TY Mawr Farmhouse B&B

A genuine working-farm B&B near Caernarfon, with Snowdonia views

Ty Mawr Farmhouse is a traditional bed and breakfast on a working farm at Caeathro, in the peaceful countryside just outside Caernarfon. With a real Welsh farm welcome, magnificent views towards the mountains of Snowdonia (Eryri) and the historic castle town only a couple of miles away, it is a wonderfully relaxing base for exploring this corner of North Wales. If you like the idea of waking up to open pasture, fresh air and mountain views — yet being minutes from a UNESCO World Heritage castle — this is a lovely choice.

The farmhouse and its rooms

The handsome farmhouse was built around 1740 and has been beautifully renovated while keeping all its old-world charm. The bed-and-breakfast accommodation offers two spacious, comfortable bedrooms — available as double or twin — both en-suite, so couples and friends are equally well looked after. It is a homely, characterful place rather than a large hotel, which is exactly its appeal: a proper farmhouse stay where you are made to feel genuinely welcome. There is free WiFi, free parking and a freshly cooked breakfast to set you up for the day, and the farm is dog and pet friendly, so the family dog is welcome too.

Life on a real working farm

Ty Mawr is no theme-park version of farm life — it is a genuine 100-acre working farm whose roots go back to the 1620s, rearing suckler cattle, a flock of the distinctive Welsh “Badger Faced” sheep, and poultry. Set between Llanberis and Caernarfon, it commands magnificent views of the Snowdonia range, with the mountains only about three miles away. It is the sort of peaceful, grounded place that makes a holiday feel like a proper escape, and a real treat for anyone who enjoys the countryside and rural life.

Caernarfon and Snowdonia

The location is superb for sightseeing. The historic town of Caernarfon, with its mighty UNESCO-listed castle, walled streets and harbour, is just two miles away, and the town is the starting point of the Welsh Highland Railway, one of the most scenic train journeys in Britain. The mountains of Eryri are right on the doorstep — Snowdon, the lakes and crags of Llanberis with its slate-mining heritage and the Snowdon Mountain Railway, and the climbing country of the Ogwen Valley — while the Menai Strait, the beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula and the island of Anglesey are all within easy reach. For more ideas on the area and other places to stay, see our Caernarfon accommodation guide.

At a glance

• Traditional B&B on a 100-acre working farm at Caeathro, near Caernarfon
• Farmhouse dating from around 1740, full of old-world charm
• Two spacious en-suite bedrooms (double or twin)
• Free WiFi, free parking and a cooked breakfast
• Dog and pet friendly
• Magnificent Snowdonia views; mountains about three miles away
• Just two miles from Caernarfon and its castle

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it? At Caeathro, on a working farm a couple of miles outside Caernarfon, between the town and Llanberis.

How many rooms are there? Two spacious en-suite bedrooms, available as double or twin.

Is it dog-friendly? Yes, the farm is dog and pet friendly.

Is parking available? Yes — free parking, with free WiFi and a cooked breakfast included.

What’s nearby? Caernarfon Castle, the Welsh Highland Railway, Llanberis, Snowdon and the Menai Strait.

Book your stay at Ty Mawr Farmhouse

For a genuine, peaceful farmhouse B&B with mountain views, a warm welcome and Caernarfon’s castle just down the road, Ty Mawr is a lovely base for Snowdonia. Get in touch to check availability and book your stay using the options on this page.