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Henfaes Isaf

Cynwyd, Denbighshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)7773 294275
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From
£160 - £265
per night

From
£850 - £1500
per week

Take the road less travelled as you climb into the Welsh hills to discover this lovely 16th-century farmhouse full of family history

4 beds

3 bedrooms

Sleeps 6

Children welcome

Babies welcome

The Experience

This hidden gem nestled in the Berwyn mountains serves up peace, quiet, and a soothing sense of solitude. The drive up through farmland and several gates is a bit of an adventure, but it’s well worth it for the views. Once here, you’re master of all you survey – the whitewashed cottage sits in sprawling gardens with not a neighbour in sight.

Dating back to the 16th century, the house has been lovingly restored over many years by Moyra and her family. Inside, it’s charming with wonky beams, a cart-wheel window and a blazing log fire in the sitting room. There’s a playroom for little ones, foosball and pool for older kids, and a sunroom for everyone to soak up the rays.

Being on the Tegid Way, you’ve got excellent walks and mountain biking right on your doorstep. Or just relax in the beautiful garden and watch the birds (woodpeckers are common). With no traffic noise and barely any light pollution, this is a super spot for stargazing.

We think you'll love

The absolute peace and tranquility
All the excellent walks on your doorstep
Your welcome basket of wine, milk, bread, biscuits and Welsh cakes

You should know

Steps and uneven ground make it unsuitable for those with mobility difficulties
Small children need to be supervised
The rural location may not suit everyone – you can't easily walk to shops or pub

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
Swimming pool
Hot tub
Garden
Open fire / woodburner
Breakfast included
Breakfast available
Meals available
Vegetarian meals
Oven
Parking on premises
Free parking nearby
Accessible by public transport
WiFi
Television
Central heating
Limited mobility
Wheelchair access
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
Dishwasher
Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor
Books and toys
Children welcome
Babies welcome
Stair gates
High chair
Fire guard
Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available
Food courses
Kayaking
Other courses
Sailing
Surfing
Wild swimming

Nightly price: from £160
Weekly price: from £850

1 House for 6: From £1604 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in: 5pm
Check out: 10am
Other details: Minimum stay: 3 nights, 4 nights in high season.
Closed: Never.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

This cosy cottage carries the atmosphere of many happy times spent here. Pictures and photos illustrate its progression and how the local area has evolved. The garden is an idyllic and restorative place to relax and spend some time, doing nothing or watching the surrounding nature. The walks from the doorstep are a wonderful resource, and you don't have to get into your car at all if you don't want to.

Steph, Sawday's Inspector Oct 2024

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Location

The neighbourhood

Nearby Corwen (three miles) has mini-market and a great butcher, or pick up supplies at the Rhug Estate's superb farm shop (four miles). There's a local pub in Cynwyd (one mile), while Llangollen (13 miles) has a wider choice – The Corn Mill is recommended. Pretty Betws-y-Coed and Bala are also close for days out – or head further afield to Snowdon, the North Wales coast or Chester with its Roman walls.

Local points of interest from Moyra & Ian

Walk from the front gate into the heart of the unspoilt Berwyn mountains, until you reach the memorial to Wayfarer, a cycling pioneer. Stop and admire the stunning views, or climb further onto the Berwyn ridge. This is also a classic mountain bike route.
Visit nearby Llangollen for whitewater rafting, a stroll along the canal to Horseshoe Falls, boat trips across Telford’s astounding Pontcysyllte aqueduct, or a hike up to Castell Dinas Bran, followed by a riverside meal at the excellent Corn Mill pub.
Further up the valley you’ll find Bala with its serene lake, Llyn Tegid. Go wild swimming, then hire kayaks or sailboats at the watersports centre. There is a lakeside miniature railway, plus an excellent ice cream shop, complete with its own red dragon.
Pistyll Rhayader, set in the Berwyn mountains, is the highest single drop waterfall in the UK. A pleasant walk through woodland takes you to the top of the falls, from where there is a lovely view and the option to explore further along the Berwyn ridge.
Visit nearby Rhug Estate. This award-winning organic farm has a “farm to fork” café , as well as a takeaway featuring bison burgers plus a tempting farm shop. Take the farm trail to see the bison grazing, or grab an excellent coffee from the drive through!
Indulge yourself with an afternoon tea in the splendid Victorian surroundings of Pale Hall, once visited by Queen Victoria herself. For a true fine dining experience, visit Tyddyn Llan which offers a very special Sunday lunch or evening tasting menu.

Henfaes Isaf

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