Stabl Bach

Stabl Bach is one in a row of characterful cottages in the old stable block of Craflwyn Hall, built at the heart of 200-acre Craflwyn estate in the 1890s. Inside this unique cottage you’ll see the stable’s original layout, with the rooms in a row featuring the wood panelling and cast iron detailing of the horses’ stalls.

Stabl Bach’s double front door, with an interesting weathervane and antique bell above, opens into the hallway with all rooms here on the ground level. There’s a living and dining room, a kitchen and two bedrooms, one double and one twin, both with en-suite showers. The rooms feel cosy, with rustic furniture and pops of rich colour.

The cottages back onto woodland, with walks from the doorstep and endless space to run around and explore the surrounding landscape. There are benches at the front of the row, shared with the neighbouring cottages.

Beddgelert village is less than a mile away, and another short walk leads to Dinas Emrys. This hill is famous as the site of a legendary battle between two dragons, one white and one red, perhaps the best known of the myths that abound in this area. There are many trails to follow in Craflwyn and Beddgelert, passing waterfalls, lakes, wild heath and wooded valleys, and a path leading to Yr Wyddfa's (Snowdon’s) summit from the next village, Nant Gwynant.

Stabl Bach is next to six other National Trust cottages: Sygun (sleeps two), Dinas Emrys (sleeps two), Aran (sleeps two), Llety Mawr (sleeps six), Yr Hen Swyddfa (sleeps four) and Bwthyn Mai (sleeps three) which are behind Craflwyn Hall (sleeps 16). Larger groups of up to 39 could book multiple cottages.

Garden: There are two shared garden areas: One with views down the valley and seating (2 minutes walk from the cottage). Walk through the woods to find the carved dragon seat and then the wild garden with seating (5 minutes walk from the cottage).

Heating: The cottage is heated by LPG central heating.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Lighting:  Anglepoise have kindly provided some of the lovely lamps you'll see in the cottage.

Parking: There is a permit for one car to park in the National Trust car park 200m away. It is possible to load and unload outside of the cottage.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Please note: There is no mobile phone signal in the area.

There is a little farm traffic during the day and traffic from guests using the bothy and camping field.

There are occasional grazing animals in the field across the pathway from the cottage.

Plastic Free Yr Wyddfa: Plastic Free Yr Wyddfa is an initiative organised by Eryri National Park to protect the mountain’s sustainable future. This cottage, and all National Trust holiday cottages in the national park have been awarded silver status in this plastic-free business programme, and we are making changes to work towards gold status.