Ty Mawr Farm Cottages

Self-Catering Farm Cottages between Llanberis and Caernarfon

Ty Mawr Farm is a collection of welcoming self-catering cottages on a genuine working farm in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia), set between Llanberis and Caernarfon with magnificent mountain views. Converted from the farm’s old granary and steeped in history, the cottages offer a peaceful rural holiday with the mountains, the coast and Anglesey all within easy reach — and a warm welcome for dogs too.

The cottages

There are four self-catering cottages here — Beudy Mawr, Beudy Bach, Hafod and Hendre — created from a sympathetic conversion of the farm’s granary, so each keeps plenty of character while offering comfortable, well-equipped accommodation. They come in a range of sizes to suit couples and families, and one (Beudy Mawr) has its own private patio garden. Free WiFi is provided, along with ample parking, and the whole site is genuinely dog and pet friendly, making it a great choice for a family holiday with the four-legged members along.

A real working farm

This is a proper working farm spread across around 100 acres, home to suckler cows, the distinctive Welsh “Badger Faced” sheep and poultry — children in particular love the animals and the space to roam. The farm has a long history: it dates back to the 1620s, with the farmhouse built around 1740 and lovingly renovated to keep its historic charm. Staying here means peace, fresh air and a genuine taste of rural Welsh life, with the dramatic Snowdonia mountains rising just three miles away.

At a glance

• Four self-catering cottages converted from the farm granary
• On a working farm (cattle, Welsh Badger Faced sheep, poultry) of around 100 acres
• Range of sizes for couples and families; one with a private patio
• Free WiFi and ample parking; dog and pet friendly
• Between Llanberis and Caernarfon, with Snowdonia three miles away

Caernarfon and the area

The historic town of Caernarfon, a few miles away, is famous for its mighty UNESCO World Heritage castle, the Welsh Highland Railway and its position on the Menai Strait at the gateway to Snowdonia. Llanberis, in the other direction, sits at the foot of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and is home to the Snowdon Mountain Railway and the National Slate Museum. For more on the area and other places to stay, see our guide to Caernarfon accommodation.

Exploring Snowdonia and beyond

The location is superb for exploring North Wales. The mountains of Snowdonia, with their walking, climbing and the summit of Yr Wyddfa itself, are right on the doorstep, while the beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula and the island of Anglesey, with its coastal path and sandy bays, are both within easy reach. Add in Zip World, the slate-quarry adventures and the castles of the region, and there is plenty to fill a week for all ages.

Good to know

A working-farm setting gives a holiday a particular character that children especially love — animals to see, space to run and a genuine slice of rural Welsh life — while the cottages themselves give grown-ups the comfort and privacy of their own place. The position is hard to beat for exploring North Wales: you can be up a mountain, on a beach or across on Anglesey within half an hour, then back to the peace of the farm by evening. The dog-friendly welcome makes it a natural choice for families holidaying with a pet, and the range of cottage sizes means it works equally well for a couple or a larger family. With centuries of history in the buildings and Snowdonia on the horizon, it offers a real sense of place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are they? On a working farm between Llanberis and Caernarfon, in Snowdonia.

How many cottages are there? Four, converted from the farm’s old granary, in a range of sizes.

Are dogs welcome? Yes — the farm is dog and pet friendly.

What’s nearby? Caernarfon Castle, Llanberis and Snowdon, the Llŷn beaches and Anglesey.

Plan your Snowdonia break

For characterful, dog-friendly farm cottages in a peaceful setting with Snowdonia on the doorstep, Ty Mawr Farm is a wonderful choice. To check dates and availability, use the booking options on this page.