Talar Wen

Talar Wen is a spacious and welcoming detached home set in an elevated position above Bala, with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside and a peaceful spot within the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Sleeping six, with a garden and barbecue for summer evenings and a welcome for dogs, it suits families, friends and walkers after generous space and a relaxed base.

A spacious detached home with sweeping views above Bala

This is a comfortable, roomy home in a lovely elevated setting. Three bedrooms and a bathroom sit alongside generous, comfortable living areas with welcoming touches throughout. Outside there is a garden and barbecue for making the most of the far-reaching views, plus parking on site — the perfect combination for both active days out and relaxed evenings in.

Comfortable and dog-friendly

With its space, its garden and its welcome for dogs, Talar Wen is an easy, relaxed base for a family or group of friends. The elevated position and sweeping countryside views give it a real sense of peace, while Bala and its lake are close at hand.

At a glance

• Sleeps 6 — three bedrooms, one bathroom
• Detached home with a garden and barbecue
• Elevated position with sweeping countryside views
• Dog-friendly; parking; WiFi
• Within the Snowdonia National Park, near Bala

Where it is

Talar Wen sits in an elevated position above Bala, the friendly market town built around Llyn Tegid, the largest natural lake in Wales, in the southern part of the Snowdonia National Park. You can browse more places to stay across the area on our Snowdonia accommodation page.

Things to do nearby

Bala’s great glory is its lake, Llyn Tegid — a magnet for sailors, paddleboarders and open-water swimmers — with the narrow-gauge Bala Lake Railway running heritage steam trains along the shore. The Tryweryn river hosts the National White Water Centre for rafting and kayaking, and the surrounding Aran and Arenig hills offer big, quiet walking. The town’s high street is full of independent shops and places to eat, and the whole area feels wonderfully unhurried.

Who it suits

With its generous space, garden and welcome for dogs, Talar Wen suits families, groups of friends and walkers who want a relaxed base with sweeping views close to Bala and its lake. The elevated, peaceful setting makes it especially good for those who want to combine active days out with quiet evenings in.

Good to know

The elevated position is what gives Talar Wen its far-reaching views, lovely from the garden on a summer evening. Bala is close by for the lake, shops and places to eat, and there is parking on site. The generous living areas and three bedrooms give a family or group plenty of room to relax, and the garden and barbecue make the most of long summer evenings. With the lake, the railway and the Aran hills all within easy reach, there is plenty to fill a week. The dog-friendly welcome means the whole family can come along, and the elevated, peaceful position is a real tonic after busy days exploring. It is an inviting base in any season, with the countryside views just as lovely under autumn skies as in summer. Booking is handled by Sykes Holiday Cottages — use the Book button on this page for live availability and the latest prices.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does it sleep? Six, in three bedrooms.

Are dogs allowed? Yes — Talar Wen is dog-friendly.

Is there outdoor space? Yes — a garden with a barbecue and lovely views.

Where is it? In an elevated position above Bala, in Snowdonia.

What is nearby? Bala Lake, the Bala Lake Railway and the Aran mountains.

Talar Wen is a spacious, dog-friendly choice for a Bala break. Booking is handled by Sykes Holiday Cottages — use the Book button for live availability and the latest prices.