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Take a walk around the garden with the beautiful lake in sight
A spacious lounge with magnificent views towards the lake
Spectacular lake views whatever the season
Cosy up infront of the large wood burner in the lounge
Extra comfort
Spacious kitchen to create your evening meal
All you might need in this modern kitchen
Enjoy dinner at the dining table and look out on to the lake
View towards the property
Double bedroom with views over the walled garden and beyond
En-suite bathroom
A second double room with lovely finishing touches
Twin room with views looking over the beautiful lake
Natural light floods the shower room
The walled garden
Stroll through the pathways around the garden
Take a stroll or climb a mountain
The perfect spot to unwind
Landscaped garden
Stunning scenery surrounding the property
A beautiful view from the property
Set in a truely magical location whatever the time of year
Crafnant lake on a snowy winters day
1 / 23  Take a walk around the garden with the beautiful lake in sight
2 / 23  A spacious lounge with magnificent views towards the lake
3 / 23  Spectacular lake views whatever the season
4 / 23  Cosy up infront of the large wood burner in the lounge
5 / 23  Extra comfort
6 / 23  Spacious kitchen to create your evening meal
7 / 23  All you might need in this modern kitchen
8 / 23  Enjoy dinner at the dining table and look out on to the lake
9 / 23  View towards the property
10 / 23  Double bedroom with views over the walled garden and beyond
11 / 23  En-suite bathroom
12 / 23  A second double room with lovely finishing touches
13 / 23  Twin room with views looking over the beautiful lake
14 / 23  Natural light floods the shower room
15 / 23  The walled garden
16 / 23  Stroll through the pathways around the garden
17 / 23  Take a stroll or climb a mountain
18 / 23  The perfect spot to unwind
19 / 23  Landscaped garden
20 / 23  Stunning scenery surrounding the property
21 / 23  A beautiful view from the property
22 / 23  Set in a truely magical location whatever the time of year
23 / 23  Crafnant lake on a snowy winters day

Maes Mawr

Trefriw, near Betws y coed, North Wales
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Period property with walled garden, tucked away within over 400 acres of National Park for you to explore
  • With countryside walks from your doorstep and views of the mountains and Crafnant lake
  • Close to Trefriw, Llanwrst, Betws-y-Coed, Capel Curig, Llanberis and Conwy coast
Property code: 55655

Enjoy stunning lake and mountain views and a true off-the-beaten-track break at this three-bedroom detached house. Dog friendly, it’s set in 400 acres of national park and has a fabulous walled garden, while Betws-y-Coed is just 8 miles away.

Recharge your batteries with a break in the depths of Snowdonia – this period property offers a real escape from the everyday! Wend your way along a long country track, close to Llyn Crafnant, and a gate in a walled garden will welcome you to your holiday home-from-home. Step through the porch and the scene is set for a comfortable, companionable stay. An AGA in the kitchen is complemented by an electric oven and hob and all the essentials of home – a lovely space to cook, this room leads through to a dining room with a wood burner and wonderful views towards the lake. Linger at the table with maps or a board game, or wander into the lounge where there’s a second wood burner, sofas, and a Smart TV plus a large picture window. When it’s time to retire, three welcoming bedrooms all with lovely views and Smart TVs are on the first floor. Choose from the double with an en-suite bathroom, another double or a twin bedroom. In the morning, freshen up in the shower room before heading out for your day’s adventure. A handy external utility room has a washing machine, sink and lots of drying space for coats, boots and dog blankets. Outside, the walled garden has a pond, a stream and views towards the mountains and lake – enjoy al fresco dining or stroll to Llyn Crafnant. A lockable store for bikes and canoes is available.

Less than 3 miles away, Trefiw was first discovered by the Romans and became popular with Victorian visitors who hopped on a steamboat from Conwy to benefit from its mineral-rich waters. The Woollen Mills here have been producing traditional Welsh bedspreads and tweeds for over 150 years, and there are some fine eateries to enjoy in the village too. No visit to the Snowdonia National Park would be complete without a trip to Betws-y-Coed (8 miles), home to a number of outdoor activities and craft shops, galleries and cafes.

  • 3 Bedrooms - 2 doubles and 1 twin
  • 1 Shower room and 1 en-suite bathroom
  • Electric oven and hob, Aga, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher
  • Utility room, external with washing machine and dryer
  • 2 Wood burners (first basket of logs included)
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Bed linen and towels included
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Wi-Fi included (via satellite internet starlink)
  • Smart TVs in living area and all bedrooms
  • Enclosed garden
  • Pub, shop and beach within easy driving distance
  • Cafe within walking distance (fishing permits available daily, café only open weekends)
  • Plenty of space for bike and kayak storage
  • A variety of planned walks available from Llyn Crafnant (Lake Crafnant)
  • Mobile reception very poor due to remote location
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Linda Jones

This property is personally managed by Linda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kathryn 27th June 2025

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Reviewed by Robin 23rd May 2025

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Reviewed by Eva 16th May 2025

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One of the best holidays we've had, perfect location with wonderful views, peaceful, lovely cottage and garden, countryside and mountains right on the doorstep

Reviewed by Karen 10th May 2025

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Nice cottage properly remote to feel isolated but still within a reasonable distance of local amenities. Beautiful location for a get away from life's craziness. Prepared to chill.

Reviewed by Amanda 5th May 2025

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Fantastic location with those views and great garden areas for us and the dogs. Lots of walks from the door. Some walks limited due to logging the week we went so keep an eye out for that. Loved the log fire for cosy evenings. Kitchen had everything you need. Some may find it too remote but personally we loved the peace!

Reviewed by Donna 14th March 2025

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Reviewed by Sarah 18th November 2024

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Lovely house in an absolutely stunning location. We woke on our first morning to snow, and it was just beautiful. We made good use of the two wood-burners, and really enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Sheila 1st November 2024

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Great location if you want to get away from everything but still want access to the outside world! Satellite WiFi was brilliant faster than any 5G or Broadband. Loved the log burner and walks from cottage.

Reviewed by Amanda 20th September 2024

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Fantastic holiday. Perfect location, perfect cottage. Really did feel like home n for the first time on a holiday I really could have stayed forever. Will certainly be returning.

Reviewed by Andrew 30th August 2024

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Lovely cottage in a fantastic location. Great walking from the doorstep and the local scenery is stunning. You can get a good view of Snowdon from walking a few miles up the path over the hills at the back of the house. I did take a fly rod and spent a couple of hours fishing on the lake but no luck! The road to the cottage is narrow but that didn'Read moret bother us as we spent the whole week walking with our dog. It is relatively easy to walk to Trefriw and Llanwrst from the cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Philip 12th June 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a stunning location. Incredible. The road to the cottage is very narrow, so be careful to drive extra slow, not much traffic so a minor obstacle. WiFi worked great, ample logs supplied for a fire and the most incredible view from the house over the lake.

Reviewed by Susan 2nd June 2024

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Lovely cottage with fabulous surroundings. Ideal for those that love the outdoors and walking/trekking holidays. Very cosy with plenty of room

Reviewed by Julia 3rd May 2024

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We had a lovely stay here - what a stunning location! The rooms were super cosy and we were able to enjoy both the cosy fire and the lovely garden.

Reviewed by Dmytro 17th February 2024

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Amazing getaway with stunning views and plenty of walks. We loved our holiday, and would definitely return to this cottage. Its quite nice to have an enclosed garden, so that a little dog could enjoy a bit of the off-leash running around.

Reviewed by Jill 29th December 2023

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Fantastic location with superb views and a wonderful walk around the lake on your doorstep.

Reviewed by Kath 6th October 2023

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Absolutely stunning location. The long drive up the single track road may not be for everyone but there are passing places. Very well equipped and comfortable cottage. Appreciated the one and cake on arrival! New WiFi system works brilliantly. Dog friendly garden Great walks from the doorstep. Highly recommend

Reviewed by Toby 15th September 2023

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Beautiful cottage is stunning surroundings. On the whole we loved our stay here, the surroundings are amazing, and the cottage was lovely. It was nice that the cottage was equiped with things such as tea, coffee, cleaning products, condiments etc.. Also, we were left a bottle of Prosseco and some cake as a welcome present which was nice. The gardenRead more isn't 100% small dog friendly as there's a pond that was a little deep for our Frenchie and there's some barbed wire around the bottom of the fence Hide

Reviewed by Stella 25th August 2023

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A beautiful cottage set in the most amazing surroundings with a fabulous view. It is well equipped with anything you might need. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Jayne 18th August 2023

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This was our second visit to the cottage, we adore it here and will no doubt be back next year!

Reviewed by Lynne 4th August 2023

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Our second stay in this lovely cottage in a fabulous location. We walked our two dogs around the lake and the grandchildren loved paddling there. Close to amenities, Conwy, Llandudno. Very narrow lane up to cottage but you get used to it. Internet dips in and out so this place is not for you if you need constant connection. This did not bother us tRead moreoo much as it was nice to get away from it. TV in every bedroom which was very useful. Brenda very welcoming and helpful We would book again. Hide

Reviewed by James 28th July 2023

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A beautiful location and a truly stunning view. The cottage is very comfortable. The mobile signal is non-existent and the internet connection did not work at all the whole week. Unless it improves the property shouldn't be advertised as having it. Long single track road to access, not difficult but nervous drivers might want to avoid. Almost imposRead moresible to get to and from without backing up or squeezing past other vehicles. Hide

Reviewed by Heather 14th July 2023

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A wonderful cottage in a magical place. Stunning views and walks from every angle. A great place to get away from it all. Such a warm and welcoming cottage and very well appointed.

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Take a walk around the garden with the beautiful lake in sight
A spacious lounge with magnificent views towards the lake
Spectacular lake views whatever the season
Cosy up infront of the large wood burner in the lounge
Extra comfort
Spacious kitchen to create your evening meal
All you might need in this modern kitchen
Enjoy dinner at the dining table and look out on to the lake
View towards the property
Double bedroom with views over the walled garden and beyond
En-suite bathroom
Show 11 moreA second double room with lovely finishing touches

Location

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