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FRON DDERW, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Bala

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Exterior
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
16 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 25220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bala, North Wales
  • Bala Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Llyn Tegid
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

16 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 9

1 Single Bunk Bed

8 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite for bedroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite for bedroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite for bedroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite for bedroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite for bedroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite for bedroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite for bedroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

FRON DDERW, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Bala

Fron Dderw in Bala, Gwynedd, can sleep 27 in nine bedrooms.

This property consists of a kitchen/diner, a utility, a sitting room, a snug, and a games room. Appliances include an electric range cooker with oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, two Smart TVs, Xbox, a selection of books and games, and three woodburning stoves. The bedrooms consist of two king-sizes, three doubles, a family room with king-size and single, a family room with king-size and bunk, a family room with two bunks and a single, and a bunk room, seven of which have en-suite bath or shower rooms, serviced by a bathroom and cloakroom. Outside, there is a large, multi-level garden with lawn, patio, furniture, and a barbecue, along with a private driveway. Please note, this property welcomes one well-behaved dog, but is non-smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are all included in the rent, along with highchair and travel cot. Book Fron Dderw for an unforgettable escape to Bala. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.

Amenities: Central heating. 2 x electric Range cooker with oven and hob, microwave, large freestanding fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher. 2 x Smart TVs and WiFi, Xbox, selection of books and games, arcade games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available. Private driveway for 5 cars. Large, multi-level garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue. External fire pit area. One well-behaved dog welcome (£25 per dog per stay). Sorry, no smoking. Shop, pub and lake, 0.6 miles. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am Note: Internal steps are present.

Region: Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.

Town: The bustling market town of Bala lies within the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and is located at the head of Llyn Tegid, Bala’s famous lake, which is the largest natural lake in Wales and home to a unique fish called the Gwyniad, a relic of the Ice Age. Renowned as a centre for great watersports including fishing, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and whitewater rafting, Bala is also the headquarters of the narrow gauge Bala Lake Railway. The town itself is steeped in history and has a range of interesting shops, inns and restaurants, and an historical Town Walk. Surrounded by the wonderful Berwyn Mountains on one side and the beautiful Snowdonia Mountain Range on the other, this is a mecca for climbing, walking, mountain biking and many other outdoor activities. An ideal location for touring all of North and Mid Wales including the stunning Cambrian Bay Coast with the six-mile long Harlech Beach, overlooked by its majestic medieval castle. A truly wonderful part of Wales catering for all interests.

Property manager

Sykes Holiday Cottages

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bala

Bala is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Lake Vyrnwy. Bala Lake Railway - Bala Station and Bala Lake Railway - Llangower Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Bala, North Wales

What's nearby

  • Bala Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Llyn Tegid - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Eryri National Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Lake Vyrnwy - 21 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Blaenau Ffestiniog Station - 29 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Plas Yn Dre - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪T Y Coffi - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Bulls Head - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is FRON DDERW, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Bala pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at FRON DDERW, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Bala?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FRON DDERW, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Bala?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FRON DDERW, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Bala located?

Situated in Bala, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maes Tegid and Eryri National Park. Bala Lake and Llyn Tegid are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pete H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Walking and Tippling Society

Excellent venue for the price. Awesome views. Had a happy time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Nine bedrooms: 2 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 3 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with double and 2x single with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with king-size and bunk with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with two bunks and single, 1 x bunk. Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC. Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC. Kitchen/diner. Utility. Dining room with woodburning stove. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Snug with woodburning stove. Games room with woodburning stove

What makes this property unique

Central heating. 2 x electric Range cooker with oven and hob, microwave, large freestanding fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher. 2 x Smart TVs and WiFi, Xbox, selection of books and games, arcade games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair and travel cot available. Private driveway for 5 cars. Large, multi-level garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue. External fire pit area. One well-behaved dog welcome (£25 per dog per stay). Sorry, no smoking. Shop, pub and lake, 0.6 miles. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am Note: Internal steps are present.

Languages:

English