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Three Bedroom Cottage With Views To The Sea | Stabal-Bryn-Hir

Criccieth

This lovely three bedroom cottage with views to the sea, Stabal-Bryn-Hir (also know as Bwythyn Stabal) is surrounded by peaceful woodland. Less than half a mile from the beach and town, it is ideal if you’re looking for a quiet holiday retreat which has lots of options for eating out just a short walk from the front door. You’ll find the cottage tucked away on the edge of Criccieth on Pen Llyn (the Llyn Peninsula). Originally it was the cottage for the horseman looking after the estate's horses. It sleeps up to 5 guests. Well-behaved pets are also welcome.

The cottage is warm, welcoming, and beautifully presented. Set over two floors, the accommodation is bright and very comfortable. As well as a fantastic garden and woodlands to explore, it comes with a well-stocked games barn. Perfect rainy day entertainment for the kids. It’s a fantastic little spot. Stabal Bryn Hir is just a short walk from the beautiful seaside town of Criccieth with its medieval castle, browsable boutiques, and big sandy beaches. As well as some excellent places to eat out, there are plenty of activities and water sports to enjoy too. A large entrance hall with coat hooks on the wall, leads into a well proportioned - and well presented - sitting room. The sofas are plump and very comfortable, this is a lovely relaxing den.

The contemporary kitchen diner is well equipped with an electric oven and hob, and a farmhouse style dining table to seat five. There are beautiful views down to the sea from bi-folding doors, which open out into the garden. Here, you’ll find a terrace and picnic style table for al fresco dining.

Upstairs, you’ll find three very decent sized bedrooms - a king size double and a twin bedroom with sea views, and a lovely single bedroom with dormer window. The bedrooms share a family bathroom, which has a shower over bath.

This lovely three bedroom cottage with views to the sea is surrounded by beautiful grounds, and - as well as that games barn - there’s plenty of room for children to run around and explore. And it’s not far to walk with buckets and spades down to the beach.

Relax in the lawned gardens to enjoy the local birdsong, and look out for the 600-year-old yew tree in the grounds along with oak, walnut and Douglas Firs. Enjoy the wonderful sea air, with views across the bay to Harlech and the Rhinogydd mountains beyond.

Facilities

Cottage Type

Dog Friendly

Near Beach

Near Pub

EV Charger

Games Room

Essentials

Welcome Pack

Linen

Towels

Cot (cot-linen not provided)

WiFi

High Chair

Central Heating

Smoke detector

Carbon monoxide detector

First Aid kit

Fire extinguisher or blanket

Inside

2 Pets

Hob

Cooker

Microwave

Fridge

Freezer (not icebox)

Dishwasher

Kettle

Toaster

Dining Table

Washing Machine

Tumble Dryer

Iron and ironing board

Smart TV

Mobile phone reception

Outside

Shared Garden

Enclosed garden

Off street parking

Bike Storage

Private Garden

Additional Information

Fully enclosed garden.

Sister properties:

Bwthyn-Bryn-Hir - sleep 5

Plas-Bryn-Hir - sleeps 13

Bryn-Hir-Mawr - sleeps 23

Gorwel-Bryn-Hir - sleeps 18

CCTV on site that it is focused on the oil tanks at all times, and on the properties when the site is closed.

Floor Plans

Location

This lovely three bedroom cottage with views to the sea in Criccieth is ideally placed for exploring Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula. It’s a great location for all ages and holiday preferences because there are just so many great things to do on the doorstep.

Nature lovers will love the proximity to mountains, rolling countryside and beautiful golden beaches, but it’s close to some great little towns and attractions too. There is no shortage of great places to eat out nearby, including Dylan’s restaurant in Criccieth, and Ysgwar in Tremadog.

Criccieth sits at the gateway to Pen Llyn (the Llyn Peninsula). It is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and slightly more remote, and therefore less visited, than other parts of North Wales. It is a great place for anyone who wants to feel like they have properly ‘got away from it all’. It’s an exceptionally beautiful coastline, which – being North Wales – comes with a magnificent mountain backdrop. It’s the kind of place where you can take a picnic to a ‘secret’ cove or beach and feel like you have the whole place to yourself – because you probably will. Busier beaches like Pwllheli and Abersoch are brilliant playgrounds for all sorts of watersports and have a dedicated surfer / kitesurfer following.

This lovely three bedroom cottage with views to the sea is just a ten minute walk from Criccieth. The town is a lovely place to explore, with its traditional Welsh tearooms, some great places to eat out, as well as some very decent fish & chips. There are some great little independent shops along with browsable galleries and antiques, and don’t miss the spectacular medieval fortress in the centre of the town.

Over at Porthmadog – around five miles from the cottage – you’ll find a high street full of independent shops. The harbour has a good selection of restaurants and cafes, and if you’re a fan of real ales look out for the Purple Moose brewery too. Porthmadog is also home to what will be your closest large supermarket (as well as plenty of independent stores, there’s a large Tesco on the High Street).

You can also jump on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways at Porthmadog for a magical ride through Snowdonia’s mountain landscapes. The railways run a regular service throughout the year, with family-friendly and some themed events in school holidays.

If you’re looking for family-friendly activities and attractions to enjoy during your stay, you’re close to the Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre and the Dwyfor Ranch Animal Farm and Activity Park. Bounce Below, Zip World and the Llechwedd Slate Caverns are a scenic 45 minute drive into the mountains at Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Portmeirion, with its much-loved Italian-style fantasy village and beautiful woodlands and gardens is a short drive beyond Porthmadog. It’s a great place to look around, and you can also stock up on quality pottery, ceramics and kitchenware. Look out for the fabulous views across the Dwyryd estuary. You really can’t come to this part of North Wales without making a visit.

Here's a link for more information on the local area that you might find useful:
Things to do in Criccieth

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Guest Reviews

Caroline

5th March 2026

We loved our stay in this beautiful cottage. The location is perfect, just a ten- minute walk to the beach and shops. The large garden is great for dogs and has an amazing sea view. Everywhere was very clean and comfortable. We have previously stayed in the cottage next door which was also wonderful. Thank you

Sara

25/10/25 - 01/11/25

Loved this cottage, it is warm and cosy and beautifully finished. Well equipped with everything you need and the welcome pack was a great help as we arrived quite late on the saturday and it was pouring with rain.

Perfect for dogs with a huge enclosed garden (although not quite Rosie-proof as she simply jumped over the wall! Word of warning if your dogs are of a very bouncy disposition – may be wise to keep an eye on them and not leave them unattended. It was fine though as the property is so far away from any roads, she very soon came back safely).

I would imagine the cottage is glorious in the summer with its bi-fold doors opening out onto the garden.

I would be very happy to come back and stay here again.

Heather

20 September - 4 October 2025

I’ve stayed in many self-catering cottages over the years and Stabal-Bryn-Hir definitely ranks amongst the best of them. Its location is wonderful – spending two weeks surrounded by greenery, the sea and Criccieth Castle was medicine for the soul – and it is equipped with everything that you could possibly need. Phoebe absolutely adored the enclosed garden but was disappointed not to have seen any bunnies in the shared grounds.

Criccieth is a perfect base for exploring the area and there is so much to see and do that two weeks might not have been enough. We definitely want to come back to the cottage.

Susan

4-11 October 2025

The cottage is very comfortable and welcoming and we quickly felt at home. The dog enjoyed the large garden and we loved the views – the Castle looks beautiful lit up at night. The whole estate is very attractive and peaceful. Although it is only about a ten minute walk from the town, it was so quiet we felt as if we were out in the country. We were glad to have had prior notice of the walk from the car parking place to the house, as if we had been less able we might have struggled transporting our luggage. We enjoyed our stay very much and would certainly think about coming back.

Carina

Beautiful place with spacious garden and great seaview! Cosy cottage with everything you need!
Also appreciated the barn with all the games!

Lorna

A perfect place to get away for a week. The cottage had everything we could want to make our stay easy and comfortable.
The garden was a great size for our little dog to explore and had lovely views out to the sea and the games room was perfect too, with a pool table and other games to while away an afternoon.
A perfect location to explore North Wales, we had some great day trips to coast and mountains, perfect. We will definitely be back again.

Bethan Arnold

Just returned from a few days stay at The Stable. Beautiful setting, lovely gardens and well maintained. The property had everything we needed and we will definitely come back. An easy walk into Criccieth but also easy to park. Some lovely gift shops and places to eat . And of course the whole of North Wales on your doorstep, Bodnant gardens, Beaumaris, Beddgelert all a short drive. Keep doing what you’re doing x

Sue Platt

This is a lovely cottage in beautiful grounds. Very well equipped and with 2 active dogs we really appreciate the enclosed gardens. The views are amazing and the location is great too – lots of walks on the doorstep as are the beach and pubs of Criccieth.

Dan Maher

We had a lovely stay at Stabal-Bryn-Hir. The location, views and grounds couldn’t be more wonderful, the house is comfortable and there is so much to do in the area. Our only improvement would be for more glassware to be provided, but it was overall a brilliant stay and we would happily stay again

Rachel

Our stay was brilliant. The setting was idyllic and was spacious inside. The pool table was a winner for my son 😊 the owner was exceptionally communicative and was very quick to respond when I had a query. Thank you we look forward to returning another time.

Stephanie Nelson

What a beautiful place to stay. Clean and comfortable, peaceful, beautiful grounds, lovely view out to sea. This is such a great spot to explore what North Wales has to offer and we plan on returning to Criccieth to explore it even more. It’s a lovely seaside town without all the hustle and bustle and amusements that other areas tend to have. The cottage was perfect for our family of 4 and we won’t hesitate to return. Thank you.

Nicola Pugh

A lovely cosy cottage set in private woodland. Ideal place to meet up with family over New Year. The cottage was well equipped although a second toilet/bathroom would have been useful especially with a family of 5.
Would be happy to recommend to friends and family.
Thank you for a lovely short break .

Lydia Hansbury

We had a lovely short pre-Xmas break at Stabal Bryn Hir. The cottage is very well appointed and the owners had provided some lovely festive decorations – including a tree.
The garden and grounds were beautiful, but sadly the weather was too wet during our stay for us to take full advantage of the location.

Russell Basham

Brilliant location, and accommodation . Booked again for next year already.

Simon Smith

We (2 adults, 14 year old daughter and Italian Spinone dog) thoroughly enjoyed our week stay at STABAL-BRYN-HIR. The wooded private grounds, thick stone wall cottage, comfy sofas, comfortable beds and large secure garden for our dog were all good. Due to the high heat during our week stay, we walked our dog in the mornings, returning to the cottage in the afternoons to enjoy time in the garden beneath the shade of the trees, with view out to sea. The kitchen had everything we required to prepare our meals. We also enjoyed a couple of evening meals from Criccieth Castle Fish & Chips shop, despite the long queue on each occasion. It should be noted if you have a dog that there are a lot of wild rabbits in the private grounds, so we always used a lead outside of the secure garden. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on Criccieth beaches April to September, unless you go beyond Dylans. Of the places we visited during our stay on the Llyn Peninsula our favourite was parking at Morfa Nefyn National Trust car park, down steps, along beach & narrow coast path to the coast guard lookout, then back across golf course to the Ty Coch Inn. We would also recommend walks at Llanbedrog beach & from Bedd Lloyd George memorial up steam through shade of the woods where you and your dog can paddle in the cool Afon Dwyfor river.