The Ferns Guest House

A central, walker-friendly guest house on Betws-y-Coed’s main street

The Ferns is a welcoming guest house right on the main street of Betws-y-Coed, the much-loved gateway village to Snowdonia (Eryri). Its position is hard to beat: you are within about five minutes’ walk of all the village’s restaurants, cafés, bars and shops, and the mainline railway station is just a few minutes away too. Comfortable, freshly kept and genuinely geared up for visitors exploring the national park, it makes an easy and convenient base whether you are here to walk, sightsee or simply relax.

The rooms

Bedrooms are comfortable and come with en-suite shower rooms, flat-screen TVs and generous tea- and coffee-making trays, along with toiletries, towels and hairdryers — the practical touches that make a stay easy. The guest house suits all sorts of visitors, from individual travellers and couples to families and small groups. There is a comfortable lounge for guests to unwind in after a day in the hills, and the whole house has a friendly, relaxed feel.

Breakfast, parking and the practical bits

The Ferns offers flexible options to suit your trip: you can book room-only or add breakfast, which is handy if you want an early start on the mountains or prefer to eat out in the village. There is free, fast WiFi throughout the house, and private parking for up to five cars plus free street parking nearby — a genuine bonus in a busy village like Betws-y-Coed. For walkers, the location is excellent: it is about a 20-minute drive to the Pyg Track and Miners’ Path up Snowdon, and roughly 35 minutes to the Llanberis Path and the Snowdon Mountain Railway, with the handy Sherpa bus service to the mountain available locally.

Betws-y-Coed and Snowdonia

Betws-y-Coed sits in glorious wooded countryside where the Conwy, Llugwy and Lledr rivers meet, on the edge of the Gwydir Forest. From The Ferns you can stroll to the famous Pont-y-Pair bridge, and the renowned Swallow Falls are a short way up the valley. The wider national park is all within easy reach, from the peaks and forest trails to the scenic Conwy Valley railway line that runs through the village. The Gwydir Forest’s walking and mountain-biking trails start nearby, and the quirky Tŷ Hyll (the “Ugly House”) is just up the road — there is plenty to fill several days without travelling far. For more ideas on the area and other places to stay, see our Betws-y-Coed accommodation guide.

At a glance

• Welcoming guest house on Betws-y-Coed’s main street
• En-suite rooms with TVs, tea/coffee trays and hairdryers
• Free fast WiFi and a comfortable guest lounge
• Private parking for up to five cars, plus free street parking
• Flexible room-only or bed-and-breakfast booking
• Under five minutes’ walk to the village and the train station
• Brilliantly placed for the Snowdon paths and the Sherpa bus

Frequently Asked Questions

How central is it? Very — it is on the main street, within about five minutes’ walk of the village and the train station.

Is parking available? Yes, private parking for up to five cars plus free street parking, and free fast WiFi throughout.

Is breakfast included? You can book room-only or add breakfast, whichever suits your plans.

Is it good for walkers? Yes — it is around 20 minutes from the Snowdon paths, with the Sherpa bus available locally.

What’s nearby? Pont-y-Pair, Swallow Falls, the Gwydir Forest and the wider Snowdonia mountains.

Book your stay at The Ferns

Central, comfortable and ideal for exploring Snowdonia on foot, The Ferns is a friendly and convenient base in the heart of Betws-y-Coed. Check availability and book your stay using the booking options on this page.