Erw Farm, Rhostryfan, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales (Ref.106320)

Reviews: The reviews that previous guests have been kind enough to leave over the past 4 years have been accidentally wiped clean from the website by Facebook, therefore I am now having to start afresh with reviews using the new 'Guest Reviews' Rating scores.

Private 1 bedroom shepherds hut located 5 miles from the Castle town of Caernarfon on a quiet smallholding overlooking green fields with far reaching views of the Llyn Peninsula, also from the track are views of the Irish Sea and Anglesey beaches. Sleeps up to max 2 guests and 1 well behaved small dog( £15 for dog per week or less). All electric and bedding inc. Basket of logs/bucket of coal £2 each. Well equipped with shower, toilet, washbasin, fridge/freezer , microwave, elec cooker, toaster, sink, double bed, seating area, table & chairs,  log burning stove and T.V. 

Towels and tea towels are not provided.

Outside -the shepherds hut sits in its own large fenced off area which includes a picnic table, seating, BBQ, fire pit , plenty of room for parking and for dogs to run around.

Ideally located for beaches and scenic walks, 15 mins drive from the beach and 20 min drive from the heart of Snowdonia mountains. The Welsh Highland Railway, Tryfan junction ( request stop ) 5 min walk away.

Fantastic area for walks & bike riding direct from the property or in the surrounding area, also many castle, beaches, mountain walks, lakes, horse riding, sailing, golf courses, National Trust properties all within easy reach of the property.

Lovely area for wildlife and bird watching, both at the property and within the hills and beaches.  Or just sit and relax in the privacy of the shepherds hut area whilst enjoying the sunset.

Location- once you leave the main A487 the Shepherds Hut is accessed via a mainly single road with plenty of passing places and is set in the countryside with a short approx 10min drive to Caernarfon.

Lots of activities available for the more adventurous , Zip World- largest zip wire in Europe, Bounce Below, Surf Snowdonia, Go-karting, to name just a few! 

Walk or catch the train to the summit of Snowdon, Wales' Highest Montain. There are many sea/lake boat trips available.

The owner is a qualified instructor in kayak, canoe, mountaineering, rock climbing and mountain biking activities and offers packages to suit all ages and experience . Activities and prices are available on request and should be made with your booking,  payment by Paypal or cheque.

Nearest pub, shop and bus stop is approx 1.7 miles away . Nearest train station is at Bangor & nearest bus stop is in village of Bontnewydd. There are many lovely restaurants and cafes we can recommend on arrival. 

There is no Wifi, only 4G available in the Shepherds Hut.

Please read terms and conditions before bookings. 

Please feel free to contact us if you don't see the date you wish to book advertised on the website calendar, it may still be available.

We also have a static caravan ( sleeps up to 4 people) available for let , approx. 100  metres from the shepherds hut.

Open all year round !

Autumn/Winter 3-4 night breaks available.

Terms and conditions:

A non refundable deposit of £50 is required  to secure a  booking, followed by the balance 2 weeks before the arrival date (there is no refund after this time).  Covid refunds- during Covid if a guest has to cancel due to travel restrictions or if guest/ host tests positive to Covid then a full refund will be given ( copy of test result would be required).

Payment can be made by Paypal using my email address jude_francis12@outlook.com or by cheque to J. Francis ( cheques need to clear 2 weeks before arrival date). 

Arrival time is 4 p.m.- 8pm and departure time is 10 a.m , unless otherwise agreed with the owner prior to your visit.

Well behaved dog very welcome, there is a charge of £15 for a dog ( Max 1 Small dog).

Sadly we have had to put in place the following:

Strctly no smoking on the premises thank you. No smoking of E-cigarettes on the premises.

Any holiday makers must clear it with owners if they wish to invite visitors to the Shepherds Hut and visiting hours are 10a.m- 8pm                   ( apologies but there is to be no visitors during 2021 due to Covid 19)

1 Well behaved dog is very welcome , there is a charge of £15 for a dog ( Max 1 small sized dog , due to space in the hut) and there is a large fenced area around the Hut :

Dogs are not to be left on the premises unaccompanied

Dogs are to be kept off the furniture.

Dogs to be kept on a lead once outside the fenced area surrounding the Shepherds Hut due to livestock.

Failure to follow these terms and conditions may result in customers being asked to vacate the Shepherds Hut.

A quiet smallholding  with horses, ducks and geese, overlooking green fields with far reaching views of the Llyn Peninsula, also from the track are far reaching views of the Irish Sea and Anglesey beaches.

Ideally located for beaches and scenic walks (15 min drive from nearest beach and 20 min drive from the heart of Snowdonia mountains). Welsh Highland Railway 5 mins walk away.

The owner is a qualified instructor in kayak, canoe and mountaineering activities and offers packages to suit all ages and experience. Activities and prices are available on request and should be made with your booking, payment on arrival.

Nearest pub and shop 2 miles away.

Erw Farm
Rhostryfan
Caernarfon
North Wales
LL54 7 PN