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Welcome to Ty John
Ty John is a holiday cottage in ROWEN, Snowdonia, North Wales and Cheshire. Book Ty John online today. This page contains information about Ty John including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £378.00 per week.
Overview
Just one mile from the picturesque village of Rowen, this property is part of a conversion from a 19th Century barn. A detached cottage, it offers accommodation for up to six people and benefits from views across the fields, woods and imposing mountains. Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Fitted kitchen. Large dining room. Spacious sitting room with woodburner and French windows to patio and garden.
What started life as a 19th Century, stone-built barn has been lovingly converted into spectacular accommodation that would suit a large family or a group of friends. Solid oak pillars, timber framed walls and exposed beams give the cottage a wonderfully rustic feel, while the addition of modern facilities, such as a microwave and DVD player ensure that all the comforts of home are immediately at your disposal. Famous for its choirs, stunning mountain ranges and beautiful valleys, this wonderful country has something for everyone. From Snowdonia in North Wales to the Brecon Beacons and the Pembrokeshire Coast in the South.
Ty John is provided by Sykes Cottages. On this page you can find info, photo galleries, reviews and weather. To check full details, view availability and book online, please use the button below.
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Facilities & Amenities
Gas central heating with woodburner. Gas cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, WiFi, TV, video, DVD, stereo/CD. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Fuel for woodburner available to be purchased locally. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Bike storage. Well established garden with garden furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and village pub with food 1 mile. Oldest licensed premises in Wales and restaurant 1.5 miles. Sea 4 miles.
Location, Location, Location!
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Located in North Wales in the Conwy Valley within the Snowdonia National Park, Rowen is a tiny hamlet comprising of pretty whitewashed cottages and stunning views. Rowen is a favourite with walkers and ramblers who explore the surrounding moorland and countryside. The Roman Road, which passes above Rowen, leads past many sites of historical interest including the Maen-y-Bardd, a megalithic burial chamber that dates back to 3,500BC. Set high on a hill, it offers some spectacular views along the valley as well as giving evidence of some of the earliest settlements in the area. A little further along you will find the standing stones of Bwlch y Ddeufaen, which carry an estimated date of around 2,000BC. Conwy, a World Heritage Site, is only a short drive away. Conwy has its own castle and Roman walls that almost completely encircle the town. Here you will find Plas Mawr, one of the best preserved medieval townhouses in the UK. As well as numerous National Trust properties, there are also stunning beaches on which to enjoy a variety of water sports, the famous Bodnant Gardens, Victorian Llandudno and the village of Betws-y-Coed, also known as ‘the Gateway to Snowdonia'.
Reviews
"Stayed at this very comfortable cottage for a long weekend . A little difficult to find even with directions. A lovely rural location on farm land. The owners live near by and are very friendly . My only issue was that the garden wasnt enclosed which could be a problem for some dog owners as it is open to sheep fields . Would definitely stay at Ty John again as its perfectly situated for exploring Snowdonia and various outdoor attractions."
"More and more narrow roads lead you to this farm in Wales. Spacious with an adequate number of bed- and bathrooms, nice, friendly and very helpful owners. And our grandchildren enjoyed the horses, sheep, dogs and not least the playground. Good for relaxiing, trekking, exploring Wales...."
"The cottage was exactly as described, spacious, warm, comfortable and well equipped. It was in a beautiful scenic and rural situation, down narrow lanes, some way from shops etc. and so peaceful. Surrounded by fields of sheep and horses. The only issue was the description of a pub only a short walk away - it was more than a short walk to the little village. We would repeat the holiday and hope for better weather - it was autumn and very wet for our visit."
"This is a great place for walkers, cyclists and lovers of wild Wales. The mountains are literally minutes away and well off the beaten track. Conwy, Llanwrst and Rowen are a short drive away. The cottage is spacious, well prepared, clean and relaxing. The best thing is the view from the kitchen window, or the walk up to Drum."
"From the minute we walked into the cottage and my daughter said "Oh, this is nice" we knew we were going to love Ty John. We were 4 adults and twin babies and there was plenty of room. All of the rooms were comfortable and the lounge and dining room in particular were full of character. The cottage is set in beautiful countryside, with horses and sheep in the adjoining field and is ideally situated for visiting the nearby tourist spots. The owners were very friendly and available if needed. The only faults are the difficulty in finding the cottage in the first place; better directions are definitely needed and the cleaners were rather pushy and not overly friendly on the day we left."
"The house welcomed us, and so did the owners. Very warm welcome, and happy to help us out with our questions. It was great to sit outside and view the hills, the green trees and meadows and hear the silence. It's a good location for seeing North-Wales. Walks can be made from the doorstep. The Dutch Pancakehouse in Rowen and the pub were great extra's to our stay. We loved Conwy as our nearest city - for shops, food and drinks, and the castle, music and more. Llandudno was a treat in itself, so was Great Orme. The cottage was spacious and all necessities were there. There was a great high table to work on, but also a relaxing couch ... so watching television or a DVD was good. Several books and Dvd's were there to use. Again - owners were very very helpful and friendly. We hope to be back soon ..."
"The house welcomed us, and so did the owners. Very warm welcome, and happy to help us out with our questions. It was great to sit outside and view the hills, the green trees and meadows and hear the silence. It's a good location for seeing North-Wales. Walks can be made from the doorstep. The Dutch Pancakehouse in Rowen and the pub were great extra's to our stay. We loved Conwy as our nearest city - for shops, food and drinks, and the castle, music and more. Llandudno was a treat in itself, so was Great Orme. The cottage was spacious and all necessities were there. There was a great high table to work on, but also a relaxing couch ... so watching television or a DVD was good. Several books and Dvd's were there to use. Again - owners were very very helpful and friendly. We hope to be back soon ..."
"ideal family young children perfect location freindly and helpful"
"Difficult to find at first could have been sign posted better but views stunning peaceful and tranquil."
"The cottage was big enough to accomodate six of us comfortably, was well equipped, and was beautifully situated for exploring the area around the Snowden Valley. We felt we were visiting friends as we were made so welcome. Our grandchildren loved being able to stroke the horses, the cats and the dogs. Hopefully we shall return for a further visit some time. Our one criticism was that we had geat difficulty finding the cottage in Rowen as there was nothing to indicate where it actually was and we had to ask directions a couple of times but otherwise it was a wonderful holiday."
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Ty John soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at ROWEN (observations for Llansantffraid Glan Conwy).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Snow | 0°C - 3°C | 3.31mm | 23mph NNW | 100% | 1,001mb | 65% | |
| Tomorrow | Rain And Snow | 2°C - 4°C | 5.89mm | 29mph NNW | 84% | 1,008mb | 75% | |
| Saturday | Rain And Snow | 1°C - 12°C | 39.45mm | 22mph NNW | 100% | 989mb | 86% | |
| Sunday | Moderate Rain | 7°C - 12°C | 19.65mm | 27mph NNW | 100% | 989mb | 79% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 6°C - 7°C | 1.45mm | 38mph NNW | 55% | 992mb | 74% | |
| Tuesday | Moderate Rain | 5°C - 10°C | 16.44mm | 27mph NNW | 99% | 1,001mb | 95% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 5°C - 7°C | 1.62mm | 18mph NNW | 98% | 1,016mb | 69% |