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Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion

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Point of interest
Beach nearby
Miscellaneous
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Llanfair, Wales
  • Llandanwg Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Royal St. David's Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harlech Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion

Hen Stabl is an 18th century stone cottage located within the Snowdonia National Park. Originally the cottage was built as the stables to the parish house of Llanfair. Hen Stabl was saved from ruin and refurbished in the late 1990's by order of Snowdonia National Park due to it's significant historic interest to the village of Llanfair.

The living accommodation at Hen Stabl has been totally refurbished over the past eighteen months to include newly fitted kitchen and bathroom. The layout to Hen Stabl is quirky and on the ground floor you will find two bedrooms, and a bathroom leading from a large hallway. On the first floor is the living accommodation with its high vaulted ceiling, it’s a sociable open plan living space consisting of lounge, dining area and kitchen.

There is ample on road parking at the front of the cottage.

Hen Stabl stands in an enviable location for anyone wanting to explore the Snowdonia National Park, the stunning beaches of Harlech and Llandanwg are only a 10/15 minute walk from the front door. At the rear of the cottage there is a large garden with several seating areas which is shared with our second holiday cottage, Ty Golchi, there is a direct footpath approximately 50 meters from Hen Stabl leading to the hills and mountain range of Rhinog Fawr.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the overall property condition at this cottage. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Pensarn Harbour. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • 14 minutes on foot from Pensarn Harbour and a 2-minute drive from Llandanwg Beach
Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Harlech cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Gary Stevenson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Hen Stabl is a none smoking cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 753 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Dogs not to be left unsupervised

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
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.

Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 182 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Georgina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wales
Great stay, thank you. Really easy checkin process and thank you so much for leaving us with some milk, coffee and snacks! So handy and much appreciated after a long journey. House is decorated beautifully with everything we needed and everything was spotlessly clean! A little bit disappointed that there was only enough hot water for one of us to have a shower each day, after one 5-10 minute shower there would be no hot water for a good few hours. Regarding the location, you need a car to get around to any shops etc as none within walking distance that we found. There was also no info on local area such as restaurant recommendations etc but we did find a lovely pub which served very good food the Victoria inn. Other than the above we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay, fantastic property.
Beautiful cottage, warm, welcoming and cosy with everything you need, lots of quirky touches. Amazing shared garden with lots of sitting places. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lowra Esposito S.

Liked: Cleanliness
St
Where to start, beautiful property. The location was spot on, the cottage is amazing. The inside was spotless spotless. Everything about it was faultless. Gary the host was very welcoming. Will definitely return.. Thank you for making our stay so special.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hen Stabl
Perfect little get away property, very well maintained. Clean with all the expected amenities. The local welcome gifts were a nice touch. Location was perfect for the beach and access to local sights. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas stay
We had an amazing stay for Christmas, the cottage was beautifully decorated with Christmas music playing on our arrival. It had everything we needed for a family of four and is in a beautiful location for beach and hill walk, and Gary was on hand of we needed anything We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Hen Stabl
We had such a great stay. Hen Stabl was exactly as it was said to be and more. Beautifully appointed with everything we needed waiting for us. Touches of home made our stay that much more comfortable - Gary even had a fully decorated Christmas tree in the living room for us :-)) Plenty of space for four of us with super comfy beds and lounge area. Relaxing by the log fire at the end of each day was just as we had imagined. We loved coming "home" after exploring the gorgeous area each day. We loved our visit to Wales and would happily come back to Hen Stabl.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Stay in Harlech
We had a wonderful experience in this special rental. The host was so kind and space was perfect for us. We enjoyed the nearby town, castle, an Afternoon Tea in Port Meirion and a day trip up to Holyhead and Llandudno. We wished we'd had more time this trip to take in the local hiking and lots of other spots. Thanks so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hen Stabl
Such a beautiful property, really clean and welcoming. Great location for exploring. Gorgeous gardens. Really homely yet stylish. Kitchen was incredibly well equipped given the size. Couldn’t fault anything, stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every comfort
We loved having access to the mountains and the sea. Harlech is a charming village. The host provided local treats and staples. He was vey responsive to our needs. We hated to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters trip
Property was amazing, exactly as advertised, had everything you could possibly need. In great place for exploring countryside & within walking distance of 2 amazing clean sandy beaches . Would def go again, highly recommend. Owners friendly & very helpful, also own great deli in town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and beautiful property & grounds
The cottage itself is well presented and had everything in it we needed. The décor is well-fitting for the style of property and has a lovely relaxing feel to it. Lovely and clean, and owners were very welcoming. The grounds offer different areas to sit in and we enjoyed a couple of evenings eating/relaxing outside. This cottage is located in a very beautiful small village and is within easy walking distance of Harlech. The footpath that is almost opposite takes you down across fields to the beach within approx. 15-20 minutes, or 2-3 mins by car via the road. Several of the other roads lead to footpaths that take you up into the hills behind.We will definitely be back to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant stay
Had a little difficulty in locating due to relying on "Google" rather than Gary's excellent directions! Location on Google maps has now been updated. Easy access, everything found as listed in Gary's detailed information sheet. Very clean and tidy. Host has great attention to detail. Bed very comfortable, slept well every night. Quiet location. Well equiped kitchen, with wellcome pack of essentials and treats for the week. Comfortable settee and good smart TV. Good Wifi. Convenient bus stop next to property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kath M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing short break
Excellent communication from the host. Spotlessly clean and beautifully presented cottage. Had everything we needed, great quiet location close to everywhere we needed. The sun shone and we had an amazing time with great family memories made.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bharan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to beach
Very cozy cottage for family of 4. Beach and plenty of attractions near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Everything about our stay was wonderful. We toured all over northern Wales and it was such a joy to return to our cozy accommodation at the end of each day. Loved every minute. There was a bunch of yummy goodies waiting for us when we checked in. The hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway in Harlech
A great cosy cottage within walking distance of beach and Harlech. A short drive to Barmouth and great walks (coastal, mountains, waterfalls) .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hen Stable
Lovely cottage, looks smaller on the outside. It is very well equipped and well furnished. Location was brilliant! Would live to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness
One word - Amazing!
We stayed over Christmas - it was an amazing little place to get away from the city and spend quite time with the family, very cosy! Also looks like a great place to visit in summer, close to beach, sailing, trail walks and sight seeing locations. Great for a small family I.e. couple with two kids or even a couples getaway. Furnishings are really nicely done too and a kitchen with everything you need!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumnal stay
What a wonderful place , from the moment of booking the communication was excellent, the cottage was immaculate and lovely to find a gift voucher for the Harlech grocery store which provided us with all our nutritional needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hen Stabl Cottage - Harlech
We as a family really enjoyed our stay at Hen Stabl, the cottage is immaculate and done to a really nice standard. A great location with some nice local walks down to the beach. Gary as a host was great, really welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return visit
We loved the house so much we returned the following October. Brilliant again, did loads of walking locally and the sun shone for most of the holiday. Thank you for your little gem x
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break
It was our first time using Vrbo and was a little apprehensive however need not have worried. Within an hour of booking the host was in touch with all information and contact information which was much appreciated. We had a lovely long weekend at Hen Stabl. The property was exceptionally clean and well maintained. It was very cosy and comfortable and we had a lovely break. Property is conveniently located to explore the surrounding areas and we enjoyed visiting Barmouth , Porthmadog, Harlech and Beddgelert. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to look
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay at Hen Stabl
We were pleasantly surprised at how nice this cottage was. During our trip we stayed at various cottages, hotels, and inns for a month. This was the BEST stay of all of them. The place was immaculate, the bed comfortable, and the location superb. Due to a rail bridge issue, we had to take a bus to Harlech. We were dropped off with our luggage in the pouring rain. Gary went out of his way to retrieve us so we didn't get soaked. Thank you, Gary for an exceptional stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday home
Highly recommend Hen Stabl. Gorgeous, comfortable, well designed accommodation with great attention to detail. One of the nicest we have stayed in. Great location to beautiful local beaches and good access to Snowdon. Gary was very welcoming and responsive to messages. 100% recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay again
This is our third stay here and we love it . It is a beautiful and well thought out property. The open plan living room/kitchen is perfect for a family group like us . We especially love the shared garden which is so peaceful with great garden furniture and gorgeous planting . Llanfair is a beautiful Welsh village with stone cottages and an old church right next to the property . We like walking into Harlech or down to the beach at Llandanwg. We’ll definitely be back .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023