Y Stabal
A luxury, detached and spacious Wales Tourist Board 5 Star self-catering cottage in the Snowdonia National Park. Only a mile from Bala Lake and close to Bala Lake Narrow Gauge Railway, Y Stabal is set within the stunning scenery of the Aran and Arenig mountains. Being on the peaceful outskirts of Llanuwchllyn its village facilities, inlcuding village pub serving excellent food, and grocery/post office are within a 10 minute walk of the cottage. This is a wonderful area for bird watching - 40 species of birds were recently seen in one day within a mile of the cottage. It is also excellent walking country and especially to walk the Aran mountains as a path starts from the front door!

This very well equipped centrally heated and double glazed cottage has everything you will need to be your 'Home from Home' including lots of books, indoor and outdoor games, DVD's, CD's and Sky Freeview TV channels.

With 6 bedrooms, two with en-suite, Y Stabal is a self-catering holiday cottage for a large family or for friends, sleeping up to 9 guests plus cot if required.

Situated in a cul-de-sac position, the cottage features a secure garden. There are also ten acres to explore at your leisure including a shallow river with in which children are welcome to fish and play.

Address:
Y Stabal, Llanuwchllyn,
Bala, Gwynedd,
Wales LL23 7DD.

Home-made cakes on arrival for all our guests. Many of our guests return year after year, so don't leave it too long to reserve your stay at Y Stabal.

Guest Comments

1. We all would love to live here! Let us know if you ever want to sell! Wonderful scenery. Warm hospitality. Thank you for the delicious cake. Looking forward to our return asap.
Anne, Stephen, Nadia, Sophia, Lara Katona, Hereford (5/06)

2. We loved celebrating our Christmas here - it is beautiful. Thanks for everything.
Julia and Andrew Berkman, Cambridge (12/05)

3. Brilliant New Year break. Just what was needed! Enjoyed every minute, thanks very much for a superb well equipped cottage. CU again.
Garry Bradley and party, Disley, Stockport (1/06)

4. We have had a lovely relaxing comfortable stay at Y Stabal to be greatly recommended.
Tony & Liz Roberts, Liverpool (4/06)

5. Third visit - we really love it here. Y Stabalis the perfect base to see North Walesfrom. This time went everywhere from Amlwch to Aberystwyth, went down copper mines and up slate inclines. Rode on the Tal-y-llynand visited Mountain Zoo and electric Mountain.. so much to do! Food excellent especially in 'Plas yn Dre'in Bala and Granvilles in Criccieth. Thanks - we hope to return again.
Roger, Deb & Alex, Aylesbury (4/06)

6. Stunning location with the hills, the brook + lovely scenery all around. Very homely too. Thank you very much.
Neil & Isobel Ackland, Aix en Provence, France (2/06)

7. Hopefully we'll be back again soon - absolutely brilliant.
Lou Hacket & party (1/06)

Wake up to wonderful stunning scenery

• Relax in this superbly equipped large cottage
• Enjoy the excellent activities within the locality
• Explore this breathtaking part of Wales
• Experience our warm Welsh hospitality
• Recharge your batteries during a short break visit

This very well equipped and spacious cottage has been attractively converted to a very high standard from the original 19th century stable block. It has been rated 5 Stars by the Wales Tourist Board, which is the highest possible accolade for quality, ambience and facilities. it contains everything necessary for your comfort and convenience.

On arrival you will be welcomed by a homemade cake and tea.

'Y Parlwr' – The Cosy Lounge
The lounge overlooks the secluded riverside garden and has a TV with Sky Freeview channels, Video recorder, DVD/CD player, a good selection of tapes/DVD's/CD's, games and books. It is the perfect place to relax and put your feet up.

Y Stabal Free Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Free Wireless Broadband Internet Access so you can still get those important e-mails while you are away!

'Y Gegin Orau' – The Lounge/Diner
The separate large lounge/diner has an additional TV with Sky Freeview channels.

'Y Gegin' – The Kitchen
The newly re-furbished kitchen has a dining area and our guests often comment on the many home from home features. It has a fridge/freezer, electric cooker with hob and oven, dishwasher and a microwave oven. There is also a fully equipped laundry room and a downstairs cloakroom.

'Y Lloftydd' – The Bedrooms
The cottage has 6 bedrooms, 2 of which have en-suite toilet / shower facilities. One of the en-suite bedrooms is on the ground floor and is suitable for disabled guests. There are 3 double bedrooms and 3 single bedrooms, 2 with 4ft beds. The family bathroom has a bath and separate high power shower cubicle.

A shallow river runs along the edge of the large secure garden which also has a patio area, off road parking and a secure bike storage building. Barbeque facilities and garden furniture are also available as well as outdoor games e.g. cricket, football, bowls etc.

Y Stabal is double glazed and centrally heated for your all year round comfort and has drying facilities for wet weather/persuits clothing. Secure storage facilities are also available on request.

This wonderful holiday home is available to you all year round on a weekly change or short break basis.

About the Area
The location of Y Stabal, just one mile from Bala lake is an ideal base for visiting all of the North and Mid Wales whether you are here to relax or to celebrate, or to get away from it all for a family occasion.

The culturally rich and lively town of Bala is only a short drive away. It has many restaurants and shops including supermarkets.
Buses stop only 200 yards from the cottage and regularly go into Bala Town.

It is the ideal base for exploring North Wales. Less than an hour's journey to Caernarfon and it's Castle, Portmeirion's Italianate Village, beautiful Betws y Coed; fabulous beaches of Barmouth and Fairbourne on the west coast and the stunning mountains of Snowdonia - including Snowdon itself , the highest mountain in England and Wales

Whilst staying at the cottage why not take a scenic trip on the Bala Lake Narrow Gauge Railway. You can also visit the steam train workshops, signal box and coffee shop - a real treat for narrow gauge railway and train enthusiasts. This is all within easy walking distance of Y Stabal and preferential terms are available for our guests.

At Y Stabal, you will be surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty with many scenic walks and places to visit.

Area links of interest

• Eagles Inn
• Local Public Transport
• Gwynedd County Council

Things to do
Being only one mile from Bala lake and 8 miles from the Tryweryn Wild Water Rafting Centre it is a water sports enthusiasts paradise. Yet it is only 20 miles from the beaches of Fairbourne and Barmouth. There are also many scenic walks and good climbing on nearby mountains including Cader Idris which is less than 15 miles away.

Activities within an easy drive from the cottage are varied. Click on a link below for more information:

• Snowdonia National Park.
• Snowdon Mountain Rail.
• Bala Lake Narrow Gauge Railway.
• Great Welsh little trains.
• Bala Sailing Club.
• Excellent fishing in rivers and lakes.
• Landcraft Off Road Tuition & Driving Centre.
• Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre.
• Centre for Alternative Technology.
• Celtica.
• Electric Mountain.
• Bikes for hire available in Bala - RH Roberts Cycle Hire.
• Cycle tracks in the area - Cycling Wales.
  
• Bird watching - We are in the Snowdonia National Park and near open countryside. Ten acres to explore.
• Boating/sailing/Canoeing/kayaking on Bala Lake -
  Bala Adventure and Watersports Centre.
• Ten pin bowling facilities 3 miles away.
• Excellent traditional pub in the village with good home made food - Eagles Inn.
• Cinema and several pubs and restaurants in Bala.
• Free fishing in our own 300 yard stretch of the river Twrch - a tributary of the Dee. Small trout.
• Bala Golf Club only 5 miles from cottage - Golf in Gwynedd.
• Horse riding in Dolgellau - 15 miles away.
• Plenty of picnic areas in wonderful locations.
• White water rafting centre in Bala -
  Canolfan Tryweryn Wild Water Centre.
• Rock climbing - Aran and Arenig mountains, Cader Idris and other mountains in the Snowdonia National Park.
• Sightseeing - An ideal base for touring North and mid Wales.
• Dry slope skiing in Trawsfynydd and Llandudno. Both within easy travelling distance.
• Swimming - Bala Leisure Centre.
• Numerous scenic walks. Details in the cottage.
• Go karting.
• Welsh Mountain Zoo.
• Portmeirion.
• Llechwedd Slate Cavern.
• Welsh Slate Museum.
• Copper mines.
• Welsh woollen mills.
• Cadw Welsh Historic Monuments.
• Historic houses and castles - The National Trust.
• Waterfalls - Pistyll Rhaeadr.
• Glass works - Glassblobbery.
• Potteries.
• Bodnant Gardens.
  

Other links of interest

• Great Welsh little trains
• Things to do
• The Gardens of Wales
• Attractions
• North Wales Events
• Best Walks - The most comprehensive resource on the web for books on walking in Snowdonia and throughout Britain.