The Slate Shed at Graig Wen
Arthog, Gwynedd
Bed & Breakfast
Wake to Snowdonia views, local eggs & sausages, then hike, climb, bike - a beautiful wild Welsh retreat. Camping & self-catering cottage too
5 rooms
Rooms sleep 2
From
£80 p/n
How to book
If you have any questions or want to enquire about dates, use our form to contact Sarah Heyworth or see their website for more information.
Pricing
From £80 per night
The
Experience
Sarah and conservationist John spent months travelling in a camper looking for their own special place and found this lovely old Welsh slate cutting mill… captivated by acres of wild woods and stunning views. You’ll feel at ease as soon as you step into their eclectic modern home with its reclaimed slate and wood, cosy wood-burners, books, games, snug bedrooms (one downstairs) and superb bathrooms. Breakfast communally on local eggs and sausages, honey from the mountainside, homemade bread and granola. Hike or bike the Mawddach Trail, climb Cadair Idris, wonder at the views… and John’s chocolate brownies.
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Essentials
- Hot tub
- WiFi
- Swimming pool
- Mobile reception
- Spa
- Oven
- Breakfast included
- Open fire / woodburner
- Bar
- Parking on premises
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Free parking nearby
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Paid parking nearby
- Breakfast available
- Accessible by public transport
- Central heating
- Wheelchair access
- Limited mobility
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Garden
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- Credit cards
- Owner has pets
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Children welcome
- Books and toys
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
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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Information
& pricing
Booking information
- Check in
- 4pm-8pm, please get in touch for early or late check in
- Check out
- 10am
- Booking restrictions
- Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends & in high season. Children over 10 welcome.
- Closed
- Christmas, New Year, 5 November - 14 February.
- Dogs
Treats, towels and throws for muddy paws, and wonderful walks from the doorstep.
Dogs £10 per dog per stay. Max. 2.
Dogs welcome in rooms & at breakfast. Advice on dog-friendly walks, beaches, places to eat & visit; doggie day care while guests take the train up Snowdon or visit Portmeirion.
- Meals
- Packed lunch £7.50. Pub 5 miles.
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £80
- Surcharges
- Singles £65.
- 4 Doubles
- From £80
- 1 Twin/double
- From £80
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Reviews
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We enjoyed every minute here! We arrived at night and were greeted by the B&B fairy lights and a warm welcome from Sarah. Our bedroom was very comfortable and decorated with lovely colours. We liked all the little touches of the place, from the art on the walls to the chilled out music played at breakfast, and the views over the estuary are pretty special. They gave us recommendations for local walks in the area, some straight out from the end of their field. We've already decided we'll be back!
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We had a very happy three nights staying in The Slate Shed. Lovely bedroom with amazing views, good shower room /bathroom. Excellent breakfast. Sarah and her lovely staff were very helpful with super recommendations of where to eat dinner...we could not have been happier or more relaxed...
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Graig Wen is a special place. It is in a beautiful, peaceful location, our bedroom and shower room were comfortable and well thought out and the breakfasts were delicious and very generous. I would recommend this place without hesitation and hope to visit again in the future as we felt very much at home.
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Wonderful find, we were made to feel very welcome on arrival. Our hosts were so helpful recommending places to eat and where to go. Our room was so comfortable with lots of thoughtful touches. Fabulous bathroom! The views from the terrace over the estuary are stunning.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Local points of interest from Sarah Heyworth
- There's direct access to the Mawddach Trail, 15km of disused railway line that's now a stunning waterside path ideal for walking or biking over the iconic bridge into Barmouth.
- Nearby you can horse-ride across the local beach, mountain bike at Coed-y-Brenin or try white-water rafting.
- Majestic Harlech Castle overlooks miles of sandy beach and steam railways include the train up Snowdon and the Ffestinniog railway.
- Cadair Idris is a beautiful mountain on our doorstep which has both straightforward and more challenging routes.
- The Italianate village of Portmeirion, famed for its role in cult 60s TV show The Prisoner, is truly unique and in a beautiful setting. Monthly Farmer's Market on third Sunday.
- For the ride of a lifetime, the exhilarating Zip Lines across the slate quarries of Blaenau Ffestiniog are 30 minutes drive away. Also here in the slate caverns you can Bounce Below at the world's biggest subterranean trampoline!
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Our stay at The Slate Shed was all we’d hoped; a comfy room, delightful and informative host, delicious breakfast and we even had beautiful autumnal weather thrown in! We would thoroughly recommend a break here and wish we could stay throughout the year if only to watch the beautiful view as the seasons change. Lucy & Peter October 2017