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Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, and dishwasher.
Cozy retreat with two single beds, a wooden chair, and a small table with a lamp.
Enjoy a kitchen with a stainless steel sink, modern faucet, and a view of lush greenery outside.
Relax in a serene outdoor setting with a small table and four chairs surrounded by lush greenery and a distant mountain view.
Escape to a serene garden oasis with a charming gazebo and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is NZ$641
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug

About this property

Entire place

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

Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia

Cefnan is a traditional quarryman's cottage that was built in the 19th Century and full of character and charm set in the village of Rhyd Ddu, in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. The cottage provides an idyllic retreat, whether you're looking for a relaxing getaway, an active outdoor holiday or family break the cottage provides a perfect location.

It is one of five stone terraced cottages on a raised walkway, the front overlooking the old tea room and the back has the most breath taking views of Snowdon. You can see the train going on its journey to the top of the mountain and the Welsh Highland railway passes the back garden.

The cottage has a tiled floor in the living room with a three seater settee and arm chair, dining table and an open stone fireplace with log burner.

The staircase has a small landing with doors leading to two bedrooms and bathroom with toilet, bath and shower.

The kitchen is fully equipped with cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, coffee maker, washer and tumbler dryer and a good supply of cutlery, crockery, glassware and cooking utensils. There is free Fibre Broadband and Wifi.

Heating is by electric radiators and a cosy log burner in the living room with logs purchased locally. All linen, towels and tea towels are provided.

The garden is on two levels with the top level accessible via steep slate steps providing views over Snowdon and the Nantlle Ridge.

Be assured of a warm welcome in the village pub, the Cwellyn Arms, which offers a wide selection of great snacks, meals and guest ales throughout the day and into the evening.

Rhyd Ddu is a quiet village on the A4085, about 3 miles north of Beddgelert, situated at the foot of Snowdon and its surrounding peaks. The Welsh Highland railway runs from Caernarfon to Porthmadoc passing through the village with a stop within walking distance of the cottage.

One of the routes up Snowdon - the Rhyd Ddu path - has its starting point in the village, and the Snowdon Ranger path is two miles away. Popular activities in the area are walking, climbing, mountain biking, pony trekking, fishing, golf and much more. Caernarfon is 9 miles away through impressive mountain scenery.

Bangor, Anglesey and Llandudno are about 30 minutes drive from the cottage.

Property manager

Sally

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Cefnan Rhyd ddu Snowdonia
Cefnan, Rhyd Ddu, Snowdonia
Cefnan, Rhyd-ddu, Snowdonia Cottage
Cefnan, Rhyd-ddu, Snowdonia Caernarfon
Cefnan, Rhyd-ddu, Snowdonia Cottage Caernarfon

About the area

Map
Rhyd-Ddu, WLS

What's nearby

  • Rhyd Ddu Path - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Caernarfon Castle - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Pen-y-Pass - 21 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Pyg Track - 21 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Watkin Path - 21 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Porthmadog Station - 24 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffi Caban - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Spice of Llanberis - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Halfway Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Caffi Gwynant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cwellyn Arms - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia on 22 Aug 2025 start from NZ$640.81, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia located?

This family-friendly Caernarfon cottage is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Rhyd Ddu Path and Welsh Highland Railway. Yr Wyddfa and Eryri National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian F., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a perfect location

We loved our short stay at Cefnan. We'll definitely be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Retreat

A beautiful and cosy cottage in a stunning location, the cottage is the perfect place to retreat to after a days walking.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Lovely cottage, perfect furnishings, a little piece of luxury 2 minutes walk from walking Snowdon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for Snowdon and Slate Trail

Lovely clean property with everything needed and more. Great to be able to step out and have several different walks on your doorstep. Great WiFi when the weather was not so good. The local pub serves good food for when you don’t fancy cooking. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cefnan 22 to 25 March 2024

Excellent cottage overall. Lots of great facilities and really clean. Great location. Bottle of red on arrival a great touch. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Really lovely cottage in a great location. Pub just down the road is fantastic, lovely food and warm welcome. Walk to Beddgelert great, lots of walks on the doorstep. Only thing to mention is that parking is not on site- it’s on the road outside. We only struggled for a space once as it’s a quiet enough road. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis T., Tandil, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable days in the heart of Snowdonia

We enjoyed very nice days in a confortable cottage located in an amazing place. Cefnan Cottage is in a peaceful town but close to many attractions. We liked so much the incredible backyard to have breakfast. In short, we found what we were looking for in our family holidays.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2023

Lovely little cottage. Was just a shame that the tea room did not open all 3 days we were there. Would happily stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Visit

A three night stay this time and just as lovely as last year. Joined this time by our daughter and partner who enjoyed the cottage as much we do. Clean and cosy and continued improvement by the owners- beautiful new doors. Great walking and birdlife and fantastic meal at the local pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

The property was spotless and very warm. Although the garden eas listed as being a little treacherous it was very interesting and glorious views when you climbed to the top. Would definitely recommend and we will be back as great base for the surrounding villages.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the heart of Snowdonia

A really beautiful and cozy cottage is offering a home and base for all the activities Snowdonia is renowned for. A pub and a tea house are just a couple of meters away are and the Rhyd-Ddu hiking trail up to Mount Snowdon is literally starting directly beneath the cottage door. I wish we would have stayed longer…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rhyd-Ddu Snowdonia

Cottage is user friendly attractive and easily managed. Well equipped for all you might need. Very well placed for walks up Snowdon and to Beddgelert, way marked routes in the forest by rivers and lakes.Easy access to coast and other notable towns by bus if required which run regularly through the village. Access to Welsh steam railway and excellent pub/restaurant in village. lots of useful information available in the cottage. all together very happy with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage and location

Lovely, clean cottage which is very handy for an excellent pub and lots of walks on the hills from your door step. We were unfortunate with the weather at the beginning of the week and appreciated having the log burner which made the cottage very cosy. The scenery is breathtaking all round and the walking we did more than made up for rainy fays.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tod J., Port Townsend

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Comfortable Cottage perfect for exploring Eryri National Park

We loved this cottage as it was the perfect base for us to explore a bit of Snowdonia National Park. We are active hikers and took two trails (one to the top of Mount Snowdon) within 5 minutes from our door. The cottage was clean, comfortable, tastefully decorated and had a well appointed kitchen (which was perfect since both the tea room and the local pub were closed for food service due to staffing issues). Highly recommended for person wanting a quiet community with beautiful views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and spotless

Check in was easy and property was spotlessly clean. Do head warnings about access to small garden as into easy at all. Whereas we were given a few web addresses, a more personal touch with suggestions for walks and local hints and tips would not have gone a miss.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken N., Burnham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Cosy in Snowdon

We had a lovely time in this very well maintained cottage at the foot of Snowdon. The place was immaculately clean and very well equipped. Thanks to Sally for making everything so straightforward and easy, from booking to leaving on our last morning! The welcome gifts were very much appreciated as were the little tips and the introductions to Emma and Menno in the Tea Room opposite the cottage. Regards. Ken
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cefnan

It was a great place to stay and very clean. The beds were very comfortable. Although we were out most of the time it was a nice place to relax when we came home in the evening. I'd have to say the only drawback (and granted, there were warning signs about it) were the very steep steps leading up to the top of the garden - I felt they were in need of a more substantial hand rail. All in all though a very lovely little cottage in a lovely village and beautiful surroundings - and an excellent stay - Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Wet weather but loads of interesting places to visit

.Very well equipped, well presented and extremely clean. All kitchen appliance worked extremely well. Kitchen was quite cold. Few problems, the only heating in the bathroom was a heated towel rail but it wasn’t working. The back door to the garden leaked and formed a small flood in the kitchen, the mat was sodden. So we had to mop the floor several times. The bath was quite big with an integrated shower, there was no hand rail and no bath mat. This was a safety hazard. These points were raised with the representive but no action was taken. The electric shower was a little weak but adequate.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karsten F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stone terrace house ideally located for various top hikes

Very nice location: The best Snowdon hike (via South ridge Allt Meandryn) and two further top hikes (Mynyd Mawr and Nantlle ridge) directly from the door step in Rhyd Ddu. At night almost no traffic on the small main road of the 70 inhabitant village in front of the building. Nicely and recently furbished and very modern top notch equipment (kitchen). Small (mind the head at both kitchen doors), but space is intelligently used. Notice that in the living room there luckily is a (quite small) table with four seats for dining (I mention this as it is not visible on the photos). No mobile connection in that village, but Wifi works well. Spacious kitchen works very well for family cooking. Dishwasher sometimes caused the fuse to go out (and didn't sufficiently dry the cutlery and crockery, at least we didn't understand how to manage that). Towel dryer in bathroom didn't warm up, maybe again just to difficult for us to understand how it works. This kind of building seems to get damp easily at least on rainy days, hence windows are equipped with permanent vents and an electric dehumidifier was available, but the best solution is just opening doors and windows.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dominik K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top!

Top!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Renate F., Münster/Westfalen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gut ausgestattetes Reihenaus

Sauberes schönes Haus, leider war es nicht so einfach zu finden, da das Foto der Haustür, das uns mit den Informationen zum Einchecken gesendet wurde, nicht mit der Realität übereinstimmte. Eine solche Haustüre wie die auf diesem Foto abgebildete, gibt es in der ganzen Häuserzeile nicht. Hilfreich wäre auch die Information, dass „Cefnan“ der Name das Hauses ist und nicht z. B. der eines Ortsteils. Das Parken ist nur an der Straße möglich und wenn man Pech hat, muss man am anderen Ende des Dorfes parken. Der Garten ist leider nicht zu nutzen, wenn es vorher geregnet hat, da man über eine Steintreppe einen Hang hinaufsteigen muss und diese Treppe dann sehr rutschig ist. Während unseres Aufenthaltes war es allerdings auch ohnehin zu kalt, um draußen zu sitzen. Insgesamt war es ein sehr schöner Aufenthalt in zentraler Lage in Snowdonia, von wo aus man viele interessante Ziele gut erreichen konnte.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

A couple of busy mums stayed in this wonderful cottage! We arrived in the dark at 8pm but found the cottage immediately and easily gain access with the key box. It was everything we hoped for. Clean and everything was easy to access and use. We explored the beautiful area. Everything is on your doorstep here but you are also in the middle of nowhere. Our stay here was relaxing and we had wonderful chilled evenings in the lounge. Excellent location for climbing Snowdown from the Rhy Ddu path. Sally was great at communication. We really hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen Dickinson

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The cottage had everything you could need, with stunning views from the garden. Pub close for good food and a beer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Rhyd Ddu

The house is lovely and comfortable with everything you could need, in a beautiful location with fabulous walks and beaches all in easy reach, highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen Hyde

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely gem of a place!

Had an incredibly relaxing week at Cenfan and the lovely village of Rhyd Ddu. Beautiful scenery, lots of walks and things to help us all unwind. Cenfan is a lovely cottage, well looked after and resourced. All mod cons and a welcome bottle of wine!! Thank you for a lovely stay. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021