Self Catering Holiday Cottages in Bala

As much as you'd love to get back to basics, a tent isn't always the best choice of accommodation for a holiday in Snowdonia. Tyn Lyn is a charming two-up, two-down holiday cottage with a log burner, double bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. It is part of the 600-acre Caerau Gardens a few miles from Bala, where guests can explore woodland, gardens, swim in the lake and generally enjoy the sort of peace it can be hard to find in our modern world. Couples and solo travellers adore the simple comforts of Tyn Lyn, which is close to Snowdonia National Park and some of North Wales' most dramatic scenery.

Tudor Cottage has lots of original charm and enjoys an elevated position that rewards with magnificent far-reaching views over the glorious unspoilt countryside of North Wales. A perfect rural holiday retreat where you can spend your days exploring the many attractions of the Snowdonia National Park or simply relax and unwind in this beautiful setting. Just six miles from the market town of Bala. Longer term lets are available if you want to ‘work away’.

Providing a warm welcome at any time of the year, The Granary is one of two self-catering cottages that enjoy an elevated position and stunning views over glorious North Wales scenery. Located six miles from the market town of Bala, guests can enjoy peace and tranquillity whilst being centrally located for exploring Snowdonia's stunning national park and many attractions. With 18 acres, a sauna, lake with log cabin, kayaks and rowing boat, this is the perfect country retreat for a relaxing holiday.

The owner of Glyn Mawr has transformed it from a ruined barn with incredible 360-degree views into a stunning holiday home with eco-friendly features throughout. It's only 10 minutes from Bala, where you'll find everything you need for a relaxed self-catering stay. You can walk to the lake from the house, and there are footpaths and mountain bike trails all around the area to help you explore widely. Bala Lake is perfect for wild swimming, trout fishing and kayaking. Glyn Mawr suits families or friends, sleeping six guests in three bedrooms with a double bed to accommodate two further people if required. 

An exceptionally pretty detached stone cottage offering the chance to immerse yourself in the peace and tranquility of the beautiful Welsh countryside. Nant Llachar Cottage is a short walk from stunning Lake Vyrnwy with its Victorian dam, set amongst an RSPB nature reserve and has lots of character including a large inglenook with wood burning stove for cosy breaks. A paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

You'll love this gorgeous cottage in North Wales, which sits in 600 private acres and has spectacular views of the Berwyn Mountains. The Hovel is in Caerau Gardens, only a few miles from Lake Bala and Snowdonia National Park, with beautiful walks and bike rides from the door. Spend your days getting back to nature hill walking, mountain biking, sailing, kayaking and swimming in the owner's lake, and your nights snuggled up in front of the log burner playing a film on the projector. The two-bedroom cottage is a perfect escape for small families and couples.

Leave the stress of the daily grind behind you and make your way to this charming stone holiday cottage in North Wales. Pig-Sty Cottage is in Caerau Gardens, sitting peacefully among 600 acres of private grounds which include a lake where you can swim, fish and kayak. It is only four miles from Bala and close to attractions like the Pistyll Rhaedar Waterfall and the National White Water Centre. Spend your days climbing mountains, traversing fast-flowing rivers and mountain biking through woodland before returning home to steam your aches away in your private sauna and marvelling at the spectacular night skies. Pig-Sty Cottage is a gorgeous retreat for couples and solo travellers with short breaks available all year round.

Sometimes the perfect holiday retreat isn't always about high-end designer furnishings and gourmet food. Sometimes it is about space and privacy, staying somewhere you're unlikely to see another person, hear the sound of traffic, or have light pollution to dilute the brilliance of the night sky. Tai Isaf is a traditional Welsh farmhouse in North Wales, about seven miles from Bala and close to the Snowdonia National Park. It is part of the 600-acre Caerau Uchaf estate where guests can swim in the lake, cycle and walk for hours, enjoying spectacular views of Cader Idris and Lake Bala. The farmhouse is isolated, exceptionally old and accessed via a two mile uneven track (4x4 required but one can be provided by the owner). Think rustic and cosy with the opportunity to get away from it all.

Grab your family, your friends and even the dog and head for the hills! This gorgeous, 400-year-old Grade II listed farmhouse is on the edge of Bala in Snowdonia National Park, close to some of the region's favourite attractions and activities and only a mile from shops, cafes and pubs. The house is perfect for large group accommodation and can comfortably sleep up to 17 people with a layout that is ideal for extended families and friends, with plenty of space and fantastic views in the home and the garden. It's ideal for a fun, relaxing holiday in every season.

This pretty cottage is on the outskirts of Bala, close to shops, cafes, pubs and amenities with beautiful views and character features like stone walls and solid wood floors. All rooms are on ground floor level and include two bedrooms that sleep up to four people. The cottage is perfect for couples and friends as well as families, giving easy access to some of Wales' best mountain climbs as well as activities like sailing, wild swimming, climbing, caving and abseiling. There are beaches, castles, gardens and steam trains all within a 40-minute drive, making pet-friendly Pen Isa'r Llan Holiday Cottage ideal all year round.