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The Watering Hole Gwernfeistrol

Bala, North Wales
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Quiet and peaceful detached farmhouse with period features, log burner, enclosed garden, hot tub and games area
  • Set amongst 160-acre farmland with private picnic area by natural wildlife lake and watering hole
  • Close to beautiful Bala with its natural lake, pubs, galleries, shops and steam railway
Property code: 75914

Idyllic secluded valley location close to Bala with its cafes, pubs, shops, cinema, swimming pool and Wales’s largest natural lake. Enjoy boating, stroll around the lake or ride on the steam railway. For the more adventurous there’s the National White Water Centre, Zip World Slate Caverns at Blaenau Ffestiniog, Galn Y Gors Karting Park and the mountain bike trail centre at Coed y Brenin. Head to King Arthur’s Labyrinth or Harlech’s sandy beach, historic Castle, shops and cafes, not forgetting St David’s Golf Course. Being in Southern Snowdonia you can enjoy a plethora of footpaths and cycle routes, superb fishing, varied activities and events alongside the breath-taking scenery. This is an all year-round destination.

The property is accessed via a private driveway . Upon arrival enjoy creative interiors and creature comforts in this lovely farmhouse. Walk into the hall with useful utility area housing a washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer, kick of your boots and hang up your coats. There is also the ground floor stylish shower room with shower and WC here, handy for a quick shower before you relax in the hot tub. Continue through to the spacious kitchen that's well-equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and uninterrupted rural views from the window by the sink. Sit at the kitchen table and peruse the cookery books for inspiration. If you decide to eat in make the most of the lovely dining room and enjoy a meal together, play board games and plan your holiday activities. After dinner retire to the lounge, for a cosy night in light the wood burner and watch a film on TV or lose yourself in a good book. Let us not forget the games area with pool table to test your skill. Upstairs you can choose from three lovely bedrooms, a king-size, a twin or the super-king-size. All have TVs, lovely rural views, quality linen and soft towels. To finish the accommodation is the spacious bathroom with bath and WC

Heading outside, the property is set in an enclosed garden with hard standing and gravel seating areas, perfect for morning coffee, there is a raised lawn and acres of farmland to explore. Embrace the views of the majestic Rhinog and Aran mountain ranges. Enjoy a game of pool in the games area, relax in the hot tub, enjoy a BBQ or take tea and cakes by the wildlife lake at the picnic bench. Maybe cool off with a swim in the lake. The lake is also a watering hole for the cattle, please note the private picnic area is sectioned off for you. If you are bringing your bikes there is a useful storage area. There is private parking for three cars at the property.

  • 3 bedrooms  – super-king-size, king-size & twin
  • 1 shower room and 1 bathroom
  • Kitchen with electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave and dishwasher
  • Utility with washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer
  • Jacuzzi hot tub and games area with pool table
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Ample off road parking
  • Shop and pub 2 miles
  • Bike storage available
  • TV in lounge and 3 bedrooms
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hayley Hammersley

This property is personally managed by Hayley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Carol 18th October 2024

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We enjoyed a wonderful stay. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful scenery. Very cosy, spacious and exceptionally well equipped. Great for the dogs, lovely walks straight from our door, fantastic utility area to house coats, boots etc. Really enjoyed meeting the cows and their calves! Great location, not far from Bala, good for food shopping at Co-op! Hot tubRead more was the highlight and enjoyed by all of us, especially on a clear evening, star gazing! Owner very helpful and only a phone call away if needed. Hide

Reviewed by Lyndsey 20th September 2024

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We had a fabulous stay at the watering hole, very tranquil and peaceful, relaxing location. Close to Bala but secluded in beautiful countryside with great views. Fantastic hot tub which we enjoyed most evenings. The lake is a lovely spot, unfortunately when we tried to access this in the mornings we couldn't get through due to the cows and calves, Read morewe tried again later in the afternoon and it was more accessible so would recommend visiting later, however, stay aware the cows may return. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 16th August 2024

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Fabulous location, wonderful scenery, secluded and secure for our 3 dogs. The Hot tub was fantastic and we used it every day ( even when it rained!) House was clean, welcoming and had everything we could wish for, walking to private lake, only a short distance away was peaceful and views were stunning. Highly recommend as a relaxing getaway ( only Read more10 minutes to Bala) and we are already planning a revisit. Hide

Reviewed by Roz 26th July 2024

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Lovely peaceful location near to Bala lake, ideal for water sports enthusiasts. Cottage lovely and clean, all the rooms are spacious. Kids loved playing in the games area, and in the hot tub. Really enjoyed sitting outside and taking in the scenery.

Reviewed by Deborah 7th June 2024

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A lovely secluded spot. House had everything we needed and was warm, cosy. Hot tub used everyday in a sheltered spot. Dog friendly garden - no escapes by our 2. Views to die for. A very restful week for 4 very busy adults. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Rachel 24th May 2024

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We had lovely time exploring North Wales as we always do. The farm house was a good base from which to do this.

Reviewed by Janet 8th March 2024

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A lovely, warm and cosy, very well equipped cottage. In fact the kitchen was exceptionally equipped with every cooking aid imaginable! The hot tub was a delight after a day out in the rain and we certainly made use of it. The utility room is great for the dogs and our three had a great time in Lake Bala. Overall, a lovely peaceful place to stay andRead more we highly recommend it. Hide

Reviewed by Amy 3rd November 2023

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We loved staying in this cottage it is clean ,comfortable and very spacious with wonderful views. The family enjoyed the hot tub especially on starry nights. The cottage is situated in a quiet position with no near neighbours and walks from the door but not far from Bala should you wish to eat out or need any shopping The garden is secure for the dRead moreogs which always makes a holiday more relaxing and enjoyable. Hope to stay again sometime Hide

Reviewed by Karen 21st October 2023

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Reviewed by Claire 5th October 2023

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Had a lovely stay at the cosy farm house. Perfect rural location.

Reviewed by Lorraine 22nd September 2023

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Had a great week staying at this lovely cottage Had everthing you need

Reviewed by Tina 15th September 2023

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Lovely remote location with fantastic views of the hills. There were so many stars to see on a clear night as there's no light pollution. Owners very helpful and friendly but not intrusive.

Reviewed by Ian 28th July 2023

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Lovely farmhouse in a beautiful location. Neighbours are the cows and sheep, plenty of footpaths to wander off on and the hot tub is there to relax in when you get back. Bala barely a 10min drive ,has pretty much everything you need shops, pubs and takeaway wise. The rest of Eryri and coast is pretty much all within 30-45 mins drive. Beware the oddRead more RAF trainer, they can get very low! Owners very friendly and only a phone call away if you need them, but otherwise leave you to get on with it. Hide

Reviewed by Ann 26th May 2023

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Fabulous farmhouse in beautiful setting. Views to die for. Very peaceful but pnly 5 mins drive from Bala. Kitchen more than well equipped. Spacious rooms. Whole place was very clean. Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Nicola 19th May 2023

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Fantastic accommodation, with spectacular views. Enjoyed evenings in the hot-tub, bbqs and log fires. The property is on a working farm, so it was lovely waking up to cows and their calfs, sheep and lots of little lambs. The only downside is the accommodation is listed as having a fishing lake, which was one of the reasons why we booked this particRead moreular property. However, the farmer told us there have not been any fish in the lake for years!!! Disappointed. Bala is a lovely, welcoming town. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 10th May 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 3rd May 2023

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We had a lovely stay, the cottage had everything you could need. Good location not far from Bala. The hot tub was a real treat!

Reviewed by Belinda 28th April 2023

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The Watering Hole is the perfect place for a rural getaway, its about an hour from Snowdon which was the purpose of our trip and about 5 minutes from Bala, which has a beautiful lake and ample shops/eateries. The cottage is on a working farm and easily housed our two families and a spaniel, we were encouraged to walk around the surrounding fields aRead morend visit the pond. The hot tub is huge and, as promised, it was ready to go when we arrived. A very good find! Hide

Reviewed by Beverley 3rd February 2023

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The property was in a private location surrounded by plenty of walking routes which were perfect for dogs and children alike, and also a short drive from the lovely town of Bala. The house was very clean and well equiped, thank you so much for a wonderful stay.

Reviewed by Alicia 27th January 2023

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We had a wonderful stay at the watering hole. It is a beautiful, well equipped property with stunning surroundings. The hosts are lovely as is Bala itself. With plenty of options to eat out or get a takeaway, it is also a comfortable driving distance to many attractions including castles and the beach. We would highly recommend and will definitely Read morebe booking to stay here again soon. Hide

Reviewed by Sheila 22nd December 2022

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Beautiful location, for views of miles around and plenty of walking across roaming hills. Bala a short drive away for all local amenities. We had a well equipped kitchen with everything we needed for a Xmas dinner and even had a lovely Xmas tree put up for us. The grounds where secure for two small kids and even smaller dogs. We all had a wonderfulRead more time surrounded by beautiful views. Hide

Reviewed by Laura 25th November 2022

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Wonderful rural location with so much space inside. We loved the privacy of it and the hot tub. The doggies loved it just as much as we did. The house was so well equipped - everything was thought of and the bubbly in the fridge was such a kind surprise. Spoke to the owners a couple of times and they were super friendly. Thank you for having us

Reviewed by Katrina 11th November 2022

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Great and beautiful location and lovely hosts and hot tub!

Reviewed by David 4th November 2022

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Lovely house with a really well equipped kitchen. Remote location which suited us. Had a great relaxing time!

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