare June 2013

“The location and the host were both fantastic.”

It's ideally situated to climb Snowdon and the garden is beautiful. The host opened up her pottery studio for us one evening and it was a highlight of our trip. We were twelve 30 year olds and everyone agreed that we will be coming back for a return visit.

- Clare, June 2013
Kingsuk May 2013

“The cottage is nicely located.”

The view from the conservatory is great. The landlady is very friendly and helpful. Had a great time.

- Kingsuk, May 2013
Lesley May 2013

“First time we've booked with Sykes Cottages.”

Very easy process and regular contact and updates from company. The cottage was good size for 14 people and separate living spaces worked really well for us. Great location for walking up Snowdon and visiting Caernavon and Anglesey.

- Lesley, May 2013
Valerie April 2013

“The cottage was very comfortable and easily absorbed all 11 of us.”

- Valerie, April 2013
Annette February 2013

“Fantastic location and views.”

So much to see and do nearby! We had such a packed week and yet felt we didn't even scratch the surface. Owner was very helpful.

- Annette, February 2013
Wendy November 2012

“Lovely property overall, well sized for our family group, cozy in the evening, everyone had their own bathrooms and all the rooms were good size.”

Would definitely use it again.

- Wendy, November 2012
Gary October 2012

“A first class and very relaxed environment with a very friendly owner.”

- Gary, October 2012
Paula August 2012

“The property was very well appointed and comfortable and the owner was a joy.”

- Paula, August 2012
Sandra June 2012

“Plenty of space for our party of six adults and two big dogs.”

The conservatory was bright, airy and spacious and gave a tremendous view of the mountain ranges.

- Sandra, June 2012
Bradley November 2011

“A lovely large house, great for big families or large group of friends.”

The pig pottery was good fun and the kids loved it.

- Bradley, November 2011
F September 2011

“The owner was particularly helpful, lending us kitchen equipment and supplying extra items.”

The house accommodated all 10 of us comfortably. It was warm and there was always plenty of hot water. The view (when we could see it through the mist!) was magnificent. A lovely place to stay.

- F, September 2011
Mr Goodson August 2011

“Ideally situated for all the attractions in the area, especially Snowdonia.”

Perfect for our party of 10!

- Mr Goodson, August 2011
Christine August 2011

“We particularly liked the size of the property, it had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and three different sitting areas.”

The owner was very helpful and all the children (and adults!) really enjoyed making use of the facilities at the adjoining Piggery Pottery.

- Christine, August 2011
Melanie June 2011

“The location was amazing and the house was great for a family reunion.”

The local pub was within walking distance and had an excellent menu. All in all, we couldn't have asked for more!

- Melanie, June 2011
Roger April 2011

“Had a great holiday - The Farmhouse was excellent throughout and our hostess couldn't have been more helpful.”

It's been a long time since we last visited North Wales but hope to be back soon. Stunning scenery, beautiful places to visit - We didn't want to leave!

- Roger, April 2011
Karen November 2010

“The Farmhouse is ideally situated with activities to suit all.”

We were a group of mixed ages ranging from 2 - 70 years, and particularly enjoyed the pottery, local walks and the 'Ropes and Ladders' activity centre. The house had enough space for us all without us falling over each other.

- Karen, November 2010
Jayne November 2010

“We had a lovely stay.”

The cottage was really clean and very warm. The views are amazing.

- Jayne, November 2010
Linda October 2010

“We loved the Farmhouse!”

Great old home with comfortable accommodation. The owner is a jewel! The pottery and equestrian centres were wonderful additions. Fabulous location and wonderful mountain views.

- Linda, October 2010
Brenda September 2010

“Lovely views and the owner was very helpful.”

It was also a good place for a large family get-together.

- Brenda, September 2010
Gillian January 2010

“Wonderful setting!”

Ideal property for a large group. Nice having the Piggery Pottery attached, which the children loved, young and old. Very suitable property for all ages.

- Gillian, January 2010
Alan October 2009

“Friendly and helpful owner.”

Child friendly pottery next door. Fantastic views of Snowdonia.

- Alan, October 2009
Ian May 2009

“The accommodation was first rate, the weather helped considerably.”

Having en-suites with every bedroom was really good. I would recommend this holiday home to anybody.

- Ian, May 2009
Jacqueline May 2009

“The owner made us feel so welcome.”

She even gave the children a ride on her horse and allowed them to visit the stables when they wanted. The house was delightful and the view was magnificent. We will be going again. The Piggery Pottery was enjoyed by all.

- Jacqueline, May 2009
David March 2009

“The local pub is within walking distance and very friendly.”

Good base for visiting Anglesey, castles and walking.

- David, March 2009
Patricia March 2009

“Beautiful setting, and a well maintained homely property.”

The owners could not do enough to make us welcome and the Pottery is a must for a quiet night in! Our family party of 10 adults had a great time so much so that we have already booked again for next year!

- Patricia, March 2009
Jayne January 2009

“We had a fabulous weekend and would definitely recommend this cottage to others.”

- Jayne, January 2009
Juliette October 2008

“Owner of property absolutely great.”

Large group/ family friendly. Superb area.

- Juliette, October 2008
Jeff November 2007

“The owners were very warm and welcoming, however non-intrusive at the same time.”

They were on hand to help us with any queries we had.

- Jeff, November 2007
Angela November 2007

“We had a great week.”

Hope to return next year.

- Angela, November 2007
Mr Lawton October 2007

“We liked everything about our holiday.”

The cottage was in an ideal location to visit all the places we wanted to visit.

- Mr Lawton, October 2007
Linda August 2007

“Everything, beautiful location, great house, kids loved the Piggery Pottery, easy driving distance to many beaches and great views from the house, so good we have already booked for next year.”

- Linda, August 2007
D July 2007

“A very good farmhouse to stay for a family holiday.”

We were made very welcome.

- D, July 2007
Kim July 2007

“The property is a great size and the owners were very nice.”

It was a wonderful venue for a family and friends reunion. The pottery next door was great for the kids.

- Kim, July 2007
Emma April 2007

“Wonderful scenery and plenty to do within driving distance.”

We loved the 'Piggery Pottery'. The children are still talking about feeding the horses. The owner was also very hospitable and welcomed us to her home.

- Emma, April 2007
Gemma February 2007

“I enjoyed the location is beautiful.”

The cottage itself was well kept, with lovely furnishing and views. I would definitely return to this cottage.

- Gemma, February 2007
Jane January 2007

“The location was great and the fact all rooms were en-suite made the house ideal.”

- Jane, January 2007
Sharon November 2006

“We were made to feel very welcome and the Farmhouse was cosy and well proportioned.”

The locals were all very nice.

- Sharon, November 2006
Susan October 2006

“The owners of the property were very helpful, giving us ideas on places to visit.”

We felt very much at home there. Lovely walks and a fantastic variety of books to read.

- Susan, October 2006
Catherine August 2006

“Nice house.”

Great location. Interesting places to visit. Nice beaches nearby.

- Catherine, August 2006
Holger May 2006

“Modern comfort in a traditional house.”

- Holger, May 2006
Laura & Jim April 2006

“The cottage is on a pottery where you can paint your own pot, pig, train etc.”

the kids loved it. The cottage has a lovely conservatory with gorgeous views and the owners were really helpful.

- Laura & Jim, April 2006
Ian March 2006

“Having the pottery close at hand was a big bonus.”

- Ian, March 2006
Sandra March 2006

“We were all very impressed for the excellent standard of the accommodation for the price.”

- Sandra, March 2006
Amanda November 2005

“It was a gorgeous house and we had a great stay.”

The owners were very friendly and very helpful. Would definitely recommend it to others. We loved the high standard of decoration and furnishing and the board games!

- Amanda, November 2005
Hugh October 2005

“Good accommodation within easy reach of the mountains.”

Very helpful owner of property.

- Hugh, October 2005

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x double master bedroom with en-suite (shower, basin and WC), double sofa bed, 2 x double (one on ground floor) each with en-suite (shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin with en-suite (shower, basin and WC), 1 x family room with 2 x adult bunks with en-suite (shower, basin and WC)
Cloakroom with basin/WC/washing machine
Fitted kitchen with breakfast area
Dining room
Sitting room (seats 8) leading to heated conservatory (seats 8)
Second sitting room (seats 6).
Please note: The owner can't accept mid-week bookings
Oil central heating
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 6 x TVs all with Freeview, 1 x video, 1 x DVD player, stereo/CD player, library of books, board games
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Access to all-age pottery activity centre (also open to the public)
Cot/highchair/stairgate on request
Off road parking for 6 cars
Lockable bike storage
Front patio with garden furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (please keep on lead due to owners' horses)
Stabling available for guests' own horses
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 10 mins walk, pub 4 mins walk
Please note: No stag hen or similar without prior consent from the owner
Please note: The owner respectfully asks guests to be considerate of other holiday makers/ residents and keep noise after 10pm to a minimum.

The property

A superb, detached, stone-built farmhouse boasting exposed beams, a large conservatory and two sitting rooms, making it a wonderful base for large groups.

Note: This property can be booked with ref. 2250 to accommodate up to 28 people.

Ddol Helyg Farm

Two superb, stone-built, detached properties, situated in the grounds of the owners' 30-acre livery yard, on the edge of the village of Llanrug, just 2 miles from the Snowdonian town of Llanberis. Providing quality accommodation for large groups of friends and families alike, these lovely holiday homes offer mountain views to the front, five bedrooms, all of which are en-suite, and patio garden areas, ideal for alfresco dining. Visitors can spend time at the onsite Piggery Pottery Workshop, providing hours of creative fun for all the family, whilst the whole of Snowdonia National Park is available from the doorstep. With many historic castles lining the nearby North Wales coast and the beautiful sandy beaches and rocky coastlines of the Llyn Peninsula and the Isle of Anglesey within easy driving distance, these lovely retreats are ideal at any time of year!

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

LLANRUG

Llanberis 2 miles; Caernarfon 4 miles; Betws-y-Coed 15 miles.

Llanrug is a small village with two pubs, two shops, a Post Office, a hotel with indoor swimming pool and fitness room, and a 9 hole golf course is nearby. The village is situated in the foothills of the Snowdonia Mountain Range, only 3 miles from famous Llanberis. Dominated by the grandeur of the Snowdon Massif, Llanberis is flanked by two lakes, Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris, and is one of the most popular mountain tourist centres in the Snowdonia National Park. Llanberis is something of a 'mecca' for walkers and climbers, being the starting point for the ascent of Snowdon - the highest mountain in Wales. The ascent can be made either by train, on the Snowdonia Mountain Railway, or on foot along one of the many routes to the summit. Llanberis boasts excellent places to eat and drink and a great choice of shopping. Just 4 miles from Llanrug, on the coast, is Caernarfon with its magnificent 13th century castle and town walls and close by are National Trust properties at Penrhyn and Plas Newydd and many wonderful beaches.

The owner can't accept mid-week bookings.

Please note this property can accept a weekend stay Fri - Monday, or a full week from Friday, any other dates , please call to enquire

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Reviews & Ratings

“Thank you Barbara so much for renting your wonderful accommodation to us.”

“Great cottage for our large family of eleven to stay in, plenty of bedrooms, lounges etc and very clean.”

“We have just stayed at this property for 3 nights.”

“Charming and spacious farmhouse with fantastic views from the conservatory and garden.”

“The accommodation was excellent for our mix of family.”

“Excellent accommodation.”

“We have just returned from a week here as a family of 14.”

“Very friendly and helpful host.”

“Lovely house, we, as a family loved our holiday, great base, would definitely look at this house again.”

“We had a great time at the cottage!”

“Barbara is a lovely host, the children loved going round to the pottery painting and makings bowls it’s very close to all exciting things to do.”

“Thank you for a wonderful stay!”

“The farmhouse was perfect for our family, very comfortable and completely suitable for our young grandchildren”

“Lovely setting and close to all local amenities.”

“We had a week at ddol helyg and we loved every minute.”

“Delightful farmhouse, very comfortable.”

“Ultimately, this was a perfect place for our family gathering which included a number of dogs.”

“The property is actually as described in the listing, plenty of rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms; it easily accommodated my party of 7 adults and 1 child with additional beds to spare.”

“The property is very large and was able to comfortably accommodate our party of 11.”

“Had a lovely time,accomadation was roomy ,beds comfortable,and had everything we ...”

“We had a fantastic stay at the farm house.”

“Very spacious accommodation with 5 bedrooms all with en-suite and a further bathroom and toilet downstairs.”

“This was a return stay at Ddol Helyg Farmhouse and we had a wonderful holiday.”

“We were there for 10 days for my 50th birthday and had a great time.”

“We had a fabulous weekend celebrating my husbands 60th!”

“Barbara was warm and extremely helpful.”

“Excellent property.”

“Had a brilliant weekend stay.”

“We had a wonderful time with all our family.”

“We loved it here would stay again, just could of been a bit cleaner.”

“Mrs Winrow made us feel very welcome and was on hand to answer any queries.”

“We had a lovely stay in a great property located perfectly”

“House needs a good make over and a good clean ,Two of the toilets had broken seats and one of the handles was hanging off also one was leaking slightly.”

“Lovely farmhouse for the 14 of us in our party.”

“The cottage definitely needs a bit of TLC as the furniture was looking a bit tired.”

“We had a great time in the house, plenty of room, lots of kitchen space, and a lovely homely feeling.”

“Very disappointed with cleanliness and shabby furniture, not worth the money I paid for the property.”

“It was a great break.”

“The owner of the property was a very nice lady.”

“Great big house, fantastic for group holidays.”

“Barbara was very helpful in deed, with it being Christmas she put lovely decorations up and Christmas tree, the children loved it.”

“A perfect location and facility for a multi-generational holiday - the house, like the owner, makes for an easy and relaxed experience - not luxurious, but everything we could have possibly needed in terms of kitchen equipment and kindness.”

“We rented this house as part of our golden wedding celebrations, so that we had enough space for all our family to visit during the week.”

“We stayed here for my sons 21st birthday and had an amazing time the owner was ...”

“Barbara who owns the property couldn’t do enough for our party of ten.”

“The house is in an ideal location for lots of walking & sight seeing and has a great view from the conservatory .”

“Barbra the lady that owned the house was so lovely”

“Great farmhouse in a really good location for walking/hiking.”

“Fantastic place with loads of space and lots to do.”

“The pictures in the advert were clearly taken a few years ago.”

“Spacious and comfortable house.”

“This is a very beautiful house in a magnificent setting.”

“Great house for a family reunion as there's plenty of lounge space for the different generations to sit and talk or play games; especially useful given the Welsh weather!”

“A great location and good number of common rooms for a group.”

“Had great help from Yasmin from the word go.”

“An excellent property for a family get together and the view from the conservatory is stunning.”

“Great house, suitable for our mixed age group .”

“Ddol Helyg Farmhouse is a beautiful cottage with an exceptional view from the conservatory where we spent so much time.”

“It was the perfect place for a quiet family holiday with lots to do in the surrounding areas.”

“Barbara was lovely and very accommodating and the property was excellent”

“Perfect location for our needs - peaceful and relaxing with lovely scenery all around.”

“Lovely cottage with excellent views of countryside.”

“In a wonderful setting and it was very spacious.”

“A fantastic location and amazing farmhouse.”

“Such a beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting.”

“Had fabulous views, lots of comfy seating areas, was warm and had a bathroom per bedroom.”

“The cottage had an ensuite to all the bedrooms which worked well for us, as did the number of reception rooms.”

“This cottage was amazing; in a great setting, with big bedrooms, kitchen and living rooms for us all to hang out in.”

“I loved the size of the property and the garden.”

“Our group of 9 all enjoyed our weekend away.”

“Ddol Helyg Farmhouse was very well laid out for a large group.”

“Great base for discovering the Snowdonia area, good property for large family or friend groups.”

“The property was a perfect size suited to our needs.”

“Beautiful property in beautiful surroundings.”

“Generally a comfortable, spacious and warm property.”

“Location is excellent, and views are good.”

“The location was gorgeous, with so much to do.”