Title: Islwyn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Islwyn

## Photo gallery for Islwyn

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Islwyn provides amenities, such as an adjacent golf course and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Pet-friendly
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor space

£406

includes taxes & fees

18 Mar - 19 Mar

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Islwyn

Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage features a kitchen, free WiFi and a shower. Housekeeping is not available. 

Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Bala cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. This accommodation has kitchens with kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. 

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms

### Bathroom

- 1 private bathroom
- Shower

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- No housekeeping service

### Location highlights

- Next to a golf course

### Things to do

- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby

### Safety features

- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- Garden
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

### Payment types at the property

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Towels fee: GBP 60 per accommodation, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted 

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

Islwyn Bala

Islwyn Cottage

Islwyn Cottage Bala

## About the area

Located in Bala, this cottage is next to a golf course. Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre and Cymer Abbey are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Y Berwyn National Nature Reserve. Bala Lake Railway - Llanuwchllyn Station and Bala Lake Railway - Llangower Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Bala travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bala.dx182843)

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Islwyn Llanuwchllyn, Bala, Wales, LL23 7UE

### What's nearby

- ![Snowdonia National Park which includes tranquil scenes and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6054294/9766c99b-1568-4fb6-8607-9b72a6abf9fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Eryri National Park  
1 min walk \- 0.0 miles
- ![Lake Bala](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533023906/470693f6-82be-4fdc-ae80-436acd594c04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Llyn Tegid  
10 min drive \- 7.8 miles
- ![dangerous corners around the mountain road](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/706957958727319552/648ab005-f6c9-4855-b6e4-af814a7474a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Mach Loop  
19 min drive \- 16.2 miles
- ![One of the best beaches  
Great marina  
Golden sand  
Loads to see ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8117/68f97ee5-c0c8-4797-b56f-b67065d58315.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Barmouth Beach  
33 min drive \- 26.8 miles
- Bala Lake Railway - Llanuwchllyn Station  
3 min drive \- 1.3 miles

### Getting around

- Morfa Mawddach Station  
27 min drive
- Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)  
110 min drive

### Restaurants

- Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro  
8 min drive
- The Bulls Head  
7 min drive
- Y Badell Aur  
8 min drive
- Loch Cafe  
6 min drive
- Ty Coffi, The Coffee House  
8 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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### How much does it cost to stay at Islwyn?

### How much is parking at Islwyn?

### What time is check-in at Islwyn?

### What time is check-out at Islwyn?

### Where is Islwyn located?

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## Islwyn Reviews

## Reviews

### Very good

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10 - Excellent

0

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

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4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

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### 8.0

Cleanliness

### 10

Amenities

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Juliana

17 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

It is a lovingly extended stone cottage between a fast moving stream with a view and a country road. A very well equipped home from home , a perfect base for up to 4 ppl to explore the area. The owner is very responsive, and found her more reliable than the company managing the property.the 

##### Juliana

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

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