Holiday Cottage in Wild Eryri (Snowdonia) | Ysgubor-Goch

What a beautiful cottage hidden in the valley. My family and I absolutely Loved our stay. The cottage has everything you could ask for as well tranquility, views and space. Would definitely recommend to everyone.x

Lovely cottage, very quiet and clean in the middle of the hills. Fitted out well and very comfortable. Wi-fi ok but you are in the mountains so you shouldn’t expect too much. Lots of walks from the property. Owners very helpful

We rented this cottage for my 50th Birthday weekend. 8 adults had plenty of space in this lovely cottage. The open plan area was lovely for just hanging out. The log burner is really effective as despite open plan high ceilings the rooms warm up really quickly. Really well equipped, the washer drier was very handy after a wet day in the hills. The owner, Bethan, popped up to see us and try to sort a Wifi problem, it was a little hit and miss but certainly did not detract from a lovely weekend and location. Would certainly go back again.. Jason

Fantastic short break in great location for walking Snowdon. Cottage is beautiful very well equipped, Spotless and lovely and warm. The hot tub is a lovely bonus. Would highly recommend staying here.

Just back from our week stay at Ysgubor Goch, up to end of first week in August.
You’ll go a long way to find a better accommodation than this for 8 people.I actually thought the price we paid for our high season stay was pretty reasonable compared to others I’d looked at. We would certainly book again if we need accommodation for 6-8 people.
We had a lovely comfortable stay. No issues in finding the drive to the farmhouse, it’s just quite along drive from the road. Superb location with lovely views with great access to all of Snowdonia. A spacious feel to the property, quiet and relaxing.
All the facilities you need for a short or long stay.
Found the beds nice and comfortable just like home which you so often don’t get. Never turned the t.v on so can’t comment on that. Wi-fi was generally ok , but we did lose it on occasion, probably down to the remote location.
Plenty of parking , we had three cars.
The hot tub was nice after a days walking, though we wondered why it has an 8 o’clock curfew (p.m) and could only assume it was a potential noise issue as there is another property across the drive. We thought this perhaps should have been mentioned in the information on booking .

All in all a great place to stay, i’d recommend it to anyone.

A lovely stay. Ideal location. Cottage great. Thank you!

We spent 2 weeks at this lovely and so peaceful cottage. The approach wasn´t a problem and the road to the cottage is not as bad as we expected. You just have to drive slowly because of a few potholes, but you can´t drive fast at the narrow road anyway. The house had been very tidy with plenty of space for 7 people. We found everything we needed for our comfort and the really friendly owners answered immediately to one question we had. The surroundings are magnificent and you can go in for a lots of things from there without driving too far. We walked up to Yr Wyddfa and the Cnicht, did several walks at the coastal path, visited Halen Môn at Anglesey, Zip World or went to Caernarfon and Bangor. WiFi is very good at the cottage which was really comfortable. There had been just one thing that strained us: the huge amount of rubbish. The owner told us he has a contract with somebody who separates the waste but it´s a bad feeling anyway not to be able to collect paper, glass or compost for example, but putting all together. Therefore we preferred to have a real coffee-machine, not one with pads, but these are only annotationes. Also we could not find the pub at Betws Garmon the homepage is talking about, but we didn´t ask anybidy so maybe we just didn´t mention.

We can highly recommand this cottage and if possible, we will surely come back! So thanks a lot for wonderful holiday, greetings from Bavaria!

This is the nicest accommodation we have stayed in, cannot fault it and in a lovely location.
Highly recommended.

Had a lovely Easter break at Ysgybor Goch – 7 adults (with 3 cars) easily accommodated and good equipment for all in this tastefully converted barn . Photos on website are accurate. 5 minutes drive to car park for Ranger path up Snowdon – we walked/climbed it but couldn’t see much at the top ! Also walked the local footpaths, visited Caernafon and rode Titan at Zipworld. Returning each day to be able to have a soak in the hot tub was just wonderful, re-energising us for food and silly games in the evenings. Would highly recommend this cottage to family groups.

This was our 2nd time staying in this cottage and was as just as good as the last time stunning views of the mountains so peaceful. Would defiantly come back again

Very well thought out barn conversion, 4 great sized bedrooms, suited family gathering of three generations perfectly as grandparents had downstairs bedroom and ensuite.
Location is excellent, perfect for a get away from it all break (very “isolated”…..as expected.
Access was very challenging indeed, really needs a sign or similar and track to be repaired in parts. Near to the point of being unusable, especially in winter i would have thought. Thankfully one of our party had successfully navigated, otherwise we may still have been looking.

First the 99% positives and then some tips and suggestions.
The barn is a great place to stay and the interior is near faultless. There is also every need met. So there is nothing to bring with you. It is very spacious with lots of clean, unchipped crockery and glasses.
I’d improve the TV facility which is by modern standards too small for communal viewing from the seating area. If I lived here then beneath the walkway would be a great place to install a projector and rotate the seating by 90 degrees to face the stair wall.
The location is very beautiful and tranquil.
The owners were responsive to a problem with the front door.
The main issues are the drive up from the road and phone signal.
Top tips for finding the place. From the south you see the camp on the left and the church and graveyard on the right. The turnoff is the next left. From the north if you pass them turn back. The fork occurs almost immediately off the road. There should be better signage but there is a red post box to the left of the wrong fork. So take the LEFT fork. The lane is indeed partially tarmac but the quality degrades and after the quarry becomes a track. It is desperately in need of patching. Take it slowly and be prepared to often go to one side of the track to avoid a pothole on the other. Grounding the car is not yet an issue but it could become one. Our Honda Jazz made it up but it requires constant vigilance.
You might come here to leave technology behind but the wifi is for us an essential. We are on 3 network and there was no signal. But 3 do an Android app called Three in Touch that allows calls and texts over wifi. So check out your network provider for a similar app.
Final top tip is food and groceries. There is a Londis attached to a garage on the way in from the north. Carnarvon is next nearest. And there is a Tesco with petrol station in Porthmadog. Our daughters arranged an online delivery and I recommend the approach. But be very clear about directions because the lack of clear signage is a MAJOR shortcoming for the store. Our Asda driver took an hour to find the place.
The cost of one or two fence posts and a sign or board with anything quickly recognisable would address a major shortcoming. If there was a post with a board of a distinctive colour you could say “Look out for the yellow and blue board” or something similar. Personally I’d get a poster of Shaun the Sheep and varnish it to the wood. Who doesn’t love Ardman Animations?

Just back from a wonderful week in the cottage. we are a family of four, two girls aged 7 and 12. We had an amazing time, including climbing Snowden up the llanberis path. In hindsight next time we will walk the Ranger trail, as the Llanberis walk was very busy !!. We also had an amazing time at Plas Y Brenin outdoor centre in Capel Curig, spent a day canoeing, climbing etc, fantastic.
The cottage is lovely and really spacious. I notice the comments about phone coverage and wi-fi, do you really want or need this on holiday !!. There is wi-fi but we did’nt feel the need to use it. The views from the cottage are amazing, such a lovely sense of space and light. There is so much to do in the area, we had fun packed days including a trip to Greenacres theme park, a trip to Portmeiron (where the ‘prisoner’ was filmed), a BBQ on the beach at Pothmadog, climbed Snowden, day at Plas Y Brenin and a lovely day walking around Bedgelert and Betwys Coed. I cannot recommend this cottage enough, it is perfect for a family or a group of friends. Oh, and if you are a family with young children, and are worried about climbing Snowden, do not hesitate. as long as you are wearing suitable layers, and have water etc, then you will absolutely love it. Having witnessed fellow climbers wearing flip flops (I kid you not) then you’ll get the idea !!
The only slight criticism, if you can call it that…is the chlorine levels in the hot tub are really high, meaning it’s quite unpleasant for a while after start up, but it does seem to clear after 15 mins or so with the window and door open !

Cottage fantastic, well equipped and very clean. Location excellent. Just a small criticism not particularly well signposted and approach road very rough in p!aces need to drive carefully to avoid damage to car. We would definitely stay again.

Enjoyed a great week in this fantastic location. Plenty of space for 8 of us. Has everything that you would need in the kitchen, house is well heated plus has the addition of a log burner. Hot tub was ideal following a days walking. We would highly recommend.

What a lovely place to stay. Clean, lovely decor and delightfully spacious. Excellent heating and hot water facilities with a kitchen that was really well stocked with essential cooking items. A lovely home from home in a truly stunning location. Many thanks

This is a beautiful cottage in a really special place.
We enjoyed every minute of our stay and had everything we needed.
Particularly enjoyed running in the valley and our german shepherd, Smokey, was in his element!
The only problem was the lack of a landline. I personally enjoyed having no phone signal and being away from the rest of the world, but it proved difficult to contact members of our party who came separately to give directions. Other than that, everything was great.
Thanks again, we will be back!

The barn was beautiful and set in ideal surroundings with only sheep as neighbours most of the time. Lots of lovely walking trails, mapped up to minimise the risk of getting lost with arrows at random points.

The barn had all amenities and was located within easy reach of local shop and supermarket for food shopping.

It was very difficult to find even with email instruction as no real signage so this would be really helpful to others visiting. A sign at the end of the lane you turn down off main road through quarry would be ideal (rusty sign at present of no real assistance)

Our holiday was fantastic in North Wales. The cottage is situated in a peaceful setting with only sheep to be herd. The cottage was clean, comfortable and we’ll equipped. I would definitely recommend it to anybody wanting to just get away and relax.

This cottag is ideal for a family gathering, large enough to accommodate, with a high level privacy. The location is stunning, with specular views. The location is important as its within easy reach of many of Snowdonia attractions.
Managed to find excellent ice creams in Beddgelert and Conwy, and many exhilarating attractions from bouncing to zipping.
Would highly recommend.

Stayed for a week in late April. Fabulous accommodation well appointed, ideal for a large family gathering, made easy with well laid out and open planning. Ideally suituated for touring North Wales.
Difficult to take advantage in a week of all that Snowdonia has to offer, and that’s not including superior ice creams in Beddgelert and Conwy!!!!

Love it.

We were with 8 and have had a very good time! Lovely place, quiet, lots of space and well equipped!

We have just enjoyed a long weekend at this fantastic barn conversion. there were seven adults in our party and we had room and facilities for all. The conversion is superb and you feel right at home. We spent hours wandering the fields and listening to the lambs.
If you’re looking for a secluded base to explore North Wales, or to just chill, then this is perfect.

Just back from 5 nights at the barn . What a fantastic place it is . At the end of a farm track and surrounded by fields which were great for walking with our dog. Close to some fantastic beaches. Nefyn was our personal favourite. The barn has all the facilities and everything you need for a great holiday. We would definitely recommend it.

Wonderful accomodation that worked terrifically for our group of six on a walking trip. Plenty of space for sleeping; nice to have two showers to use; and plenty of space for cooking and relaxing afterwards. Well priced and well maintained.

bit late with this review lol! we stayed in this cottage in the summer and it was fantastic! lots of space for or granddaughter to run around in and she loved watching the sheep shearing. a truly stunning, peaceful and very private location. we have been holidaying in north wales for over twenty years and can honestly say that this was the best cottage we have ever rented. excellent service and the dioni website and booking process provided us with all the information and support we needed to make our initial choice and booking. the thing that really sold it to us was the video preview of all of the cottages. we were attracted by the quality and location of this cottage and will definitely use their services again next year. many thanks to dioni and the owners of the cottage for our best holiday in north wales to date.

Such a beautiful cottage in a peaceful location!
Spotlessly clean and well appointed, especially grateful for the hot tub after trekking up Snowdon!
A couple of sharp knives in the kitchen are the only things we missed.
Walks from the cottage itself were lovely, and the short distance to the Rhyd ddu and Snowdon Ranger paths made it ideal for some lovely walking.
Hope to be back again someday!

Fantastic cottage, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Stunning and idyllic location – wish we could have stayed longer!

Had a lovely stay in the cottage, only 2 of us so plenty of room! Weather was perfect, situation really good for both Rhyd Ddu and Snowdon Ranger tracks up Snowdon and spent a whole day in near by Beddgelert. Cottage was beautifully appointed and had everything we needed. Thanks for a lovely stay, hopefully we’ll be back next year will certainly recommend to friends.

One addition I would suggest would be some plastic glasses to use outside, otherwise it had everything we needed.

fantastic location could not be faulted amazing views,house comfortable some kitchen utensils could do with upgrading. But a great week had by all we even had brilliant weather ,away from it all break as no phone signal ,good wi fi reception,could do with landline phone just for emergencies and phone book or more local information in house folder would be good .