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Stunning Log Cabin/Amazing location/retro twist/pets 2 car spaces – Home 7148027 Log cabin

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 6 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

Stunning Log Cabin/Amazing location/retro twist/pets 2 car spaces – Home 7148027

  • Log cabin
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 6
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 15 mi
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Shifty Chicken Shack is a traditional Norwegian log cabin in the heart of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. The cabin is in Trawsfynydd Holiday Village, a quiet, peaceful but well equipped site surrounded by woodland and open countryside. The cabin sleeps up to 5 people, and is available for weekly, monthly and short breaks from 1st December to 31st October every year. Cosy and fully furnished, it's a perfect base for exploring Snowdonia and North Wales. We're just a couple of miles from Coed y Brenin, and a bile shed can hold 2 bikes with ample space at the back. Some of the best mountain biking trails in Europe. The area is also well known for fishing, walking, wildlife and of course steam trains, as well as spectacular scenery.You can even bring your best friend - pets are welcome, you can bring up to 2 of them! The site has a shop, information centre, outdoor play area and an electric hub for car charging. Furnished with a retro twist you can even play some old vinyl on our record player! We do not have wifi at the property. There is wifi at the launderette and reception.We do leave an HMDI cable to tether to laptop and TV if you like yo watch Netflix. Newly refurbished record with bar space. More vintage bits and bobs added with a great collection of vinyl and dvds. Certificate of excellence three years in a row. Constantly upgrading this cabin Loads to do in the area with some of the best mountain views. Big secure deck with gates for enhanced safety for children and dogs. PLEASE DO NOT CHARGE YOUR CAR FROM OUR PROPERTY. IT WILL BE TAKEN FROM THE DAMAGE DEPOSIT AS WE JUST CAN'T AFFORD THE ELECTRICITY AND KEEP THE PRICES REASONABLE. THE CHARGING STATION IS AT RECEPTION AND ALSO AT TESCO IN PORTHMADOG. There is space in the bunk room for a cot or a camp bed if you need to accomodate up to 6 people/baby

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
    Bedroom 2: Twin bed
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Housekeeping Included

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Getting around

Best by car but bus routes just down the lane to neighboring beaches and places to see.

Interaction with guest

You can arrive at your leisure after 4pm knowing the cabin will be spotless with a keysafe to get your keys so no need to arrive at a designated time. Come and go as you please. If you need earlier access or a late departure, let me know and I'll do my best to accommodate any requirements. PLEASE VACATE BY 10AM

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($156.84) £125.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Deborah H.
Average reply time:
24 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
06 May 2024
Years listed:
8
Based in:
United Kingdom
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Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
41 reviews

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“Wonderful”

Reviewed 27 Mar 2024

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It was very cosy, comfortable and had everything we needed. Loved the retro decor and the record collection was very good. We even brought a few of our own. G… More

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Response from the owner Pleasure to host you , thank you so much

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“Amazing stay!”

Reviewed 1 Jun 2022

Just got back from our stay in the log cabin and I can't reccomed enough! Home from home experience perfect location and stunning views! Great for family's and dogs as we took our dogs for a few days! Stunning walks and waterfalls near by, beach and shops not too far of a drive. Amazing service from the moment we booked as when I needed to get intouch to ask a question I would get a response within an hour with no issues and always happy to answer. Will 100% be booking this cabin again.

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“Hoem from home”

Reviewed 2 May 2022

Walked in and the place was sparkling. Wonderful comfy retro lounge area and super comfy bed.In the morning I had tea with my girlfried and our poodle and watched the birds and took in the clean air. … More

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“Beautiful views, Lovely cabin”

Reviewed 25 Apr 2022

This cabin was in the perfect location with amazing views out the front porch and with a lovely interior for us to relax and play some board games. We may have forgot to bring bedding to the cabin but… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much, glad everything (nearly) went to plan. You are welcome back and text me when ready, CONGRATS!!!!!

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“Wonderful stay!”

Reviewed 2 Sep 2020

We stayed at this cabin for 3 nights and we absolutely loved it. We were a group of 6 people and we had enough space. The cabin has everything that you need and it also has amazing views. I would really recommend this place if you want to disconnect and enjoy a bit of tranquility.

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“Stunning”

Reviewed 17 Aug 2020

Lovely cabin with comfortable beds and brilliant views stayed here as we were climbing snowdon. Highly recommend

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“Where do I start?”

Reviewed 3 Nov 2019

Wow. You pull up, completely ignore the cabin as you can't stop looking at the mountains. Eventually you tear yourself away and go in. Immediately impressed by the bottle of wine (not a cheap o… More

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“Lovely cosy cabin.”

Reviewed 1 Sep 2019

Great, well equipped cabin. Lovely views and in a quiet spot on the site. Easy parking. Huge dvd collection and records for entertainment if weather abit rubbish or of an evening. Good location for mountain bike trails ( no storage for bikes but could be locked on terrace or cars no problems ) 20ish minute drive to bigger town with 3 large supermarkets. Owners easy to contact for any info and left a nice note with any instructions we needed, lots of blankets and heaters provided if needed.

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Response from the owner Wonderful guests, welcome anytime, very clean and respected the cabin. Thanks so much for the review and hope to see you again

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“Perfect rural stay, views to die for!”

Reviewed 9 Aug 2019

The cabin was cosy and unique. Everything in the cabin was clearly and thoughtfully placed. I loved the fact that it felt lived in and not a bare shell, there was coffee, tea, washing stuff, ketchup, … More

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Response from the owner So glad you enjoyed it. Beautifully clean on departure, highly recommend these guests. Great comms, a pleasure!

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“Fabulous”

Reviewed 28 Jul 2019

We just spent the weekend in this cabin in Wales and what a treat. It was clean and cosy with breathtaking views. We loved the retro vinyls and record player and the vintage telephones. The home had… More

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Response from the owner A real pleasure to have this family stay! Left beautifully clean, great communications and looking forward to prep the cabin for another stay! Thanks guys, it was our pleasure to have you stay. xx

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

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If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

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Send Deborah (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Deborah (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Deborah the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Deborah (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

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Why can't I call Deborah (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Deborah (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Deborah (the owner) a message.

If Deborah (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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