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Beautiful Ancient Stone Cottage, Local Walks & Pub!

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful Ancient Stone Cottage, Local Walks & Pub!

Pen-y-Bont is a tastefully restored, central heated, c16 detached traditional river stone cottage.

We have fast broadband, AppleTV, Now, Netflix, Prime Video and about 100 great DVDs & BlueRays :)

Set in the picturesque village of Rowen at the heart of the Conwy Valley, in the Snowdonia National Park. A secluded riverside location that is only few minutes walk of a lively, traditional pub.

Hygiene is paramount and wherever possible we use environmentally friendly products.

Harrison Spinks super king beds in both bedrooms, both with high thread-count bedding, and the bed settee has a duck down topper for your extra comfort.

The Victorian style bathroom has a drench shower and extra body washing shower head.

The kitchen is Italian oak & granite with a range cooker and a good sized fridge freezer.

The thick river stone walls keep the cottage cool in summer whilst the central heating and wood burner combined with double glazed windows keep it cosy warm in winter. Moreover, the main room has three electric Velux windows which provide a breath of fresh air at the touch of a button.

To the front we have a cottage garden where you will find a bistro table & chairs allowing you to take morning sun with the soundtrack of the river in the background. To the rear we have a split level terrace with a BBQ and two seating areas (one with a 3M tilting parasol), with afternoon & evening sun.

If you're feeling energetic the area is a walker's paradise with all the majestic peaks of North Wales within close proximity & ancient Roman paths and the multi-award winning Bodnant Garden (Owned by the National Trust and one of the most spectacular and admired botanical gardens in Europe) right on your doorstep, along with numerous Blue Flag beaches.

There are a wealth of other activities within close proximity, including Conwy Castle, the World's longest zip-wire, surfing or for those rainy days there's various activities, like Go Below, Pili Palace & Surf Snowdonia. For great views get a cable car up the Great Orme, visit the Welsh Mountain Zoo or try the Snowdon Mountain Railway.

Please note that we give one bed per two people. If you are two people requiring two beds or three people requiring 3 beds then there will be an extra charge of £10 per night.

Property manager

Paul Belton

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Rowen, Conwy

What's nearby

  • Conwy Water Gardens - 12 min walk
  • National Trust's Bodnant Garden - 8 min drive
  • Conwy Town Walls - 9 min drive
  • Conwy Castle - 9 min drive
  • Conwy Quay - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Tal-y-Cafn Station - 5 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Conwy Castle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Archway Fish & Chip Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ye Olde Mail Coach - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Bee Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bodnant Welsh Food - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Ancient Stone Cottage, Local Walks & Pub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Ancient Stone Cottage, Local Walks & Pub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Ancient Stone Cottage, Local Walks & Pub!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Ancient Stone Cottage, Local Walks & Pub! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Conwy Water Gardens and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Eryri National Park. National Trust's Bodnant Garden and Conwy Town Walls are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Beautiful Ancient Stone Cottage, Local Walks & Pub! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Klaas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Fine cottage, very good location for exploring the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 day stay
Clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jenny
This Cottage was the perfect spot for us. We had 4 days to explore Northern Wales and being close to Conwy was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well-equipped cottage
The cottage is gorgeous: renovated to a very high standard with a top quality finish. The sofas and beds are huge and comfortable, the kitchen is very well-equipped, the bathroom is beautifully tiled with a powerful shower and the wifi is fast. Generous check-in and out times, good communication and a lovely, quiet location. Fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Beautiful location for walks and lovely Welsh countryside. The property is well equipped for all your needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Nice quiet location. Plenty to keep our 7 y/o occupied during a week long stay. Super relaxing holiday with lots of walks nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna F., Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in great location
We've just got back from a great holiday in this lovely cottage. Perfect location for all main attractions. Our grandchildren loved it. We'd love to come again sometime and would happily recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

neil h., Cardiff

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation perfect for a stay exploring Snowdonia national park.
Nice quick responses from the owner. Clean and modern.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

George Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week in this special place
Not sure if you could come up with a more wonderful location to have this two room house. The walk over the bridge that goes over the steam is as beautiful as it comes. All of the fixtures are very up to date. The beds were fantastic. If you want peaceful this is the place. We loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Moira W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully renovated cottage
This former tearoom has been carefully and tastefully converted into a beautiful, well equipped cottage. The village of Rowen is stunning, and there is so much to see and do in the locality that our three night stay was far too short.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn H., London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect getaway
Pen-y-Bont is in a great setting in the lovely village of Rowen. The property is very nicely done up - the pictures give a good impression of inside, but undersell the setting. There’s a great local pub and it’s a great location to explore Snowdonia and North Wales. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful week away
We had a lovely time at Paul's cottage. The location was idyllic and our 2 year old loved splashing in the river at the bottom of the path! The pub was really friendly too, we managed to stop off after a walk for a pint in the sun. The details of the local walks were a great touch. We found there was so much to do within a short drive that its become our favourite UK staycation destination so far!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire E., UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream Cottage
A gem of a property in an idyllic location. Friendly locals, beautiful walks from the door step and every need catered for within the walls of this stunning cottage. I almost don't want to say anything more, because I would like to keep the cottage a secret - that's how good it is!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic - come and stay!
Fantastic place. Really couldn’t have asked for more. ‘Check-in’ was so simple, and to be greeted by not only a stunning property but also some additional touches (milk etc in fridge) was soo thoughtful. The amenities - outside seating, bbq, games etc, all added to a great stay. This property really is worth a stay and will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and secluded
Lovely cottage with great amenities. Try to arrive in daylight as it’s seclusion makes it a bit tricky to find. It’s worth the effort!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great central location to visit northern wales.
The property was beautiful and well kept up. The location is picturesque. The house is well equipped. We stayed during the week so the pub is closed on mondays and doesn’t serve food until wednesdays so keep that in mind. Conwy is close in case you need a late dinner. Overall a great place to stay and we would definitely stay again. Paul was great answering a few questions I had quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith L., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fairytale cottage in gorgeous location!
We loved staying in this beautiful cottage! It was spotlessly clean and the setting was spectacular — like something from a movie! We especially enjoyed the beautiful landscaping and outdoor areas at the cottage, as well as the spacious and well-designed interior rooms, especially the kitchen, which is larger than it looks in the photos. And our host was great at keeping in touch and making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in beautiful location
We loved the cottage and the location. The host was very responsive if we had any issues. Our one difficulty that we encountered was that it was very hard to find a place to park. There is no assigned parking and the village is very small. When we attempted to park in one or two places, the residents were not very happy and told us to move. it was difficult to come home in the evening and have to struggle to find a parking spot. Outside of that, it was lovely and we would definitely stay there again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Could not fault this cottage whatsoever. They have thought of everything. Its beautiful.
Absolutely loved this cottage. Feel like we found a real gem. Beautiful surroundings, beautiful cottage, fixtures and fittings, they have thought of everything. The village was so pretty, everyone we spoke to was friendly and the pub was a real heart of the village local. We were made to feel vey welcome. Can honestly say i didnt want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Glenys R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely delightful!
We were very pleasantly surprised with the cottage. Right next to a running stream that our 10 year old absolutely loved exploring. The cottage was immaculate, spacious and so comfy. Right next door to the pub but the stream blocked all noise completely. It was amazing, really, really had a wonderful stay! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage in Idyllic Location
We had a wonderful week at Pen-y-Bont. The cottage was beautiful inside and out, set in an idyllic location. Very peaceful but close to many attractions. First visit to Wales but will certainly not be the last. Lovely pub just a two minute walk across the footbridge. Thanks Paul for being so prompt in any communications. Thanks too for our welcome goodies. Much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cosy, well equipped, cottage in stunning surroundings. Kind and generous host.
We had such a lovely stay in Paul's cottage. It was the perfect holiday base for us. It was warm and cosy, lovely wood burner. Games, jigsaws and dvds for the rainy days. Kitchen was exceptionally well equipped. Comfortable beds and everywhere spotlessly clean. A welcome gift was a generous surprise on arrival. We loved the location, just 10 minutes to the beautiful sandy beaches, the town of Conwy, stunning walks on the doorstep. Paul also went out of his way to return our son's cuddly toy we left behind. Thank you. We highly recommend Paul's cottage and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara E., Maidenhead

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Happy Place
Wonderful location, peaceful, idyllic countryside retreat. Photos do not do this beautiful cottage justice, from the moment we walked in it felt like home. Spotlessly clean, amazing equipped kitchen. Great shower and the most comfortable bed we have ever slept in. Spacious and light environment with beautiful rustic charm. Pub literally a walk across a little footbridge. Paul the owner was so helpful on advice about walks and areas of interest, we honestly could have stayed forever! Planning on how we can get back there to stay again soon, thank you Paul for the most relaxing stay in your beautiful cottage, it is so well positioned to explore the surrounding areas we really could not fault it, we could have moved in tomorrow ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glorious, historic cottage in fabulous village
Oh my, what a fabulous cottage this is! We feel humbled to have stayed in Pen-y-Bont for a glorious week in December. This classic Welsh cottage is lovingly restored, large, clean, and well furnished. The kitchen had everything we needed. The shower was warm and wonderful. The fireplace was cozy and took the last bit of chill out of the air. And the bed was super comfortable. Can't wait to come back in the summer! We loved being in Rowen and got to know several folks as we visited the Ty Gwyn pub (just a stone's throw from the cottage). Lots to do in the area, including castles, woolen mills, restaurants (great gluten-free fish and chips in both Conwy and Llanwrst), seaside, and so many fabulous hikes! You must hike up to the 13th century church! We have traveled to many locations all over the world, and our visit to Pen-y-Bont and Rowen will be cherished for a lifetime.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top quality stay!
The property is absolutely gorgeous - a beautifully modernised old stone cottage, finished to a very high spec. The beds in both bedrooms are lusciously comfortable. The location is perfect: rural, yet 1 min walk from the pub, right next to a public footpath and a beautiful babbling brook. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Might we suggest perhaps some chairs (or something) in the bedrooms to put discarded clothes on, and a bit more info about where to get provisions locally (e.g. where to get fresh eggs without going to the supermarket) and nearby walks and places of interest. But generally it was totally lovely. Thanks so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021