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Pig-Sty Cottage, you'll be relieved to hear, is named after the property's history rather than its current condition. This gorgeous stone cottage sits in a stunning location with breathtaking views. It is in the grounds of Caerau Gardens near Bala, offering a peaceful retreat for couples or solo travellers, with luxurious touches that include a sauna, underfloor heating, and a projector for film night. Spend your days exploring the nearby Snowdonia National Park, and your nights marvelling at the brilliance of the stars as you fall asleep under the skylight.
The creation of Caerau Gardens is a labour of love that has lasted more than 25 years. The estate sits at over 1,000 feet above sea level, affording panoramic views of the Berwyn Mountains and towards Snowdonia. It is the ideal environment for anyone who wants to escape the pressure of their daily life, stripping away harsh noises, stressful commutes and cramped, ugly buildings for the spectacular sights and sounds of rural North Wales. Trade public transport for a yomp across fields and countryside, hill walking and climbing mountains, or meandering beside rivers and streams. You can walk from the door to the far end of our farm, two miles away. This is where the Flint age camp from which the estate and our lake (Llyn Creini) get their name, Caer Euni. You pass stone circles and have 360 degree views.
There is a large rowing boat and a sit-on-top kayak on the lake for guests to use and we can lend you fishing tackle on an informal basis, it’s also an excellent lake for swimming. We can also provide a couple of mountain bikes.
Bala has all you need in the way of shops and restaurants and is just 5 miles away. It also has its own famous lake, Llyn Tegid.
Attractions nearby include the National White Water Centre, Pistyll Rhaedar waterfall, Zip World Fforest, and the Bala Lake Railway. The base of Snowdon is about an hour's drive from the cottage, while places like Portmeirion, Porthmadog, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Dolgellau are even closer. The location of The Pig-Sty allows you to create your dream holiday in North Wales.
Owner details:
Toby & Stephanie Hickish joined Independent Cottages in September 2020
Accommodation Comprises:
The owners have carefully restored the stone structure of The Pig-Sty, adding a corrugated roof which is incredible in the rain. Accommodation is mainly on the ground floor with a mezzanine bedroom.
Outside: In addition to the use of 600 acres of Welsh countryside, guests also have access to the 5 acres of formal gardens at Caerau Uchaf. They also have their own private outdoor space and parking by the cottage.
Additional Information: Utilities, WiFi, sheets and towels are all provided. Short breaks are possible all year round. Smoking and pets are not allowed.
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Tue, 3rd May 2022 - Sun, 30th Oct 2022 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £220 - £250 | 3 nights: £330 - £360 | 4 nights: £440 - £470 | 5 nights: £550 - £580 | 6 nights: £675 - £690 |
7 Nights |
2 Nights |
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Mon, 31st Oct 2022 - Thu, 22nd Dec 2022 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £220 - £230 | 3 nights: £330 - £340 | 4 nights: £440 - £450 | 5 nights: £550 - £560 | 6 nights: £665 - £670 |
7 Nights |
2 Nights |
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Fri, 23rd Dec 2022 - Mon, 26th Dec 2022 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £405 | 4 nights: £540 | 5 nights: £675 | 6 nights: £810 |
7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Tue, 27th Dec 2022 - Fri, 30th Dec 2022 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 3 Short break prices:
3 nights: £345 | 4 nights: £460 | 5 nights: £575 | 6 nights: £690 |
7 Nights |
3 Nights |
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Sat, 31st Dec 2022 - Mon, 2nd Jan 2023 Changeover: Any Day, Min Nights: 2 Short break prices:
2 nights: £270 | 3 nights: £405 | 4 nights: £540 | 5 nights: £675 | 6 nights: £810 |
7 Nights |
2 Nights |
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YouTube video “Tyn Llyn” shows our ground, the lake, Tyn Llyn farmhouse and on to the fort of Caer Euni. “Hickish business” is more about us and Caerau Gardens.
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