About this property
Brynkir Tower is a historic gothic folly perfect for a romantic getaway, located in the Eryri National Park.
Built in 1821 to commemorate the knighthood of King George IV, the 20-metre-high tower has been thoughtfully-renovated using traditional materials after previously falling into disrepair, shedding off years of gothic decay to now exude a warm, welcoming atmosphere complete with elegant and inviting interiors that serve to provide a true castle feel!
Located on the top floor, the sitting room has a wood-burning stove, a TV and DVD player, and 270-degree views. The well-equipped kitchen/dining room has an electric cooker, microwave, fridge and dishwasher, as well as a pine dining table and chairs. There is a double bedroom with a splendid brass bed is followed by a twin-bedded room. The bathroom is located on the fifth floor and is complete with a cast iron roll-top bath where you can lie back, relax and watch the tree tops - sheer bliss!
An internal spiral stone staircase leads you to each of the six rooms, with the sitting room at the top. Situated right in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park there is so much variety here. Make sure you’ve packed your walking boots to tackle a walk up Snowdon (the highest mountain in Wales) or take the easier option of the train! The park has so much to offer everyone from stunning mountain walks, picturesque villages such as Beddgelert and an easy drive to lovely seaside towns like Criccieth. This is a unique property in a great location!
2 dogs are allowed at this property
*IMPORTANT* This property does not have a garden and is in a rural location, which can mean the occasional visiting sheep. Please ensure for your own dog’s safety it is kept on a lead especially at lambing time. The stone steps from floor to floor are steep and are not suitable for people with mobility issues.
Pretty little hamlet known locally as Garn, on the outskirts of Porthmadog, a short drive away. Enjoy lovely views over the mountains and Cwm Pennant. At Porthmadog enjoy a good selection of shops and cafes or take a ride on the Highland Steam Train. Or pop along to Criccieth and enjoy its lovely beaches and castle.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x Twin.
Bathroom with roll top bath.
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, dining table and chairs.
Sitting room with wood burning stove, TV, DVD player and splendid views.
Off road parking, wood burning stove, DVD player, TV, bed linen and towels provided, dishwasher, microwave, bath, central heating, off road parking.
Two dogs welcome.
Nearby points of interest
- National Slate Museum
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Caernarfon Castle
- Snowdonia National Park
- Morfa Nefyn Beach
Reviews (43)
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David
We loved the tower it felt like such an adventure although the dog kept getting lost! The log burner in the living room is lovely although I found the sofa and chairs a bit old and tired. The bedrooms were very comfortable although I found the beds a bit squeaky. And if you do have limited mobility you will find the stairs very difficult they really are steep and narrow. I'm just over 6ft and I hit my head a couple of times. The big windows are single glazed and you get a lot of condensation; fan heaters are provided in each room in addition to the central heating. The bathroom is spacious with a lovely big bath, there is also a small shower on the ground floor which isn't shown in the property details although we didn't use it preferring the luxury of the bath. The kitchen was fine although we thought it needed more crockery. Only 4 dinner plates and 4 side plates meant that we had to run the dishwasher when it was only half full which is a bit wasteful. The other niggle was that we had been given a welcome cake and a bottle of milk to get started, but the milk only had 1 day left and was already a bit lumpy. The tower appears to have a full fire alarm system which is good to know, my only concern was that the door to the boiler room had been hooked open which would allow the staircase to fill with smoke if a fire were to start on the ground floor. So keep all the doors shut as the staircase is your fire exit! So just a couple of minor niggles. If you accept that this is an unusual old building and accept the idiosyncrasies you'll have a great week. Mind your head on the way down!
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Serena
Totally unique experience. LOTR was our soundrack for the weekend. We kept the property style a suprise for the kids- they were ecstatic when we parked up outside as they spotted the tower as we drove up! Loved the quietness at night, could only hear the owls and sheep- was bliss! Beds were very comfortable too. Had a disney princess moment when several blue tits played on on the window ledge as I had a bubble bath. Amazing! I would recommend able bodied people only as the stairs can get quite tiring (wouldn't take toddlers as it would be stressful with the stairs) Our kids are 8 and 13. Don't forget your slippers as no carpets. Was lovely and warm in the rooms and the log burner in the top floor lounge was ace. For the price I would have liked more essentials like handsoap in the bathrooms, coffee and more glasses (only 1 wine glass). Great to have a clothes horse to dry clothes after rainy walks. Microwave and oven available. Yummy welsh cake and milk on arrival. The location has several supermarkets just 10 minutes away. We booked at Dylans restaurant too which is 15 minutes away on the coast. Would definitely recommend and have done so already!
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Jane
Super comfortable beds , very warm and toastie in each room despite some fairly extreme weather while we were there . We feel much fitter for our experience as the steps to each level are a real fitness test , especially after being out walking all day . Also good for memory maintainance as you really donât want to forget anything when you go up to the lounge !!! A great place , totally unique .