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Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake

Family-friendly stay near Eryri National Park

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Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, books
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bala, Wales
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bala Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Llyn Tegid
    ‪7 min walk‬

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About the area

Bala

In Bala .You'll be steps from Penllyn Leisure Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Bala Lake. Eryri National Park and Llyn Tegid are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bala Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Penllyn Leisure Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Llyn Tegid - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maes Tegid - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Blaenau Ffestiniog Station - 30 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bulls Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Goat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Henry Robertson Dining Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bryntirion Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake

Eryl Aran is situated a short walk from the centre of Bala with all its shops, pubs and restaurants. The house is set in 4 acres of paddocks, fields and gardens and has an uninterrupted view of Bala Lake.
The interior of the house has been recently redecorated and updated and offers a cinema room, TV room, lounge and games room.
The modern kitchen features a 4 oven AGA, electric oven and gas hob together with coffee maker, dishwasher and all the expected electrical appliances.
Meals can be eaten at the large kitchen island or at the dining table adjacent to the kitchen area.
To the side of the property is a large patio area with gas fire pit, gas BBQ and patio heater

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Pale Hall Hotel
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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 158 reviews
The price is CA $390
CA $468 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table

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)

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.5 mi (84-min drive) away from the Chester (CEG-Hawarden) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake to downtown Bala?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Bala.

Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our third stay here and not our last. It’s a wonderful house, and to top it off we had the hottest May bank holiday weekend on record! It’s ideal for any large family gathering, ticks every box and more. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property exceeded my expectations. The whole house is incredibly grand, comfortable and welcoming. Most important, it's clean and has fresh towels etc. This felt like a luxury retreat at a small Manor House.The views from the front of the house are excellent as you look straight onto the lake, beyond the front gardens and field. During our 3 night stay, we never ate out once as the kitchen had everything we needed to cook some amazing meals of our own, unlike some other homes I have previously rented. Whether you are there with friends, or as we were with Friends and children, this property is a great base to explore Bala and beyond in North Wales. We were able to walk into Town easy, around Bala lake and to the Railway while staying here. If there for longer, we would likely have ventured further out. The Cinema room was well liked by our children to allow us to watch a film in the comfort of our own home instead of paying to go out to pay to use other facilities. I would highly recommend this property and the hosts were very responsive and provide everything that you need to know. 5* property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great kitchen, well equipped. AGA temperatures were not as hot as described on the sheet. Given the size of the property, perhaps a larger kitchen sink and second dishwasher would be beneficial. The house was a bit cold at times, although the kitchen area was fine. Would have been nice to have fuel to light one of the front room open fires. Overall a fab stay and would stay again. Most bala lodges benefit from a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bhincent D.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing holiday. We spent a week here with extended family and absolutely loved it. There is more than enough space for everyone and all the rooms were spacious and clean. The kitchen is certainly large enough for us as a family of 11 and it was really nice using the dining space for our evening meals together. The cinema room was an added bonus and we all loved playing the Wii for a bit of retro fun. The location is perfect also, just by the lake. There's certainly enough to do in Bala at the lake with swimming and kayaking and it's in a great position for exploring further afield. We took a trip to Portmeirion, climbed Snowden and enjoyed day trips to the coast. The hosts themselves were super helpful and couldn't have done enough for us. All in all a great break and one which I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petar M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Absolutely magnificent and massive house, with great views and an incredible location. Can't recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous home in an excellent location

This is our second stay at this property and it was once again, everything we wanted. The weather wasn’t great and with children to entertain, a walk across the road and we were in the leisure centre where there’s a great swimming pool plus slide. The house was great for relaxing, the kitchen enormous so all the chefs in the family could work alongside each other as one was outside bbqing. We will be returning again next year, we absolutely love coming to stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brodie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning house in a great location!

The photos really don’t do this house justice, it’s stunning and in a beautiful location - across the road from the Lake Bala watersports centre and less than 10min walk into the village high street with shops, pubs and restaurants. We loved every second here, very magical place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tobie k.

Liked: Cleanliness

5oth birthday celebration

We rented the house for the weekend and it was great. So much room and everything you could need for a very special break in a great setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alicia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the house, so much space for everyone. So well equipped! Beautiful outside space, local shops just down the road, views of Bala Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nisha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at Eryl Aran, Bala

A wonderful and spacious stone house with exceptional facilities especially in the kitchen. All the bedrooms has comfortable beddings and with enough room for 8 adults and 4 children. We definitely recommend this house to anyone who wants to visit Bala in North Wales for its facilities and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincente B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation in Wales

For 5 days, my family of fourteen people aged 1 to 62 comfortably enjoyed their stay at "the castle house" as the four-year old called it. The whole place actually looked nicer in person. The little kids enjoyed the toys in the games and play-room, we played the piano and sang in the lounge area, some watched a little TV. The kitchen was wonderful! People seem to always gather in the kitchen and it held us! The house is walking distance to town where we could buy groceries, or for the older ones, go to the pubs and meet the friendly locals singing Karaoke. The consensus of all was that it was a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful large house in Bala

The photographs of the property do not do this house and gardens justice. There were 14 of us staying and it’s the best house we’ve ever stayed in. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and entertain, with an Aga and separate oven. Seating in the house is plentiful and the grounds are stunning. We could easily walk for dinner into Bala as well as stroll down to the lake. The children had a swim in the leisure centre as the lake is a tad cold in May! It’s worth every penny to stay here. Thank you for making us feel so welcomed. We will most certainly be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024