The Bothy at Coch Hir

What a charming place and a pleasure to stay in a tastefully restored stone building. Great attention to detail to make us feel welcome and comfortable. We liked the locally sourced textiles and craft items too. A glorious sunset from the kitchen window.

The Bothy was the perfect stay for a bit of rare April sunshine and a cosy evening in by the fire. The views are beautiful and there are some lovely walks nearby. Denise made us feel very welcome as did her husband Nick, Shanti the dog and, of course, Smudge the cat who made himself at home in front of the fire in the evening. We’d love to come back and explore more of the area!

We spent a wonderful three nights in the Bothy. A lovely warm welcome from Denise. Quiet peaceful with a stunning view. The Bothy had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and we look forward to a return visit.

The fact that The Bothy's Visitor book shows that many guests make more than one visit is testament to its many qualities. This beautifully restored building, owing much to Welsh artisanship, is enhanced by Denise's attention to detail. The accommodation is well-placed to explore Snowdonia or the Isle of Anglesey. Denise is an excellent host. She is unobtrusive, but on hand when needed. Nothing is too much trouble. To have a welcome gift of Welsh produce was such a lovely touch. And then there's Smudge: he's the bothy cat who will steal your heart. Highly recommended.

The Bothy’s situation, with its view over Anglesey, including from the kitchen sink, is glorious. It was a great base to explore Snowdonia, Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula. Denise is a kind and thoughtful host but, as for so many guests, it was Smudge the cat who stole our hearts. ‘Bothy with cat’ is a special place indeed.

A lovely, cosy, quiet, quirky, cool (a blessing in a heatwave!) cottage with the friendliest cat and super hosts. The limited headroom in the mezzanine sleeping area may not suit everyone, but we really enjoyed our 4-night stay.

We have been visiting twice this year, at Easter and summer and surely will be back! It is a heaven coming home from exploring the area, enjoying the fire. Comfy bed, absolutely quiet. Thanks Denise for assisting with finding good starting point for mount Tryfan, we‘ll be back for finishing off the tour! (Too foggy that day to make it to the top, but still great day out & swimming in halfway lake) We will certainly remember the evening when all the peacocks were awaiting us in the garden! Denise is a great host, we loved being there. Thanks!

This is the kind of secret place that you want so much to keep gently, but tight in your cupped hands. Denise and her partner Nick have created a magical retreat, the Bothy is for us, Simon and I, like coming home . And so we must share with you, and know when you visit you will feel the same.

Beautiful stay, we’ve been twice now because we love the rural setting and its location it’s in a great position with Llanberis being a 10min drive down the road. Brilliant cycling, hiking routes and pubs on the doorstep! Lovely hosts too!

We had the most restful stay at the bothy taking in beautiful sunsets and mountain views. Denise and Nick were the perfect hosts who made us most welcome and left us to our own devices. They have created a little haven for wildlife (and horses, and cats) in the beautiful landscape of snowdonia. It's perfectly situated for mountain walks or coastal trips and we were spoilt for choice for places to visit. The bothy had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and I enjoyed discovering all the little details that have gone into making the bothy unique.

We had a great stay at Denise’s bothie, couldn’t ask for a better host. The location was fantastic, very close to Snowdon and many other hills, mountains and lakes to explore. The bothie had everything you could need, and appreciated the local food Denise had left out for us. We would like to visit again in the future, and would definitely recommend to anyone looking to explore Snowdonia!

Our second visit to the Bothy was every bit as lovely as the first. The place is beautifully appointed and every detail is well thought through. We specially loved watching the sunset from the slate terrace. Denise is a very welcoming but unobtrusive host. The local area is full of a variety of attractions - beaches, mountains, birdwatching, archaeology. We focused on Anglesey as it often has the sunnier weather. Can’t recommend it highly enough!

Our Sixth visit to The Bothy so you can take it that we love visiting! A beautifully renovated authentic style Welsh Bothy. Wonderfully located with magnificent views of Snowdonia from the lane on entry and views down across countryside towards Anglesey from the patio, perfect for an evening sundowner to watch spectacular sunsets. A short drive to the dramatic Llanberis Pass and within easy reach of the outstanding NT Bodnant Garden, the Llyn Penisular, Anglesey, Beddgelert, the Highland railway at Caernarfon.....all of which we have visited. Denise is such a friendly welcoming super host.

A lovely property in a perfect location for Snowdonia, Anglesey and the North Wales coast. We received a warm welcome and loved staying in the cosy bothy that's really well-equipped and was perfect for a week exploring the area.

A perfect location for a much-needed break after months of working from home. I spent a long weekend (4 nights) at The Bothy and loved it. It's the perfect size for one or two, beautifully refurbished with natural and local materials. A very friendly welcome from the owner and her equally friendly cat, which enjoyed several evenings in front of the woodburner with me. I'm a hill-walker and the location is ideal for mountain walks in Snowdonia. Anglesey, the coast and Snowdon itself are on the doorstep.

Charming accommodation - perfect base for our winter break. This lovingly restored Bothy has been used to showcase local craftsmanship and artisan creations, a real find in an excellent location and good value for money. Perfectly situated for our needs, hiking and local sightseeing. Secluded and yet within easy reach of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants with lots to see and do even out of high season. A perfect bolt hole from the winter weather with a roaring fire and stunning views. A friendly host that has thought of everything making for a very relaxing cosy break away. xx

Excellent bothy with everything we needed for a 3 night stay in December. The bothy has been lovingly restored by Denise with lots of nice unique features. Highly recommended.

We loved our stay at the Bothy. It is a unique property full of character and charm, set in wonderful countryside with incredible views. Very well located for access to the coast and mountains, and Llanberis which has many interesting attractions. Denise, the Bothy's creator and owner, made us feel very welcome and had provided delicious local treats for our arrival. We loved our whole stay and will be returning.

Lovely little place, very cosy and every last thing has been thought of. Great view of beautiful sunsets, very close to Snowdon, Anglesey and Caernafon. Great value for money, would definitely go back.

We absolutely loved Coch Hir bothy! A beautifully old, well done up building with a lovely bright kitchen, cosy snug with a log burner and a little Heidi crog loft with a very snug little bed. We were incredibly lucky with the weather so got to enjoy 5 beautiful May sun sets from the terrace! We explored some beautiful beaches on Anglesey, climbed Elidir Fawr, looked round Canarfon Castle, ate delicious local oysters from the Straits and swam in the lake in Llanberis..all on our door step! A perfect wee hide away with so much to do! We were recommended this bothy and it did not disappoint!