Pengwern | Llangynog | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.9★

15 Guests
6 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Electric car charging
Hot tub
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

66 Customer Review(s)

Gareth
June 2024

“Wow! An absolutely amazing house in a wonderful location.”

The house had everything we needed and more and we never tired of the wonderful views. Every room was beautifully appointed. The snooker and Pool tables provided great entertainment and the kitchen enabled the entire group to comfortably eat together. The owner provided all the information required/asked for. We had a wonderful reunion and will hopefully be back for another one.

The house had everything we needed and more and we never tired of the wonderful views. Every room was beautifully appointed. The snooker and Pool tables provided great entertainment and the kitchen enabled the entire group to comfortably eat together. The owner provided all the information required/asked for. We had a wonderful reunion and will hopefully be back for another one.

- Gareth, June 2024
Andrew June 2024

“Fantastic place to stay, hosts were extremely helpful.”

- Andrew, June 2024
Samuel May 2024

“Brilliant property in a beautiful location.”

Perfect for families wanting a relaxing break with loads to explore and enjoy. Owner was very helpful and friendly.

- Samuel, May 2024

We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, It was good that you experienced Pengwern in exceptionally hot weather. Property Owner
Mark April 2024

“The House is simply amazing, me and the guys had a fab time!”

The house had everything a large group could need in a stunning location! Caroline the host was super helpful from when we booked to when we left, nothing was a problem. Will certainly be back.

- Mark, April 2024

So glad to hear you and your friends had a good time here. Property Owner
Wendy April 2024

“Beautiful house in a beautiful setting.”

We were a family of 14 celebrating a special occasion. The house is full of charm and has everything you need for your stay. It is fully equipped and felt very warm and cosy. The bedrooms are all spacious and beds very comfortable. Everyone reported a good night's sleep. The view sat on the patio area is spectacular. The little ones enjoyed the play area. The host was welcoming and informative about the local area. I would highly recommend a stay at this lovely house. We hope to come back.

- Wendy, April 2024
Rod March 2024

“Have just returned from a great week at Pengwern.”

Lovely, spacious, property with stunning outlooks and great facilities, particularly the well equipped kitchen and the games room. Drying room was especially useful for the Welsh weather. The owners have addressed the issues with the central heating which were previously commented on and we found the property to be nice and cosy. The log burners were nice to have on in the evenings, too. Would highly recommend this property and we hope to return sometime soon.

- Rod, March 2024

Thanks very much for your comments, we're glad you enjoyed staying in our property, and that you particularly like the large snooker room and our panoramic views. Your family enjoyed the hike over to the Waterfall (tallest one in Wales), it's one of our favourites too. See you again soon. Caroline. Property Owner
Karen February 2024

“Had a lovely weekend with family.”

House had everything you could want and is in a lovely setting with beautiful views. Caroline, the owner, was very welcoming and helpful.

- Karen, February 2024
Adam December 2023

“Zero complaints about the place and will definitely be on our shortlist for when we have long weekends as a large group.”

The place was absolutely perfect for a large contingent of people. Myself and 14 of my friends had an absolutely great time. Gamesroom is perfectly sized for a large group of people, lounge was a bit of a squeeze but it was fine given we had a nice rug and a fire in front of us. Location was easy enough to find, we used a sat-nav but do ensure that you have paper directions as well. We tempered expectations with Heating/water pressure/WiFi given the location was quite rural, but we were pleasantly surprised that none of these were an issue at all, especially given the size of the booking. Kitchen was well equipped that I was comfortably able to cook for the 15 strong party. I would advise bringing your own knives though as I found the kitchen knives a tad blunt but that’s really a non-issue for a couple of days. Rooms were lovely. There is a single bedroom within the master bedroom, so it’s more like 7 bedrooms than 6, which is big positive for a mixed group of people. Also, watch your head

- Adam, December 2023
Hamida December 2023

“It was miserably cold!”

There’s no hot water and heating! The owner Caroline was helpful, but there was only so much she could do when the heating system was inadequate for the farmhouse. Everything else was fine - The farmhouse has been carefully designed, beautiful views and well equipped.

- Hamida, December 2023

Thank you for your comment about our farmhouse, but I have to disagree with you that it was cold. The central heating was on 80% of the time during your stay, even during the night, we noticed you had left windows open by the time you vacated, because of the heat. We do hope you understand that with older properties you have to heat it in several different ways. We showed you how to use the Rayburn (and lit it for you) several times, for additional heat in the kitchen, but you chose not to use it. The kitchen is the old stable end of the character property so with stone walls, using the Rayburn (for additional heat) is necessary when we have icy weather outside. You also chose not to use the log burner in the lounge. Regarding the hot water, we explained that the hot tap in Bedroom 5 needs to be kept switched off correctly, because there is a pump for the hot water on that one tap. Unfortunately you left this on and you drained all of the hot water. Therefore, when you contacted me I had to explain that you now needed to put on the switch for the whole hot water system to heat up again. We are sorry you felt disappointed, but none of my previous guests have had any issues with Pengwern in the way you mention above. Regards. Property Owner
Louise November 2023

“The house was so spacious and very homely.”

Had all the amenities you could think of, couldn't have hoped for more. The snooker and games rooms were used all weekend and a brilliant addition. We were made to feel very welcome. The accommodation was very clean. The original features, grounds and views were stunning. The owner, Caroline was lovely and helpful. Will definitely book again for next year!

- Louise, November 2023

Thank you for your comments, we look forward to welcoming you back to Pengwern soon. Property Owner
Serina October 2023

“What a lovely stay.”

Everything was perfect. House has everything you need and in a great location for exploring. Caroline was the best host so attentive and kind we wouldn’t hesitate for to come back. Thanks for the best stay.

- Serina, October 2023
Kim September 2023

“Pengwern was fantastic and fitted the remit for the 40th birthday celebrations we were having.”

With plenty of rooms and a large kitchen/snooker room for entertainment this accommodation did not disappoint. The views from this property in the morning on the terrace with a nice cup of tea were amazing and could of stayed for another few days! Thank you Caroline and your friend for all of the help and guidance before arrival and when we arrived.

- Kim, September 2023

Thank you for your comments, we are glad you celebrated and had fun with your extended family. Property Owner
Louisa September 2023

“The house and location are both lovely, comfortable and with plenty of room for our party of 8 adults and two small children.”

Caroline was incredibly helpful and responsive to all our questions. We had a lovely week, enjoying the very efficient stove and comfy sofas, the well equipped kitchen, excellent snooker room, and especially the beautiful scenery and walks in rain and sunshine. Thank you very much.

- Louisa, September 2023
Sarah September 2023

“We absolutely loved Pengwern.”

Fantastic host. Beautiful picturesque spot away from it all. Lots of space and seems as though Caroline our host had thought of everything. Perfect property for our large family holiday. Hope to return soon.

- Sarah, September 2023

Thank you for your comments and that you loved the panoramic view at Pengwern. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Jijo September 2023

“This property was nothing short of exceptional!”

The location and the view was just perfect! Excellent host and excellent communication. I would definitely come back again happily. Thank you soo much Caroline for the warm welcome and this beautiful stay.

- Jijo, September 2023
Helen August 2023

“This was a perfect property for a large family group or group of friends.”

A glorious, peaceful setting with plenty of walks or trips to the lake. The house has a fantastic snooker room in which our family enjoyed games every night. Outside was a swing and slide structure perfect for our 4 and 7 year olds. Caroline, the owner was always on hand in a helpful and friendly way. Definitely a place we'd like to return to.

- Helen, August 2023
Jane August 2023

“We were a family of 11 staying at Pengwern.”

A lovely quiet location with fantastic views. The house was large enough for the family to spread out without all being on top of one another. The youngsters loved their games room and older ones were in their element in the 'Billiards Room' and bar. The bedrooms were sizeable with good storage space, and everything we needed in the kitchen had been provided. A lovely comfortable retreat!

- Jane, August 2023
Martin June 2023

“Couldn’t of asked for a better weekend superb place superb views lovely host.”

There was nothing I could fault definitely be going back there one day

- Martin, June 2023
Carol June 2023

“Lovely property, as described.”

Owners, who live across the way, are helpful and friendly but not intrusive. It is a 30 minute or so drive to supermarkets at Oswestry, but you just need to plan ahead, and there are 2 fridge freezers in the kitchen to help. The view is FABULOUS. Pool room is above the kitchen and snooker room is below the huge bedroom on the first floor at the back of the house. This bedroom has a single bedroom sectioned off within it.

- Carol, June 2023
Tanwir April 2023

“Perfect”

- Tanwir, April 2023
Susan March 2023

“Such a beautiful house.”

We had 12 ladies on a spiritual retreat. Plenty of space and comfy beds. We had everything we needed. Great energy in there. It snowed quite heavily and Caroline and partner were digging out paths for our cars. They couldn't help us enough. Fantastic couple !!! The surrounding scenery is amazing. Definitely returning!!!

- Susan, March 2023
Zoe February 2023

“We had a wonderful holiday in Wales.”

The house was in the most beautiful spot with stunning views. The house was really well equipped and absolutely brilliant for our children as there was so much to do! The owner Caroline was lovely, and always on hand to help. I'd highly recommend! ,

- Zoe, February 2023
Nicky December 2022

“We spent an amazing family Christmas week here.”

There was loads to do and the scenery is stunning

- Nicky, December 2022
Julie December 2022

“This is our third family stay at Pengwern as previously we were made very comfortable, the house is made for families with plenty of space for all and a well equipped very large kitchen.”

Although the previous guest didn’t find the wardrobes within the master suite, there is plenty of hanging space in there. Again the views were stunning emphasised by the morning frosts

- Julie, December 2022
Ray November 2022

“What a lovely place, massive and with everything you could think of, plus some I’ve never seen in a rental property (full size snooker table was used to good effect!”

). Master bedroom is huge (almost too big, though missing hanging space), and the other rooms are a decent size. Lovely kitchen and living room - a bit cool when we arrived and took a day to warm up, but toast by the time we left, and the fire & Rayburn made for good evenings with ‘natural’ heat. Great place for a group, especially as 3 of the beds are zip and link - so hard to find a big property that doesn’t have a load of doubles, pointless for a group that’s majority singles (or half of a couple) on the trip. Good location for walking as well. Thanks for a great stay/birthday!

- Ray, November 2022
Patricia November 2022

“Everything about our stay was first class, we couldn't fault anything”

- Patricia, November 2022
Margaret November 2022

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pengwern the scenery was absolutely stunning, the house was so well equipped and Caroline the owner is very friendly and helpful.”

This is definitely on our list of favourite properties.

- Margaret, November 2022
William Frederick October 2022

“Thanks so much for accommodating us so well.”

All of our party thoroughly enjoyed their stay at Pengwern, particularly the younger ones, who were able to ‘express themselves’ via the Karaoke. All elements of the house suited us perfectly and all agreed on it being a place we would like to return to. Kind regards, Bill.

- William Frederick, October 2022
Lee September 2022

“Awesome place.”

Hope we can go back some time. Beautiful scenery. Fabulous accommodation. Had the best weekend.

- Lee, September 2022
N P August 2022

“Very well appointed house, good facilities and good communication before arrival.”

Prompt response to a couple of queries during our stay. The attention to the smaller details that help make a stay away from home easier and more pleasant were also good and welcome, e.g. plenty of tea, coffee, soap, towels, toilet roll etc. Would recommend this house.

- N P, August 2022
Colin July 2022

“This is a lovely old farmhouse and a wonderful find.”

The photos do not do justice to how amazing the setting and views are. It is just you and the owner's cottage, and stunning views across the valley - you can see another cottage across the other side of the valley, but otherwise it is just fields, trees and sheep. Top marks to Caroline as a host - extremely helpful both before and during the visit. Her cottage is also set back behind the house about 100yds away on the side you don't really use (behind the main photo), so absolutely not instrusive in any way. There is no phone signal, but super fast broadband and a wifi mesh throughout the house, so you can use wifi calling if you really do want to still get those work phone calls. There is so much room as well. A huge snooker room and bar, a 1st floor Pool table and wii games room, a living room with comfy sofas and fireplace, a spare dining room for those table-top board games (or just extra serving space outside the kitchen), and then a large outside patio to take in the amazing view. The master bedroom / family suite is HUGE. Walks from the doorstep. ASDA deliver there. Bala about 30mins away. Loads of parking. We were a three generational family get together of 13 and the place was ideal - we will be back.

- Colin, July 2022
Katy July 2022

“The pictures of Pengwern seriously do not do the views or the house justice!”

The place is incredible! The owner was so friendly and welcoming. There were 15 of us celebrating a birthday. I was concerned that with the owner living next door we might have made too much noise but she assured us this was no problem at all. Highlights of the property were definitely the snooker and pool rooms, where the groups spent most of our time, though it was also nice to have the cosy sitting room to relax and watch TV in too. We all came away from the weekend absolutely not wanting to leave, and will be back for sure!

- Katy, July 2022
Lynn April 2022

“The cottage and owner Caroline were both first class.”

Caroline informed us that if you have an up to date mobile you can set your phone to wi fi calling which then solves the problem of no signal

- Lynn, April 2022
Stephen April 2022

“Fantastic house, games room and snooker table came in handy for the rainy days.”

Caroline was very helpful. Thank you

- Stephen, April 2022
Neville March 2022

“Everything was perfect, including the weather.”

Beautiful house, wonderful location, excellent facilities and a kind and caring host who couldn’t do more to make your stay a special one. Look no further

- Neville, March 2022
Simon March 2022

“Beautiful property with amazing views over the Welsh hills.”

All rooms big with loads of space for a large group and the games rooms kept us busy. Caroline the host was also really helpful in the lead up to arriving at the property.

- Simon, March 2022
John February 2022

“A lovely cottage filled with comfort and all the facilities you need for a big family walking holiday or just enjoy the cottage and the views .”

Caroline the host very helpful read her book A tall order for a small backpack.A great read.A great part of wales .

- John, February 2022
Malinga December 2021

“We booked Pengwern for our Christmas holiday and there were 4 families.”

We had an amazing time at and all of us loved the place. Caroline was a great host and she made sure everything was in place when we arrived. I dont think the photos do justice to this beautiful 350 years old cottage. Games room and Snooker room was the most popular rooms for all of us. Pengwern is a kids friendly place. All our kids had a great time and they didn't want to leave the house at the end of our holiday. Overall we highly recommend this place for family holidays.

- Malinga, December 2021
Julie December 2021

“This was our second visit to Pengwern, it was as good as remembered made more cosy by the log fire and Rayburn both of which were very easy to light.”

We were a large gathering of 3 generations and there was plenty of space for all throughout the house. Caroline was very helpful and responsive to any questions. The house had been upgraded since our last visit, new windows and a further ensuite on the second floor which was very well presented and finished. We hope to visit again as perfect for a large family group.

- Julie, December 2021
Katy November 2021

“Pengwern is a gorgeous property set in a really stunning location.”

We very much enjoyed our stay snd look forward to staying again. Perfect location for celebrating a big birthday. Thanks Caroline for making your amazing home available to others.

- Katy, November 2021
Paul September 2021

“I recently stayed at Pengwern with a group of friends and wow, what a place.”

The views from the front of the house are fantastic and their are more than enough amenities to keep everybody busy through the duration of our stay. In the lead up Caroline was very helpful with answering any questions I had and made us feel very welcome.

- Paul, September 2021
Thomas August 2021

“Brilliant, big cottage in a beautiful location.”

The owners ensured we had everything we needed.

- Thomas, August 2021
Neil July 2021

“We had a great week surrounded by wonderful views.”

The area had plenty of things to do from walking the hills (just outside the door) to white water rafting. The house had plenty of space so our extended family could spread its wings. The house felt like home and the owner was very helpful. Thank you

- Neil, July 2021
Nikki May 2021

“What a beautiful place to stay.”

Excellent service from Caroline from start to finish. Had everything we needed and more. Can’t wait to visit again.

- Nikki, May 2021
Alan September 2020

“The house was spotlessly clean and we received a very warm welcome from the owner, Caroline.”

In fact, Caroline had contacted us beforehand by email and was very helpful in pre-holiday planning and arranging. The location of the house is absolutely splendid and to sit on the front terrace admiring the view was a real delight...especially as the sun shone a great deal of the time we were away. We also greatly appreciated walks from the front door, the vast snooker table, the bar, the comfy beds, the well equipped kitchen and the glorious lounge with a woodburner set in a large inglenook fireplace. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pengwern and are definitely now looking to find another opportunity to visit again.

- Alan, September 2020
Julie September 2020

“We have just returned from a week at Pengwern.”

The house far exceeded our expectations, both inside as well as outside with fantastic views! The Snooker room was perfect for evenings in, especially in these times, the pool table had just been refelted and also had plenty of use, there was so much to do the time flew. Had a lot of of meals alfresco due to the perfect weather we enjoyed. BBQ came in very useful and enjoyed a game or two of table tennis which had been recently fixed. Managed to walk to the waterfall, would describe walk as moderate to hard, some of us drove round and met the walkers there with a picnic. We have already booked to go back in December, fingers are crossed Caroline was very helpful with hints and advice, led us to a fantastic gourmet burger van on a picnic area above the lake.

- Julie, September 2020
Chris September 2020

“Booked Pengwern cottage in September to celebrate my mum's 60th birthday.”

We all had a fantastic time and absolutely loved the cottage and it's beautiful scenery. The amazing surroundings gave us plenty of scope for lovely walks in the daytime and the two games rooms provided us ample entertainment in the evenings. The owner Caroline lives in the neighbouring cottage and was always on hand to assist if we needed anything. Would highly recommend staying at Pengwern and look forward to returning in the future.

- Chris, September 2020
Rob August 2020

“Fantastic cottage nestled into the Welsh countryside which provided amazing views and an abundance of walks right from the doorstep.”

Caroline was a fantastic host, always on hand to answer any questions we may have had or to help with any requests. We were a party of 13 ranging from 18 months to 42 with their being 6 adults, 5 teenagers and 2 babies. The cottage provided enough space and facilities for us all to have a great time. The only slightly disappointing thing was that Caroline explained when we arrived that the pool table had been damaged by the previous family and as a result the felt was badly ripped in various places so was unusable. This didn't sit too well with the teenagers but thankfully the snooker table was on hand to make up for this. The cottage is huge and provides more than enough space for large groups. The bedrooms were great and everybody had their own space. The outdoor space was also great with plenty of room to sit out and enjoy the sun sets over the valley, play table tennis, use the rope swing or star gaze, which provides amazing views of the night sky. The cottage is conveniently placed for a number of activities. If you like mountain biking there is a downhill bike part literally just down the road/next to the cottage. Lots of great walks and runs direct from the door. Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) provides a wide range of activities and water sports such as kayaking, paddle boarding etc and we had a great day here. Also about an hour away is a great beach at Barmouth. But equally you could easily spend a week in the cottage and not have to leave. There are small local shops in the two neighboring villages and bigger stores in Bala which is around 13 miles away. The village also has a couple of pubs which also serve food. All in all a fantastic week in a great cottage with a wonderful host. Would definitely recommend Pengwern cottage.

- Rob, August 2020

Thank you very much for your detailed review, I'm sure it will help other guests, the Pool Table has now be recovered and is in perfect condition again. Property Owner
Dinesh August 2020

“Showers not working and Low water pressure, Very poor Internet connections.”

Pool table and table tennis table both broken.

- Dinesh, August 2020

Our showers have been checked and are all working correctly and do have good water pressure. It may have been that two people flushed other toilets while you were in the main bathroom shower, this is the only shower that sometimes gets affected when this happens. Our pool table is working correctly, if the push in device to get the balls is pushed too hard then the balls can end up at the back of the table. I think this happened in your case. The table tennis table was in very good working order before your stay, the table net was broken off during your stay. We have now repaired this.Our internet/wifi is working without interruption and the best we have in this area. It is not fibre optic speed as yet but this is going to be implemented in the next 12 months. Property Owner
Emma July 2020

“The cottage was beautiful, everything you needed to keep people entertained from all ages.”

We ranged from 5 to 76 years of age and there was always something to do if the weather wasn't great. The views were amazing. As we had come after lockdown it was the perfect place for us to get away, be able to go on walks around Lake Vyrnwy without having to worry about having too many people around us. We stayed in our groups of 6 when out and about but found a perfect picnic area that had no-one around for us to chill and enjoy the lake. Caroline was really helpful and left some literature in the cottage about the history of Pengwern (which we loved) and the local attractions and amenities. Would love to go back and the kids didn't want to leave!xx

- Emma, July 2020
Barry February 2020

“Holiday home was just perfect for us to enjoy our annual families get together.”

We couldn't have wanted for anything that wasn't supplied. Plenty of logs for the fires, tea towells, toilet rolls, towells, etc etc. Facilities in the house kept us entertained despite a real wet and windy weekend. Spotlessly clean with plenty enough space for all 15 of us. All in all an excellent choice of venue.

- Barry, February 2020
Carol-anne December 2019

“Caroline was extremely welcoming and friendly and her guidance of local walks and amenities was a really lovely touch.”

Although she lives just across the way we didn't see her at all during our stay. All of the rooms were comfortable and well kept, the snooker room is pretty incredible and the games room is well stocked. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. But above all, the grounds are beautiful and the view from the house is stunning, I'd go back in a second.

- Carol-anne, December 2019
Jacqueline November 2019

“Lovely location, even though slightly difficult to find in the dark, but we did go in November !”

fabulous host in Caroline to meet and greet us. Loved all the space that this property gave us , we were a family of 11 with 3 generations celebrating a birthday. breathtaking views across the valley to wake up to. such a cosy place that we felt totally at ease, plenty of fire wood for us which is very kindly supplied, everything we needed was there and we would love to return. Thank you Caroline you made it so welcoming for us, you even wished John a happy Birthday when we arrived.

- Jacqueline, November 2019
Karen October 2019

“Absolutely amazing scenery, this house is exactly as it shows.”

On a mountain looking over more mountains Caroline the host is really friendly and a genuine lovely person. There is far more in the house than expected with a kids games room full of books Lego musical instruments pool table Nintendo wii couches and more and an adults games room with snooker table darts music tv bar fridge couches and more Log fireplace in lounge with more than enough wood supplied Every room is immaculately clean and tidy. All beds were very comfortable to sleep in with the options of king size beds or convert to twin room. Massive kitchen with cutlery and crockery to feed an army This house is so beautiful with a lovely warm homely feel it’s hard to leave. I would recommend very very highly.

- Karen, October 2019
Jennie October 2019

“Had an amazing weekend at Pengwern, fabulous house to host a birthday get together.”

Caroline the owner was lovely and friendly and even put banners up for our arrival. There was everything you could possibly need. The beds were all super comfy and the games room with bar was a hit with everyone too. No phone signal or Wi-Fi for the weekend was actually brilliant. A brilliant weekend had by all! We will definitely be returning for another visit x

- Jennie, October 2019

'So glad you enjoyed your weekend at Pengwern, sorry about there being a fault on our telephone line while you were here but the BT engineer wouldn't come out any sooner than this Tuesday to fix the fault and the wifi. Hope to see you again next year Property Owner
Craig September 2019

“Host was very friendly and helpful.”

The place was made to feel very homely we was able to relax so easily while we was there.

- Craig, September 2019
James August 2019

“Pengwern is a beautiful house and perfect for large groups.”

The owner, Caroline was incredibly helpful and I would have no hesitation in recommending Pengwern to friends and family.

- James, August 2019
Janet June 2019

“We had a brilliant weekend at the cottage, I can’t recommend it highly enough; the views are stunning, landlady 10 stars , helpfulness 100%, I recommend the Walk to the waterfall again 10 stars.”

Just try it

- Janet, June 2019
Stewart May 2019

“The house was fantastic, the owner went out there way to make us so welcome the ...”

The house was fantastic, the owner went out there way to make us so welcome the house had a good feel to it so that made it so easy to relax, the location was so perfect with stunning views

- Stewart, May 2019
Jonathan May 2019

“We had a great time at Pengwern - the home was great, perfect for our group and Caroline, the owner of the property, was most friendly and helpful.”

Beautifully located and not too far to local amenities and the village pub. Would certainly recommend.

- Jonathan, May 2019
Fiona April 2019

“We have just spent a week at Pengwern and had a wonderful time.”

Our group was made up of 4 families and the house was so well-equipped and comfortable for us all. The location is lovely, with stunning views down the valley and lovely walking from the front door. Very easy drives to Lake Bala and Vyrnwy and not too far to the beach at Barmouth or Harlech, but to be honest, you could have great time just staying put and relaxing in Llangynog and the surrounding hills and valleys. We would love to stay here again and highly recommend the property.

- Fiona, April 2019
Darius April 2019

“We stayed here four four nights,our party consisted of five families.”

This cottage more than exceeded our expectations.There was something for everyone,from the lovely cosy lounge with its wood burner,kitchen which accommodated all thirteen of us beautifully ,the snooker room with its bar and ample selection of seating to the games room above the kitchen which as well as a pool table had numerous things for the children.It was rather like going home from home.Everything imaginable was supplied in the kitchen. The bedrooms were all fantastic with very comfortable beds.Caroline is most accommodating and is on hand for any queries.Once the heating was on we actually had to turn off radiators as it was so warm. All in all we had a very enjoyable stay and saw some beautiful places.There are many places to walk and to be honest it's not necessary to go far in the car as there is an amazing waterfall nearby and a lake.

- Darius, April 2019
Alex April 2019

“Absolutely fantastic property, clean, tidy, spacious, secluded, what more could you ask for.”

Great for weekends away with groups, great facilities with the pool and snooker rooms, board games and outdoor space. My only addition would be a hot tub, but that is in no way a criticism and understand why a property of heritage such as this would not have one. I could go on and on listing the positives this property maintains, however, you should stop just hovering over the 'book now' button; click it and see for yourself. Alex

- Alex, April 2019
Lesley April 2019

“Stunning location, amazing house, fantastic facilities and a very friendly & approachable host :) Just got back from a fantastic week at Pengwern.”

We travelled as a party of 13 - (9 adults, 4 children) Pengwern is a fantastic home from home and Caroline (the owner) has made sure guests can enjoy & discover the house and the surrounding area with ease & comfort. The secure bike store, boot room & drying room ensure you can experience the great outdoors and all your clothing, footwear and equipment is safe, dry and accessible. The snooker room/bar area became a daily activity to look forward to after long days of exploring/walking and sight seeing and apart from going to the local put to watch the football on BT Sports we really wouldn't have had to leave the comfort of the house after our days out. It has everything you need. Great music collection (to suit all tastes, loads of DVD's to watch and a lovely patio area to sit out in to enjoy the sights & sounds of the stunning surroundings. The games room for the children has everything your children could wish for (their own space) being one of them - our children had hours of fun in there and it's a brilliant addition to a magnificent country home. There are detailed walks/bike rides in a folder in the house which were really useful and the owner has taken time & consideration in making these as informative as possible. The area itself is just stunning - lots of walks & bike rides from the house, sheep/lamps outside your front door and a wood and mini mountain to climb right on your doorstep, no need to take the car out (unless you run out of supplies) so as long as you plan ahead you really can escape the hustle & bustle of everyday life. We arranged for an online shop from Asda to deliver our shopping which was extremely useful as the nearest supermarket is in Oswestry which is quite a distance away from Pengwern. The kitchen/cooking facilities have everything you need and there is lots of space around the two tables to accommodate multiple guests at meal times. We will definitely be returning - we had the best time and from several houses we've stayed at previously - Pengwern ticked all the boxes :)

- Lesley, April 2019
Gavin March 2019

“It was a tough decision for all the family to decide which cottage we were to spend celebrating my 40th birthday celebration in.”

We had at least 10 great cottages to choose from which ticked all the boxes. I can honestly say we made the best decision, this cottage exceeded our expectations more than we could of imagined, 4 families all under one roof and everyone had their own preference on where to be, kids in the pool/games room adults in the snooker room sitting around the mini bar and some enjoying a quiet movie around the log burner in the lounge. Caroline was so very helpful, even weeks before we stayed at the cottage Caroline had given me heaps of information regarding biking trails in the area. Which literally started from the doorstep. The kids are crazy about wildlife, so for them to able to sit out on the tree swing amongst the sheep meant the were out there rain or shine in their element! I personally have never missed a place so much once being back home, really was a dream lifestyle come true! If I could do anything different next time, it would be to pack less clothes because we had no need to leave the cottage! All the families will be returning next year.

- Gavin, March 2019
Amith December 2018

“This fantabulous cottage has amazing views of the valley.”

Ideal location to spend with large group of friends/families. Kids loved the games room and collection of books. Quite near to "Bala Lake" or "Pistyll Rhaeadr" waterfall. Will defnitely think of coming again in summer. This was one trip which will stay in our memories for very long. Thanks to the lovely owner for very well maintained warm & cosy cottage.

- Amith, December 2018

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Summary

Six bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x family room with super king-size double and single bed and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x king-size double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC) (both zip/link: can be twins on request), 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor family room with king-size double (zip/link can be twins on request) and two single beds
Main bathroom with bath and overhead shower, basin and WC
Ground floor large shower suite with sink and W.C
Seperate ground floor cloakroom with W.C
Kitchen/diner with seating for 12 people, adjoining kitchen provides for another 6 people
Utility room
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Drying room
Games room
Snooker room with full size snooker table and bar area
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Rayburn range cooker, electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezers, dishwasher, washing machine, 6 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, Superfast Broadband WIFI, selection of games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
HOT TUB: while we offer this facility, providing the hot water and electric, (without extra charges), guests need to book hot tub hire directly, from: https://www.lay-z-days.co.uk/pages/book-online
The basic price for 3 day hire, delivery & collection is currently £207 (inc VAT)
Guests will pay directly to Lay-z-days Events and will be responsible for the booking and is subject to availability.This facility will be available for bookings at Pengwern from 1/7/24
Ample off-road parking
Lockable bike storage
Patio and furniture, swing and slide set
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 0.75 miles
Note: Property has EV Type 2 electric car charger unit, payment is via the owner
Note: Check in is from 4pm and check out before 930am
Please note that this property has a Friday and Monday check in day
Sunday check ins are not available and cannot be accommodated

The property

This detached, stone-built farm-house sits next to the owner’s home on the slopes of the Tanat Valley in Llangynog, Powys, North Wales.

This spacious house offers comprehensive holiday accommodation with traditional features merged with modern touches, ideal for family get togethers or for friends/groups in search of wonderful walking and mountain biking facilities near the Snowdonia National Park.

Set in a beautiful location at the foot of the Berwyn Mountain Range, this Llangynog holiday house offers spectacular views from every room.

The full-sized snooker room with bar and entertaining area makes it perfect for year-round use.

The first floor has 4 bedrooms (one being a family suite) sleeping a total of 9 people and the 2nd floor with two spacious bedrooms sleeps a total of 6 people.

In addition there is a games room with pool table, for children and teenagers to 'chill out' in.

The patio is ideal for wining and dining in the sunshine, or simply absorbing the wonderful sights and tranquil atmosphere.

Within the immediate area of this Llangynog cottage you can enjoy scenic walking and bike trails leading right from the doorstep, whilst the especially brave can experience the buzz of the nearby downhill Revolution Bike Park or relax at either two of the pubs in the main village which is a 15 minute stroll door to door.

This delightful Llangynog farm-house is an ideal base from which to explore all of Mid and North Wales, including Lakes Bala and Vyrnwy, the towns of Oswestry, Welshpool, Shrewsbury, Llangollen and the historic city of Chester.

Take a walk over the mountain to visit the stunning Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall, the tallest in Wales.It's only a 3 mile walk as the crow flies, or 10 miles by road.

Or, hop into the car and you can be on the beach at Barmouth or Harlech in an hour.

Plus it's only a one and a quarter hour drive to Pen-y-Pass car park at the base of Snowdon.

This is a very welcoming Llangynog house with full central heating enjoys a beautiful location in a lovely part of Wales.

Please note that this property has a Friday and Monday check in day. Sunday check ins are not available and cannot be accommodated.

HOT TUB: While we offer this facility, providing the hot water and electric, (without extra charges), guests need to book hot tub hire directly, from:
https://www.lay-z-days.co.uk/pages/book-online

The basic price for 3 day hire, delivery & collection is currently £207 (inc VAT)

Guests will pay directly to Lay-z-days Events and will be responsible for the booking and is subject to availability.

This facility will be available for bookings at Pengwern from 1/7/24.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

LLANGYNOG

Bala 13.2 miles; Shrewsbury 32.4 miles

This pleasant village lies in the beautiful Tanat Valley at the foot of the Berwyn Mountains, only 4 miles from one of the Seven Wonders of Wales - the magnificent Pistyll Rhaeadr (240 ft high waterfall). Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant was the location for the successful film, The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain, and more recently the film Nativity 2 starring David Tennant. The village boasts two general stores, a newsagent, a Post Office, a butchers, three pubs, a café, a fish and chip shop, and an Indian takeaway. It is surrounded by stunning countryside, providing walking trails for all abilities including the Berwyn Ridge Walk and a trail to the summit of the waterfall. Discover Lakes Vyrnwy and Bala, the National Trust Powis and Chirk Castles, medieval Shrewsbury and Chester and the wonderful Snowdonia National Park.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Wow! An absolutely amazing house in a wonderful location.”

“Fantastic place to stay, hosts were extremely helpful.”

“Brilliant property in a beautiful location.”

“The House is simply amazing, me and the guys had a fab time!”

“Beautiful house in a beautiful setting.”

“Have just returned from a great week at Pengwern.”

“Had a lovely weekend with family.”

“Zero complaints about the place and will definitely be on our shortlist for when we have long weekends as a large group.”

“It was miserably cold!”

“The house was so spacious and very homely.”

“What a lovely stay.”

“Pengwern was fantastic and fitted the remit for the 40th birthday celebrations we were having.”

“The house and location are both lovely, comfortable and with plenty of room for our party of 8 adults and two small children.”

“We absolutely loved Pengwern.”

“This property was nothing short of exceptional!”

“This was a perfect property for a large family group or group of friends.”

“We were a family of 11 staying at Pengwern.”

“Couldn’t of asked for a better weekend superb place superb views lovely host.”

“Lovely property, as described.”

“Perfect”

“Such a beautiful house.”

“We had a wonderful holiday in Wales.”

“We spent an amazing family Christmas week here.”

“This is our third family stay at Pengwern as previously we were made very comfortable, the house is made for families with plenty of space for all and a well equipped very large kitchen.”

“What a lovely place, massive and with everything you could think of, plus some I’ve never seen in a rental property (full size snooker table was used to good effect!”

“Everything about our stay was first class, we couldn't fault anything”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pengwern the scenery was absolutely stunning, the house was so well equipped and Caroline the owner is very friendly and helpful.”

“Thanks so much for accommodating us so well.”

“Awesome place.”

“Very well appointed house, good facilities and good communication before arrival.”

“This is a lovely old farmhouse and a wonderful find.”

“The pictures of Pengwern seriously do not do the views or the house justice!”

“The cottage and owner Caroline were both first class.”

“Fantastic house, games room and snooker table came in handy for the rainy days.”

“Everything was perfect, including the weather.”

“Beautiful property with amazing views over the Welsh hills.”

“A lovely cottage filled with comfort and all the facilities you need for a big family walking holiday or just enjoy the cottage and the views .”

“We booked Pengwern for our Christmas holiday and there were 4 families.”

“This was our second visit to Pengwern, it was as good as remembered made more cosy by the log fire and Rayburn both of which were very easy to light.”

“Pengwern is a gorgeous property set in a really stunning location.”

“I recently stayed at Pengwern with a group of friends and wow, what a place.”

“Brilliant, big cottage in a beautiful location.”

“We had a great week surrounded by wonderful views.”

“What a beautiful place to stay.”

“The house was spotlessly clean and we received a very warm welcome from the owner, Caroline.”

“We have just returned from a week at Pengwern.”

“Booked Pengwern cottage in September to celebrate my mum's 60th birthday.”

“Fantastic cottage nestled into the Welsh countryside which provided amazing views and an abundance of walks right from the doorstep.”

“Showers not working and Low water pressure, Very poor Internet connections.”

“The cottage was beautiful, everything you needed to keep people entertained from all ages.”

“Holiday home was just perfect for us to enjoy our annual families get together.”

“Caroline was extremely welcoming and friendly and her guidance of local walks and amenities was a really lovely touch.”

“Lovely location, even though slightly difficult to find in the dark, but we did go in November !”

“Absolutely amazing scenery, this house is exactly as it shows.”

“Had an amazing weekend at Pengwern, fabulous house to host a birthday get together.”

“Host was very friendly and helpful.”

“Pengwern is a beautiful house and perfect for large groups.”

“We had a brilliant weekend at the cottage, I can’t recommend it highly enough; the views are stunning, landlady 10 stars , helpfulness 100%, I recommend the Walk to the waterfall again 10 stars.”

“The house was fantastic, the owner went out there way to make us so welcome the ...”

“We had a great time at Pengwern - the home was great, perfect for our group and Caroline, the owner of the property, was most friendly and helpful.”

“We have just spent a week at Pengwern and had a wonderful time.”

“We stayed here four four nights,our party consisted of five families.”

“Absolutely fantastic property, clean, tidy, spacious, secluded, what more could you ask for.”

“Stunning location, amazing house, fantastic facilities and a very friendly & approachable host :) Just got back from a fantastic week at Pengwern.”

“It was a tough decision for all the family to decide which cottage we were to spend celebrating my 40th birthday celebration in.”

“This fantabulous cottage has amazing views of the valley.”

Summary

The property

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About the location

LLANGYNOG