The Studio

Betws-y-Coed, Conwy
Self-catering
+44 (0)1690 710480
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Per night
£100 - £110
Per week
£510 - £650

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

A snug Snowdonia bolthole arranged around a vast boulder, once home to Victorian artists inspired by the setting. For romantic hikers

Per night
£100 - £110
Per week
£510 - £650

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£100 - £110 per night

£510 - £650 per week

The Experience

The magnificence of the landscape surely inspired the Victorian artists who named this solid stone cottage their studio. Step straight into a modern, country-cosy, slate-floored kitchen, a great place to cook a romantic meal after a day up Snowdon… then cuddle into the bright two-seater sofa by the wood-burner in the large living room, where rag-washed ochre walls compliment the drape of rich fabrics and modern art.

Then it’s an easy hop up open stairs to a mezzanine bedroom above – the result of the entire building being constructed around a vast boulder. You’re left basics in the cupboards for cooking, Welsh cakes, a Welsh loaf and locally-roasted coffee along with fresh eggs and a tin of soup in case you’ve come empty handed – it’s a generous sort of place.

It’s all about the walking here – up to a picnic bench in a woodland clearing with views along the magnificent Lledr Valley, or to the Neolithic burial chamber behind.

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We think you'll love

  • Feeling very private in your romantic studio with the fire lit, supper on the go and a good book or film
  • Walking and cycling in such bucolic surroundings
  • Wandering down to the village for a pint, supper and a wander around
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You should know

  • No dogs or children please
  • There is a main road in front of the house

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £100
Weekly price
from £510
Damage deposit
£100
Surcharges
Short breaks from £80 per night.
1 Cottage for 2
From £1001 bed1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights; 7 nights in high season
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

Sara, Falmouth

We spent two lovely weeks over Christmas at The Studio. Gwawr was there to greet us on arrival and made sure that we had everything we needed, going out of her way to meet my requests for extra cooking utensils for Christmas cooking! The kitchen was great and we had warm and cosy evenings with the wood-burner roaring. The Studio is in a fantastic spot for exploring with gorgeous walks from the doorstep and I cannot recommend it highly enough. A quiet, comfortable retreat with excellent hosts - Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.


Anne-Maree, Melbourne

Thank you Gwawr & Ian so much for a fabulous stay in your beautiful studio apartment. So comfortable perfect for relaxing, having the open fire as an option was very appealing to me, especially some of the days after hiking in Snowdonia, plus the walks close by, the apartment is fully equipped & had everything I needed in the way of utilities. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, the pillows were just the right amount of support. Thank you again Gwawr & Ian it was the best stay. The breakfast of Greek yoghurt, cheese, milk and eggs so enjoyable and very healthy which I totally enjoyed.


Alison, Andover, Hampshire

This was our 4th visit to The Studio. We have travelled around the world and this is our favourite place. The Studio is perfectly situated for various activities including walking and experiencing the thrill of the zip wires. Gwawr and Ian are the perfect hosts and have a lovely, cosy place to stay as well as providing everything you should need. Will definitely be back again!


Michael, Hong kong

An exceptional choice and fabulous location just up from the village of Betsy—coed. The studio is everything one could wish for as it’s well appointed, cosy and comfortable , and very well equipped. The washer was a godsend especially if you’re a walker as clothes get v muddy when it’s wet out of doors. I was with my family for some of the stay and they were accommodated in the house in 2 very lovely bedrooms. They both expressed their eagerness to return another day. My nephew said the breakfast was to “ die for”. It was a throughly wonderful experience and definitely the place to stay.


John, Swindon

What beautiful accommodation in a stunning location. Ian & Gwawr are the perfect hosts. We had such a lovely time. This place is highly recommended.


Location

The neighbourhood

Walks will be sublime, road and mountain cycling too. Pretty and bustling Betws-y-Coed is 1.5 miles for good places to eat, outdoorsy shops (there's an Alpine feel) and a railway station. Drive 20 minutes to tackle Eryri but there are also castles, underground adventures, wildlife, waterfalls and fascinating art and history. Llandudno is a 40-minute drive for a stunning beach.

Local points of interest from Gwawr & Ian Mowatt

  • THE STUDIO/Y STIWDIO, overlooking the beautiful LLEDR VALLEY, is the perfect base for the great outdoors and a central location to explore North Wales and all it has to offer whether ON, ABOVE or BELOW the Welsh landscape!
  • 1m away, BETWS-Y-COED was an artist colony in Victorian times, know today as the ‘The Gateway to ERYRI National Park (Snowdonia)’, a year-round destination where Welsh art can still be found along with cafes, mountaineering and craft shops.
  • Can’t pronounce Betws-y-coed? We will teach you! Welsh language and culture is very much alive. Male Voice Choir concerts during summer, visit castles, GWYDIR 4m or DOLWYDDELAN 6m, many famous NT/CADW properties, NT BODNANT Gardens 13m, PORTMEIRION 22m.
  • Most popular mountain peaks 20min to 1hr drive. Peaceful and gentler walks from doorstep: FAIRY GLEN riverside walk, CAPEL GARMON Neolithic burial chamber, CONWY FALLS, explore LLYN ELSI or join SLATE TRAIL exploring our UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • MOUNTAIN BIKE hire/tours from the village. Penmachno, Coed-y-Brenin, Antur Stiniog. Gwydir. ZIP WORLD zip lines: Titan 11m, Velocity 16m, Zip Fforest 2m. GO BELOW Underground Adventures, all weather: HQ Conwy Falls Base 1m, Tanygrisiau 12m.

Introducing

Gwawr & Ian Mowatt

Welsh is Gwawr's first language so she'll happily tell you how to pronounce her name! Both she (who loves nature and paints as a hobby) and Ian (an experienced mountain walker) are from the area. They love their guests to enjoy a taste of the real Welsh experience. They know climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is a captivating draw but they also know there is much, much more to enjoy in this beautiful countryside.