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Bodrual Cottage, Caernarfon

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Bodrual Cottage is a contemporary barn conversion in Gwynedd, North Wales. This property sleeps 9 comfortably and features a private hot tub for relaxation after busy days exploring. The conversion retains original character whilst offering modern comforts throughout.

The cottage sits in the beautiful Snowdonia region. Rolling hills and mountain views surround the property. You're close to coastal paths and woodland walks.

The accommodation provides spacious living areas perfect for groups gathering together. 4 bedrooms spread across the conversion offer flexible sleeping arrangements. 2 bathrooms serve all guests efficiently.

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About Bodrual Cottage

Bodrual Cottage is a contemporary barn conversion in Gwynedd, North Wales. This property sleeps 9 comfortably and features a private hot tub for relaxation after busy days exploring. The conversion retains original character whilst offering modern comforts throughout.

The cottage sits in the beautiful Snowdonia region. Rolling hills and mountain views surround the property. You're close to coastal paths and woodland walks.

The accommodation provides spacious living areas perfect for groups gathering together. 4 bedrooms spread across the conversion offer flexible sleeping arrangements. 2 bathrooms serve all guests efficiently. The open-plan kitchen and dining space becomes the social heart of your stay.

Snowdon Mountain Railway reaches the summit (8 miles, 20 minutes). Caernarfon Castle stands as a World Heritage Site (6 miles, 15 minutes). Zip World Velocity offers Europe's fastest zip line (7 miles, 18 minutes). Portmeirion village provides Italian-style architecture (12 miles, 25 minutes).

Bodrual Cottage works brilliantly for groups wanting mountain access and coastal proximity. The hot tub adds luxury to your Welsh escape.

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Local Insights: Bodrual Cottage

Unique information you won't find on booking sites

Caernarfon, Gwynedd

Weather & Local Conditions

16°C

Overcast

Updated: 15 Sep 2026, 3:18am

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16.40°C
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24 km/h
Wind Speed
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93%
Humidity
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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever September throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

  • ✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for big group days out, gardens and BBQs
  • ✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
  • ✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
  • ✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active
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Rainy Day Tip: A large cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film with the whole group beat a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bodrual Cottage sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition
This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

  • ✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
  • ✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
  • ✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
  • ✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up
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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share with the whole group.

Location & Elevation

55m

(180 feet above sea level)

Bodrual Cottage sits in a peaceful Gwynedd setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.

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55m
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Caernarfon
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What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

  • ✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
  • ✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
  • ✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
  • ✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits
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Driving Note: The roads to Caernarfon are typical Gwynedd lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.1390369° N | Longitude: 4.2419387° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Caernarfon (Tuesday, 15 September 2026):

5:49am

Sunrise

5:35pm

Golden Hour

6:35pm

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Planning Your Days by Season

  • ✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
  • ✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
  • ✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
  • ✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day
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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (5:35pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

September Daylight

This month in Caernarfon, you have approximately 12.76 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier, cosier evenings in.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Bodrual Cottage.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Gwynedd. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

Family & Fun

Data updated: 15 Sep 2026 | Location: 53.1390369, -4.2419387

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Bodrual Cottage

Private Hot Tub

Perfect for groups to unwind together after days exploring Snowdonia's peaks and valleys with mountain views all around.

Snowdonia Location

Direct access to Wales' most spectacular walking routes with Snowdon itself just twenty minutes away by car.

Contemporary Conversion

Modern barn conversion blends original features with updated facilities creating comfortable spaces for larger groups throughout.

Group Social Spaces

Open-plan living areas bring everyone together whilst separate bedrooms provide privacy when needed for mixed groups.

Coastal and Mountain Access

Positioned perfectly between Snowdonia's peaks and North Wales coast offering varied activities for all group members daily.

World Heritage Proximity

Caernarfon Castle sits fifteen minutes away providing historical exploration alongside natural adventures for interested group members.

Getting To Bodrual Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Bodrual Cottage by car, take the A487 through Caernarfon and follow signs towards Beddgelert. The cottage is easily accessible from main routes and you'll have convenient off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Bangor, approximately 14 miles away. From there, it's a straightforward taxi journey through Snowdonia to your accommodation.

Off-road parking for multiple cars
Bangor station (14 miles)
Easily accessible from the A487

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Caernarfon Castle
Distance: 6 miles
LL55 2AY
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Distance: 8 miles
LL55 4TY
Zip World Velocity
Distance: 7 miles
LL55 3NR
Snowdon Ranger Path
Distance: 5 miles
LL55 4NP
Aberglaslyn Pass
Distance: 4 miles
LL55 4NW
Beddgelert Forest
Distance: 3 miles
LL55 4UU
Tesco Caernarfon
Distance: 6 miles
LL55 2BD
Co-op Beddgelert
Distance: 3 miles
LL55 4YD
Porthmadog High Street
Distance: 9 miles
LL49 9DU
Beddgelert Village
Distance: 3 miles
LL55 4YD
Llanberis
Distance: 10 miles
LL55 4TY
Portmeirion
Distance: 12 miles
LL48 6ER
Caernarfon Castle
Distance: 6 miles
LL55 2AY
Snowdon Mountain Railway
Distance: 8 miles
LL55 4TY
Zip World Velocity
Distance: 7 miles
LL55 3NR
Snowdon Ranger Path
Distance: 5 miles
LL55 4NP
Aberglaslyn Pass
Distance: 4 miles
LL55 4NW
Beddgelert Forest
Distance: 3 miles
LL55 4UU
Tesco Caernarfon
Distance: 6 miles
LL55 2BD
Co-op Beddgelert
Distance: 3 miles
LL55 4YD
Porthmadog High Street
Distance: 9 miles
LL49 9DU
Beddgelert Village
Distance: 3 miles
LL55 4YD
Llanberis
Distance: 10 miles
LL55 4TY
Portmeirion
Distance: 12 miles
LL48 6ER

Is Bodrual Cottage Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Snowdonia offers endless outdoor activities for children. Snowdon Mountain Railway provides an exciting journey to the summit. Zip World features junior courses alongside adult activities. Beaches at Black Rock Sands allow sandcastle building and paddling. Beddgelert village has the famous Gelert's Grave story. The hot tub back at the cottage provides evening entertainment for older children.
Groups Will Love...
The private hot tub at Bodrual Cottage becomes the evening gathering point for your group. Set outdoors with Snowdonia views, it accommodates multiple people simultaneously. After hiking or exploring castles, groups can relax together under Welsh skies. The hot tub works year-round, making it perfect for winter breaks when mountain views are snow-covered or summer evenings watching sunsets.
Pet Friendly
Dogs are welcome at Bodrual Cottage with direct access to walking routes from the property. Snowdonia's paths provide varied terrain for energetic dogs. Beddgelert Forest offers sheltered woodland walks during poor weather. Many local beaches allow dogs year-round. The enclosed outdoor space lets dogs relax safely. Several dog-friendly pubs nearby welcome four-legged guests alongside their owners.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Bodrual Cottage

Hebog Restaurant Beddgelert

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL55 4YE

The Snowdon Cafe Llanberis

Located 10 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL55 4SU

Black Boy Inn Caernarfon

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LL55 1RW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Bodrual Cottage

Is Bodrual Cottage pet friendly?
Yes, pets are welcome at Bodrual Cottage. Please check specific pet policies and any additional charges when booking.
How many guests does the property sleep?
The cottage accommodates larger groups comfortably across multiple bedrooms. Contact the property directly for exact sleeping configurations and arrangements.
Is there parking available?
Off-road parking is provided for multiple vehicles. The property is easily accessible from main roads serving the Gwynedd area.
What facilities are included?
The cottage includes a private hot tub, modern kitchen, open-plan living spaces and contemporary bathrooms. All bedrooms feature comfortable furnishings throughout the conversion.
How far is Snowdon from the cottage?
Snowdon Mountain Railway is 8 miles away taking approximately 20 minutes by car. Multiple walking routes start even closer to the property.
Are there shops nearby?
Local shops and supermarkets are within easy driving distance. The nearest town provides all essential supplies and services for your stay.
What activities suit large groups?
Zip World, Caernarfon Castle, coastal walks and mountain hiking all work well for groups. Portmeirion village offers something different for varied interests.
Can we access the coast easily?
Yes, North Wales beaches are within short driving distance. Coastal paths provide excellent walking routes for active groups throughout the year.

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Bodrual Cottage Reviews

We stayed here over Xmas 2025 and was exactly what we wanted to make a magical Xmas stay. The place was beautiful and the views were out of this world. The cottage was exactly as described and many of the party enjoyed making use of the ho tub while taking in the wonderful scenery. A cottage that we would highly recommend and thank for the hosts for a wonderful stay and even making sure we had everything needed on Xmas Day.
Jessica
Amazing property in perfect location. Gareth was so helpful and left a gorgeous welcome pack for us which was very much appreciated. The property itself was well equipped with everything we needed. Would recommend exploring Dinorwic slate quarry as this is only roughly a 10 minute drive away. The hot tub was such a treat with stunning country views and we loved the log burner. We will definitely be returning as soon as we can!
Gareth, the owner, was very helpful, introducing us to the property and on hand whenever required. Despite Bodrual Cottage being attached to the owner's farmhouse, it all felt very private indeed. The cottage itself is amidst farmland in quite a rural location. But it is also just a couple of hundred yards from a road network that gets you pretty much anywhere you need to go in north Wales. It is quite a large cottage with plenty of parking and very good facilities. We were pleased to find that the owner had provided a welcome pack which included, amongst other things, milk, biscuits, crisps, and a bottle of wine. Tea and coffee were also provided which meant that everybody could settle down right away. A very nice place to stay and I would recommend it.
A great place to stay for families. The cottage is large, comfortable and well equipped. The vast and very usable outdoor areas were a real bonus lots of options for dining, relaxing and games with the children. The only thing that would make the cottage even better is another shower the bath was great for the children but six adults trying to use one ensuite shower was a bit of a push at times.
Alison
First class for all questions, however we were a group of 8 ladies age 50 climbing into bunk beds in a very small room was interesting! Sign posting from the main road could be better as SAT NAV took us the wrong way. Really enjoyed our two night stay in Bodrual Cottage and definitely recommend as plenty of room inside and out with great facilities.
Steven
This cottage was absolutely amazing. Cleanliness was faultless. Thoughtful welcoming pack of goodies. The location was great for getting about, with the view of Snowden from the huttub. Weve been to many of cottage up and down the country and this is the best. Friendly host, you couldnt ask for more.
Couldn't of picked a better place to stay! The property is exactly what it says in the description, clean, spacious and the hot tub is spot on, with scenic views of the mountains in the background. Will definitely be visiting again.
Teigan
Extremely clean. Owner was super friendly and the welcome basket was such a lovely touch to the cottage. All the amenities were great and the hot tub was such a perfect touch! Will definitely be booking here again in the future
Kathryn
Everything about the cottage was excellent. We had an issue with the bath leaking but Gareth the owner sorted it for us. The cottage had everything we needed, but a small suggestion would be a bigger fridge and some nonstick frying pans.
Charlotte
A beautiful and wellequipped cottage in a great location to explore North Wales. We particularly loved the outdoor space playground and BBQ area, as well as the open plan livingkitchendining. Thank you so much to Gareth and family for looking after us during our stay! Recommendations in the local area for families with young children Gypsy Wood, Pili Palas, Abersoch beach, amusement arcade at Pwllheli, Caernarfon Castle.
Claire
Fantastic place with everything we needed. Lovely welcome pack and the owners were great. Great outside space with the best sunrise to boot.
The cottage is beautiful & has everything you need. The host met us there & was on hand if we needed him. The childrens play area is a huge bonus to keep the little ones entertained & the views from the hot tub are wonderful. Could not fault anything at all.
Bodrual Cottage is amazing. The space both inside and out is fantastic. We had 3 little ones and a teenager in our party and they loved the space. The owner was great, they left a lovely welcome basket and was always on hand should we need them. The views from the hot tub were amazing and you're only a very short drive away local attractions. Overall, brilliant stay and would return.
A beautiful, very well equipped, spacious, clean cottage, with high quality furniture and linens.
Wonderful stay thank you soo much!
Gorgeous and well maintained accommodation with a fabulous garden view accompanied by a warm welcome. We had a lovely weekend thank you.
The house was lovely, our children and ourselves loved our stay there. A lovely welcome from the owners and a nice touch with the welcome pack. We will be back again if staying in the area.
Altaaf
Very welcoming owner, helped us with many things to settle in as well as gave good advice on things to do. Very helpful and friendly.
Kathleen y
We had an great holiday. The accommodation was very good and the hosts very helpful. It would be useful to have a 2nd shower in the downstairs bathroom but the facilities in the house and in the garden were excellent.
Christine
Lovely cottage , spacious and very clean. Great outdoor space, children play area, BBQ area, outdoor seating area and hot tub. Really enjoyed our stay and wanted to stay longer. Views from the cottage are beautiful and relaxing in the hot tub watching the cows was a joy. Friendly and helpful owners on site. We will definitely be back.
A really nice place for a group stay, good facilities and well equipped if you like to cook. Fantastic views from the rear decking. The host was very friendly and helpful.
Sandra
We had a wonderful time at Bodrual Cottage with our family, it is in a great location very spacious and well maintained. Our family ranged from 4months to 62 years of age and this cottage catered for us all. We would thoroughly recommend this to anyone looking for a cottage to enjoy North Wales.
Beverley
Lovely cottage, extremely comfortable with everything you need for your stay. Exceptionally clean and beautifully presented throughout. A welcome basket on your arrival along with a hot tub that has outstanding views of Snowdonia makes this cottage the place to stay. It is perfectly located for a stay in North Wales. Highly recommended
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