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Ysgoldy - translated literally as 'schoolhouse' - is a delightful two-bedroom, traditional stone cottage with a cosy log burner found in the heart of Snowdonia. Located in the peaceful hamlet of Llanfor, less than a mile from the market town of Bala in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Famed for the beautiful Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake), A picturesque lake over 3 miles long and half a mile wide where water sports and fishing opportunities abound, it is the largest lake in Wales. Ysgoldy is a characterful, two-story, stone cottage that was once a school in the local area. Renovated and converted to a high level, both bedrooms come with ensuite bedrooms found on the first floor. The master bedroom (which has a superking-size bed) has an ensuite bathroom with a bath with separate shower over, and the second bedroom has two single beds and an ensuite shower room. The ground floor consists of a comfortable lounge with cosy log burner, smart TV and DVD player. The kitchen diner with dining table for four, fitted kitchen with electric oven and hob, a large utility room with washer-dryer, perfect for sorting out all that walking gear. The fully enclosed garden has a grassed area, parking space for two cars and a seating area, the relaxing sound of the small stream, which runs along one boundary of the garden, forms the background to the outdoor space, ideal for an evening glass of wine as the sun sets. Facilities include dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, microwave, bean-to-cup coffee machine, stairgate, WiFi (typical speed 100Mb download and 15Mb upload), smart TV and DVD player, and an electric vehicle (EV) charge point is available on request for an additional charge. Bed linen and towels are supplied. The property is dog-friendly and welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs at no additional cost. The use of the EV charging point is charged at GBP35 per stay, and if you think you would like to use this, please contact North Wales Holiday Cottages.

The property is found in the North Wales village of Llanfor, near Bala. Bala itself is a small town in the ‘lake district’ of southern Snowdonia that’s a big outdoor centre, famous internationally for events like white-water canoeing, swimming, cycling and triathlons. But you don’t need to be an ironman to appreciate Bala. Its outdoors scene has a broad appeal, with a good choice of gentle as well as adventurous activities. Much of the action is centred on 4½-mile-long Llyn Tegid. Nearby River Tryweryn is another major aquatic asset, providing reliable white water, even during the summer when many rivers are low. Bala is a great town for walkers. Paths include heritage and town trails and a walk around the lake (you can also ride along its southern shore on the narrow-gauge Bala Lake Railway). There’s great cycling too, with waymarked bike routes. Bala is steeped in Welsh culture and history – the Mary Jones World at nearby Llanycil tells the inspirational story of 15-year-old Mary Jones who walked 26 miles across the mountains to Bala in 1800 to collect a Welsh Bible from the religious leader Rev Thomas Charles.