Abercelyn Country House is a Grade-II listed, former rectory built in 1729

Mrs Lindsay Hind

Abercelyn Country House

& Cottages

Llanycil, Bala, LL23 7YF

Gwynedd, Wales, UK

Phone: 01678 521109

Phone (int.): +44 1678 521109

 E-mail: info@abercelyn.co.uk

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Abercelyn is located near Bala in Snowdonia, Wales, UK

Bala is located in the Snowdonia National Park in North Wales, UK

The Snowdonia National Park provides outstanding opportunities for mountain walking, white-water-rafting, mountain biking, sailing and more

Walkers WelcomeCyclists Welcome

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Bed and Breakfast in Snowdonia

Self catering in Snowdonia

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Biking in Snowdonia

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Self-guided walking in Snowdonia

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Things to do around Bala

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Bala, Self-catering in traditional Cottages

Abercelyn Cottages overlooking Lake Bala, Snowdonia, North Wales

Poor House Poor House Prices Tithe Barn 1 Tithe Barn 2 Tithe Barn Prices 2009 Guest Book Local Suppliers Order Service

Shortbreaks availabile for the winter season

Located near Bala, Snowdonia, North Wales, quality self-catering accommodation is provided in three traditional cottages.

Abercelyn Poor House and Tithe Barn are situated within the award-winning garden of Abercelyn Country House and provide self-catering accommodation for three, four or six, plus a cot.

The Poor House (Abercelyn Cottage): for up to six persons (1 double, 2 twin bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 en-suite); pets permitted, Visit Wales 4-star (Excellent Quality)

Tithe Barn Unit 1: for up to three persons (1 double, 1 single bedroom, fully en-suite), pets permitted, Visit Wales 5-star (Exceptional Quality)

Tithe Barn Unit 2: for up to four persons (1 double, 1 twin bedrooms, fully en-suite), pets not permitted, Visit Wales 5-star (Exceptional Quality)

The Tithe Barn is split into 2 self-catering units, accommodating either 3 or 4 persons

Abercelyn Tithe Barn -
self-catering
cottages for 3 and 4 persons

The stone-built cottages are fully equipped. Visitors are welcome to enjoy the landscaped garden of Abercelyn House and other facilities available.


Tithe Barn

Visit Wales  5 Star

Exceptional quality

 

Abercelyn Tithe Barn appears in:

The Tithe Barn appears in Alastair Sawday's Special Escapes

Awarded: Eco, Community & Fine Food Stamps by Alastair Sawday

Poor House

Visit Wales  4-Star

Excellent quality

 

Abercelyn Cottage is located close to the Lake Bala a short walk from the town with a choice of pubs, restaurants and shops

Abercelyn Poor House
 (self-catering for 6 persons)

Features of the cottages include:

  • Full central heating, adequate supply of hot water, dual-fuel heated towel rails
  • En-suite bathrooms
  • Dishwashers
  • Washing machines
  • Flat-screen TV with DVD, digital TV and radio
  • HiFi unit
  • Each cottage has its own sunny patio with furniture and barbecue
  • Information folder for Bala and Snowdonia
  • Use of facilities in Abercelyn Country House: drying room, bike store & wash, tourist information, walking maps and guide books
  • Use of the award-winning landscaped, mature garden of Abercelyn Country House.
  • There is adequate spacing for parking several cars and boat trailers.

The Poor House was built in 1774 and was converted into a self-catering cottage in 1993. The cottage provide modern comforts, including full central heating, but still retains its original features and traditional method of construction with stone walls and wooden beams. Because of the traditional style of construction and beams the headroom is restricted in places.

The Tithe Barn also dates back to the 18th C. and is Grade II listed. It was converted in to two self-catering cottages in 2006. Like the Poor House the character of the building has been retained while modern comforts are now provided.

The town of Bala is a short walk along the side of Lake Bala. In Bala there are traditional butchers and shops selling local and home-made produce. There is ready access to the many tourist attractions and outdoor activities of the Snowdonia National Park and North Wales.

The patio has furniture and a barbecue

 

The cottage is fully equipped for 6

Local views

Views of the gardens

Some extracts from our Guest Book

Each bedroom has an en-suite or private bathroom

Access Statements:

The Poor House (Abercelyn Cottage)                    Tithe Barn 1                Tithe Barn 2


Prices include electricity, heating, towels, linen with beds made-up prior to arrival

Complimentary tea, coffee, milk, sugar, salt & pepper, cleaning & washing products, kitchen roll, etc.

Stay for two weeks: £25 reduction, linen and towels changed after the first week

Well-behaved pets permitted in Tithe Barn-1 and the Poor House (cleaning charge £10)

Tithe Barn: Friday change-over, Cottage: Saturday change-over

Cot and high-chair available by prior arrangement

Ample free parking is available for trailers, dinghies, etc.

Wireless connection to the internet (Main house)

Locked storage available for bicycles

Advice for outdoor activities

Location & travelling information


Poor House (Cottage) Prices & Availability for 2009                                            Tithe Barn Prices & Availability for 2009

Abercelyn Cottages are available throughout the year


How to Book

Local Suppliers        Order Service


For our guests pleasure we respectfully ask all guests not to smoke while in the cottage


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