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Arllen Fawr

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, North Wales & Snowdonia (Ref. 947533)

Customer rating

4.6

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Coast & Country Holidays rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Four poster bed
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Sky TV
  • Broadband / WiFi

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50 Customer Review(s)

  • Amanda

    “This was a lovely cottage - huge and quite rambling, with comfy armchairs and sofas and a very well equipped kitchen and bathrooms.”

    It's nit a conventional holiday let - it's a very old house and the owner has put printed information about the house in the guest info file and it's well worth reading. Because it is very old (16th century) it is very quirky and creaky and the front bedroom in particular is a bit spooky....I loved the house and the sense that I was in the kind of house that features in Enid Blyton, Susan Cooper and Harry Potter novels. Some visitors might be expecting lots of white walls, stripped floors and ...

    It's nit a conventional holiday let - it's a very old house and the owner has put printed information about the house in the guest info file and it's well worth reading. Because it is very old (16th century) it is very quirky and creaky and the front bedroom in particular is a bit spooky....I loved the house and the sense that I was in the kind of house that features in Enid Blyton, Susan Cooper and Harry Potter novels. Some visitors might be expecting lots of white walls, stripped floors and black granite kitchen worksurfaces, but they might need to look elsewhere - modern decor would not be in keeping with the house, which is listed and must take a huge effort to maintain and keep clean. There were some really nice touches, the game and woodland/wildlife themes in the furnishings and bedding, especially in the back bedroom, (the one with the timbered wall); the huge array of speciality teas and drinks and courtesy items, the coffee filter machine, the full fridge/freezer (usually only small fridges are provided and there's only room for milk and butter! The owners live in the adjoining farmhouse but there is no sense of loss of privacy. The living room in particular is homely and has fabulous views, but there is a huge family room/dining room and plenty of space for families to spread out. I was staying there with just my wee dog and the heatwave was on and this meant that the upstairs rooms were incredibly hot, but I appreciated that fans were provided. The weather was a problem really for me - I actually left a bit early because the heat (35C) was making it impossible to go anywhere and risk getting out of the car...the dog was melting! However this is obviously not the owners' fault ! There is a very well-stocked Spar in the village and you are only about 14 miles from Oswestry. The area is extremely beautiful. There is masses of hill walking available in the area, in the Berwyn mountains. Not so much easily accessible low level walking, But I am used to Scotland where there are fewer farms, hedges and fences. Lake Vrnwy (Vyrnwy?)is not far away and is very beautiful and a must see. Lake Bala is also an easy drive - though beware the blue-green algae. On the last day I was there, I stood in the garden watching 7 red kites cruising around on the thermals. Thanks to the owners for letting us stay in their interesting house in what was a difficult week for them.

    - Amanda, June 2026

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x four poster double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 double and 2 single
  • Shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room with sitting area and electric fire
  • Sitting room with open fire.
  • Oil central heating with electric fire and open fire
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with basic Sky, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for open fire inc. in rent
  • Additional fuel available to purchase from owner
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair
  • Off road parking for 3 cars
  • Shared use of front lawned garden with furniture and BBQ
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 2 miles.

The property

Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant 2 miles.

This Grade II listed rural cottage is situated on a working livestock farm with great countryside views of the hills and mountains beyond, a few miles from the market town of Oswestry and Welshpool.

Located next door to the owner’s home, this historic cottage built in the 1500s offers an insight into farming life, and is an ideal getaway for all the family with fishing and walking on the doorstep.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms, the master bedroom boasting a four poster bed with en-suite shower room, and a spacious family room with a double bed and two singles.

Next to the family room is a shower room.

This delightful cottage has character features including the original staircase and beams.

The kitchen is well-equipped and has everything you need to prepare a delicious family meal to be enjoyed in the dining room as you chat over the day’s adventures, or in the morning breakfast can be enjoyed at the smaller table in the kitchen.

After dinner retire to the sitting room with its open fire, where you can enjoy the relaxation of the crackling fire after a day exploring the area, watch your favourite TV programmes, or enjoy a family game together.

Outside this cottage you will find a lawned front garden, where you can sit and enjoy the farming life and the superb country views while relaxing in the summer sunshine, with a glass of wine while the children play and the coals sizzle on the barbecue.

The nearby village of Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, situated in the beautiful Tanat Valley has a good range of amenities including two pubs, a hotel, a cafe and a fish and chip shop.

Being at the foot of the Berwyn Mountains there are plenty of opportunities for walks and a short drive will take you to one of the Seven Wonders of Wales, the magnificent Pistyll Rhaeadr (240 ft high waterfall).

The lovely lakes of Vyrnwy and Bala are a little further afield and waiting to be explored.

Take a trip to Powys Castle and Gardens, medieval Shrewsbury or Roman Chester or discover the delights of the scenic Snowdonia National Park.

At the end of a busy day exploring day, this comfortable cottage will be waiting for you.

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About the location

LLANRHAEADR-YM-MOCHNANT

Lake Vyrnwy 8 miles; Bala 18 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 newsagents, a Post Office, a butchers, two pubs, one hotel, one cafe and a fish and chip shop. It is surrounded by lovely countryside, providing walking trails for all abilities including Berwyn Ridge Walk and a trail to the summit of the waterfall. Discover lovely Lakes Vyrnwy and Bala, Powys Castle and Gardens, medieval Shrewsbury and Chester and the wonderful Snowdonia National Park.

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