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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

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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

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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

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Reviews

Tim, Horsham

My wife and I spent 7 x nights at The Studio over Christmas 22/23. This was the third time we've returned & we were not disappointed! Gwawr & Ian put in a huge amount of effort in to maintaining very high standards & also provide a wonderful welcome, with essentials laid on for guests arriving at this magical location. We felt very spoilt and were delighted with the accommodation & facilities (including a kitchen with everything you could need). The log burning fire is the absolute pinnacle, with a fire already set and logs provided. We LOVE this place and will keep coming back. 5 STARS

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Graham, Winchester

Lovely place to stay, away from the bustle of Betwys. Always feel very welcome at Pengwern. Delightful and comfortable apartment, very well equipped.

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Pauline, Hereford

We always rely on Sawdays and The Studio certainly didn't disappoint. It was spotless with excellent facilities and a thoughtful welcome pack awaiting our arrival. Gwawr has equipped the Studio very well, and with sufficient space in drawers and cupboards, especially in the kitchen, for the use of guests. We were very comfortable and warm during our week's stay - Gwawr and Ian are a charming couple who made us feel most welcome. The location is perfect for exploring scenic Snowdonia and the surrounding towns and villages.

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Sally, Driffield

Stayed here for a 3 night break. Cottage lacked nothing, it was clean, well equipped, warm. I booked with the owner, Gwawr, who went out of her way to make the cottage available. A lovely welcome pack on arrival. Village has everything you need too, and it's beautiful.

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Lorraine, Chelmsford

The studio was well presented, ideal for a couple. It had everything we needed and fully equipped with all necessary items, the position of the studio was well located just outside the town. We certainly would return and recommend the studio a lovely little gem.

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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.

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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.

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