Little Barn Cottage

A romantic stone barn near Abergele, North Wales

Little Barn is a charming stone barn conversion for two, tucked away on farmland at Betws-yn-Rhos, a few miles inland from Abergele on the North Wales coast. With one bedroom, a wood-burning stove and a private garden, it is a peaceful hideaway for couples — a place to retreat to after a day on the coast or in the hills, with the beaches, castles and mountains of the north all within easy reach.

The accommodation

The single-bedroom barn has a welcoming, characterful feel, with exposed beams and the warmth of a wood-burning stove for cooler evenings. The kitchen is fully equipped, with an electric cooker, microwave and dishwasher, and there is a washing machine and a shower room. It is comfortable and complete for two, in a genuinely rural setting on a 40-acre farm — a proper escape from everyday noise and bustle.

Outside and setting

There is private parking right at the barn, and a garden with a patio and furniture where you can sit out with a drink and take in the quiet countryside. The property sits a little over a mile from the village centre, on working farmland with its own natural borehole water supply. A few features come with the territory of an old rural building — steep stairs, low beams and an unfenced stream on the grounds — so it is best suited to couples and is not set up for very young children. It is a newly listed property, so you may be among the first to review it.

At a glance

• Stone barn conversion for 2, near Abergele (Betws-yn-Rhos)
• 1 bedroom and a shower room
• Wood-burning stove and exposed beams
• Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher; washing machine
• Private parking and a garden with patio
• Free WiFi
• No pets; couples and families only (note steep stairs and low beams)
• Gwrych Castle around 4 miles; Towyn beach about 4 miles; Snowdonia around 9 miles

Abergele and the North Wales coast

Betws-yn-Rhos is a quiet village in the countryside behind Abergele, which sits on the North Wales coast between Colwyn Bay and Rhyl. The fairytale Gwrych Castle, with its restored grounds and events, is close by, as are the long sandy beaches at Pensarn and Towyn. Inland, the mountains of Snowdonia are within easy driving distance, and the walled town of Conwy with its mighty castle makes a superb day out. It is a handy base for combining the coast and the hills. For more places to stay along this stretch, see our guide to North Wales Coast accommodation.

Good to know

A rural barn like this is all about peace, character and a real sense of getting away — which also means it has the quirks of an old building in the countryside, so it suits couples and confident guests rather than families with toddlers. The wood-burning stove makes it especially appealing out of season, when a crisp coastal walk followed by an evening by the fire is hard to beat. Its position is genuinely versatile: you can be on a North Wales beach, exploring a castle, or walking in Snowdonia, all within a short drive, then return to complete quiet. Because it is newly listed, it is worth booking ahead to secure the dates you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many does it sleep? Two guests — it is a one-bedroom retreat for a couple.

Where is it? At Betws-yn-Rhos, in the countryside near Abergele on the North Wales coast.

Is there a log burner? Yes, there is a wood-burning stove.

Can we bring a dog? No — pets are not accepted.

What’s nearby? Gwrych Castle, the beaches at Towyn and Pensarn, Conwy and Snowdonia.

For a quiet, characterful bolthole for two between the coast and the mountains, check availability for your dates using the booking options on this page.