Housed in a historic building, The Old Smithy offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi in Trefriw, 25 km from Llandudno Pier. The property features garden views and is 33 km from Snowdon Mountain Railway and 34 km from Bodelwyddan Castle. The property is non-smoking and is set 27 km from Snowdon. The country house is fitted with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. If you would like to discover the area, skiing, cycling and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the country house can arrange a ski equipment rental service. Portmeirion is 45 km from The Old Smithy, while Bodnant Garden is 13 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Katie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Small but perfectly formed! Everything you could possibly need for a stay. Really comfy and cosy and exceptional hosts
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a perfect location , and beautifully cosy. Sara & Dave were very welcoming as was Bobby their very friendly four legged family member 😀
  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely place to use as a base, so well planned out for limited space, but wanted for nothing. If you walking, hiking its a great location as so many beautiful walks close by 😊
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Sara & Dave Dew

9.6
9.6
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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

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Old Smithy
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski equipment hire on site
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old Smithy takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets 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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Old Smithy

  • Yes, The Old Smithy is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Old Smithy is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Old Smithy is 400 yards from the centre of Trefriw. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Old Smithy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Smithy offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Water park
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Full body massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Hand massage