Bryn Y Felin

About this property

Bryn Y Felin is a pleasant cottage resting in Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, with private driveway parking for one car and countryside views that frame the setting. The layout suits shared holidays well, with three ground-floor bedrooms including two doubles and a bunk room, alongside a ground-floor bathroom offering a bath with shower over. A lower-ground-floor cloakroom adds extra convenience, while the reverse-level arrangement naturally draws everyone together later in the day. Downstairs, the kitchen is arranged for relaxed self-catering, anchored by a range cooker and supported by thoughtful appliances for easy meals. The kitchen/diner provides a sociable space for gathering around the table before stepping out onto the balcony, where open views stretch across the surrounding landscape.

As evening sets in, the sitting room becomes the heart of the home, with an open-fire and Smart TV creating a welcoming setting for unwinding after a day out. Outside, a lawned garden offers a simple spot to enjoy fresh air, and one well-behaved pet is welcome to join the stay. Y Felinheli itself is well placed for exploring North Wales, with the Menai Strait close by and the village marina offering waterside walks and places to pause and watch boats drift past. Nearby Caernarfon is rich in history, with its landmark castle, harbour frontage, and independent shops forming an easy day out.

Bangor adds a coastal feel with its long pier, cathedral, and selection of cafés, while Llanberis sits at the foot of Eryri, known for lakeside paths and well-established heritage attractions. Each day brings something different, before returning to Bryn Y Felin.

Y Felinheli, formerly know as Port Dinorwic, is situated on the beautiful Menai Strait between the historic town of Caernarfon and the cathedral city of Bangor. Home to a yachting marina (the UK’s only Historic Grade II listed Marina), this small village offers a wide range of outdoor activities for all ages and abilities. Water sports, such as sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, while the village’s surrounding woodlands provide excellent trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. For those looking for a more leisurely experience, the village’s marina offers scenic walks and opportunities for birdwatching. The village also has a couple of pubs, three restaurants and cafe in the Marina area, a Chinese/Fish and Chip shop a shop and Post Office, a beautician and a hairdresser. Travelling outside the village, there are lots of great restaurants on the nearby Island of Anglesey (Menai Bridge, Beaumaris) as well as in Caernarfon. Visitors to this lovely region are spoilt for choice, with stunning Snowdonia, the beautiful Llyn Peninsula, or the sandy beaches of the Isle of Anglesey all within easy reach.

Accommodation

Three ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x double with basin, 1 x double, 1 x bunk.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.

Lower-ground-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

Lower-ground-floor kitchen.

Lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner with balcony.

Lower-ground-floor sitting room with open-fire

Gas central heating.

Range cooker, microwave, fridge with icebox, air fryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included In rent.

Bed linen and towels included In rent.

Private driveway parking for one car.

Garden with lawn.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.4 miles, pub 1.5 miles, river 1.3 miles, beach 1 mile.

Note: Good housekeeping bond of £350