Self Catering Barn Dyffryn Ardudwy in Snowdonia | Moelfre

Nice relaxing place to spend a quiet week, fantastic views and beautiful beaches just a short drive away.

Again we head a wonderful stay at Moelfre cottage. We had excellent weather and could enjoy plenty of local walks and a stunning sunset each day. Thanks to Gwion and Louise – and the whole Dioni team – for all your efforts to make a holiday perfect !

Lovely accommodation great facilities great standards, lovely area, fantastic scenery. The best in coastline and mountains, woodlands.

The little cottage Moelfre was a lovely place to stay, met the owner Louise and her dogs , the little package that was left was a nice surprise I thank you , the whole experience is a joy to stay hopefully wil stay again in the near future

Mother and Father in Law live in a small bungalow nearby but there’s only ever room for my wife when we go to visit, so I’m always looking for something small and local. Have been with Dioni before so knew they have great properties. Moelfre was just about perfect. Warm, properly equipped, clean and quiet. Had an ev charger too which was important with not many public chargers around. Moelfre was even cheaper than the Barmouth hotels and will be on my list for future visits.

We had a fantastic time at Moelfre. Stunning setting. Louise had made us a gorgeous lemon drizzle cake for our arrival.
Our only negative comment was the bathroom could do with a toilet roll holder and the sofa could do with being replaced. Other than that it was all perfect, we will be back!

Very friendly place, especially enjoyed waking up to see chickens outside the door! Very comfortable barn and a lovely location. Thank you 😊

Stunning location great feel amazing environment

We had a fantastic stay here, the cottage was exactly what we needed for a week away. It’s situated in a beautiful area with incredible views of the mountains and the sea. It’s in a great location to explore both the south and the north of Snowdonia which lets you see so much more than just Mount Snowdon. The nearby local town had all the amenities we needed. The cottage itself is lovely and cozy, a perfect place to unwind after a long hike. The power shower was a game changer after a sweaty and difficult hike! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook full meals, everything was sparkling clean. The bedroom at the top of the cottage was wonderful and comfortable with interesting steps leading up to it – although they take a bit of navigation so may not be best suited to someone with mobility issues. Hosts were very helpful, we had clear instructions on how to get to the property and gave some really great local recommendations. All in all, a fantastic stay, definitely recommend!

The tiniest cottage, but we can hardly think of anything we didn’t like!
What better start could we have had, meeting the mother of the owner, Louise, at the farm gate. Who immediately was such a warm, friendly, interested person that we just couldn’t go wrong. I think you can tell from all the content on all the websites that Louise is managing, and even from the information package inside the cottage, that they’re one great, witty, clever family. Attention to details, fun and practicality. Honest, just like value for money you get when renting Moelfre.
Built to high standards, using beautiful materials, cleverly arranged. So yes, the hob has 2 burners, but you get a full (and good/quick!) oven allowing you to be fully self-catering if you want to. Tiny ‘dining table’, but with a great hand-made metal design plus chairs (a bit cold to the touch, but nothing a pillow can’t hide). Very, very comfy leather couch. I wish I had one like that at home. Clean bathroom, which is not even tiny, and providing all you need there. Smart stairs to mezzanine with the bed. Where the slanted ceiling did not pose the problems we somewhat expected. It actually felt airy and snug at the same time. Plenty of room to move around, indeed mildly keeping your head down, but still good. We’re 1.88m and 1.78. Slept very well. Might get warm on really warm days (which we sure did not have), but plenty of ventilation options. Good lighting option throughout the house, adding to the atmosphere.
Outside: small, half-walled garden provides a great view from the couch. If you stand at the door, you can see the lovely colours as the sun sets over the coast area (and if there is any sun…). Moelfre can be seen in all his glory at the other side, from the kitchen or above/behind the couch. When arriving you might feel like you’re close to the car park, but you actually never see or notice anything of it while inside.
Also outside: birds of many kinds, the big tree(s), silly ducks (5?) and a few chicken that will strategically check if you plan on breaking the ‘rule’ of not feeding them (we did not, I promise). We loved them for their company. The public bridleway at the ‘end’ of the farm also continues into some lovely countryside, offering walks right from the cottage if you want to.
You’re also amazingly well located in between regional points of interest. Be it beach, hidden coves, hills, mountains like Snowdon or Cadair Idris, steam railway tracks or (former) mines: it was all between 10 and 60 minutes away. We had an excellent stay, despite sometimes unfavourable weather.
Any downsides then? Well, as a reality check we encountered a fridge that tended to freeze more than cool (but we shouldn’t have touched the dial, I guess). And the wifi signal is good, but the internet from it had a tendency to be very, very slow or even unavailable. Although it seemed much better the evening before we left. If in dire need of internet though, just stand outside the thick slate wall to catch some 4G signals nonetheless 🙂 Also, the half-size dishwasher serves little purpose (unless you run it quite often and/or hardly filled) so you need to clean the small amount of plates, cups, glasses and cutlery by hand anyway, for the next meal/drink. Part of the holiday experience, for us.

Long story, but I guess it’s our way of saying: Thank you! I can really recommend Moelfre and the other cottages are probably just as good.

The cottage was comfortable and in a beautiful setting. The welcome basket was a very nice thought and it was appreciated.

The kitchen was challenging as it was very limited in equipment. Two cups and two glasses are not enough. The colander was so small that it might have come from a Wendy House. It would be impossible to strain 2 portions of spaghetti through it. A bread bin and bread board are needed. The microwave was in the oven so you couldn’t use it if you were using the conventional oven. It really was inadequate for self catering.

Otherwise, we have enjoyed our holiday. It was just a little quirky!

We were absolutely bowled over by how beautiful this place was. We had the most wonderful week which we filled with lots of stunning long walks. The property was really lovely, well equipped and the little hamper when we arrived was such a lovely touch. The owners were really kind and friendly, and we loved the dogs / chickens / ducks / cows / sheep!

Our recommendations would be some sort of gate at the top of the stairs for sleep walkers. The guest book could also do with updating (one of the places to eat hadn’t been open in 2 years!).

Had a good week in Moelfre, the weather could have been kinder, had a couple of rainy days but can’t do much about that.
The cottage is very nice, a little remote but with lovely outlooks and nice and peaceful.
It was nice seeing ducks and chickens and the two dogs roaming free and also a lot of birds which we sat and watched being fed just outside the French doors.

The owners are lovely helpful and friendly and there should you need anything.
The beaches in this area are great, they for us a car ride away, 10 mins, but you can walk for miles.
Another good holiday with Dioni, thank you

We had a perfect holiday at the Moelfre cottage. The site is very tranquil with stunning views and many walks around. Keyword: WOW ! We had daily visits from chickens, ducks and dogs coming over to check if we were OK. Thanks to Gwion and Louise – and also the whole Dioni team – for everything !

We very much enjoyed our stay at Moelfre. Lovely to be able to start a walk from our front door. The cottage was well placed for us to go to all the places we wanted. The ducks, chickens and the dogs made our stay all the more enjoyable. The EV charger was a bonus!

We stayed here for three nights and had such a lovely stay. It was peaceful and lovely scenery, everything was spotless and cozy. The welcome package was a lovely touch and we would 100% return here. Thankyou for doing such a great job ❤️

We had a wonderful stay at Moelfre in March 2024. It’s a truly stunning location, and the barn was warm, clean, comfortable and had everything we could possibly need. The owner was very friendly. We charged our EV every night without any difficulty and the rates charged were reasonable. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

We have just been very lucky to spend four days at Moelfre and had the best time!!
The cottage was fabulous – light and airy and so well decorated and appointed. We had everything that we needed.
We adored the underfloor heating – it was so good that we didn’t get a chance to use the log burning stove – and am missing it today as it’s chilly in our house!! Maybe we’ll get to use it next time.
The bed was very comfy – we slept like logs – the stairs up were tricky – but we soon got the hang of them. And the shower was epic!!!
We took our dog with us – Tecwyn the Dachshund – and the cottage was great for him and he loved watching the early morning visits from the ducks.
The welcome pack was really lovely and welcoming – the eggs were tasty and the lemon drizzle cake – gone!!!
Thank you for a lovely visit – in a stunning setting. We hope to visit again later in the year.
Antony, Kim & Tecwyn

Just want to start with WOW, beautiful little cottage with amazing views. Lovely welcome pack on arrival cottage sparkling clean. The dog was amazed at the sheep and ducks but not so keen on the underfloor heating. We loved the underfloor heating so warm and cosy.
The oven and microwave was a challenge but we had a good laugh trying to work it out. Because the cottage is only for 2 people may we suggest an air fryer? The stairs were a bit tricky but we were forwarned about them. Bed was really comfy although a little low to the floor and the fairy lights was a nice touch. So glad towels were available because we didn’t pack them! The sofa was very spongey and low to the floor often felt like our bums were touching the tiles. Overall we had a lovely few days in the cottage so many many thanks 😊

Beautiful location between Barmouth and Harlech, with Porthmadog (good for larger shops) a short drive, the cottage and grounds are very well presented, the EV charger was great and inexpensive (I wouldn’t choose a cottage without one now) and the cottage was clean plus dog friendly
I know the area well – there’s loads to see and do, even in December – and there is a very high chance I will return

Many thanks to Louise, cottage was lovely and cosy really comfortable bed smart tv WiFi in fantastic surroundings tea coffee hot chocolate eggs and homemade lemon cake which was delicious had a lovely break and would recommend most highly

Thanks Joe and Michelle

The cottages are in a fabulous location with beautiful views all around. Sat nav takes you straight there, but up a lane with several gates to open, if you follow printed directions there’s only one gate.
We stayed in Moelfre, a beautifully converted barn, very clean and cosy once heating was on, we didn’t use log burner as no need to. Lovey welcome basket with tea bags, hot chocolate, sugar, milk, fresh eggs and lemon cake, which was greatly appreciated by my husband, unfortunately I have coeliac so couldn’t have any. Combination microwave /oven / grill was fine once I’d read the instruction book a few times. We had to turn fridge down to number 1 as it froze everything on the bottom shelf, but it was fine afterwards. We knew the stairs were steep and they took a bit of getting used to, definitely not suitable for everyone though. The bed was very comfortable but quite low, I guess it needs to to be as not much head room. Sofa not so comfortable, I think it may be time for an upgrade, it’s been very well used.
Lovely walk into the village where theres a Spa, a butchers, a couple of other small shops and a fuel station. There’s a Co-op in Barmouth but it’s very expensive.
Lovely place to stay, the owners are very friendly, as are the dogs and the chickens who visit daily. Just watch out for the free range sheep on the lane when driving to the cottages.

Beautiful cottage in a lovely location. Everything worked perfectly. We loved the location.
The loft is a neat idea, but it wasn’t ideal for us at our age. I wouldn’t recommend the cottage for senior citizens for this reason.
We would have liked to have had extra dinnerware, drinking glasses and mugs so we wouldn’t have had to run the dishwasher so often. The trash recycling/ composting arrangement was brilliant.

Lovely stay in a lovely barn conversion. Lovely location. Enjoyed the delicious cake. Missed having TV in bedroom but that is a personal choice. Excellent stay as always we will be back.

Immaculate condition! Really enjoyed our stay in a tranquil location. Felt very looked after with such a lovely welcome pack. Just wonderful!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Moelfre, very peaceful and great walking from your door. The weather during our stay was very warm for the whole week as long as the velux window was open the bedroom remained cool and we slept well in the king size bed. Had no issues with the stairs, but would suggest you replace the sofa both of us found it uncomfortable. Cariad the Jack Russell was a joy. Great beaches down the hill, a visit to Harlech Castle is a must, would also recommend a trip on the steam train we did the Porthmadog- Bedgellert route. Can highly recommend Bistro Bermo in Barmouth but you need to book well in advance. Will definitely return. Thanks for a great holiday!

Moelfre is a lovely cottage, in a beautiful, remote position. The main reason we chose it over other cottages in the area was for the EV charger, but we would certainly recommend it for anyone looking for a quiet, cosy spot away from the mainstream. There are a few other cottages on the farm – a working hill farm with some sheep, cattle and some very friendly ducks as well as the family pets. It feels secluded and private, with Louise and Gwion on site if any assistance is needed.

Despite its small footprint, it feels very spacious, largely because it is so well designed, and is light and very comfortable. A lot of thought obviously went into the layout, keeping furniture to the minimum but providing everything needed for a couple. The kitchen area is small but well-equipped, with a combined oven/microwave/grill and a two-ring hob that was sufficient for cooking all our evening meals. There is a roomy fridge (no freezer) and all the main items you would need (including toaster, cafetiere, tea pot). The shower room is spacious and the shower very efficient. The staircase up to the loft bedroom is steep, which allows for more space downstairs, but we didn’t find this a problem (although someone with limited mobility could have difficulty). The wifi is good, but there’s no mobile phone signal. We had beautiful weather (so didn’t need the wood burner or any heating) and the doors open wide onto the sunny outside seating area with gorgeous views across the fields, and to the mountain behind (from which the cottage gets its name).

Definitely a five-star holiday.

A lovely 2 week stay in a very clean and comfortable cottage. It is in the ideal place for exploring a large part of North Wales. Beautiful beaches close by. The Jack Russel and Collie dogs really helped us to feel at home and were often around to welcome us back from a day out. Very friendly hosts, with nothing being too much trouble.

Already looking for next year with dioni.

We knew the cottage was on a farm and was bijou. On the plus side, everything worked a treat; the water was hot and the shower easy to fathom. All kitchen appliances worked well (especially the fridge, it was so cold – it froze the cucumber!!). It took a while to work out the oven/microwave but we got there in the end! We liked the recycling area and easy purchasing of extra wood if required. The place was lovely and clean and the bed very comfortable. The scenery was fantastic and loved seeing the farm animals around. On the down side we found the road to the cottage very narrow indeed and with high walls on either side it was difficult to see approaching traffic – being townies we found this disconcerting. We found the stairs to the bedroom area also disconcerting and it was difficult carrying items up there. The settee was quite soft and for shorties like us the seat area was too long! We would have loved an iron/hairdryer and maybe a few extras in the kitchen, like kitchen roll and oven gloves. The duvet could have been more luxurious. Instructions on how to work the pizza oven would also have been helpful.

Once you get over the shock of the mile long country, single road drive to Moelfre, you will find a charming cottage set in beautiful surroundings. The cottage was clean, light and had a lovely bathroom and kitchen area. The daily visits from the dogs and chickens was a lovely touch. The walks and views were amazing.
The only drawback to this lovely cottage was the stairs to the mezzanine, for people like me of a certain age, not very good.
Central for the drive to Harlech and Barmouth the beach at Harlech was amazing.

Hi,
We loved our stay at Moelfre it was the second time we’d stayed on the farm.
The facility is very clean and functional and offers everything you would need to escape everyday life.
The only suggestion we could think of was possibly a clock and a moveable mirror as the sockets are not near the mirror for the girlies, these are very minor things and did not affect us in any way at all.
We will most certainly be back and just wish our stay was longer
thank you very much for the bubbly as it was our honeymoon.

Diolch yn fawr iawn eich gweld chi eto :0)

We have stayed in two of the cottages on this farm. Both are quirky, comfortable and cosy. The location is rural with beautiful farm lands and hills all round, the ocean views from the outside of this particular cottage are lovely. Fresh farm eggs and a delicious homemade lemon drizzle cake were a welcome treat. We’ve been mostly lucky with the weather but even in the mist, this location is stunning and the cottage gets very warm with underfloor heating and a wood stove. There are two friendly dogs who come and go. Overall a peaceful, quiet, and much needed retreat.

A perfect 4 night stay with trips to Barmouth, Harlech and Black Sands beach (Portmadog). The welcome pack was a lovely touch, the lemon cake was delicious. The accomodation was cosy but just right for us – with the underfloor heating a winner! The location was great with the hills behind and sea in front and the farm animals were entertaining. We were lucky with great weather but the cottage hepled make our break in this lovely part of Wales first class.

A wonderful, snug little place in a beautiful location, and the perfect base for exploring, walking and relaxing. The welcome goodies (fresh farm eggs and homemade cake) were a lovely surprise and delicious.

We have been staying at Byrdir for years but this was the first time in Moelfre. This didn’t disappoint. As always Gwion and Louise are brilliant hosts and always helpful. Looking forward our next visit.

We loved our stay. So peaceful and in such a wonderful setting. We had all the amenities you could need. Amazing walks right on your doorstep and some breathtaking views. The whole of North Wales is easily accessible from here too. Thanks for a great week

It was our second , but certainly not our last, stay in the beautiful Moelfre. It’s peaceful and a perfect place to unwind. The interior is gorgeous with the Welsh oak staircase and beams and the underfloor heating is welcome if you don’t want to light the log burner. Louise and Gwion are so welcoming and helpful. We can’t recommend it highly enough.

We had a great week in Wales and the cottage was lovely and clean. The stay on the farm is very peaceful, with beaches and interesting places in easy reach. Just a few things that would make the stay even better: somewhere to put wet towels and swim suits (an airer for outside and a pull out drying rack in the bathroom for example) and comfortable seating – the kitchen and garden chairs were very uncomfortable, and the sofa is something one lies on rather than to sit. But we would definitely come again – thank you!

Had a lovely stay at Moelfre in January- we had everything we needed, the cottage was immaculate and perfect just for us two! As I’ve seen in a couple of comments the stairs are a bit steep, and my partner did slip once, but after that he was very careful, haha!! We also couldn’t get the log fire to stay lit at all, but i think that may be just inexperience on our part!
We followed the sat nav instead of the owners directions, and as a result got very lost over rainy Welsh mountains, so make sure you follow their instructions!
Great base to explore Harlech which i love :).

Just back from a relaxing week at this cottage. A great location and, one thing that many cottages lack, a really good hot shower! Lots of good walks from the cottage with no need to drive was a bonus. The only small negative was that the cooking utensils were a bit limited for self-catering (e.g. a small omlet pan but nothing big enough to easily cook a full breakfast on the hob). The eggs and cake in the welcome pack were much appreciated and there was plenty of space to store our sea kayak on the days it wasn’t in use.

We had a really lovely time here accommodation was perfect, fresh eggs and lemon cake was a lovely touch and very tasty,
thank you. Would highly recommend, as long as you are able to do the stairs, we didn’t have a problem but they won’t be for everyone.

lovely quiet snug apartment, stairs to bedroom look harder than they are. plenty of visits from dogs and chickens. everything you need for bit of peace and quiet. excellent for walking, I was lucky 3 days in wales without rain in November. will definitely recommend to friends and family

We are sat at home tonight back in East Yorkshire with heavy hearts. We really didn’t want to leave our peaceful haven for the week that was Moelfre cottage. It was a great place to just sit and be quiet, take a walk in the hills or walk down the hill, into the village and onto the fabulous beach. The cottage was clean, cosy and well equipped.
Daily entertainment was provided by the chickens, ducks, a snoring pig and the friendly dogs who were always pleased to see us after we returned from a day out.
On the strength of this pleasant week, we would not hesitate to stay here again or at any other of the Dioni cottages.

We had a lovely relaxing time, shame it was only 2nights,didn’t like the steep loft stairs,& bit small, so would stay in a different barn next time,Dioni are of a high standard it’s our 2nd cotragex

We only had 2nights stay,enjoyed it very much,found the loft stairs too steep,would stay in a different barn next time, with we’d of known about a breakfast in the farm!? DIONI are of a very high standard x

Stayed at Moelfre for a few nights in July and feel like we’ve found a bit of a gem! Greeted with a little hamper of goodies and there was everything inside that we could have wanted. We were lucky with the weather and it was the perfect base to explore Snowdonia and recharge the batteries.

Will definitely go back again – we’re thinking of returning in cooler weather to try out the log burner!

This was our second time staying at Moelfre and we had another wonderful time. The accomodation perfectly suited our needs and we loved having so many anilmals wandering around. The location is ideal for exploring the local area. We would recommend staying here to anyone.

Lovingly restored, well appointed and spotlessly clean accommodation…great underfloor heating, powerful shower. We spent a restorative short break at Moelfre prior to Easter, very peaceful even with other cottages occupied you would hardly know. Farm fresh eggs, local cider and lemon drizzle cake greeted us on arrival..a basketful of logs made sure we could use the burner and snuggle in. Kitchen kitted out well, good wi-fi & TV signal even though we were down in a valley. Everything you need so that you can explore the local area… National slate museum..so interesting, living history demonstrations.Anglesey, Harlech,lots of fabulous beaches…virtually deserted…fresh air and big skies.
The only item I would have liked was a good reading lamp downstairs by the sofa…but the lack of didn’t spoil the stay. A fabulous retreat!

I can only agree with previous reviewers. Moelfre was everything I needed in holiday getaway accommodation. There is no phone signal – at least on Vodaphone – but the wifi was good and enabled me to keep in touch with those I needed to during my break. The stairs are steep, and unusual, but I soon got used to them. It was a great place to base myself for a photographic holiday, being within easy reach of all the places I had on my list to visit. And the chickens were amusing….

Another brilliant stay… Our second visit this year, Moelfre is a cosy place we loved the log burner,spent a couple of great days on the hills rhinog Fach this time and Cnicht at croeser… Lovely evenings at the Norbar again… Hope to be back again next year…

We had a great time at the Moelfre, during Barmouth Walking Week. Fantastic views, wonderful walks and we experienced six seasons worth of weather!! The pace of life around the farm was peaceful and calming and the collies invitation to play ball was always irresistible.To cap it all the sunsets were some of the best we’ve seen anywhere on our travels. Thanks again to the Dioni team!!

Thanks for a lovely time at Byrdir. Very peaceful and the weather was a bonus. The barn had all you would need. And thank you for the delicious cake & eggs. I’ll certainly book through Dioni next time I stay in Wales.

And I’ve never met such nosy chickens!

We were looking for that perfect hide-away, surrounded by the timeless sights and sounds of the countryside in this beautiful part of Wales – and this is exactly what we found at Byrdir Farm !
Moelfre, a compact little cottage for two, suited us perfectly. Minimalistic, but everything well chosen – uncluttered, but with everything essential to our needs.
The patio doors looked out onto a little private garden enclosed by a natural dry stone wall … all in keeping with the rest of the farm buildings which are so carefully placed among planted areas, grassy verges and well kept lawns.
We so enjoyed the lovely homemade cake and fresh eggs Louise had left for us (among other things) and, I have to say that meeting all the family – Nain and Taid as well – made us feel that we would really love to come back to Byrdir again…. and again! Thank you so much for providing such a lovely holiday experience…. Diolch yn fawr iawn!…I think I’ve got that right?!

This is our 3rd visit to Byrdir and the best weather so far, the countryside in this part of Wales is stunning especially when the sun is on it.
Accomodation is excellent of a very high standard.
Chickens gave us good welcome all lined up on the doorstep peering in at us, very comical.
Probably wont be our last visit

Another terrific break at Byrdir. We know that we will never be disappointed coming here. We have been in all the properties on the farm; each one is wonderful.
Louise and Gwion are fantastic hosts.
We will be back for another stay at the end of summer; we may even get another week in before then!
We’d recommend coming here to anyone.

This was our third stay at one of the cottages in Byrdir since December last year, and it says it all. We just love it here! Sorry Marvin (resident pig), we still love you too but this time we made friends with the four lovely chicken. They visited us every morning. (We are now thinking of getting some ourselves) My husband went straight for the Lemon Drizzle as we got through the door. A huge bonus was the beautiful sunset which we enjoyed from the sofa. Thank you so much for having us again.

Fabulous time had in a Beautiful barn. This was brought as a present. Fully enjoyed and will return soon. X

We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay in Moelfre in November and were blessed were 3 days of sunshine and no rain! The property is in a great location and is of a very high standard. It was warm and cosy, clean and well equipped. The wifi worked exceptionally well too. Those with mobility issues may struggle with the steep stairs and you have to be careful not to bump your head in the bedroom, however, this was not an issue for us. I would highly recommend staying at this property and would love to return.

Many thanks for a lovely stay in your wonderful cottage!
Beautifully presented cottage in a fabulous location!

We had a fantastic stay in Moelfre. The barn is finished beautifully and comes equipped with everything you need. It’s warm, cosy and the panoramic views from the farm are a tonic for city dwellers. The animals are very friendly and regularly come to say ‘hi’.
If you don’t have a car (as we don’t) be prepared for a very steep climb(challenging with luggage)but it’s well worth it.

Just got back from a wonderful stay in Moelfre. Enjoyed walks from the farm as well as in the Rhinogs close by and on the beach. The locals were friendly, the barn comfortable and warm and the animals a delight, especially the pig. The weather was good, too.

Moelfre is a fantastic little place to stay, very comfortable and has pretty much everything you need. Set in beautiful countryside it is a great place to escape to for the weekend. Have been spoilt with great weather which made our stay even better. We’ll be back.

We had a brilliant time in Moelfre. The famous drizzle cake was to die for and the quality of the accommodation was more than expected. We would not hesitate to return in the future.

A wonderful stay in a very peaceful place. The Moelfre barn is cosy and quiet and regular visits from the friendly chickens and dogs were an added bonus! Great for running and walking, too, as well as getting to the local beaches.

A fantastic change from our regular lives in London – thank you. Dan & Holly

Byrdir might be our favourite place in the world. This is the fourth time we’ve stayed on the farm and our first in Moelfre. We are thirty-somethings who travel all around the world for work and pleasure, but there is something about this place that keeps us coming back.

Moelfre is beautifully converted to a very high standard. The local craftsmanship shines through, and the cottage was absolutely spotless as well. Even the appliances (combination oven, dishwasher) are top-notch.

The farm is a wonderful place. So peaceful, and enveloping guests in nature, from the chickens tapping at our door in the morning to the beautiful and talkative pig in a nearby field, to badgers and birds of prey.

We cannot recommend this place highly enough, and will definitely be back. Thank you Louise and Gwion for looking after such a beautiful corner of Wales.

Had a glorious week. Weather was wonderful and fantastic views from the property. The barn conversion was spotless and very comfortable. One minor criticism was that there was very little storage space for food;(as we tend to cook for ourselves when we go away we bring pre-prepared food or buy in and cook so we usually need cupboard space). However, that was no big deal and we had a lovely week with some fabulous walks in the nearby hills followed by some well earned breaks on the beautiful beach nearby at Llandanwg.

Thanks to Louise & Gwion (plus the animals) for a lovely weekend, the cottage/barn conversion is really lovely and definitely somewhere we will come back to… A lobely location in a lovely part of Wales 🙂

My daughter and I have just returned from the most magical christmas at Moelfre! We were greeted by a wreath on the door, a christmas tree inside plus a welcome basket with Snowdonia ale, homemade cake and chocolate coins! The cottage is truly wonderful and great care has been taken with all the furnishings, including the most beautiful staircase imaginable. Everything has clearly been well thought out, the space is practical but cosy, plus the addition of a log burner and free supply of logs was a bonus. The bed was super comfy, shower hot and kitchen well equipped.

Louise and Gwion were the perfect hosts and the animals made great friends for both me and my daughter too! The location is absolutely stunning, miles of sandy beaches locally and breathtaking landscape right outside the door, perfect for walking and exploring. In the village there is a Spar shop with a butchers, plus a garage (who proved very helpful when i needed a replacement bulb for my indicator light!)

We would love to return in the spring, summer and possibly autumn too and i’ve done nothing since but bore my friends and families with glowing reports of our stay. Gold stars all round and highly recommended.

A very enjoyable week in a beautiful location; the quality of the accommodation allowed us to have a very comfortable and relaxing stay. Being daily greeted by the chickens and Dell was an added bonus.
We did many walks straight from the doorstep and it is a great place to stay if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of town life. The scenery is stunning and worth taking time to appreciate.
The welcome basket was a lovely gesture and Moelfre itself was very clean. We didn’t need to use the log burner as the underfloor heating was more than adequate to make it feel cosy.
We didn’t have the opportunity to meet Gwion or Louise but want to say a big “thank you” for a memorable stay.

Idyllic, perfect, beautiful, awesome…..I could go on& on!!! We will definitely be returning time after time after time!! Thank you so much for everything xx

We have just returned from a four night stay in Moelfre. We wanted a relaxing break from work and the rat race and that is exactly what we got. The cottage is compact and clean. It had everything we needed for our chill out break. We cooked each evening and loved sitting with the window and door open listening to the sound of the birds and animals. The views are fabulous from the front and back of the cottage. The lemon cake, beer and eggs were all very much appreciated. We managed to get a bit of cycling in during our break, unfortunately we didn’t manage to get to the top of the hill that takes you to the cottage (without getting off and walking in parts). We highly recommended a stay at Moelfre.

Spent a week at the cottage in July 2015 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Self-catering enabled us to have lazy mornings and then spend the remainder of the day walking on the nearby beaches or visiting Aberdovey, Harlech and Snowden.

The Cottage was very clean, comfortable bed and overall well equipped. The added bonus was the setting, the assorted animals that kept paying us visits (made me think about having a dog again) and the delicious lemon cake made by the friendly owner Louise – thank you! Can we have the recipe please – really.

Highly recommend a visit.

On arrival made to feel welcome. Cosy barn very clean and comfortable. Welcome basket much appreciated. Dogs very friendly, hilarious watching the ducks being rounded up. Weather was mixed but it didn’t keep us from enjoying the scenery.

We had a very relaxing time at Moelfre. The location is just amazing, close to the beach, great views across the sea from the hills behind the house. I stayed in this cottage with my teenage daughter. She loved the fact that the cottage came with two dogs. So much so that she didn´t even mind the enforced digital detox. The cottage itself is lovely too, just like all the other Dioni properties we have stayed at so far. We can´t wait to come back. Thanks again for another perfect base.

Even though the owners were not at home, we received a warm welcome with a friendly note and a home made lemon cake. While the note said the owners would come by to meet us, sadly we did not see the owners during our stay. The cottage was very comfortable and nicely decorated however we do have two comments. First, the bedroom wasn’t properly ventilated, because the heat lingered for a long time it was often too warm in the bedroom at night. The second note is that there was no socket in the bathroom which was a little inconvenient. We vastly enjoyed our stay and the spectacular scenary.

Thank you to Gwion and Louise for our wonderful stay in Moelfre last week – we were so sad to leave at the end of our stay!

The cottage is incredibly comfortable and perfect to relax in, each morning when we woke we didn’t want to go anywhere! It was the perfect break to truly get away from it all, when we first arrived we struggled with no mobile signal and no wifi but it turns out it was just what we needed, after a few hours we were used to it and it helped us to totally relax.

Finally, who would have thought you can watch a dog herd ducks for 45 minutes and not get bored!

We’ll be back!

A very relaxing and peaceful location. the accomodation matched this and we had a great time there even with some rather wet and windy weather. At least the wind meant there were plenty of sticks to be thrown. The accomodation was clean and well catered, the log fire and underfloor heating much appreciated and the shower warm and powerful. My only gripe was the table and the inability to put your legs beneath it. All in all a wonderful place to spend some time away from it all.

I booked this cottage for a birthday get away for my partner. the weather may have been dull and miserable but it just made our get away more romantic.
The local beach was lovely, we explored the local village and enjoyed a coffee. We arrived late but my that did not matter the cottage for two was perfect for two. we had the most amazing time and hope to return for a longer stay soon.

We’ve just got back from a truly memorable week at the Moelfre! Whilst the glorious weather made for an amazing week, it was purely the icing on the cake!

The barn was more than we could have hoped for! Absolutely stunning location with mountains views one side and sea views the other, a perfect base for our walking and cycling holiday! The barn has been done up beautifully and has everything you might need, with under floor heating making it feel luxurious! Our only disappointment was that the weather was so good we didn’t get to use the log fire!

Everybody was so friendly, especially the dogs who instantly made themselves at home in our garden, and the ducks that joined us for breakfast! The little touches, such as the welcome pack with homemade lemon drizzle cake and purple moose (which made owens day) topped off our stay!

We would whole heartedly recommend the barn to others and plan to return in the future!

A very nice barn conversion .Nice views of the coast and the mountains behind .A very pleasant setting .The Welsh border collie dell is so friendly we think the stairs are a bit steep at first but you soon get used to them the kitchen has everthing you need Thanks for having us stay take care Marg @ Tony Lytham St Annes

Perfect. Thank you.

Had a lovely weekend in the very cute and comfortable Moelfre. The underfloor heating and wood burning stove easily kept the place toasty and warm the whole time, and the power-shower was very welcome at the end of the day’s walk.

We had a great start to the year at Moelfre. The cottage has beautiful views to the sea on one side and to Moelfre on the other side. The cottage has underfloor heating which makes it nice and cosy also you have a wood fire stove for added heat, although you dont really need it! We got a lovely welcome pack with eggs and cake, such a nice surprise! The bed is up on a different level and the ladder to get there is quite steep,for us this was not a problem at all. There are very nice walks around the cottage. Overall, a great place to stay and we are already missing it!

Super break! Accommodation is lovely and the setting is perfect! couldn’t ask for a nicer break away!

Hi

Just wanted to say how we enjoyed our stay this week, the property was beautiful and had everything we needed. The highlight was certainly the border collie who tirelessly kept the ducks under control!! The weather was better than we expected and allowed us to enjoy a walk into the village each day. A very peaceful break to recharge the batteries, thank you!

Wir haben die Zeit in Byrdir sehr genossen, die kleinen aber sehr feinen und geschmackvoll eingerichteten Ferienhäuser beinhalten alles, was man für einen schönen Urlaub braucht. An den Tieren auf der Farm hatten wir ganz besonderen Spaß. Die Farm liegt abseits und ruhig und trotzdem strategisch sehr günstig für Ausflüge oder Wanderungen in den Snowdonia Nationalpark und auf die Halbinseln LLynn und Anglesi, sowie für Strand- Küsten- und Meer-liebhaber.Ausserdem sind wir sehr freundlich in Wales aufgenommen worden und hatten Spaß daran etwas Walisisch zu lernen, wobei uns Ifan denn Zugang zu dieser für uns sehr fremden Sprache erleichtert hat. Am schönsten aber fanden wir den welsh coast path, ein Traum. Viele Grüße von Martina und Rainer aus Deutschland

Although only a short stay of 3 nights, we had a memorable time staying in Moelfre. The surrounding area is beautiful and north Wales has a lot to offer to keep you busy, which is evidenced by the well put together travel guide found in the cottage.

The cottage itself was fantastic; a mixture of modern appliances and fittings within a charmingly rustic building.

With the exception of one milder, drizzly day, we were fortunate to have been there during a spell of warm weather. The rolling fields and hills that surround the farm really highlight how stunning this area of the world can be; all the more apparent in the sun’s gaze. However, the drizzly day did give us an opportunity to use the log burner fireplace, which added to our overall experience.

What I’ll miss most is being greeted by the ducks, hens and dogs each morning. This throng of animals made time spent at the cottage more enjoyable.

In short, we had a memorable and enjoyable stay and we will highly recommend staying at Moelfre to friends and family.

My girlfriend and I stayed in Moelfre, Byrdir, Dyffryn Ardudwy for one week, and absolutely loved it. So much so that we didn’t want to leave.
The farm is set in a beautiful location, with sea and mountain views, and includes a host of animals to entertain you; dogs, hens, pigs and sheep.
We were fortunate enough to have glorious sunshine every day (June), and waking up in such an idyllic location was good for the soul.

The accommodation is finished to a high, modern standard, and the living space is well thought out. There also a cosy log burner for colder nights.
The kitchen is modern and has everything you need to cook a meal.

In closing, we had no complaints, and would definitely return.

A lovely cottage…cosy and well appointed. We enjoyed our stay immensely. Lots of local walks with beautiful views, and hours of stick throwing for the friendly dogs.
Easy to get to interesting places such as Barmouth & Portmadoc.

Molfre was a perfect weekend for a quiet romantic getaway! We enjoyed everything about it, the dogs, the ducks, the hens and of course the little additional touches including the Welsh Cakes, eggs and bottle of beer on arrival made it all that more special and personal. The cottage was immaculate, cosy and ideal for a couple wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle. The bed was super comfy and the shower was immense…

Louise and Gwion were very nice, friendly and welcoming.

I’d highly recommend staying here but not on the weekends we want to come back please 😉

We’ll see Molfre again very soon!

Hello, Louise and Dion,the second – but probably not the last time we
staid on Byrdir. We loved the old barn, the view,the breakfast, the
visits from dogs, hens.. and enjoyed the friendly welcome.Our Welsh has
not really much improved, but we have had some beautiful walks round
Byrdir, Harlech and Barmouth thanks to Gwions very well worked out
guide-sheets!
That was a great help! Hope to come again and we will recommend the
stay! Greetings Martin and Grete from Germany

The perfect spot for a relaxing break away from the bustle of work.
Accommodation was lovely, very clean and modern with everything you could want.
Setting was breathtaking, sweeping hills and beautiful welsh countryside. Didn’t get much chance to explore it due to the torrential rain but it looked lovely through the window 🙂
Perfect location for heading to surrounding areas. We visited Harlech, Abersoch and Nefyn during our stay.
Very friendly reception from Louise, the dogs and the ducks!
Would most certainly recommend this place to anyone and shall hopefully be returning in the future.

We absolutely loved it at Byrdir. It was perfect for us. It’s in such a beautiful setting, despite being so close to local amenities all we could see was rolling hills and the coastline. The cottage was surrounded by farm animals including a very cute Jack Russell, and the owners were so friendly and accommodating. The area itself is fantastic, so picturesque and plenty to do, and the cottage was very pretty and cozy, exactly what we were looking for. Would recommend it to anyone.

Quite simply the nicest holiday cottage we’ve ever stayed in! Loved the layout and comfort of the cottage and the welcome beer and eggs were a lovely bonus! As mentioned by everyone who has stayed, Louise and Gwion were lovely and about as friendly as you could ever ask for! We will definitely be coming back as soon as we can!

I would definitely recommend a stay in Moelfre, it was lovely to get away from the city for a weekend of secluded relaxation! The cottage was very cosy and clean with modern interiors and appliances. Even though the weather was horrible, I was more than happy to stay in! We had fun playing with the friendly doggy too!

Thank you for a wonderful few days at Moelfre in your beautiful converted Barn. Lovely walk up Moelfre accompanied all the way by Dell and also walking through the sand dunes and along the beach in Barmouth. Beautiful sunshine and blue skies with a very fresh wind what more could you ask for in February .

Our stay at Moelfre was lovely. Right in the heart of beautiful walking country, with your choice of the hills, the sea or a stroll along the brook through woodland. The cottage was well-heated, with a super comfortable bed and lovely wood burning stove. Louise and Gwion were super welcoming, generous and attentive but also left us to do our thing, it was the perfect balance.

Beautiful little cottage. We enjoyed a relaxing break in a good location for exploring the area. The barn eggs and Welsh cakes that Louise left were much appreciated!.

Moelfre is a beautifully finished cottage and was the perfect base for an exceptionally relaxing holiday.

We made great use of Gwion and Louise’s fantastically detailed ‘encyclopedia of local walking routes’; this allowed us to take full advantage of our time in Snowdonia, despite a lack of any real prior planning on our part!

The location is great for exploring; there are a number of national cycle routes nearby, suitable for both road and mountain bikes! We also made use of the beautiful beach down the road.

A fantastic holiday – will definitely be recommending Byrdir to our friends!

Moelfre is an exceptional cottage, very cosy, bright and furnished with style, in a spectacular rural location. Surrounded by sheep pastures the farm altogether is a fabulous rural retreat, a world away from the urban hassle.

Granted we were lucky to be here during the longest sustained warm weather in Britain for seven years which contributed to making our stay really great. Our 15 months daughter loved the farm, watching the cows and the sheep, playing with the dogs and feeding the rabbits. The traditional welsh breakfast was delicious and comprehensive.

It is a great base for walks and cycling – the Precipice Walk is a must and there some good cycling from Barmouth, also several beaches nearby, castles and many options to explore the Snowdonia. Needless to say, Louise and Gwion were very friendly and genuinely hospitable – thank you for that! We certainly hope to be back in the future, we had a fantastic time.

Dear Louise and Gwion,

we couldn´t have asked for a better place to stay during the last week than Byrdir in general and Moelfre in particular. We loved the accommodation and your warm welcome.

We enjoyed so many things about it: tasting your delicious breakfast, playing with the dogs, doing some of the “local walks” (Barmouth, Harlech and Moelfre) recommended by Gwion, sunbathing on the beach or exploring the North West of Wales (incl. Snowdon, Anglesey and Lleyn Peninsula)…

We had a really great time and would love to visit you again in the future.

Thanks and and kind regards!

Arrived home yesterday after a wonderful long weekend in your cottage Moelfre. We couldnt believe how perfectly the cottage was situated in terms of sightseeing and managed to see so much despite the short stay.

The facilities in the cottage were fantastic and was very tastefully presented, we felt very comfortable with the log fire and heated floors great after a long day exploring.

The dogs provided great company and were great fun – one of my personal highlights!

Will be returning without a doubt.

See you very soon XX

Dear Gwion and Louise, we wanted to say what a fantastic time we had staying in your cottage. The facilities were spot on, we couldn’t have wished for better. We had a lot of fun sightseeing and found that your place was very near to everything we wanted to see. You were both so friendly and helpful and we’re both missing your scrumptious home made breakfasts! We would have no problem recommending your cottages to our family and friends. We will definitely be coming back to stay with you again, best regards Dawn and Ken. P.S. Please tell Gwion that we’re practicing the Welsh he taught us! Take care x x

Fantastic location lovely warm welcome the cottage was of a high standard. We had a lovely stay in a magical place. We would definitely like to return one day

Reluctant to leave some comments as this is such a great place that we would love to keep it for ourselves!! Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful setting. Very high standard barn in such a peaceful setting. We will be returning after the summer when we need some more chill-out time. Also had great fun with the dogs, Nell and a Jack Russell who’s name we dont know?

Dear Louise and Gwion,
thank you so much for this special stay at your house Moelfre.Both,Joachim and I ,we had a wonderful time in your cozy accomodation .Thanks a lot for your wonderful breakfast-a real treat in the morning!
The peace around your house and the great pathes from your house-we loved it.
We also found the CD store in Caernarfon and have now some wonderful Welsh memories and tunes with Meic Stevens from Wales.We found also the OLd Black Inn.Nice place.But the best place is Byrdyr -Moelfre!!
Elisabeth and Joachim from Marburg/Frankfurt in Germany

My husband and I have just returned from the most wonderful stay in the Moelfre barn. Such a beautiful location and accomodation. The dogs on the farm def made the stay that extra bit special, such little characters and great company. Didn’t get a chance to meet the family which was a real shame as we had heard such lovely things about them via reviews. However despite not being there in person they still made us feel very welcome with welcome cards and hampers. Cannot wait to return!

Four nights of bliss in Moelfre! Brilliant location with fabulous views to both East and West and accommodation that had everything a person needs. I managed to squeeze in a visit to the Ffestiniog Railway, a walk across Barmouth Bridge, spectacular drives through the mountains…..Oh, and a one day chair-making course run by TaranEcoDesigns at the Corris Craft centre. Plus don’t get me started on the fabulous log burner…..the collection of Byrdir animals……the sunrises and sunsets. I will return.

We had a warm welcome from the delightful border collie when we arrived, on a gloriously sunny day with astounding views in all directions. The barn was spotlessly clean and cosy. We followed SatNav directions which took us over the top and through 4 gates (wonderful landscape) however a mention as to the best route to find the place would be a good idea. We did a circular walk down to the beach along the sands to Shell island and back again. Wonderful! We enjoyed the peace and quiet… a lovely retreat to unwind and refresh the soul.

A wonderful stay in Moelfre. The perfect combination of bed and breakfast and the freedom to come and go as you please. Everything provided that you could want. Lovely, helpful hosts. Great walking route instructions provided. We will be back!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! So much attention to detail ! The accomodation was comfortable and a cosy place to be in the extreme cold conditions. We will definitely be back perhaps in the summer and look forward to some nice long walks and even a swim ! A perfect weekend getaway! Johanna and Gavern Waldeck

A beautiful cottage, with amazing views and such a friendly greeting,
had a wonderful relaxing weekend, just what we needed
cant wait to come back again its the perfect retreat from the hectic day to day life in swansea
Many thanks 🙂

A fantastic cottage with amazing views of Snowdonia national park!.
We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay, and loved the excellent quality of the cottage — especially the log burner!
I look forward to a stay in the summer months again and would recommend the cottage as a relaxing retreat.

Many Thanks!

Hynod o braf oedd aros yn ‘Moelfre’, ma’r adeilad yn hyfryd, a’r olygfa yn brydferth. Diolch am y croeso mawr gawson ni a da ni’n edrych ymlaen i weld chi eto cyn bod hir.

Diolch yn fawr

Bydir is a lovely peaceful place and set in a stunning part of the welsh country side. Moelfre is lovely barn conversion with a great mix of modern and traditional, lovely exposed oak beams, beautiful solid oak spacesaver staircase and a log burning fire yet with underfloor heating, modern hob and oven and a nice powerful large shower. The conversion is finished to a very high standard.

Our son really enjoyed waking up to Dell the sheepdog at our door and played with him the whole time we were there even buying him a ball on one of our days out. He loved being around the animals and sleeping in the top of the barn. He is now asking for “a bed like my holiday one”

We ventured up Snowdon, albeit in the train, make sure you book in advance, had a walk in the fields around Bydir, accompanied by Dell the sheepdog, spent time on the very deep and sandy beach, ate in Barmouth and visited Beddgelert and Dolgellau all in a short stay.

The sad part of the holiday was telling our little boy that “no we can’t keep the sheepdog, he has work to do on the farm, but we will see him when we come back”.

We would love to come back and next time will spend more time on the farm now we have “done the sights”!

Simon, Seema, Dillon and Dell as it felt like he was ours for three days!

Nichola and I had a truly fantastic stay at Moelfre and would like to come back again at some point, The cottage was just perfect for us, we loved the log burner so much although by the time we went to bed the cottage was so hot 🙂

We loved the location and enjoyed climbing Moelfre even though the weather wasn’t ideal, Breakfast time was such a treat with Gwion and Louise, thank you so very much

Thank you so much for your hospitality

Thanks for a lovely stay in the small but perfectly formed cottage – we loved it.

Comfy bed, powerful shower, comfy sofa, great TV and log burner fire what more could we ask for.

The location is just what we were looking for and it was so peaceful.

Lovely breakfast – the potatos are a great touch and I look forward to the breakfast every morning.

Thanks for a great time.

Wales has always previously been for us somewhere to drive through, en-route to Ireland, so making this a holiday destination (with a little encouragement from Julia Bradbury) turned out to be an inspired decision.
We’ve had comfortable, clean and well-maintained accommodation, helpful hosts, a relaxing and informal atmosphere and even the odd day of sunshine.
A lovely part of the world, with some excellent restaurants, amazing views, steam trains in abundance and comparatively uncluttered roads.
Moelfre is a wonderful base and the farm is highly entertaining (especially the friendly sheepdog who’ll herd anyone or anything – those poor ducks!).

Diolch i chi am bopeth!

Peter and Judith Taylor

Thank you so much for a fantastic holiday. The cottage was superb, very comfortable, finished to a high standard and set in a very beautiful and relaxing location.

Breakfast was excellent and gave us a huge incentive to get up every day – and set us up perfectly for our walks (sourced from Gwion’s vast local knowledge). It is a very good base for walking if you do not want to drive anywhere – and good public transport from the village.

Plenty of entertainment value on the doorstop with Chickens, Pigs, and more importantly Dell shepherding the ducks (stick in mouth) every day.

We are really looking forward to going back in future.

Thanks again

Mark and Sue

We wanted to say that are second stay this year was as fantastic as our first last year,

Dell is great entertainment with her stick and seems to always arrive at the door when you need company as well as the ducks and chickens.It was good fun to say hello to the pigs,rabbit and guinea pigs as well.

The barn is very very clean and well equipped and has lovely views, the bed is to a high standard of comfort and it is great to look out the velux window and see the cows and the mountain.It is so peaceful.

It was fantastic to have breakfast when we choose to and to meet other guests,Once again a big thank you for catering for our needs, it’s nice to be able to eat out like other people.

We relaxed and enjoyed the walks on the farm and we visited the ffestiniog railway and really enjoyed Bondant Gardens.

It was great to stay an extra night as well!

We really hope to come back again next year!

Thanks again,

Nikki and Martin

Very comfortable and tasteful cottage.Great location. Very pleasant and relaxing grounds.
Entertaining animals and friendly,helpful owners.
comfortable lounge and breakfast room with brilliant breakfasts and service. Highly reccomended

We had a wonderful week at the end of May at Moelfre, couldn’t have asked for better weather and even better hosts in Louise and Gwion. From the great breakfast which set us up for the day to advice on places to eat at and see, they were the perfect hosts. And of course the supporting act of animals, Dell the sheep dog being the star attraction, who kept us smiling when the weather did finally turn for the worse.

It was not our first time in North Wales, but certainly one of our best. This was partly due to the sunny and in the end warm weather (for walking nearly too warm), although we must say that there is much talk about bad weather in Wales which is not true, especially not in the coastal region. But secondly our week’s holiday was so pleasant because Moelfre is a nice cottage in an wonderful setting. And with hosts as friendly and helpful as Louise and Gwion everything was perfect. The fresh and rich Welsh breakfast was one oft the highlights of the day and has forced us back home to start working hard in the garden to lose weight again. But this will not deter us from coming back one day.

Best wishes

Grete and Martin

We had an absolutely fantastic couple of days. The hottest last week of March we’ve ever known.
Our two year old Jakob had the time of his life, playing with Del and following the ducks, heading up to the farm.

Thank you for an unforgettable experience.

We’ll be back,
Thanks.
John

We had an absolutely fantastic time on our long (and wet) weekend in Wales! The cottage was just perfect and the photos on the website don’t do it justice.

Also, the local residents being a rag tag gaggle of ducks and 3 fat hens joined us for breakfast most mornings which was very sociable! (I even managed to stroke one!)

We did most of the walk up the Seaward Mountain (Moelfre) but decided that the large rain cloud coming in was enough to run us back down the hill 🙂

We will definitely be staying again, waterproofs at the ready!

Best Wishes
Emily and Paul

Our first staty at Moelfre was fantastic. We arrived to a warm welcome from the lovely Del and a very warm and cosy lodge. The weather we experienced was the proper Welsh stuff but are spirits were always lifted upon returning to a toasty fire.

Gwion provided us with some fantastic advice during our stay for routes to walk and places to park, however we could have done with someone to open all of the seven gates we had to drive through – we even made it top the of Snowdon. In the snow!

The location, accomodation and views were just incredible. Bydir is a must see and we will be returning – hopefully in the not too distant future.
We can certainly recommend it to anyone wanting a relaxing weekend to escape from …. everything!

Huge thank you to Gwion, Louise and Del for such a fabulous weekend 🙂

See you all again soon.

Chris & Tierney

Had a great week staying in Moelfre. The cottage was lovely and is finished very tastefully. The whole farm is very pretty and in a great location. Gwion and Louise were perfect hosts. Their advice on the local attractions was most welcome. The choice at breakfast was more than we expected and tasted great.
We would like to return to Snowdonia in the future and we will certainly consider returning to Byrdir.

After a 15 year break it was great to re-visit Byrdir and the surrounding area and find it just as peaceful as it ever was. No matter what the weather was like it was always a pleasure to return from a day out to the stylish comfort of Moelfre. Gwion was so welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for him. The “welcome pack” on our arrival in Moelfre was much appreciated. Louise’s mega breakfasts kept us going all day and we loved the informal, friendy atmosphere surrounding the whole place. Many thanks to you both for a relaxing and very enjoyable holiday.

Our stay at Moelfre was just perfect – not even the rain could dampen our spirits! Gwion, Louise and all of the farm animals were so welcoming, and the placement between sea and mountains was beautiful.

All of the beaches were lovely but Harlech in particular was our favourite. Overall we had a cosy, comfortable weeks stay, and will hopefully be returning very soon in the future!

We had a fabulous time at the Moelfre cottage. Gwion and Louise are the perfect host and hostess. The farm animals were a big hit with all the guest. The accomodation and breakfast were excellent as was the natural beauty of the setting (midway between the coast and the mountain, with great views of both.)
We spent a week and it was the highlight of our UK visit. We visited several spectacular nearby castles. We had time for great hikes through the sheep meadows and peaceful walks along the ocean. We almost made it to the top of the Moelfre – maybe next time. The views were just spectacular. We look forward to returning to this piece of paradise and hope we brought some of the serenity back home with us.
Thank you so much for everything!

We were back at the farm for the 3rd year and our first time in Moelfre – it’s just a wonderful location and it was great to be able to climb the hill of the same name behind the farm to really appreciate what a fabulous location it is. On top of that – great hosts, fabulous accommodation, a great breakfast – you simply couldn’t ask for more – we’ll be back!!

I’d like to thank Gwion, Louise and the gang for a wonderful week staying at Moelfre. What can I say, other than totally and utterly perfect all round! Excellent accommodation, fantastic location and scenery, and on top of all that, we were lucky enough to have a whole week of sunshine! Just wish we’d managed to make it to breakfast more often, as the one we had was delicious! Loved every minute of our stay, and will look forward to a second visit in the future. So massive thanks to all for the warm welcome and wonderful holiday. And hope to see you again soon. Love to all the animals, especially the wonderful Dell :o)

Our first holiday in Wales and it couldn’t have been better! It was March, so things were starting to grow and lambs were being born. It was peaceful, we had a lovely place to stay and to top it off, the sun was shining!

Moelfre was even nicer in the flesh than in the photos and the welcome was warm and friendly. There are some fantastic views on the walks surrounding Moelfre, down to the dunes and right across to Snowdon.

The beach at Harlech is well worth a visit, especially when no-one else is about and Port Merion in the sun is strange but enchanting.

We will definitely be visiting this part of the world again.

We stayed at Moelfre in March 2011 for Rich’s 30th birthday – it was our first visit to Wales and we couldn’t have had a better stay.

We were greeted by the whole family (including piglets!) on arrival and were made to feel welcome straight away.

The cottage was beautifully decorated, with amazing views across the hills! The log burner is a lovely.

This is the perfect get away from it all and we certainly cannot wait to come back again for another visit.

After staying at Moelfre in November 2010, we came back to celabrate my 40th birthday in February. A warm welcome from Gwion and Dell.
Again we had the most relaxing time. The walk to the beach was refreashing in the wind and once we arrived at the beach it was breath taking. (A must for all visitors).

Caernarfon castle is a beautiful place to visit, along with snowdon. we didnt climb snowdon as it was a wet day but plan to conquer it in the summer!

A beautifull place to unwind and relax. hope to see you in the summer.

Lisa & Chris

We celebrated the New Year in absolute luxury in this beautiful barn conversion, Moelfre. We arrived in the dark and got a very friendly greeting from Dell the border collie and Gwion. The accomodation was warm and comfortable and the log burning fire was just what we needed on cold winter nights. Waking in the morning to such wonderful views, clean air and quiet surroundings was a joy. We were lucky enough to have dry weather for most of our stay and sampled some pleasant walks in the local area, including a climb to the top of Moelfre after which the property was named – well worth the effort for the views on a clear day!!
We would highly recommend Moelfre to anyone who is looking for a place to get away from the daily grind and still wishes to enjoy their home comforts.
Thank you for a great New Year break.

Having not visited Wales for a holiday for 17 years, we’re so glad we returned and will definitely be returning in the not too distant future and hope to stay again here. Our stay at Moelfre was fantastic. Beautiful views and extremely peaceful not to mention the most welcoming hosts.

The highlight of our long weekend was being invited by Gwion to go up to the cow shed to see and cuddle the 3 day old piggies. How cute they were too!

We had a wonderful time staying at Moelfre, the welsh hill farm is very idyllic. With fantastic views to the mountains and the sea. Our 15 month old daughter loved helping to feed the pigs, seeing the rabbit and throwing the stick for the sheep dog (who also loves herding the ducks, from the small pond around the yard.)
The breakfast is delicious at the main farm house. And we enjoyed popping across most mornings. Gwion and his dad are great hosts. We felt very welcome and were given some great suggestions of things to do.
This part of Wales is beautiful, with fantastic beaches, big castles, caves, waterfalls and if you fancy a walk up in the mountains. The Rhinogs behind the farm are rugged and as untamed as anywhere south of Scotland. They feel very wild and you can find solitude here. In fact you probably wont see anyone else on your walk.

Breath taking beautiful!!! We picked this place on pictures from the web site and the fact that we wanted a ‘away from it all’ type of break. and thats exactly what we got. Our stay couldn’t have been more relaxing and enjoyable. We were made to feel very welcome and nothing was to much trouble from Gwion!! (No sign of Louise) can see who dose the hard work Gwion!. I personaly love this part of Wales and have stayed in the nearby village of Talbont

This is now our little retreat when the work load gets to much and we need to unwind…..
total must to experiance for everyone. We loved the log burner especially in chilly November!

thank you so much and hope to see you next year

Lisa & Chris

We stayed at Moelfre for my husband’s birthday on 22nd / 23rd of Sept and really enjoyed our stay. Very clean, comfy bed and great breakfast over in the main house.
We felt very welcome and it was no problem to use our laptop in the main house to check our ongoing directions etc.
The Spa shop 5 mins away has enough to pick up last minute reserves and despite the awful weather we did enjoy a beautiful sunset looking out over the surrounding countryside.
We would definitely return, perhaps during the summer to explore some of those great deserted beaches on the doorstep…

Can’t wait to stop at Moelfre again..
Loved the views and the ambiance of the area which was beautiful through all the weather we experienced, rain and shine..
Unfortunately we were too lazy to sample the breakfast that comes so highly recomended, but we catered for ourselves each night and morning.
I was happy to find a nice TV with plenty of channels and a fantastic crisp picture to cosy up with before bedtime, the décor spot-on..
The whole place was very clean, and I enjoyed a comfortable sleep, my favourite thing being the velux window that was lovely to poke out of and take in the fresh air and views..
I am glad that my parents recomended Byrdir to me, I would not want to stop anywhere else..

We had a very warm and frieindly greeting from Gwion and their border collie, who kept us company throughout our stay, in return for throwing his stick! Moelfre is a barn conversion of a very high standard,clean and comfortably appointed, set in a very peacefull, beautiful location with wonderfull views from all of the windows.. Moelfre offers the best of both worlds,as it is self catering but with breakfast included at the main farmhouse, which we thoroughly enjoyed.
We would not hesitate to return in the future and will definitely recommend it to our family and frieinds.

We had a very warm and frieindly greeting from Gwion and their border collie, who kept us company throughout our stay, in return for throwing his stick! Moelfre is a barn conversion of a very high standard,clean and comfortably appointed, set in a very peacefull, beautiful location with wonderfull views from all of the windows.. Moelfre offers the best of both worlds,as it is self catering but with breakfast included at the main farmhouse, which we thoroughly enjoyed.
We would not hesitate to return in the future and will definitely recommend it to our family and frieinds.