Ty Cynon

Ty Cynon is a wonderful double-fronted, stone-built character cottage in an elevated hillside spot above the historic slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Tastefully renovated with original features and a woodburning stove, it sleeps four and enjoys lovely views across the Moelwyn mountain range — an ideal, peaceful retreat for couples and small families in the heart of Snowdonia’s slate country.

A character cottage with sweeping Moelwyn views

Tucked away on a single-track no-through road, Ty Cynon offers real peace, privacy and those wonderful mountain views. The two bedrooms and bathroom sit alongside a characterful living space kept warm by the woodburner, with original features throughout and WiFi for staying connected. Its elevated hillside position makes it a genuinely tranquil base.

Peaceful and characterful

With its woodburner, original features and lovely outlook, Ty Cynon is a relaxing retreat for a couple or small family, close to some of Snowdonia’s best days out yet feeling a world away on its quiet hillside.

At a glance

• Sleeps 4 — two bedrooms, one bathroom
• Double-fronted stone cottage, tastefully renovated
• Woodburning stove and original features
• Elevated hillside spot with Moelwyn views; WiFi
• Close to Snowdonia’s railways, Zip World and Harlech

Where it is

Ty Cynon sits above Blaenau Ffestiniog, the town that “roofed the world”, whose slate heritage is now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a peaceful hillside spot with the Moelwyn mountains all around. You can browse more places to stay across the area on our Snowdonia accommodation page.

Things to do nearby

Blaenau Ffestiniog’s slate heritage is the basis of brilliant days out. Llechwedd is home to Zip World’s roaring Titan zip lines and the underground Bounce Below trampolines, plus deep-mine tours; the heritage Ffestiniog Railway steams down to Porthmadog through gorgeous scenery; and the Moelwyn mountains and Tan-y-Grisiau reservoir offer wonderful walking. The wider area is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its slate landscape, and Harlech’s castle and beach are within easy reach.

Who it suits

With its peaceful hillside setting, woodburner and mountain views, Ty Cynon suits couples and small families who want a characterful, quiet base close to the slate-country attractions. Walkers and adventure-seekers will love being so near the railways, Zip World and the Moelwyn hills. Please note it does not accept pets.

Good to know

The elevated, single-track setting means real peace and privacy, with the Moelwyn views a constant pleasure. Blaenau Ffestiniog is close by for shops and the slate attractions, and the woodburner makes it inviting in any season. The two bedrooms and characterful living space suit a couple or small family well, and the Moelwyn views from this elevated spot are a constant pleasure. With Zip World, the Ffestiniog Railway and Harlech’s castle and beach all within reach, there is plenty to fill a week, whether you fancy adventure or a quiet retreat. The peaceful single-track setting, the tasteful renovation and the original features give it real charm, and the dark skies over the Moelwyn range make for wonderful stargazing on clear nights. 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? Four, in two bedrooms.

Are dogs allowed? No, this cottage does not accept pets.

What are the views like? Elevated, with lovely views of the Moelwyn range.

Where is it? Above Blaenau Ffestiniog, in Snowdonia’s slate country.

What is nearby? Zip World at Llechwedd, the Ffestiniog Railway and the Moelwyn mountains.

Ty Cynon is a peaceful, characterful choice for a Snowdonia break. Booking is handled by Sykes Holiday Cottages — use the Book button for live availability and the latest prices.