Guests say
Grafog Farm Cottage receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful touches from hosts Simon and Serena. Guests appreciate the well-stocked kitchen, cosy living spaces, and the cottage's charm. The location is celebrated for its proximity to North Wales attractions, and the welcome gifts, including fresh eggs, are a delightful bonus. The property's character and the hosts' hospitality contribute to many guests planning return visits.
Reviewers consistently mention the cottage's exceptional cleanliness, highlighting its well-maintained and tidy condition upon arrival.
The cottage's location is highly regarded for its convenience to Snowdonia, beaches, and local attractions, with guests appreciating the scenic surroundings and peaceful setting.
Comfort is frequently noted, with guests finding the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable. The spacious rooms and ample headroom are also mentioned, contributing to a relaxing stay.
Facilities are well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen, reliable hot water, and a secure garden for pets. The presence of a woodburning stove and an Aga add to the positive feedback, although one mention of a temperamental wood stove suggests a slight deduction.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through the provision of welcome gifts and fresh eggs, although it is noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A beautiful white washed stone farm cottage, attached to the owners own home and sits within their 11 acre small-holding on the outskirts of the village of Groeslon, five miles from the Royal town of Caernarfon in North Wales. Grafog Farm Cottage has been sympathetically renovated by its current owners, retaining original features and lots of charm and character. The cottage provides a wonderful base from which to explore this diverse area as well as providing a warm and welcoming home from home for your holiday. The cottage is best suited for a family or couples who wish to spend some quality time together and create some wonderful memories to take away. Enter this charming cottage and head left into the spacious heart-warming sitting room with beamed ceiling and a very impressive inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, perfect for those cosy nights in watching your favorite films. A stylish country-cottage-style kitchen with a lovely AGA cooking range is well-equipped and has lovely wood flooring, a belfast sink and kitchen table with seating and plenty of room for everyone. The four lovely and individually styled bedrooms are located on the first floor, the main bedroom offering a king-size bed, all serviced by a spacious family bathroom with a double ended bath and separate shower, whilst downstairs there is also a cloakroom for added convenience. There is ample parking at the rear of the cottage in the farm courtyard and to the front of the cottage a private crushed slate seating area which extends to a great garden area, prefect for the kids. The village is a short walk away, offering a traditional Welsh 'Tafarn' (pub) and Inigo slate works with a café is worth a visit, you are sure to pick up a souvenir or small gift to take back home. The historic, medieval walled town of Caernarfon, dominated by its majestic medieval castle and boasting an array of shops and restaurants, is only a short drive away, whilst Llanberis, the starting points for many routes up Y Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) is also within easy reach, along with the Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales, UNESCO World. Heritage Site. Beautiful natural attractions such as Llyn Nantlle Uchaf and Nantlle Valley are also easily accessible by car, so there’s no end to the abundance of great days out to be had from your doorstep. For those who love walking, there are some excellent routes from the cottage, not to mention the beautiful Blue Flag beach at Dinas Dinlle, offering a sloping shoreline, sand dunes and rock pools, just four miles away. Slightly further afield are also attractions including Bounce Below and Zip World Velocity 2 and Zip World Titan. A comforting retreat, with something for everyone to enjoy all-year-round.
Groeslon is a small village in Wales, with the county of Caernarfonshire. The village rests close to Penygroes which has access to a number of pubs, restaurants and a convenience store for picking up some last-minute essentials. You can choose to explore the beautiful Eryri Snowdonia National Park or venture towards the coast and spend an afternoon at one of its delightful sandy beaches.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with double ended bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Utility.
Sitting room with wood burning stove.
Oil central heating.
AGA cooking range, microwave, American Style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility.
Highchair and Travel Cot available.
Smart TV, DVD player.
Wifi.
Selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off road parking with the extra security of (licenced) cctv.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (downstairs only).
Additional dogs may be accepted - please enquire beforehand.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 10 min walk.
The front garden is enclosed and equipped with garden furniture.
The property is situated on a working farm.
Please Note: dogs must be kept under control and on the lead outside the property grounds.
Please Note: The owners also have a very small camping field close by but this in no way detracts from cottages and its facilities and privacy is assured at all times.
Please Note: Check in 4pm, check out 10am.
Please Note: Pets are not allowed upstairs.
A BBQ is available at the property April to September,
Nearby points of interest
- Caernarfon Castle
- Penrhyn Castle
- National Slate Museum
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Ty Coch Inn
- Nefyn Golf Club
- Morfa Nefyn Beach
Reviews (61)
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Siobhan
We would have stayed another week if we could. Loved the horses, Elvis was a delight. Thank you, memories were made with the family. Xx
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Rachel
The hosts have really thought of everything, it really is like a home from home. It was also so clean and tidy. The kitchen is so well equipped, beds are comfortable, plenty of towels and all other amenities you could need for your stay. The fireplace in the living room is beautiful, on arriving at the farm house the hosts had pre-made the fire for us, put ice in the freezer and left a lovely welcome basket of goodies, fresh eggs and milk and butter in the fridge, so gratefully appreciated after a long drive. The location is perfect for exploring, beautiful beaches, castles, lakes, mountains and zip worlds all within an hours drive at the most. We met Simon and he happily showed our boys their horses and was very friendly, I have also had email contact with Serena as we left an item behind that she kindly offered to post on to us. I would definitely recommend this beautiful farm house and we would love to go back, thank you for a lovely holiday.
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Stuart
The Welcome pack was very generous and much appreciated. The house was so homely and comfortable that it really was a home from home. Serena and Simon were lovely hosts, always friendly and caring. We enjoyed visiting Elvis and Alfie, the horses every morning and also seeing the new foal. The area is great for visiting Llyn and we particularly liked visiting the Dorothea quarry just a short distance away. It was great for photography. We hope to come back soon.