Hafod Lydan Farmhouse

Self catering property, bunkhouse style.

SITUATED IN LLANBERIS, Snowdonia in North Wales

Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast

View from front of house

Situated on a working mountain farm in Snowdonia. 

Ideal for group bookings. 

The house is set half a mile from the village of Llanberis, 650 feet above sea level and commands panoramic views of the Llanberis lake "Llyn Padarn" 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 comfy bunk style accomodation in the heart of the welsh countryside.

 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.

Close to the A55 and A5, this property is ideal for touring North Wales.

Betws Y Coed, Beddgelert, University town of Bangor and  Caernarfon town are all only a short drive away. Conwy and Llandudno being a short 30/40 minute  drive up the A55.

You can walk Snowdon straight from the door, following the road through the farm, and 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 14 in 5 rooms. One room kingsize bed, one room 2 x bunkbeds, 1 room with bunks and one with 2 single beds.  Sofa bed in both downstairs lounges. Also there is an attached outhouse, which is converted to sleep an extra 4 making whole house suitable for upto 18 people.

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

Dining room to seat 12/14, with wood burning stove, which doubles as a hob for cooking, or keeping your soup warm.

2 x Lounges with wood burning stoves. Both doubling as bedrooms, with really comfy double sofa beds.

• Upstairs shower room, with walk-in shower, toilet and basin.  
• Downstairs  small shower/wet room, toilet and basin. (basic but functional, this room has been refurbed , for the time being, using all recycled materials.
• Outhouse/annex has ensuite toilet and shower. Sleeping 2 in a bunk bed and another 1 or 2 on  small sofa bed. All quilts and bedlinen provided.  
• All the rooms in the house are fully centrally heated. Annex has a portable  heater.

It is on 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.

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.  

Outside of the house there is a large parking area, a garden which is private for you to use, and a patio area and a log store.

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 payment for the full amount to be in hand 4 weeks before your stay(if paying by cheque). We accept most credit/debit and American Express card payments.

Last minute card payment bookings are accepted.

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

We do not supply towels sorry.

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 us on 07877376423.

Plenty of last minute cheap stays available for November and December

Special offer for rest of 2011 whole week friday night to friday morning £550.

Winter Weekends £350 for upto 12 people. Cheaper rates for small family groups of less than 10. 

For 2012 weekend Fri and Sat nights only, summer and holiday weeks, a set charge of £380. For Sunday or Thursday night included add £100.

Week day short breaks available, cheaper rates for mid week breaks, or under occupation during winter months. £18 per person per night, 7 people staying,  same group only. 6 or less phone for price.

For whole house summer 2012 season for 6 nights inclusive of duvets/bed linen and logs, £860 fully occupied. Extra nights by arrangement.

Contact us for more details on price/booking etc.

Well behaved dogs only, must be by arrangement, £10 per night. Dogs are not allowed upstairs or on furniture. Cleaning charge may be issued.

Full address is

Hafod Lydan, Llanberis, Caernarfon, GWYNEDD. LL55 4SR

 Contact us for more details on price/booking/availability etc.

Please phone if interested for smaller group or couples.

Best time to call is evening on 01286 870923.

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