Bryn Alun

This was a great holiday for us, plenty to do and many good walks , the host was wonderful and very welcoming, we didn’t want to come home, would recommend to anyone.

Lovely cottage at the base of a slate mine.

Very clean upon arrival and a bottle of wine along with some Welsh cakes was a lovely gesture. The details need amending as the bathroom is upstairs and when we booked it stated that it was downstairs, which may put some people off. Just a couple of minor issues, we think that the mattress could be better, it is a double bed, although there is room for a king size should this ever be changed, and may suit more people. The only other thing is that I would suggest that more crockery was available as there was only 4 of everything but a full size dishwasher, which meant that we were doing more washes than was necessary. On the whole a lovely time at the cottage, and the owners have gone to the trouble of leaving the history of the mining village and the property which was very interesting. Also lots of information on things to do, and walking books. Thank you for a lovely stay!

It was a lovely stay!

! The host - Sandra, was absolutely amazing. She made sure to look after us at our stay and if we needed anything her replies were very quick and helpful. Gorgeous cottage in the most perfect place. Views are even better than the pictures! Absolutely loved it.

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful location.

Sandra and John were perfect hosts, the house was immaculate, cosy and very welcoming (thanks for the welcome gifts). The house had everything you needed and was in a fantastic location with beautiful walks on your doorstep and cycle trails nearby. John and Sandra were on hand if anything was needed but nothing was as they had provided everything you need. Thanks again

Couldn’t have asked for a better cottage as a base for a week in Snowdonia.

Recently renovated the accommodation is beautifully presented, impeccably clean and has all the comforts you’d expect. A very good woodburner and electric heaters keeps this place lovely and snug and I appreciated the modcons like the dishwasher, superfast WIFI and excellent shower. Quick note, the TV is a FireTV so you need an Amazon account to access all apps. Loved that the owners (local and on-hand if you need anything) had incorporated local photographs and artwork into the décor and provided lots of walking books to provide some inspiration. Plenty of sensational walks from the doorstep – don’t miss the walk up to the old Cwmorthin Quarry! The cottage is situated in a hamlet above Blaenau and is about 40 minutes walk from the supermarkets and pubs so a car is probably advisable. That said, there’s the very welcoming Lakeside cafe that is walkable and does a solid breakkie. All in, Bryn Alun is one of the most charming and welcoming holiday cottages I’ve stayed in and I’m already planning my next visit!

Bryn Alun is a delightful cottage, beautifully decorated and tastefully furnished.

It provides a comfortable base to visit Snowdonia. Sandra is a friendly and welcoming host. She and her husband live in the village and so are on hand if there is a problem or if you need some more advice on the area. The welcome gifts were greatly appreciated.

A lovely well kept cottage with all you need for a relaxing time.

Good location to explore the local area and close by to many attractions and coastline. The back garden was a little sun trap to enjoy reading in after exploring the area would look at returning

What a find !

! Wonderful spot and such helpful and welcoming hosts.

A lovely property, and well located.

Friendly, helpful hosts. A good base for exploring Snowdonia.

We had a brilliant stay at Bryn Alun, the cottage was perfect, well equipped and cosy.

It’s the perfect place to stay for exploring north Wales and there are many walks you can do from the cottage. The owner Sandra was really welcoming and friendly, she popped round a few times during our stay to make sure everything was ok. Also gave us welcome package and a leaving treat, which where much appreciated. We would love to return for another holiday next year as we really did enjoy ourselves.

The property is in a quiet location in a small and safe feeling community above Blaenau Ffestiniog.

There are several local walks although we travelled around the whole Snowdonia area with the property being ideally located and perfect to return to each day. Coop, Morrisons local, takeaways and others are a few minutes drive in Blaenau. The owners who live nearby are very friendly without being intrusive and were happy to be contacted if we wanted anything. They obviously take great pride in the cottage as it is very well presented, immaculately clean with everything you would want for a private quiet holiday. We are quite fussy when booking accommodation and we definitely weren’t disappointed. Excellent shower, all kitchen utensils and equipment very clean and well looked after, bed nice and comfortable, bonus of own parking spot at bottom of garden which is a nice place to sit with a cuppa taking in the views of the old slate mines. Something to consider, probably worth having your log in for either Netflix or Amazon with you as free view on telly isn’t the best but who goes to such a scenic area to watch the telly?

We really enjoyed our stay and found the accomadation very comfortable.

The owner is very friendly and welcoming. The property was spotless. We highly recommend it.

A very nice cottage, immaculately clean.

Owners helpful and friendly. Some of the information about the area needs to be updated. We didn't see any information about the appliances but this was not a problem for us.

A lovely, quiet location with fabulous views of the Moelwyn peaks from the dining table - right up my street, and well-placed for so many great walks and places to explore in Snowdonia.

Sandra and John are a very kind and generous couple, eager to help. The Met Office tried to give the impression that the weather would be awful, but in fact Blaenau Ffestiniog was bathed in glorious sunshine much of the time. A great break - many thanks, John and Sandra. David

We had a lovely week in Bryn Alun, the cottage has everything for an enjoyable holiday and more, presented spotless by the conscientious owners Sandra and John who make every effort to make their guests feel welcome, the views of the mountains, rivers, water falls, lakes and various footpaths nearby make Tanygrisiau a lovely place to visit.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful area.

All facilities are available. Probably the best place we have stayed at in Wales

A lovely comfortable cottage with all facilities in a very quiet and peaceful village.

We received a lovely welcome from our host Sandra who gave us a brief history of the area and information about the local attractions.

The cottage was beautifully furnished with everything we needed for our holiday including a surprise welcome gift which was very much appreciated. The scenery surrounding the cottage was amazing. we had a really enjoyable stay and hope to return sometime in the future

Excellent accommodation

Beautiful cottage in wonderful surroundings.

Amazing holiday for two, with everything you could need. Close to all attractions. The cottage is so very cosy. Sandra the owner is such a brilliant host. Great for walkers, but also for those who just want to relax. Can’t wait until next year, because we have booked to stay again!

This is a very nice cottage in a lovely location and if this was a Saturday changeover I'd definitely be back here again, but unfortunately Friday changeovers are a waste of my precious annual leave.

Lovely comfortable cottage in ideal location for exploring North Wales.

Friendly and helpful owners, quiet and lovely little cottage perfect for a quiet break.

Bryn Alun was exactly what we were hoping for when we booked it.

Clean and comfortable. Walks from the door. Equipped with everything you need for a getaway walking break. Washing machine came in very handy as some of the walking involved boggy ground! We do suggest taking some food basics with you as nearest shop is in Blaenau Ffestiniog, about a mile and a half away (Coop and very small Morrisons). Owner friendly and helpful. All in all an enjoyable week and we intend staying here again

Beautiful spacious homely and high spec base for a couple looking for a restful break in Tanygrisiau.

Added touches of an airer and starter items greatly appreciated. Cosy and very comfortable. Close by to Llechwedd for Zip World activities, and Blaenau Ffestiniog for essentials. Some lovely takeaways and restaurants within 30 mins drive. Highly recommended and we will be looking to stay again.

Superb, roomy, lovely clean cottage, every amenity you could think of.

Owner friendly, excellent quiet location. Would highly recommend booking this cottage.

Great cottage with plenty of wonderful walks close to the front door.

Plenty of places to visit within easy driving distance.

We had a lovely stay in Bryn Alun.

The cottage was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The owners were so friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome. The scenery is stunning. Thank you so much for a great holiday. Very best witshes

A lovely place for a couple as a base to explore the area.

We'll equipped, clean, comfortable and quiet. The owners are available and easy to talk to! Many power sockets have been provided....a first for us staying away from home.

A lovely property which is located in the quiet town of Tan y griseau.

The owners were very friendly and made sure our stay went without any hitches. Highly recommend this property for couples.

Nice cottage very clean the owners where fantastic.

Nice scenery all-round

A wonderful stay at Bryn Alun, Sandra & John 1st class hosts very friendly & helpful.

Cottage is top class, plenty of walks nr the cottage with unparalleled views. Another visit is being planned to Bryn Alun for next year. Diolch yn fawr iawn Sandra & John now to have that Paned :-) Sandra & Bill

Absolutely loved this cottage, one of the best-equipped and comfortable I have stayed in.

Great views from the living area windows and great walks from the door. Lovely sunny garden to sit out in when the weather obliges.

Lovely cottage, very spacious and comfortable, we had everything we needed.

Amazing location. We had a very enjoyable holiday and would stay here again if visiting the area.

The holiday property is cleaness I've ever stayed in , and can't wait to go back again in near future.

The house is so clean and organised.

Lots of space for two people. Very stunning view of the mountain right outside the door and such a peaceful place to rest after exploring nearby areas. Will definitely recommend :)

Lovely little place with Amazon mountain views.

Very clean and accomodating, comfortable and cosy. All amenities needed and warming welcome with a visit to see if we was ok. Thank you again.

Bryn Alun is a very clean and freshly refurbished holiday cottage, offering good access to the nearby Moelyn hills.

We had asked for a little tolerance on a personal issue as there had been a change of plan, this was originally granted. However, soon after we felt we were being spied upon and our privacy intruded after complaints were made, not to us, but instead to the agent. The owner failed to make contact with us, despite numerous opportunities, and we eventually came to realise, that he lived in the house overlooking Bryn Alun and other family members lived directly over the road. We felt we were in a "goldfish bowl". I asked him why he hadn't come to us if there was an issue, and his reply was "that's what I pay the agent for" . Being a host of a holiday cottage in The Lake District myself, this is not what I would call good hospitality.

This is a beautiful cottage and very well equipped.

Newly refurbished to a very high standard. The hosts John and Sandra are amazing and friendly- nothing is too much trouble. We enjoyed lots of lovely walks from the front door and easy access to both Betys y Coed and Beddgelert, though we preferred the quiet of Tanygrisau! Definitely hope to return.

Very happy with everything, very much enjoyed discovering the local surroundings.

Much needed peaceful break.

So much to explore in North Wales and this is a fantastic property to do it from.

Fantastic location, house really clean and tidy with big spacious rooms. Nice social kitchen/diner/lounge if visiting with friends or family. So much to do just on the doorstep and even more with just a short drive, really impressed with the location. Hosts were lovely and really welcoming, helping us out when needed, going above and beyond. The locals were also lovely and very welcoming. All in, a great holiday, great location and great property.

Excellent location, so much to do see and explore in this area, very clean cottage, Mr & Mrs Jones were very friendly and told me not to hesitate to ask them for anything.

A very relaxing break from the norm. I wouldn’t hesitate to return here

Great place, clean, spacious.

Good location for walking. When driving there using the GPS, to avoid the really steep single lane road up to where the house is (which passes under a railway arch) that feels like it is going to the wrong place, it is easier to take the left turn towards the power station before entering Tanygrisiau and following that road round. Also beware that the 2 seater sofa's are quite small and are only really comfortable for one person.

Beautiful scenery.

Incredible views. Bit of noise from the street as people pass by but nothing unacceptable. Cottage was lovely and warm especially with the log burner. Bring your own logs as they're not cheap & 1 bag is gone in 1 night. Cottage has everything you need. The owner Sandra is lovely and provided Welsh cakes and milk for us on arrival. The area is outstandingly incredible. Fabulous walks on your doorstep.

this cottage is in an ideal place for any were you wish to go or do it is clean and quite log burner for those cold nights we will be booking again

Lovely roomy cottage, in excellent location.

Well stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable home from home.

Couldn,t fault the cottage only small problem was bathroom could do with a better light to shave by

Lovely cottage settled up near the slate tracks.

Everything you need for your stay is provided. Clean and welcoming. The Welsh cakes our host left for us were delicious. Lots to do close by. Llechwedd Zipworld is 5 minutes away and has lots of activities. We walked the hills nearby and drove to Snowdon to climb it too. We also visited Porthmadog and Betws-y-coed.

Bryn Alun is a lovely holiday cottage in a great little welsh slate village.

We had great time, with lots of lovely and interesting walks straight from the cottage door. It is a great place to stay and within easy reach of lots of the little railways in the area. There is a cafe near the lakeside about 5 mins walk away that serves amazing breakfasts and lunches, it is dog friendly and very popular. The area is stunning, the people are friendly and we would love to go back someday.

You stay in the front half of the cottage which has been split ,with access to a garden at the back.

Cottage is extremely clean and well maintained. Wifi is fast,a few books and dvds there which we didnt use but handy for a rainy day. Situated at the bottom of Stwlan dam and the slate quarry,nice walks. Shops and pubs are in Blaennau Ffestiniog which is either a half hour walk or 5 minute drive,also a cafe down the road,about 5 to 10 min walk.

Lovely house and location!

! House was presented very cleanly with Welsh cakes and flours on arrival. The owners John and Sandra were brilliant, very friendly and helpful. We would not hesitate to use this cottage again!! Brilliant.

Bryn Alun is a cosy cottage really well kept clean and tidy Mrs Sandra Jones, she even proved milk and welsh cakes which was really appreciated.

Mrs Jones made contact while we were in to make sure everything was all right and if we needed anything. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay in Bryn Alun

I was lucky with the weather-6 sunny all days.

The cottage is in a quiet location, right on the edge of the mountains. Surrounded by a stunning silence, apart from cascading waterfalls. Walk straight up and you find heaven on earth- a large lake, surrounded by mountains- a magical place. The whole area is full of footpaths and very close to the steam railway. The host was most generous with items of welcome and of goodbye. I 100% hope that I can return before age stops me walking any more. Did 14.7 k on last day- not bad for 72 year old. Close to Snowdon. Steam trip to top (requires early booking) , unforgettable, but pricey. Forget the cost you have to do it- and the drive through the Llanberis Pass: is scary but utterly breathtaking.

We loved this cottage which was very clean with a very friendly owner.

Great for evening walks as you s straight into the snowdonia hills and close to the slate mines and zip world

The photographs of the outside of the property are very misleading, it makes it look remote which it most definitely is not.

The property is surrounded by other properties in all directions, the road outside is noisy and close to the front of the building. Having said that the neighbours are very friendly and helpful. The shower room/toilet which is downstairs is very cold even with the radiator on fully. The property is advertised with WiFi which it does not appear to have as we were unable to find any signal, however we did not contact the owners to pursue this. In all honesty some of these issues may have been down to the time of year and the weather at the time of our stay.

Very enjoyable, good clean cottage and friendly owner

Fantastic cottage, lovely owners who were on hand when needed but left us to enjoy the cottage the rest if the time.

The location is perfect for exploring th area, leaving the car behind. Great walks straight from the door and close enough to amenity when needed. Ideal place for peiple who want to get outside enjoy the amazing views. We would definitely return for another visit.

Cottage as listed.

Very narrow hill to climb or drive up to get to the cottage . Wouldn't suit a nervous driver but there is a better road around the back of village. Cottage very clean, very nice when you first walk in. Easy parking outside of cottage. Great area for walking and exploring. The Moelwyn Mountains behind the cottage are spectacular, lots of sheep and rabbits around.

The directions were accurate and the whole week went well.

We were looked after, the cottage was ideally placed for our walking and exploring. The owners were available to us but not interfering at all. The weather was great and the locals friendly and helpful.

Myself and my two children had a wonderful stay in Bryn Alun.

Perfectly located for attractions such as Zip World and the Ffestiniog railway and exploring the stunning Wesh mountains! The cottage itself was spotlessly clean and comfortable and the owner Sandra so friendly and helpful. We will most definitely be back. I didn't want to come home!

We very much enjoyed our stay at Bryn Alun.

It is very nicely finished inside and very comfortable. It had everything we needed it to have. There is an enclosed garden which our small dog very much enjoyed too. Beautiful location where you feel like you are almost in the middle of nowhere, but you are only 5 minutes drive from all the local facilities in Blaenau Ffestiniog.

An excellent cottage, clean, well equipped and in a great location.

The owners were fantastic throughout, friendly and very helpful. We look forward to returning in the future.

A big Thankyou to the ladies in customer service option 3!

As they were efficient and understanding when we had 2 cancel our first cottage in ringing the owner back 2 get a refund for us would recommend Sykes also the cottage outstanding views and friendly people

Excellent position for short drive to beaches, villages, hiking the mountains, amazing views, friendly owner, had an amazing holiday experiencing lovely walks in all weathers in Snowdonia, how wonderful.

The owners were very helpful and respectful to how much or little input we needed.

Lovely location.

And good facilities, excellent walks and steam railway station nearby.

Lovely cottage in a quiet and interesting area, great for exploring this part of North Wales.

The owner made us feel very welcome.

Very enjoyable stay.

Well presented cottage in central location for a visit to the Snowdonia national Park. A trip on the Ffestiniog Mountain Railway is a must.

We had a great holiday, the cottage was lovely and clean and a great little garden that our three year old son loved playing in with is trains.

A trip on the Ffestiniog Railway is a must to Porthmadog. We hope to return to the same cottage to do some walking round the village and another trip on the Ffestiniog from Porthmadog to Caernarfon.

We had a lovely holiday in this delightful property.

Very comfortable and everything you need and lovely owners. Beautiful views and lovely walks from the cottage to waterfalls and lakes, plus all the fun of Zip World at the Llechwedd slate caverns and the Ffestiniog Steam Railway only five minutes away. What more could you ask for. We are planning to come back next year.

The cottage was really nice and made an excellent base for our holiday.

Beautiful mountain walks were literally on the doorstep.