Hafod Y Gwynt
4 bedroom holiday home
IN THE HEART OF SNOWDONIA
Hafod y Gwynt is a large stone-built former coaching house with unique mountain views. It stands in 15 acres of land with an attractive wooded semi-formal garden and an 8 acre lake surrounded by the high mountains of Snowdonia. Situated at the head of the Nant Gwynant valley between Beddgelert, Capel Curig and Llanberis, it is an ideal location for exploring the Snowdonia National Park with many local tourist attractions and superb beaches also within easy reach. It provides an ideal base for walking and mountaineering. Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales, can be ascended from the house. Trout fishing is available in Lockwood's Lake within the grounds. There is a large attractive garden with a stream running through. It is just 200 metres from the renowned Pen y Gwryd hotel.
The House
Accommodation
The house sleeps 12, pets are welcome.
The self-catering accommodation consists of 4 bedrooms:
- family room with double bed, bunks and en-suite bathroom
- family room with double bed, bunks and en-suite shower room
- double room with basin
- twin room with basin
- family bathroom/WC
- separate WC/cloakroom with dehumidifier for drying outdoor clothes.
- a cot is available.
Facilities
- The lounge has lake views, colour TV with video, DVD player, a solid fuel stove (fuel provided), and parquet flooring.
- Wifi is available.
- The kitchen has a quarry-tiled floor, electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, large American fridge/freezer and an Aga (optional electrically operated), adjacent to the ample dining room.
- The conservatory provides alternative sitting/dining area.
- There is a utility room with washing machine, tumble drier and extra freezer.
- Towels and bed linen are NOT provided.
- There are supplementary electric heaters throughout and electric under blankets on all beds (not bunks), electricity by coin meter. The house benefits from solar panels on the roof. Gas central heating can be provided at an additional charge, by arrangement.
- There is ample parking.
- Camping is also possible in the grounds and alongside the lake.
The Gardens and Lake
The extensive gardens contain streams and ponds, with local slate paths. The house draws its water supply from the steam at the top end of the garden. A portable barbecue is available on request.
The lake in the grounds is known as Llyn Lockwood - sometimes Llyn Gwryd - and it was constructed purely for fishing by Arthur Lockwood in 1927. In 1946 Lockwood received a grant of £50 from the River Board to set up a trout hatchery at the back of Hafod y Gwynt. This ensured that the lake was well stocked with trout, as well as the native brown trout which travel up the Gwryd, and down from Cwmfynnon.
