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The Old Railway Station

Bala (3 mls N), North Wales
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Unique former railway station with quirky original features
  • Hot tub, games room and pretty garden with BBQ
  • Quiet village location with rolling countryside views
Property code: 88351

Enjoy rural views and river sounds from this unique former railway station with games room and hot tub. The property is close to Bala and Snowdonia National Park, perfect for families, including the dog, to relax and be active

This former railway station is just the ticket for a fun-filled family holiday. Quirky, pet friendly and with a wealth of original features, it sleeps six and has all the must-haves of home, plus a pretty garden, a hot tub and a signal box repurposed as a games room.

Enjoy outdoor adventures around Bala and Snowdonia National Park, then unwind with rural views and river sounds – this single-storey former station is located in idyllic Fron Gogh, nestling between the Llyn Tegid and Capel Celyn lakes, and surrounded by the Arenig mountains. You’ll spot interesting features and thoughtful extras to enhance your stay as soon as you arrive. Step into the hall and there’s space to store coats, then walk through to the stylish kitchen/diner which has all the essentials for a fuss-free stay as well as a Smart TV to keep the chef entertained. When dinner is served, gather at the dining table and enjoy lovely views from the glass door and windows close by. When you’re ready to relax, the welcoming lounge has sofas and Smart TV, plus a wood burner to keep toes and paws extra warm. At bedtime, choose from three fabulous rooms: one double with an en-suite shower room, one twin and a full-size bunk room – all have lovely views to wake up to. A stylish bathroom adds convenience for all. Outside, the enclosed garden has furniture and a charcoal BBQ plus plenty of space for ball games. Enjoy watching for wildlife and listening to the river as it passes nearby, or lay back in the hot tub beneath starry skies. Alternatively, keep the fun going by stepping into the former signal box, which has found a new lease of life as a games room complete with a pool table.

Your holiday home sits alongside the former Great Western Railway’s Bala Ffestiniog Line. Stroll along the River Tryweryn towards the National White Water Centre, which is within a mile or visit Bala, just under 3 miles away, home to the largest natural lake in Wales where you can enjoy a ride on a narrow-gauge railway or discover independent shops, eateries and a historic town walk.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 double, 1 twin and 1 bunk
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower and WC and 1 bathroom with bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner with initial supply of logs provided
  • Smart TV in lounge and kitchen/diner
  • Hot tub
  • Games room with pool table
  • Enclosed landscaped garden, former platform with table, chairs and charcoal BBQ
  • Store for bikes and kayaks in games room
  • Parking at the property for 4 cars
  • Pub and shop 3 miles, café 1.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hayley Hammersley

This property is personally managed by Hayley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alison 24th February 2024

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Home from home ! Beautiful and comfortable, home made cake and milk in the fridge for us ready. Really enjoyed our stay, owners were extremely helpful. Kids enjoyed the hot tub and games room. Will definitely be going back. There is WIFI at the property although it dosnt say on the services .

Reviewed by Angela 14th October 2023

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We had a lovely stay and the cottage was even better than the photos. It was a great base for exploring North Wales! Thanks for a great stay!

Reviewed by Zoe 30th September 2023

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We found this property to be in a great location for mountain biking Zip world & the Auqaduct over the river Dee White water rafting & Bala lake steamtrain The property was very comfortable & had everything you needed. We arrived to a lovely homemade cake & pint of milk in the fridge. The hottub was great to ease our tired legs at the end of an actRead moreive day Hide

Reviewed by Jason 25th September 2023

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Very clean, well equipped and in a great location. Perfect for a North Wales adventure

Reviewed by Casey 15th July 2023

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Beautifully presented and well appointed cottage. Discovering homemade cake on arrival was amazing and delicious! This cottage really had everything you could need for a wonderful holiday. Quiet surroundings made for a very relaxing and peaceful stay. Would love to stay again

Reviewed by Lisa 24th June 2023

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Lovely cottage in an ideal place for exploring. the hot tub was a lovely addition at the end of the day. Clean and comfortable and well equipped. Home made cake left for our arrival which was delicious.

Reviewed by Ann 10th June 2023

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absolutily fantastic property.The host very helpfull,love there home made cake on arrival.Thankyou

Reviewed by Ryan 20th May 2023

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Lovely property. Hot tub a bonus. Location great.

Reviewed by Shirley Ann 6th May 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 29th April 2023

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The Old Railway Station is a lovely cottage in the perfect location to explore Snowdonia. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone looking for a holiday cottage in this beautiful part of the world.

Reviewed by Richard 19th April 2023

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Lovely clean cottage in a quiet location a couple of miles outside Bala

Reviewed by Rachel 1st April 2023

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This cottage is so lovely, quiet and comfortable. We had a fantastic week away and would highly recommend. The beds and lounge furniture are comfortable, the cottage was well heated and the kitchen well equipped. The hot tub was a treat and we enjoyed watching the sheep in the field beyond the garden. The snooker room was fun. The cottage is reallyRead more well located, so we visited Bala, Barmouth, Coed y Brenin Forest Park and Zip World Fforest. Hide

Reviewed by Nerys 20th February 2023

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Reviewed by Leon 11th February 2023

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Amazing location, hot tub cleaned daily, owners were always at the end of a text if we needed anything. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Kasia 29th December 2022

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The cottage is perfect and great for a group of 6. It's comfortable, warm and has a secure garden, enjoyed by our dog! It overlooks a stream, which makes for a very relaxing morning coffee. We appreciated the modern appliances and separate recycling bins. The village is only a short drive away from Bala, a nice town with dog-friendly pubs and a supRead moreermarket, and from a number of lakes and other local sights. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 22nd October 2022

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We had a really lovely stay. Really lovely touches like the homemade cake, thank you.

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