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Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia

Family-friendly stay near Yr Wyddfa

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Rhyd-Ddu, WLS
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Welsh Highland Railway
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rhyd Ddu Path
    ‪6 min walk‬

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About the area

Caernarfon

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this Caernarfon cottage, you'll find Rhyd Ddu Path and Welsh Highland Railway. Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Welsh Highland Railway - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rhyd Ddu Path - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 48 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Conwy Castle - 62 min drive - 64.7 km

Getting around

  • Llandecwyn Station - 18 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffi Caban - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Caffi Gwynant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Snowdon Railway Station Buffet - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cwellyn Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rumdoodles - ‬21 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.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia to the airport?

This cottage is 98.1 mi (129-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia to the beach?

This cottage is 13.7 mi (35-min drive) from Black Rock Sands and 14.4 mi (35-min drive) from Portmeirion Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia to downtown Caernarfon?

This cottage is 0.1 mi away from Rhyd Ddu.

Cefnan, Rhyd-Ddu, Snowdonia Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean. Good for hiking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The flat was lovely and cosy... the garden was a lovely surprise as it's not easy to see how high up it is from the images but steep steps are noted which wasnt a problem for us. Perfect location of you are climbing Snowden on the Rhyd Ddu path!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis T.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Beautiful cottage

We have had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cottage. Sally provided lots of information in advance and the cottage was all ready when we arrived, with a bottle of wine waiting for us which was a lovely and very welcome touch after a 300 mile drive! The cottage was really comfortable, plenty of space and very well equipped. The best thing was the location, at the foot of Yr Wydffa and right by the start of the Rhyd Ddu ascent. We (2 adults, one 9 year old and one French bulldog) all had a wonderful time staying here and would recommend wholeheartedly for anyone wishing to explore the area, or just to chill away from everyday busyness of life!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tod J.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken N.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Top cottage in fabulous location

We had a fabulous few days in this beautiful, cosy cottage. We parked up and only used the car once in the time we were there. Walking from the door was amazing: aside from the routes up Snowdon and the Nantlle Ridge there are plenty of lower level walks and we particularly enjoyed the walk over to to LLyn Dinas (via the pass at the start of the Snowdon South Ridge to the start of the Watkin Path), through Beddgelert and return along the Slate Trail. Great bird life- garden alive and ring ouzel, raven, chough and cuckoo spotted in a close proximity. Some have mentioned the lack of light and tiredness of the kitchen- the kitchen is now brand new, spotless and well equipped. It is a thick walled cottage but not oppressive in any way - to the contrary, it is super cosy! The garden is an amazing asset. While the steep steps do make it a bit of a trek (and a disaster if you forget something and need to return!) the outlook towards Snowdon is a great backdrop and makes your wine so much nicer! All-in-all a gorgeous, comfortable, well placed cottage in a friendly local community with great tea room and pub.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Michèle T.

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

Séjour en Snowdonia

Notre séjour dans ce petit gîte de Rhyd Ddu a été très agréable. Le gîte est très bien équipé et confortable. Le jardin est malheureusement difficilement accessible. Nous aurions aimé en profiter plus facilement, surtout que toute la semaine a été ensoleillée !D'autre part, nous savions que le gîte se trouvait dans le village mais ne pensions pas que ce serait aussi bruyant, étant au bord de la rue principale.Et malheureusement, nous n'avons pas pu profiter du Tea Room situé juste en face. Contrairement à l'annonce, ce Tea room est fermé depuis un certain temps ... Dommage !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025