With a stay at this cottage in Bala, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Eryri National Park and Bala Lake Railway - Llangower Station. .This cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bala Lake and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Bala Lake Railway - Bala Station.
Bala Lake Railway - Llangower Station - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Eryri National Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Llyn Tegid - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Barmouth Beach - 39 min drive - 48.3 km
Getting around
Betws-Y-Coed Station - 37 min drive
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 115 min drive
Restaurants
Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - 7 min drive
The Bulls Head - 7 min drive
Bryntirion Inn - 9 min drive
The Henry Robertson Dining Room - 9 min drive
Y Badell Aur - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Snowdonia Cottage with Stunning views of Bala lake and mountains
Glyn Mawr is a beautiful, newly renovated cottage with stunning views over Bala lake and mountains. It's set back in it's own valley and has incredible 360 degree views of nature. It's just 10 mins drive from Bala town and walking distance to the lake. Patio doors from the lounge open onto a side garden where you can enjoy BBQs, and in the garden behind there are views of Bala lake and mountains. There's a kingsize bed upstairs + a kingsize sofa bed downstairs to sleep four. Two pets are allowed.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
On a lake
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Snowdonia Cottage with Stunning views of Bala lake and mountains Reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
JTS D.
20 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic little cottage, set in a beautiful location. Had a lovely week here. Thank you.
JTS D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Piotr W., Barking
11 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Such a lovely cottage with amazing views, location was perfect for my family.
Special thanks for Simon.