Ty'R Afon - River Cottage - Bala
52.940502, -3.636084Overview
3-star riverfront holiday cottage in Bala with free breakfast pack and free-range hens
Outdoor Amenities & Grounds
Ty'R Afon - River Cottage sits on a half-acre garden bordered by a river, with an outdoor fireplace and sun terrace for alfresco lounging. The cottage provides a picnic area, BBQ facilities, and outdoor furniture; an electric vehicle charging station is available in the on-site parking. Children enjoy the kids' outdoor play equipment and the free-range hens patrolling the garden.
Accommodation & Interior Comfort
The two-bedroom holiday home includes a washing machine, dishwasher, and microwave, plus a private bathroom with shower. River Cottage is non-smoking throughout, with heating and a smoke alarm for safety. Board games and puzzles are provided for indoor entertainment.
Dining & Welcome Provisions
The cottage offers a complimentary welcome pack: homemade bread, local bacon, eggs, butter, and milk are left for guests. Special diet menus can be arranged on request, and grocery deliveries are accepted for self-catering. Guests can BBQ on the outdoor grill using the provided picnic area.
Location & Activities
Ty'r Afon - River Cottage Bala is 28 km from Lake Vyrnwy and 39 km from Portmeirion, close to the National White Water Rafting Centre. On-site bicycle rental is available for cycling the nearby trails, and guests can canoe, fish, golf (at a local course), or hike directly from the cottage. The river at the garden's edge offers a private setting for wildlife watching and relaxing.
Family-Friendly Features
River Cottage provides board games and kids' outdoor play equipment, keeping children entertained outdoors. The garden's free-range hens are a hit with younger guests, and the sun terrace allows families to picnic together. An electric vehicle charging station and accessible parking simplify arrival for families with multiple vehicles.
- Location: Riverside garden on the River Dee, near Bala Lake
- Facilities: Outdoor fireplace, picnic area, BBQ, sun terrace with river views
- Breakfast: Complimentary welcome pack with homemade bread, local bacon, eggs, butter, milk
- Activities: Canoeing, cycling, fishing, golf, hiking; bicycle rental on-site
- Family: Board games, kids outdoor play equipment, free-range hens in garden
Rooms and availability
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Electric kettle
Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Flat-screen TV
Hiking
Cycling
Canoeing
Fishing
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Sports & Fitness
- Wind surfing
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Services
- Laundry
- Grocery shopping service
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Children
- Board games
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Ty'R Afon - River Cottage
| 💵 Lowest room price | 99 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 4.2 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 60.7 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Chester Hawarden, CEG |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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