HilltopNear Betws y Coed, Snowdonia, Wales Sleeps 2–4

Welsh ponies and friendly sheep are your neighbours at Hilltop. Their relations used to sleep in the living room.

“Lovely location. the only sounds being sheep, owls and a cuckoo. Cottage has huge amounts of character and charm.” Claudia

Perched high above the valley floor on the crest of a hill, the rising tide of sunlight washes over Hilltop from sunrise to dinner time; there’s a view in every direction, only hidden when the mists fall or the clouds drift by.

Hilltop is a truly remote, rustic cottage, lovingly restored from tired farm buildings. Now a cherished family escape, it’s an opportunity to live a dream the owners made reality. Part of the hillside on the outside and soft and welcoming on the inside, simple but cosy living. A place to share or a place to reflect, but always a place that will make you sigh.

Hilltop is magical. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. We leave with our batteries recharged counting the days until we can return. We haven’t felt this relaxed for a very long time. …” Laura, May 2011

Christine Townsend loved her Spring stay at Hilltop she had an article published about it - “Sheepskinlife have come to the rescue. The concept is simple (yet so very difficult for so many to get right): a country cottage with the luxury hotel touch…”

Liz Neale of the Daily Mail enjoyed her escape at Hilltop- “…all the creature comforts a boutique hotel would offer..”

Country living with style & comfort

Inside Hilltop

• You enter Hilltop into the Country kitchen, fully equipped for any cook, and with a quirky table, made by the owner, in front of the log burner.
• The wonderful fireplace with large wood burner makes the kitchen a place you want to linger.
• Tranquil and secluded self-catering made easy with a dishwasher & washing machine too.
• There is a large, yet cosy lounge, full of character, with another log burner, dining table and TV in case you bore of the views of the valley.
• The main double bedroom at the far end of the cottage has views from the bed piled with blankets & a big bedspread
• A second double bedroom is on a mezzanine above the kitchen, warmed by the log burner below, this room is accessed via ladder steps and is curtained for privacy.
• There is an additional single room which can be made up on request.
• Simple bathroom fed by water from the hills but hotel luxuries with towels, soap & robes.

Outside Hilltop

• Stroll around the open spaces, admire the view and marvel at the clarity of the stars.
• Your friends in this remote cottage – sheep, ducks and ponies in the surrounding fields.
• Enjoy uninterrupted views whilst enjoying a barbeque in the sheltered, private garden.

Things you should know

The lane to the top of the hill is quite rugged. We recommend 4×4 but if  you are a confident driver in a normal car you will be fine (except in the winter months, when there may be snow or ice).  People with low slung sports cars are best hitching a lift.

The water supply at Hilltop is delivered by the mountain, so back-to-back baths can sometimes take a little time.

The drinking water is also from the mountain. Some bottled water is provided and it’s best to bring some extra to be sure you have plenty.

Hilltop does not have central heating but once you have the log fires crackling, it soon warms up nicely. There are electric freestanding heaters to use if you need a boost in some areas but these should be used sparingly.

The second bedroom is up a rather steep ladder to a mezzanine above the kitchen area. It has a curtain but be sure that you don’t mind being seen in your pyjamas.

Mobile phone reception is good at Hilltop but not down in the valley. There is no internet facility at Hilltop.

Pets unfortunately can’t be accepted at Hilltop.

A walker's paradise

Hilltop Location

• Walker’s paradise in a peaceful place around 4 hours from London: 223 miles
• Snowdonia outdoor enthusiast heaven less than 2 hours from Manchester: 93.7 miles
• Detached at the end of a private track from Penmachno, south of Betws y Coed
• Hilltop stands alone on the crest of a hill looking down on the Penmachno valley

Things to do near Hilltop...

Out and about near Hilltop, our favourites…

• Wander a few fields or beyond Penmachno valley to the moonscapes of Migneint
• Explore the renowned mountains of Snowdonia, we love Tryfan & the Glyders
• Paradise for outdoor enthusiasts; walking, mountain biking, climbing, white water…Wales Outdoors have a great range of activities on offer in the area and offer 20% off listed prices for Sheepskin guests.
• Enjoy home made food & intriguing location at Conwy Falls Cafe (2 miles)
• Treat yourself at Amser Da restaurant, attached to the ‘best deli in Wales’ (8 miles)
• Llanwrst for local produce & Betws y Coed for back-to-back outdoor shops

If you want to know more about what’s happening nearby throughout the year, follow the links below.

When you book, whatever your passion; just let us know, we’ll find all of the information you need and include it in your personal, tailored guide sent to you before you arrive.

Call or email us to find out more:

01865 764087

inspired@sheepskinlife.com

Finishing touches, personal service

We know that your perfect break needs time to search and organize, so we do the searching for you and help tailor your stay to what you love to do. We’ll find all of the information you’ll need and include it in your personal, Example tailor-made guide sent to you before you arrive.

When you arrive at our cottages you will find beds made with soft cotton sheets, marshmallow duvets, cosy welsh blankets & generous bedspreads

Hotel style comforts with sumptuous Sheepskin bathrobes, fluffy cotton towels, an occasional sheepskin rug and B&W iPod docking station so don’t forget your iPod!

We provide all that you need from tea towels, toilet tissue and dishwasher tablets to a generous supply of logs for the log burner and a jute shopping bag (as part of your welcome gift) to take home with you!

With our compliments, for your arrival, there will be a Sheepskin jute bag for you to keep. In the bag you will find; extra virgin olive oil, natural rock salt, fresh black peppercorns, Sheepskin’s own blend roast and ground coffee, tea bags and some tasty treats!

You can also add your own finishing touches by choosing one of our two delicious Tapas selections.  Ordered separately and delivered to your cottage, our tapas are a perfect solution for an informal, delicious meal when you first arrive at the cottage or simply when you don’t want to cook, see our delicatessen page for more details.

Hilltop Reviews

“What a magic weekend, wall to wall sunshine and everything we could want in the cottage, many thanks”. Jane, July 2011

“Absolutely love the cottage! Had a fantastic time despite the rain.  A truly magical location and will be back again in the future”, Daniel, May 2011

“I just had to contact you to say thank you for such a wonderful break.  And thank you very much for managing to arrange for the bottle of champage to be chilling in the fridge on our arrival.

It was our first break using Sheepskin, and it will not be our last.  I could not believe the guide but this was surpassed by the cottage. Every convenience catered for, but retaining the charm of the cottage – it seemed a shame to have to go out and do things!”  Judith & Mike, May 2011

Christine stayed at Hilltop in April and has posted a fantastic review on her personal blog…Read Christine’s review here

“Thank you very much for your fantastic service!  I had wonderful stay at Hilltop, what a beautiful place, the welcome box was much appreciated too!  Many thanks again and I hope to come back very soon !”  Tara, May 2011

“Hilltop is magical. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. We leave with our batteries recharged counting the days until we can return. We haven’t felt this relaxed for a very long time. Loved the tranquility, views, trees, garden, cosy fires and hiding away with your interesting books.  Obviously a much loved home.” Laura May 2011

“We’ve had a couple of lovely weeks staying at Sheepskin properties. Hilltop was lovely and Hafod was just perfect for the 2 of us. The Sheepskin ‘care package’ was luxury. Many thanks and look forward to being able to have another Sheepskin break again soon” Edward April 2011

“Lovely location. the only sounds being sheep, owls and a cuckoo. Cottage has huge amounts of character and charm. The 2 fires were my duty to maintain but gave the place a homely feel…Probably the best equipped kitchen of the tons of cottages we’ve stayed in, though excellent attention to detail made it feel more of a home than holiday rental…” Claudia, May 2010

“We had a completely fantastic time thank you. Sad to be back in the office of course! Hilltop was wonderful, the weather was fabulous and Sheepskin was tops!” – Liz April 2010

Hilltop Availability

As with all of our properties we are as flexible as possible with arrival date and length of stay with a minimum booking of 3 nights.

Due to the restrictions of its remote location Hilltop will be available for short breaks from 1st April to 28th October only, except during peak holiday times when Hilltop is only available for a minimum of 7 night stays.

We do try to be flexible to accommodate our guests’ needs so please do ask about your specific dates and requirements.

If you want to see dates for all of our cottages, please go to our all availability page.  Please do hesitate to contact us to confirm availability for the dates you are looking for.

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When we receive your booking form we will reserve your requested dates for 5 days and we will be in touch to confirm all the finer details with you.

If you prefer call or email:

inspired@sheepskinlife.com

+44 (0) 1865 764 087