Old, Quirky, Character Cottage- 10 mins walk from Zip World – Home 8707058 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Old, Quirky, Character Cottage- 10 mins walk from Zip World – Home 8707058
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 3
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
The Old House (Ty Hen) is unique - described by one guest as the most unusual place they had ever stayed in. The cottage dates back to at least 1834 and is one of the few cottages to escape the regeneration scheme in Blaenau still retaining its lovely old sash windows and original Welsh slate roof. Internally it retains a lot of the original features including a rare Welsh oven - unfortunately not in use. It is also interesting as it's one of the few cottages in Blaenau actually built of slate - which is what the town is famous for. The cottage is a little bit of Blaenau Ffestiniogs history and is mentioned twice on the Cadw (Welsh Governments Historic Environment Service) website.
It consists of a lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom , double and single bedroom.
The lounge/diner has two double settees, dining table for four and a FreeSat 32" Panasonic Viera TV + Amazon Firestick with DVD player. There is a small library of DVD's, books and games available.
The kitchen is well equipped with an electric cooker, fridge with icebox, microwave, slow cooker and sandwich toaster.
The bathroom, unfortunately due to the sloping ceiling, has no shower but there is a bath with a hand held mixer shower and unlimited hot water available.
The single bedroom is a very unusual shape with two pretty little windows and the double bedroom is quite large with its own wash basin but be aware there is a step down into it but a night light is provided if required.
Be aware, there are low doorways, sloping ceilings in some rooms and steep stairs which all add to the charm of the property.
Parking is available in a public parking bay about 5yds past the cottage and there is access to private enclosed parking, for 1 car only, if required.
The cottage has gas central heating and WiFi.
It is excellently situated in the Rhiwbryfdir area of Blaenau Ffestiniog in a very quiet road. Turn right out of the front door and you are within a ten minute walk of the town centre with all the shops and eateries and the Ffestiniog Railway. Also within ten minutes walk are the Llechwedd Slate Caverns with the Victorian Mine Tour and the Quarry Explorer. This is also the home of the Zip World complex with Zip World Titan, Bounce Below and Zip World Caverns. The Antur Stiniog Centre with its excellent mountain bike trails can be found here as well. Turn left out of the front door, across the railway track and you are out onto a path leading straight into the mountains.
Blaenau Ffestiniog has a good selection of supermarkets open until late at night and to eat out there are several cafes, an excellent Indian Restaurant, a good Chinese takeaway and a fish and chip shop. It even has it's own little cinema which opened recently.
The town is ideally located for visiting places of local interest with the Italiniate village of Portmeirion and the fabulous Black Rock Sands a short drive away. There are plenty of castles and National Trust properties to explore - guides to which are to be found in the cottage. Snowdon and the charming town of Betws y Coed are not far away. The cottage is a great base for exploring the area.
Allergies - please note, the cottage is occasionally used by dogs. Also, there are feather duvets and pillows.
Any start date and any number of days may be available. Please enquire.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bed - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
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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
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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: ($125.47) £100.00 - 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.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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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
House rules
About the owner
Margaret D.
- Calendar last updated:
- 05 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 7
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 3 reviews
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“Cute and cosy”
Quirky but comfortable cottage. Clean and well equipped. The owner is lovely to deal with. Some low doors are a minor inconvenience as are the steep stairs.
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“Mrs”
very nice character cottage, clean and cosy, had everything we needed during our short stay. Would definitely recommend.
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“Homely, warm, clean and safe”
Historical old character cottage, home from home, catered for everything, shops nearby and help on call, if needed.
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FAQs
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You can get in touch with Margaret (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
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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 Margaret the owner's contact details or send them a message.
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Or send Margaret (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Margaret (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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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?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Margaret (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.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Margaret (the owner) before booking?
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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?
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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?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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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?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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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?
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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 Margaret (the owner) a message.
If Margaret (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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