Sycamore Holiday Cottage

A traditional stone cottage in the Conwy Valley at Rowen

Sycamore Cottage is a characterful stone-built holiday cottage in the pretty village of Rowen, in the beautiful Conwy Valley about three miles from the walled town of Conwy. Sleeping five and welcoming a dog, it makes a peaceful, traditional base in the foothills of Eryri (Snowdonia), with the coast, the castle and the mountains all within easy reach.

The cottage

The cottage has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, sleeping up to five, with a real open fireplace for logs or coal that gives it a warm, traditional feel on cooler evenings. The fully equipped kitchen includes a double oven, and there is free WiFi throughout. Outside, a garden, terrace and patio enjoy lovely mountain views over the valley, and there is free private parking on site. One well-behaved dog is welcome free of charge, so the family pet can come too.

Rowen and the Conwy Valley

Rowen is one of the prettiest villages in the Conwy Valley, a quiet huddle of stone cottages with a village pub, tucked into the slopes of the Carneddau mountains. It is a wonderful spot for walkers — paths climb straight from the village into the hills and along old drovers’ routes — while the valley floor is gentle, green and dotted with gardens and farms. Despite the rural calm, the coast and the main attractions are only a short drive away. For more places to stay nearby, see our guide to accommodation in and around Conwy.

At a glance

• Sleeps 5 across 3 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms
• Traditional stone cottage with a real open fire
• Fully equipped kitchen with double oven; free WiFi
• Garden, terrace and patio with mountain views
• Free private parking; one dog welcome free
• In Rowen, Conwy Valley, about 3 miles from Conwy

Days out from the cottage

This corner of North Wales packs in a remarkable variety. The medieval walled town of Conwy, with its mighty UNESCO World Heritage castle, the quay and the smallest house in Britain, is a short drive, as is the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno with its pier and the Great Orme. Garden lovers should not miss the world-famous Bodnant Garden, just along the valley, and walkers have the Carneddau and the wider peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia) on the doorstep. The valley’s own lanes, churches and tea rooms reward a gentler day, and the beaches of the north coast are all within easy reach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is the cottage? In the village of Rowen in the Conwy Valley, about three miles from Conwy town.

How many does it sleep? Up to five guests across three bedrooms, with two bathrooms.

Is there an open fire? Yes — a real open fireplace for logs or coal.

Are dogs welcome? Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome free of charge.

What’s nearby? Conwy and its castle, Bodnant Garden, Llandudno and Snowdonia.

Who it suits

Sycamore Cottage suits walkers, couples and small families who want a genuine village base with character rather than a resort. Rowen is a true walkers’ village — paths climb straight into the Carneddau from the door — yet the open fire and welcoming feel make it just as appealing for a quiet weekend in. With one dog welcome, free parking and the coast, castle and gardens all a short drive away, it offers the best of both worlds: rural peace in the valley, with North Wales’s headline attractions within easy reach.

A note on the setting

Because it is a village cottage rather than a town-centre one, you get quiet nights and dark skies, with the village pub a short stroll away — but you will want a car to make the most of the wider area.

Book your North Wales break

For a welcoming stone cottage in a peaceful Conwy Valley village within reach of coast and mountains, check availability and reserve your stay at Sycamore Cottage using the booking options on this page.