Poachers Pocket - Luxury Holiday Apartment in Bala
Cottage with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Garden
Poachers Pocket is a spacious yet cosy self-contained luxury apartment formed from the middle and upper floors of the north wing of Cyffdy House and is dated at 1888. It was formerly the servants’ quarters and grain store and has its own private rear access – although on the middle floor of the house, curiously still at ground level and easily accessible to guests with limited mobility.
To the right of the porch are the 1st and 2nd floors. Entrance from rear patio through porch to beamed dining kitchen. Level access to bathroom with shower. One step up to cosy sitting room with radiant fire and slate fireplace. Also on this floor, two steps down from the hallway is an optional additional twin bedroom. This is particularly suitable for guests who prefer not to use the stairs.
Stairs up to first floor leading to master bedroom with king-sized bed and en-suite WC & handbasin. Twin-bedded room. Night storage heaters and panel heaters.
The property features central heating, a microwave, a fridge/freezer, a washing machine, tumble dryer, a dishwasher, 2 TV’s, a DVD player, a video and a radio/cassette/CD player. Full bed linen is inclusive, though not cot linen. Tea towels are provided. Personal towels are provided for overseas guests only, or can be hired if required. Steam iron and ironing board. Fuel is supplied by weekly rate.
There is a shower, bath, hand basin, WC and a shaver point in the main bathroom. In the upper floor ensuite, a WC, handbasin and shaver point. A travel cot, high chair, safety gate, socket covers and fireguard are provided. For your convenience, a power-washer and storage for cycles is available. Cycle hire available in Bala.
A barbecue and garden furniture are provided and there is a Barn for barbecues if the weather is not co-operative. An elegant function room - The Retreat - is available for hire for group usage by prior booking.
For younger guests, in the Cyffdy grounds there is a large paddock with resident goat and sheep, and sledges are available for winter holidays. The Timber Trail Play Area, constructed to ROSPA standards, provides endless hours of fun, and the Barn offers shelter for wet weather play.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Bala, North Wales
Property
Type:
Cottage
Location Type:
Near the sea, Quiet, Rural/Village, Watersports
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 2 Twin Bedrooms. Poachers Pocket is offered as a 2 or 3 bedroom property and priced accordingly.
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided.
Dining:
Seating for 6.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The Timber Trail Play Area for children and shared use of 6 acres of rolling paddock, as well as private fenced and gated garden to the cottage. Incredible panoramic elevated views.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
1 small dog welcome – special rules apply
Local activities in and around Bala, North Wales
In less than an hour, visit Chester, Betws y Coed, Llangollen, Portmeirion, Snowdon, the Centre for Alternative Technology and many Blue Flag Beaches. Or you could simply stay at home, relax and revel in our lovely Pampering Services. We are open all year and offer Holiday Gift Vouchers.
We have some lovely pampering services available at our cottages, which are:
Courtesy Umbrellas in each cottage, At Your Cottage Aromatherapy Massage - Hazel Baker 01678 520169, Beauty Therapy Treatments - At Your Cottage, Breakfast & Barbecue Hamper Service - Delivery from our local award-winning Welsh Butchers R. J. Roberts. Tel 01678 520471.
Baby Sitting Service, Cottage Holiday Gift Vouchers, Flowers, Champagne, celebration cakes etc can also be arranged in advance. Celebration Event Management.
Taxi Service - Global Taxis Tel Leslie on 07850 370232 Biscuit Travel Tel Marie on 07969 334923.
Plas yn Dre Restaurant, free transport home to your cottage. Lovely home cooked food, good hospitality 01678 521256.
Tuesday evenings: Guided local walks with Gwyn Williams, man of the mountains, (fee –a bottle of red wine) From the top of our nearest mountain Arenig, you can see the coast of Ireland, the tip of Snowdon and 10 lakes!
Gro-Cycles, Sarnau, Bala. Cycle hire delivered to your cottage.
New for 2007: Helicopter Pleasure Flights, Fly Fishing Coach & Ghillie - John Davies Rivers, 01938 561687 Available on Rivers, Stillwaters & Reservoirs for Individual or Groups. John is highly skilled and recommended.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
Low Season Rate From:
£446.00
€566.42
$887.54
High Season Rate From:
£702.00
€891.54
$1396.98
Rental Notes: Freshly made beds, pre-heated cottage and a Welcome Tray of tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival. Parking for several cars/boats per property. Groups welcome, but sorry, no stag or hen parties.
Electric heating throughout. Fuel charged weekly. No smoking in the bedrooms please. 1 small dog welcome – special rules apply.
Please note that Poachers Pocket is offered at 2 price bands, for 4 or 6 guests, depending upon whether the additional optional bedroom is booked. The rates quoted are for parties of 6, please ask for rates for 4 people.
Minimum stay 3 nights.
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Owner joined site on:
21 February 2008
Property listed since:
14 April 2008
OTHER HOLIDAY LETS FROM THIS OWNER
Wales
Gwynedd
Cosy Holiday Cottage in the Arenig Foothills
Ref:
WN30227
