The Old Smithy

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Historic Charm: The Old Smithy in Min Y Don, Conwy, is housed in a historic building. The property offers a sun terrace and a garden with mountain views. Free WiFi is available throughout. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy an outdoor fireplace, ski equipment hire, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. The property includes a patio and a dining area. Comfortable Accommodation: The country house features one bedroom and a bathroom. The living room offers a sofa and parquet floors. Additional amenities include a kitchen, dining table, and work desk. Local Attractions: Located 24 km from Llandudno Pier and 27 km from Snowdon, the property is near Bodnant Garden (13 km) and St Asaph's Cathedral (37 km). Activities include skiing, hiking, cycling, and surfing.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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Guests who stayed here loved

Naz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a wonderful stay in Trefriw. Sara was an excellent host, warm, welcoming and always available if we needed anything, as she lives right next door. When we first arrived and had trouble finding the property, she kindly guided us over the...”
K
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hosts are very discreet and leave guests to enjoy their stay - that said, they are gracious and accommodating wanting to ensure the stay is as comfortable and easy as possible. Thank you for being great hosts.”
Keen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The Old Smithy was perfect for our stay! Cozy and compact, but with everything we needed and still felt spacious! The hosts were lovely and very accommodating. We have found a great little gem and will be recommending to anyone visiting the area....”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a self contained suite/annex attached to the owner’s property, the accommodation was excellent, comfy bed, mini sitting area with comfy settee, an artificial flame fire heater and wall mounted TV, kitchenette with microwave and mini cooker...”
Bella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What wasn't there to like! The location was perfect for the activities we wanted to complete. We had everything we needed in The Old Smithy, and the hosts were fantastic. Sara and Dave are so accommodating and friendly. We will definitely be...”
Alexandra
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very cosy, warm, peaceful, had all the essentials for a short stay. Hosts were friendly when we met them. Convenient for Conwy and the mountains. Good local pubs and facilities.”
Karla
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved everything about it. It was in a great location for hikes and walks, but also to enjoy local towns and easy to find. It was warm, cosy and comfortable. Sara and Dave were lovely and made us feel at home. The Smithy has all the facilities...”
Derick
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was perfect I was left alone But it was made clear that if I needed anything I could ask the owners directly”
Gosia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifly decorated room with all neccesery equipment.”
Stevie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely brilliant location to go off walking. Gwydir Forest is on the doorstep. Lovely little place to stay. Very friendly hosts without being too full on.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sara & Dave Dew

9.5
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Sara & Dave Dew
Welcome to The Old Garage at our 150 year old Welsh Stone cottage. Our home is set within the beautiful village of Trefriw, which is on the outskirts of Snowdonia National Park and sit proudly in the heart of the Conwy Valley. The cottage itself is approximately 150 years old and used to be the Smithy for the village, you will find the odd cog, tools, sharpening stone, and roof ladder (now your coat hook) used as part of the decor, these have been found on the property & we wanted to keep them as part of it's heritage. We have chosen to keep the solid oak garage doors in place as your private entrance to keep the feel of it history, the interior we hope you will find warm, cosy and inviting with its own kitchen, TV, & sleeping areas, plus your own private shower room to ensure that your stay is a comfortable and pleasant one. We want your stay to be perfect so we will be there if you need any help or advice.
We have been lucky enough to live in the village for since 2104 and we love the area more as each day that passes. We are surrounded by the natural beauty of the mountains on one side and the open fields which leads to the river on the other, which is accessible via our back gate leading straight out to public walks across the fields. The location provides a stunning view from our enclose garden, a great place to sit with a glass of wine to watch the buzzards, red kites, herons flying over head. Dave grows many fresh fruits and veg in the garden which he then turns into his own seasonal preserves, and some seasonal homegrown veg can also be purchased from his greenhouse. Sara loves to bake and is often found baking a fresh loaf of bread or a cheeky little victoria sponge, if you would like some during your stay she will gladly make you some for a minimum cost. We live in our happy family home with our daughter and our Border Collie Ruby who will be found running round the garden at times, (This is why we ask to keep all gates shut at all times). Sara runs her holistic health business from the main house, so why not treat yourself to a relaxing massage.
Trefriw is a fantastic central localtion for activities such as Surfing (SURF SNOWDONIA), Tree top walking, zip lining, mountain go carting (ZIP WORLD), mountain climbing, mountain biking, leisurely walks round 2 beautiful lakes and forests. It is a wonderful area to get your creative juices flowing, if you dabble in art or photography then look no further than our beautiful little village.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
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Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Smithy in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.