Hafod Lydan Farm

SELF CATERING FARMHOUSE IN LLANBERIS

Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast

View from front of house

 Situated on a working mountain farm in Snowdonia. 

The house is set 650 feet above sea level and commands panoramic views of the Llanberis lake and of 'Elidir' and her sisters 'Y Garn' and the 'Glyderau', all the way around to Snowdon.

With its idyllic rural setting and convenient location for the village of Llanberis and Mount Snowdon, the accomodation offers the tranquility of the welsh countryside without total isolation.

 Convenient for the village of Llanberis, being just under a mile away from the centre. This property is within easy distance of the Snowdon Mountain Railway, Electric mountain, Slate museum, Dolbadarn Castle and all the shops in the village. You are sure to find all you will need for a stay in Snowdonia from food supplies, hiking and climbing gear, to gifts to take home.

You can walk Snowdon straight from the door, picking up the Llanberis tourist path at Hebron station or the Snowdon Ranger via Bwlch Maesgwm, the walks from this property can extend from 5 minute evening strolls to all day hikes taking in miles of fantastic scenery. 

Recently refurbished, with oil central heating and double glazing, comfortably furnished and decorated to reflect the style of the property. All the downstairs floors are quarry tiles so very walking boot friendly.

 Sleeping up to 12 in 5 rooms. One room kingsize bed, one room 2 x bunkbeds, 1 room with bunks and one with 2 single beds. One sofa bed in downstairs lounge.

It has a minimum occupancy of 8, unless by arrangement, but a charge will be applied for under occupancy.

Fully equipped farmstyle kitchen, with slate worktops. Kitchen with kettle, toaster, dishwasher, electric oven, microwave and fridge/freezer.

Dining room to seat 12,with wood burning stove, which doubles as a hob for cooking, or keeping your soup warm.

2 x Lounges with wood burning stoves. One doubling as bedroom, with really comfy double sofa bed.

• Upstairs shower room, with walk-in shower, toilet and basin.
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• Downstairs  small shower/wet room, toilet and basin. (basic but functional, this room has been refurbed , for the time being, using all recycled materials, it is going to be knocked down and rebuilt soon as part of a new kitchen/diner/lounge extra bedroom extension.)
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• All fully centrally heated. 

It is situated in the midst of a working mountain farm, so during winter months when the cattle are in the sheds, you will be able to get a real taste of working life on a farm.  During the spring, lambing  time, although most of the ewes lamb away from the farm on lowland pastures, there are always lambs around to see.  Maybe even a pet lamb or two to feed. During the summer, mountain gathering, shearing and dipping, weather permitting, you are welcome to come and watch. We also have free range pigs which can be seen, or orders taken for fresh pork! 

The inside of the house is clean and warm, and all newly renovated, and furnished to a comfortable standard.  Outside however is an ongoing project, a continuation on our plans for more holiday accomodation and generally improving the farm facilities. Mainly involving renovating the original farm buildings which modern farming methods have long made redundant.  Sadly, the same as most old farm buildings, they look the worst for their age, but we hope to start restoring them in the near future. These will hopefully be  completed during the 2010/11 time period we have scheduled.

Outside of the house there is a large parking area, a garden which is private for you to use, a patio area and a log store.(garden area will not be ready for use until June)  

Hafod Lydan Farm is also home to the campsite-Llwyn Celyn Bach featured on the links page. The campsite is further down the road, the house is totally private from the campsite. No camping is available at the house. If some of your group want to camp they will have to stay down at the campsite and use the campsite facilities.

The farmland stretches over hundreds of acres of peaceful mountainside, including a lake,  ideal area for walking/relaxing. Bird and wildlife watching. 

Peregrines and buzzards are a common sight, as well as so many other small birds, too numerous to mention. The woodpecker is a regular in the woods, as well as owls and jays.

Secure bike storage on request.

Ample parking space.

Booking must be made over the phone, and a cheque for the full amount to be in hand 4 weeks before your stay. We now also accept credit/debit card payments.

Beds are fully made up with sheet, one pillow and duvets.

You are welcome to bring your own duvets, extra pillows or sleeping bags. 

Prices here are a guide, for more details and dates available, please contact Fiona on 07877376423.

For weekend Fri and Sat nights only minimum charge of £350. For Sunday night aswell add £100.

Week day short breaks available, cheaper rates for mid week breaks, and single night stays.

For whole house for 6 nights inclusive of duvets/bed linen and logs, £900. Extra nights by arrangement.

Last minute offer of 22/23 January 2010, for £300, or week 22/28 for £700

5/2/2010 also available week or weekend at above last minute price.

 Contact us for more details on price/booking etc.