Y Boncyn

Criccieth, Gwynedd
Self-catering
+44 (0)7772 713184
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Per night
£135 - £242
Per week
£950 - £1700

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Swing off the main road through the village, up into the hills along a narrow track and through a gate, observed by curious sheep

Per night
£135 - £242
Per week
£950 - £1700

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£135 - £242 per night

£950 - £1700 per week

The Experience

It feels remote here but you’re actually not far from good pubs, restaurants and fabulous outdoor stuff inland or on the coast. This is one of five cottages on the Wern Estate; inside is irresistibly warm and tasteful with a big fire for chilly days and good books about the area.

The small galley kitchen is spanking new and well thought out – in fact everything here is, with space in bathrooms for sponge bags, full-length mirrors on the backs of wardrobes – nothing has been done on the cheap. You’ll find all the kit you need in the kitchen.

Bring bikes – there’s a cycle path down to Criccieth (1.5 miles) and the 1930s building designed by Clough Williams Ellis now a super restaurant called Dylans that faces the sea. Explore the castles here or drive to Harlech for a bigger one. You are inside the Snowdonia National Park for white-water rafting, zip wires, fishing and mountain biking. There’s outdoor seating, a barbecue for mild evenings and you can watch the stars come out as you lie back in the hot tub or book yourselves a private slot in the super sauna.

Y Boncyn - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Not being overlooked – or overheard – except by sheep
  • Being so warm inside when the weather is bad with lovely views from the windows
  • Cycling down to Criccieth for fish and chips on the beach
Y Boncyn - Gallery

You should know

  • It's important to shut gates behind you
  • Some of the rooms have sloping ceilings
  • Sheep do baa at night, especially at lambing time

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 £135
Weekly price
from £950
1 Cottage for 4
From £1353 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: 20% off all stays in DECEMBER, plus a free sauna session for all stays before 31st March. All Christmas bookings receive x3 complimentary sessions for the sauna. Use code DECEMBER20 on our website.

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm Saturday
Check out
By 10am Saturday
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights, 7 nights in high season.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Dogs

Dogs welcome, two small well behaved. Larger dogs on request only, £50-£60.

Reviews

What a great cottage, tucked away in a peaceful location in glorious welsh countryside. Such luxury and comfort throughout, everything done to a very high standard. So very well thought out in design, layout and the whole set up. The owners have really tried to add those special little touches that will make you remember this special place. Easy access to so many things countryside & coast.
Inspected Nikki Sawday's Inspector

Sara, Chedglow

What a charming cottage in a truly beautiful setting! The cottage itself was lovely, even nicer than pictures, I would say. Beautiful light sitting room with a great fireplace, clean, contemporary bathrooms and kitchen. The fabric and decor was great and made for an extremely comfortable stay. Even in winter, stunning landscapes and lots of good exploring within an hours drive in all directions. My daughter loved climbing the hills and exploring behind the cottage, lots of sheep for company. We’d love to come back!


Lucy, Cheltenham

This is a beautiful cottage and a perfect retreat for rest and relaxation. I love the proximity to the beaches of the Lleyn Peninsula and the hills and mountains of Snowdonia. I've been staying at these cottages regularly for a decade. They feel like home-from-home, a haven from my very busy every day life. The little touches, like the breakfast pack, the beautiful interior designs, and now even a hot tub, make me look forward to returning for many years to come.


Michael, Derby

Y Boncyn is a superb retreat exceeding all expectations with the charm of a beautiful stone cottage set in complete seclusion on an extensive private woodland estate, and furnished in impeccable taste. A housekeeper is on hand for helpful advice and sheep surround you in the park to complete the country idyll. A superb restaurant is five minutes away in Tremadog and amongst many beautiful unspoilt beaches Llanbedrog is not far away.


Shirley, Dorchester

Our first time at this cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Very comfortable.


Location

The neighbourhood

The front garden is just that – a fenced-off square of grass that blends seamlessly into the surrounding rough North Welsh countryside, dotted with many sheep. You can follow the sun around the house all day. Walk, or cycle, to Criccieth for the beach, a good restaurant and pubs. By car explore the magnificent castles of Harlech (14 miles) and Caernarfon (17). Portmeirion, the unusual village designed by Clough Williams Ellis, is closer and a bit like marmite – people either love it or hate it. The National Park surrounds you for walks big and small, challenging cycling and as much adventure as you can stand.

Local points of interest from Wern Holiday Cottages

  • 2000 Acre private rural Estate surrounded by oak woodlands. The gardens are lawned and private.
  • You can fish in our private lake at a very reasonable cost. Our lake has been stocked solely for the use of our guests.
  • Black Rock Sands is a must - the beach is so vast that you can drive your car onto it. Perfect for dog walking, shell collecting, windsurfing or just having a good old run about.
  • Portmeirion is only a short drive away. Created by Clough Williams-Ellis (the owner of the cottage is David Williams-Ellis - Clough's great nephew). Iconic architecture, scenic walks, restaurants, cafes and old fashioned ice cream parlours.
  • Llanbedrog is a charming little seaside village with a superb beach and the most famous line of beach huts in North Wales. Visit the Oriel Plas Glyn Y Weddw Gallery for homemade cake and see David's (the owner of Y Boncyn) sculpture "Louise" in the garden.
  • Our delightful housekeeper is happy to cook a welcome meal ready for your arrival at a very reasonable cost.