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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$383
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Harlech

A family-friendly stay in Harlech awaits you at this cottage. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Pensarn Harbour and Llandanwg Harbour. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a fenced private garden and a TV are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

What's nearby

  • Llandanwg Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Traeth Llandanwg Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Royal St. David's Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Harlech Castle - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Portmeirion Central Piazza - 19 min drive - 16.3 km

Getting around

  • Pensarn Station - 14 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Australia - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Harlech Castle - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Black Rock Beach Club - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Ysgethin Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cadwaladers - ‬19 min drive

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.

Property manager

Gary Stevenson

Languages

English

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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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion?

The closest beach to Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion is Barmouth Beach (13.9 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion?

As of 23 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion on 8 May 2025 start from NZ$383.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion?

No, Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hen Stabl - A charming 18th century stone character stables conversion?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 186 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location, fabulous property. A real gem

We loved our stay here. Close to the beach and the castle.The property itself it beautifully finished and the garden space was fantastic! Hosts were friendly and helpful.We will definitely be back to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seriously, don’t bother looking anywhere else – this place has it all

A wonderful place to relax!!If you’re looking for a place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Hen Sabl is the perfect spot.Tucked away in a peaceful location, it’s within walking distance to the beach and close to a village where you can get everything you need for a total chill-out in a cottage that’s equipped to the absolute highest standard, with a beautifully maintained garden. Honestly, you wouldn’t even need to leave—you could just soak in the calm, the silence, and the slow life that defines this place.For those seeking a bit more adventure, all the most beautiful sights of Snowdonia are within 30 minutes to 1.5 hours’ drive, but the views are so stunning that the journey flies by in a blink.We rarely return to the same accommodation twice, but the vibe here was so special that we’ll definitely be back. The hosts were very kind and helpful—they really went the extra mile to make sure we felt comfortable.When it comes to non-hotel stays, this one sets the new standard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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