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Ynys Pandy

Ynys Pandy, Golan, Garndolbenmaen, Gwynedd, Wales

It's beautifully secluded, here in the hills looking into the Snowdonia range. No through traffic – just tractors, horses, the odd stray sheep – and you can walk down to the river with its perfect Pooh Sticks bridge. Tomos's parents used to live in the long low Welsh farmhouse, then added to it over the years; now he and Brenda – kind to the environment, kind to their guests - live in one part and the rest is for you. Cosily furnished, spotlessly clean, this cottage bolthole is ideal for families seeking a home from home – with views. And you arrive to a glowing log burner and freshly baked scones. In the sitting room are games, books and cosy touches, in the conservatory, comfy chairs and sunshine, in the kitchen, ivory-painted wooden units, blue and white crockery and a lovely old pine cupboard, in the scullery, a big butler's sink and room for wet wellies. The bathroom – with new white bath, generous shower, fluffy towels, eco-friendly soaps and romantic candles - is downstairs while the bedrooms are up, colourful, comfy and furnished (mostly) with new pine. Children will love the bunks, the grassy garden with its climbing frame and swings, and the dogs that may befriend yours. They'll also love the beaches and castles – and Portmerion, a fifteen-minute drive. The visitors' book is full of praise.

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Ynys Pandy

Contact: Tomos & Brenda Jenkins

  • Tel: +44 (0)1766 530256
  • Sleeps: 8
  • Rooms: 2 doubles; 1 twin; 1 room with bunkbeds; cot; bath & shower room; wc.
  • Price: £409 – £839. Discounts and out of season short breaks available.
  • Closed: Never.
  • Changeover: Saturday
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection. No smoking anywhere in the house. Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking. Swimming pool on the premises.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • Secluded but not remote.
  • Bring/hire a bike, cycle route no. 8 at the bottom of the drive.
  • Fly a kite in the fields and watch the night sky!
  • Be nothing but busy or be busy doing nothing.
  • Mountains 15 minutes away by foot and sea within 15 minutes by car.
  • Broadband connection but not good mobile signal

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Ynys Pandy Ynys Pandy from the Barn

Ynys Pandy from the Barn

Ynys Pandy Sitting room

Sitting room

Ynys Pandy The yellow bedroom

The yellow bedroom

Ynys Pandy Ynys’s new kitchen

Ynys’s new kitchen

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Ynys Pandy and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children welcome but cots, high chairs, etc. are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the house.
Full and approved wheelchair facilities.
Tennis court on premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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