Converted Hay Barn on a Working Welsh Hill Farm | Ty-Gwair-Byrdir

We have just returned home from a lovely week in West Wales at the TY-GWAIR-BYRDIR cottage. We had an amazing time, the cottage is a lovely hideaway with everything you need. It has stunning views over the hills and right down to the sea at the beautiful cardigan bay. The cottage is just a 10 minute drive to Barmouth and the Snowdonia national park with lots to do, if it’s visiting castles or the amazing beaches you have so much beauty on your door step. The cottage itself is lovely with a little kitchen area and ladders leading to the very comfortable bed above, everything you need all in a very peaceful and quiet setting.

Lovely little cottage. Delightful hosts. Location beautiful. Lots of juicy ripe blackberries. We had a great time. For those who are very tall – the bed is 6 foot so if you’re taller than this you might not fit in comfortably.

Wonderful stay at Ty Gwair. Clean and characterful. The setting is so beautiful and the lovely friendly dogs visiting was a highlight of each day. One small suggestion would be to provide a hairdryer.

The cottage was perfect, I was travelling on my own and it had everything I needed for a very quiet and relaxing stay. I very much enjoyed meeting the dogs!! The location far exceeded my expectations – head towards the coast and you’re a short (hilly!) walk away from the village, but head inland and you are rewarded with miles and miles of deserted country lanes with the most stunning scenery. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and was sad to leave.

we had a lovely stay in the beautiful converted barn, it was so clean and tranquil, homemade lemon drizzle cake and fresh eggs were amazing on arrival, and to make it even better there were two beautiful friendly dogs that loved a fuss. will definitely be staying here again.

Owners were very welcoming at such short notice. Cottage was very clean and cosy. Ideal place for piece and quite and location ideal for days out along the coast. I would stay again

Our stay at Ty-Gwair-Byrdir was ideal as a base to explore the magnificent historical sites and fabulous scenery in and around North Wales. The accommodation was suitable for a couple with no mobility issues as advertised due to the nightly climb up the stairs to the ample king sized bed. The directions could be improved by directing to the single gate access to the farm rather than the four gated access. Lovely place to stay surrounded by green fields full of sheep and cattle with very friendly chickens and ducks. Perfect place to see the sun setting across Barmouth.

Had a great stay here, lovely peaceful setting.Hosts are very accommodating, loved the lemon drizzle cake and fresh eggs. Terrific views from the property.We had friendly visitors every day…chickens, and 2 friendly dogs

We arrived to a lovely welcome pack lemon cake was amazing. Everything was lovely and clean.washing up liquid tea towels were supplied and enough clean towels to last our stay hair dryer and iron to. Stunning views from the bedroom windows it was so nice to just get away phone signals not good but was really not a problem free wifi that was good as we took our tv plug in to watch films. Few visits from the farm dogs to play ball both were very gentle and loved a fuss.
A lovely folder with information on the local area.
We had a really nice stay would return..

We had a lovely stay, the cottage was cosy and immaculately clean, the welcome basket left for us was a lovely touch with fresh eggs and an absolutely gorgeous homemade lemon drizzle cake.
We definitely be returning again!

This is a really beautiful little cottage, done out to a very high standard and kept absolutely spotless. A great base to explore the lovely walks and beautiful beaches which are right on the doorstep. The variety of animals around are lovely too with the spring lambs and playful dogs a particular highlight. It is very small though, possibly better suited to a few nights rather than a long stay, primarily due to the lack of wardrobes or proper drawers so you end up “living out of your suitcase”. Saying that we stayed six nights and really didn’t want to leave.

We had a lovely 5 night stay at this lovely converted hayloft. Warm and cosy even in very changeable weather it was a great base to do a bit of sightseeing (Bodnant Gardens) biking (Coed Y Brenin was excellent) and just wandering along the beach (Harlech and others). Clean and everything worked well. For such a small space we felt remarkably comfy … especially in the leather sofa and topping up the heat occasionally with the gas fire. Additions? – maybe a couple of the pillows seemed to be the wrong shape in the pillowcases so perhaps change those ….. but really, this was an excellent stay. Many thanks.

Had a lovely couple days. Perfect location for Barmouth and of course the magnificent Mount Snowdon. Would definitely recommend this accommodation, so clean and quaint surrounded by unforgettable views and of course the gentle animals.
Hope to return soon.
Thanks so much
Eva

We had a lovely stay just perfect for a weekend getaway to hike Snowdon and a short drive away to explore other neighbouring areas such as Portmeirion, Harlech and Barmouth where you can eat the best seafood and fish and chips. Would highly recommend to stay here in Byrdir, so sad to leave such a beautiful place.

Absolutely loved our stay here. There was a lovely lemon drizzle cake and fresh eggs waiting for us on arrival – such a nice thought, thank you!
The location is great – easy to drive down to Dyffryn Beach. Would recommend and definitely stay at again.

We loved the stay here. The cottage is beautiful, the scenery is amazing and a perfect area to go for walks and down to the coastline. Also not to far from Snowdon so that makes for a great day out. Really well maintained cottage and lovely farm area.
Thank you for a lovely stay- we hope to come back again in the future.

David and Leanne

A truly beautiful place to stay! We loved waking up to all the animals on the farm. Arrived with a bottle of champagne waiting for us in our room. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a quiet get away!

Another lovely break at Byrdir (second time there and our fourth stay with Dioni). Gorgeous scenery and the perfect base to use to explore Snowdonia or just relax. Loved waking up to ducks outside the window and our visit from the dog! The home-made lemon cake was also superb.

Would highly recommend and we will definitely be returning!

We had a lovely stay! Lovely cottage, just perfect for me and my partner. Thank you for the little BBQ as well. Loved playing with the dog as well she was really sweet! The only thing to change would maybe be the fact that there isn’t a blackout blind in the bedroom so sometimes at 5:30am we were awake but that’s just a little thing because we loved our stay and close from everything we wanted to visit! Highly recommend! Thank you again Louise xx

We had a lovely time. The remoteness really appealed but it was also only a short drive to the beach (though we only realised there was a road when we got home and looked closer at the map – we had been using the tiny dirt track by Dyffryn Ardudwy station, and felt so foolish when we noticed the road down to the beach from Llanddwywe)
Thanks for having us.
Rob & Siân

We enjoyed our last minute stay very much. It’s a peaceful place although a blackout blind would be helpful for the Felix Velux window. We’d have appreciated a larger teapot and cafetiere and a couple more mugs. Thank you for the welcome basket.

Lovely cottage , small but very cosy , booked very last minute, so Thankyou for accommodating us , very much appreciated

This was our third stay at Bydir and our fifth time using Dioni cottages. I am never disappointed by the quality of accommodation and the cleanliness and facilities on offer.

Bydir is compact but more than enough space for 2 with everything you could need for a getaway in the countryside.

The animals make the stay even more enjoyable- particularly Dell and Cariad who will greet you most mornings with a stick to throw.

Overall another lovely holiday in your gorgeous cottage.
We will no doubt be back again!

We enjoyed our 4 night stay at Brydir in the small studio barn. It had everything we needed including iron, hairdryer, toiletries. It is very compact and if you are tall the bed could be a little difficult as it is under the sloping ceiling!

The homemade lemon cake was a nice touch, we also loved waking up to all the animals particularly the pig! The Sunsets from the hill are amazing.

We also recommend eating in the Victoria Inn (direction of Harlech) and the Last Inn in Barmouth.

Thanks for having us!

I spent a month last spring (2017) in this wonderful accommodation exploring the area, walking, and visiting friends and found it a welcoming, friendly and comfortable haven to return to with everything and more I could want or need. The ladder is so well designed it felt more like stairs and at age 69 that was really appreciated. The wi-fi was excellent which was really nice because I did not have a car and was able to easily find public transportation schedules. The farm has a lovely location above Dyffryn with public walking paths across the farmland and wonderful views out to the sea and the Llŷn peninsula as well as lanes leading into the Rhinogydd. A special treat for me was getting to hear Côr Meibion Ardudwy (of which the owners’ father is a member), who gave a concert in Harlech when I was there. Don’t miss them if you get the chance.

Excellent accommodation in a fantastic location. Welcome pack much appreciated. My 19st, 66 year old frame managed the ladder to the bed . Pub at bottom of lane has a basic menu, but produced the best sirloin steak and chips I have ever had. The pig in the nearby paddock complained about my wife’s snoring. The hens will clear up the crumbs from the bench area and the sheep dog will always want to play ball. The unit was clean and comfortable and well equipped (magic combination-micro). Small area but more than enough for the two of us. Overall 10/10.

The cottage was lovely. Very compact, but with everything in it that you could need. Not to mention the fun of waking up to ducks quacking on the pond just outside the bedroom window!
The area was beautiful; very quiet; very calm and the farm dogs were extremely friendly.
Homemade cake, as well as a selection of hot drinks were a lovely welcoming touch.

Thank you Louise and Gwion, we had a very lovely four days in Ty gwiar enjoying the beautiful sea and mountain views. The cottage was clean and comfortable and the family pets were very entertaining. We would have no hesitation of recommending Brydir to friends and family. Thank you again for free range eggs and lovely home made lemon drizzle cake. It was a real treat after returning from our walks to sit outside with a lovely cuppa and a slice of cake.
Kind regards Ann & Steve

Just want to say we’ve had a lovely stay at ty-Gwair-Byrdir cottage. Loiuses little touches coffee tea a cider and most of all a very delicious lemon drizzle cake was just We will defiantly be coming again July. We would recommend coming to stay up here in Byrdir. “”Sadtoleave””

Our second visit to Ty-Gwair-Byrdir, and we loved it even more. It’s so peaceful and cosy – the perfect get-away. Marvin the pig was his usual cheerful self, the lemon drizzle left in our hamper simply divine – can we have the recipe please? We explored some great running tracks and a new lake I had never swum in before. Thank you so much for hosting us again and we can’t wait to come back!

We absolutely loved it. We loved Marvin, the pig, as well! And thank you so much for the hamper – the lemon drizzle was scrumptious and a perfect snack after all our walking and swimming in our favourite local lakes. We have visited the area many times (camping in the summer) but this was our favourite cosy winter stay! Hope to come back before the summer!

A simply divine time in a beautiful place. The cottage, although small, was lovely and cosy; clean and warm. We shall definitely return. We christened the pig, Marvin…not a clue why but we thought it suited him!
We only had 3 nights and it was difficult to leave. Many many thanks 🙂

My wife & I had a wonderful relaxing stay at Byrdir. It was ideal for walking and exploring the lovely countryside and beaches. The accomodation was spotless and Louise’s hamper was a welcoming touch. We will definitely be returning next year.

We stayed in Ty-Gwair-Byrdir for 5 nights. The peace and quiet, tranquil location, and fabulous views speak for themselves. We loved the dogs, chickens, ducks and pig, and felt these added to the ambience. The studio was really well equipped, even down to an iron and board and a hair dryer. Louise’s cake and the free range eggs were a lovely touch too. We would agree about a black out blind for the skylight though, but this was easily fixed using one of the hand towels provided! We loved every minute, and wouldn’t hesitate to return.

We had a lovely stay in mid June- unfortunately the weather was not good so we couldn’t sit out much and enjoy the views in the evenings but returning to the cosy studio was nice.
The lane up is very narrow for half a mile but after a while it was possible to drive without too much tension as to someone coming the other way!
The welcome pack, cake, eggs and beer were a nice touch- Would agree with the blackout blind on roof window above bed.
Lovely setting.
Very cosy and ideal for a holiday base for Snowdonia .

We had a wonderful stay at Byrdir over the May bank holiday weekend. The weather was fantastic and the cottage couldn’t have been set in a more idyllic location. There was lots to see and do within the vicinity, we particularly enjoyed our trips to Harlig castle, Portmeirion and Snowdon.
Thank you very much for the lovely welcome basket and also for lending us your BBQ. We’re already talking about coming back and would definitely recommend to friends.
All in all a fantastic break!

My partner and I had an amazing time! We loved how cosy and peaceful our stay was. We visited many of the local areas while we were here. All of which were beautiful. Our only dilemma was the temperature at night. It got very hot, maybe having a fan would help? Apart from that, it was exactly the kind of holiday we were hoping for. I would definitely recommend other couples to stay here.

P.S the lemon drizzle cake was delicious so thank you! Sorry we never got the chance to see Louise in person. Oh, and it was a nice surprise to be welcomed by one your dogs upon arrival.
Thanks Brydir

A beautiful self catered cottage, set in a stunning farm location, it had everything we needed. We had the best time, enjoying the beautiful views and peace and quiet. The studio cottage was perfect, lovely and clean. We enjoyed the eggs and Welsh cakes, many thanks for the welcome basket.

We will definitely be back at some point and will be sure to recommend you to friends and family.

Thanks for a fabulous 4 days!

Thank you for the loveliest stay in Melin cottage this weekend. This was our second trip back to bydir and we were delighted on arrival to discover an upgrade to the amazing views of Melin.

The home made treats and farm eggs were delicious and made the stay extra nice.

Bydir is by far our favourite bolt hole to take in the amazing countryside, beautiful beach and the peace and quiet.

What’s more is that every now and then a chicken will knock on your door with their beak

We really enjoyed the stay at Byrdir!
In the beginning we stayed in this studio – after 2 nights we moved to Stabal-Byrdir because we want to enjoy the nice seaview. Both are really beautiful and I can them highly recommend! Our move to Stabal was without problems and thanks again for this to Louise and Gwion. The whole farm is adorable: nice location with stunning views to the mountain and the sea, friendly family and clean and comfortable Cottages. I hope that we can come back soon…
Thank you for a memorable stay in Wales!
Kathrin & Dominik

My husband and I stayed there for my birthday weekend. We enjoyed the stay because of the warm welcome of the owners and their lovely dogs Del and Cariad. The location is very peaceful and beautiful. The converted hay barn is beautiful and clean. We will definitely come back to this place

I had a great four night stay in the small studio barn at Byrdir Farm. It was simply and modestly furnished and set up but everything I needed was there in the kitchen and bathroom. And the home-made Welsh cakes were a lovely and tasty touch. I should recommend Byrdir to anybody who wants a simple, homely base from which to explore this beautiful part of Wales, but I’m not going to so that there’s more chance that the accommodation will be available to me again! Oh, I think I just did…

We had a lovely time, Gwion was brilliant as he sorted us a lift from the pub after the rugby with his father. Loved the two dogs, the chickens, the ducks and of course the pig too!
Ty gwair was small and cosy but enough for a few days away. Only comment would be the noise from the water pipes when someone in the other units turned their taps on was a bit noisy, especially if it was early in the morning. Not sure if they could be insulated??
Otherwise it was lovely.

Had a beautiful stay, it was our second time at Brydir and just as nice as the first time. The stars at night in particular are incredible. Thought the economy bathroom products were a nice touch as I try to only use organic products. The only thing we had to ask for was butter for our complimentry Welsh cakes which was quickly given to us in abundance.
My only suggestions would be an ipod speaker or similar in the cottage and a black out blind for the sky light as the morning light made it difficult to sleep in.
We will come again
Thanks Brydir