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Remote, family, pet friendly, stunning views, log burner, walks from the door.

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Blaenau Ffestiniog
  • Cellb
    6 min drive
  • Llechwedd Slate Caverns
    10 min drive
  • Zip World Llechwedd
    10 min drive

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About this property

Remote, family, pet friendly, stunning views, log burner, walks from the door.

Cae Canol is a Grade II* listed stone farmhouse, full of rustic charm, built 500 years ago on the slopes of Manod Mawr mountain. Overlooking the Teigl Valley, this remote property is accessed along half a mile of gated trackway through rolling farmland with grazing sheep. A seriously away from it all location for country lovers who want to walk into the hills and just lose themselves in the myriad of footpaths and discover 'Wild Wales'. Cae Canol is a beautiful example of a traditional Snowdonia House, with the spacious open Hall living area, heated by a gable-end ingelnook fireplace, reaching the full height of the house with the impressive exposed beams visible the length of the high vaulted roof. From the living area, slate slab stairs embedded in the original walls take you to a large galleried mezzanine bedroom with sitting area and fireplace, with a balcony overlooking the lounge below. Traditional style fitted kitchen and bathroom with bath and shower are located downstairs adjacent to the twin bedroom off the low beamed entrance hall. Attached to the Farmhouse is Cae Canol Cottage, a beautifully converted bake house, also available for rent.
Magnificent unspoiled views of Snowdonia National Park greet you at the door, and the outdoor seating area is perfect for views stretching down the valley towards Porthmadog and Llyn Peninsula beyond.

Exploring the local area:
You can set off straight from the farmhouse on numerous paths across the valleys and surrounding hills. Explore the ancient footpaths to Cwm Penmachno and the Crimea pass, and wander the paths around Manod Quarries - famous as the home to the National Galleries hidden art treasures during the second world war. Local lake and river fishing can be arranged with permits available through Cambrian Angling.

Places to visit:
2 miles away is the village of Llan Ffestiniog with local convenience store, and Y Pengwern community pub serving real ale and great food. For a timeless steam train experience, you can start you journey on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways from Blaenau Ffestiniog (5 miles) where you will also find food outlets, supermarkets and takeaways.
For thrill seekers, Zip World: Titan, Bounce Below underground trampoline nets, and Antur Stiniog mountain biking are all in easy reach.
A short drive away is the harbour town of Porthmadog and the beautiful village of Borth Y Gest with sandy coves ,where you can start your walk along the coastal path with views over the estuary towards Portmeirion (11 miles). Black Rock Sands (13 miles) allows you to drive straight on to the 3 miles of sand and dunes and if you can tempt yourself further afield, then visit Harlech Castle (14 miles), Swallow Falls and Betws y Coed (15 miles) in the Conwy valley, Coed y Brenin mountain bike centre (16 miles) and Llanberis at the foot of Snowdon (30 miles).

Accommodation:
2 BEDROOMS: 1 downstairs Twin bedroom with 2 single beds. 1 open plan galleried bedroom above the lounge with 1 King-sized bed; a Single bed; arm chairs and wood burning stove. Bed linen and hairdryer are provided.
TOWELS: -At this time, due to Covid regulations, we are asking Guests bring their own TOWELS, BATH MAT, TEA TOWELS and OVEN GLOVES.
COT AND HIGHCHAIR: both available on request.
BATHROOM/WC with electric shower over the bath (downstairs).
KITCHEN: Fitted kitchen with integrated hob, oven, fridge, dishwasher and microwave.
LOUNGE and DINING AREA: Comfy seating comprising settee and giant cuddle chair; large inglenook fireplace with seating around a wood burning stove. Dining table, chairs, TV/DVD/radio/CD player.
FREE WIFI available.
ENTRANCE HALL: Coat and boot storage area, with small settee, and table, with clothes drying racks and outside furniture storage underneath.
HEATING: Wall mounted motion sensor intelligent electric heaters throughout the property, and two log burners, with additional oil filled plug in radiators available on request.
UTILITY ROOM: The Farmhouse has access to a shared Lean-to utility area attached to Cae Canol Cottage. Entrance is via an external door on the upper end of the building facing the entrance gate. Three properties have access to this shared utility area: Cae Canol Cottage, Cae Canol Farmhouse and Cae Canol Bach, with use of washing machine, tumble dryer, drying racks, ironing board, freezer, log store, garden furniture and beach toys.
GROUNDS: Natural grounds with seating areas around the front and side of the farmhouse. A small stream runs to the rear of the grounds with dry stone walls present throughout the grounds. Young children must be supervised at all times.
PETS: We welcome well behaved pets that are not tempted by sheep which graze up to the front door. Dogs must be controlled at all times, and all waste removed from the grounds.
PARKING: Ample parking is available by the farmhouse. Electric vehicle charging point is also available.
ELECTRICITY & HEATING included. Logs and kindling are available at £6 each per bag. Please check availability.
WATER: The cottage has its own supply of mountain spring water which is filtered and UV treated.
PLEASE NOTE: You are a good 15 minutes drive away from civilisation. Take everything you need for the first day. Warm clothes and sturdy boots are essential here.
Around November 5th and New Year's Eve, NO FIREWORKS PLEASE as Cae Canol is a safe place for nervous pets at these times of year.


ACCESS: Sheep graze along the track, so please take care to travel slowly and remember ***You MUST close EVERY gate after you..***The mountain track is very basic, and has reeds growing in the centre. There are 6 gates which must be closed after you. The narrowest gate is 2.3m. The gateway is wide enough for a normal car (Honda CRV, Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia and Vauxhall Corsa all OK). Care must be taken to keep to the middle of the track to avoid damaging the side walls of your tyres. Link to a video of the track is: https://youtu.be/_CzBCprxkcE

April to October: It is recommended to come in a 4x4, although many guests are happy to drive other vehicles with good ground clearance.

October to April: You MUST come in a 4x4 as we cannot guarantee the weather or that you will make it up there.
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be within walking distance of Cae Bryn Coed.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Cae Bryn Coed and a few minutes from Llyn y Cefn
Remote, family, pet friendly, stunning views, log burner, walks from the door. offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Blaenau Ffestiniog farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Caroline

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

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  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed in the property.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

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  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 4 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Up to 3 well behaved pets are allowed. £20 each.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Young children must be supervised at all times.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Cae Canol Farmhouse Ffestiniog Valley
Cae Canol Farmhouse Ffestiniog Valley (Sleeps5)

Remote, family, pet friendly, stunning views, log burner, walks from the door. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Peacefull trip
Nice spot if you dont want to move and have done a big shop before goingand buy atleast 1 bag of wood per day from spar before hand. Suggest a small 4x4 to get in and bring your wellys. Well worth itain. Ow
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
Beautiful cottages, we stayed in the farmhouse with a small cottage attached. Not obvious from the picture. But we had the place to ourselves. Truly wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve N., California

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote
As listed, getting to this property was an undertaking. If you intend to relax and enjoy solitude and epic scenery, then this is the place for you. If you intend to use it as a base for exploring Snowdonia and northern Wales (as was our intent), then you may find the remoteness a hindrance. The large lounge was great, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the bathroom was nice. The utility room and laundry facilities were excellent. Our only request would be to level the bed; given the slanted floor, one person rolls on the other all night. We would happily return.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing farmhouse, amazing location
We couldn't believe our luck when arriving at the farmhouse, the location was idyllic. The farmhouse itself was well kitted out and we had everything we needed. The only downside of the farmhouse is our 6'4" son struggled with the low doorways. Although the gates were a bit of a chore, it was obvious with the number of sheep around why it was so important and just added to the character of the place. We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Cae Canol, especially with such good weather, and would recommend it to anyone wanting to get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing cosy cottage
What an absolute gem of a cottage. The remoteness might not be for everyone but our party of 5 (ages 69, 68, 41, 12 & 8) loved the peace and quiet of this beautiful property. We managed to access the cottage in a VW Tiguan, anything bigger would have been a struggle. The property had everything you could possibly think of, with walks from the doorstep and views to die for. We enjoyed exploring the locality, and would not hesitate to book again. Host Caroline was on the other end of the phone anything (including restaurant recommendations!) and was fantastic and welcoming. If you love peace, quiet, cosiness, a well equipped property, excellent views and a warm welcome then this is the place for you. Thank you so much Caroline for letting us stay in your cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iryna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mesmerising View
It was great escape & lovely stay. Great location with mesmerising views. There are few nice trails available in the area. The house is very authentic with its special atmosphere. It was hard to find property but definitely worth of effort (after you reach white cottage you’ll need to open 6 gates to get to the place). Thanks you, Caroline it was a great time!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect, away from everything
Communication with Caroline, the owner, was great. A couple of days before we left we recieved lots of info and directions on how to get to the property... They looked very complicated but we followed them and used the Google maps coordinates which got us to the front door. Farmhouse was perfect, like stepping back in time but with all the mod cons we are all used to. The location is out of this world, even though the weather was wet and wild we just couldn't shut the front door on the most amazing scenery. We have an elderly dog with arthritis and wasn't sure how she would get on but she loved it... If you are looking for somewhere remote to stay, literally miles from anyone or anywhere then do not hesitate to book. Will absolutely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matilda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bartup’s July
Great communication and advice from Caroline. Property is not the easiest to access but thoroughly worth the effort. It is without doubt the most beautiful, remote and peaceful property we have stayed in. A true part of history, amazing walks from the door, wide expanse of stunning views and true calm. Feel fully recharged and relaxed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Georgina M., England

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful escape
It was quite difficult to find the property, you are lead to a road which is signposted as a no-through road, once you get the the cattle grid, there is no indication which way you should go and again when needing to turn down to go past the white house there is no indication that that's the way you need to go - some signage would be helpful as reassurance you're going the correct way. The views from the property were stunning and definitely a highlight for our stay. Unfortunately the shared freezer was full of food (assuming from previous guests) and needed to be defrosted/cleared out. Didn't feel overly comfortable using the shared facilities, particularly under current COVID situation. Would definitely recommend this place to people who are wanting to escape it all, we enjoyed our stay. Would also highlight it is definitely worth climbing the hill/mountain behind the house as there is a stunning lake there and even more amazing views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clarry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay
Such a lovely stay with some friends after the lockdown. The perfect quiet get away. The cottage was very sweet and had everything we need. We were able to cook meals their and didn’t get bored with some games and the fire. We also slept very well! The little track to get up was well worth the stunning views around the cottage. Like something you’d see in a movie! Plenty of walks around and snowdon close by! We hope to visit wales again soon and hope this place is available too. (Next door cottage was also rented out by our friends and that was also lovely!) Thanks Caroline, great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Edita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place
Stayed at Cae Canol for a week, family with two children of 12 and 10. The house is very comfortable and full of character. Truly away from it all, but the views and sounds so far from everything are so good for soul and wellness. We did not have any issues with finding the house as Caroline the owner left clear instructions and also checked if we were ok a few times during our stay. Oh, and she even left us some treats as a welcome gift! Thank you Caroline for such a wonderful week and I really hope to come back one day x
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Imogen B.

Lovely location
Enjoyed our stay, thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021