HilltopNear Betws y Coed, Snowdonia, Wales Sleeps 4

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

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 true rustic cottage lovingly restored from tired farm buildings and 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 living but cosy living. A place to share or a place to reflect but always a place that will make you sigh.

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Country living with style & comfort

Inside Hilltop

• Country, cook’s kitchen fully equipped and a quirky table for four made by the owner
• Secluded self catering made easy with a dishwasher & washing machine too
• Wonderful fireplace with large wood burner makes the kitchen a place to linger
• Cosy lounge full of character with a log burner, dining table and views of the valley
• Double bedroom with views from the bed piled with blankets & a big bedspread
• Cosy second bedroom on a mezzanine above the kitchen, curtained for privacy
• Simple bathroom fed by water from the hills but hotel luxuries with towels & 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 & ponies in the surrounding fields
• Enjoy uninterrupted views whilst enjoying a BBQ in the sheltered, private garden

Things you should know

The lane to the top of the hill is quite rugged. Most normal cars will be fine but 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

• 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

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 …
• 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

All this and more could be in your personalised information guide that we will send you as part of our free tailor made service.  Just tell us what you want to do on your holiday, what inspires and interests you and we’ll search it out for you.

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Finishing touches, personal service

At Hilltop, as with all Sheepskin cottages, we provide…

• Beds made with soft cotton sheets, marshmallow duvets, cosy welsh blankets & big faux fur bedspreads
• Sumptuous Sheepskin bathrobes, fluffy cotton towels and fresh bars of soap
• An occasional sheepskin rug
• A generous supply of logs for the log burner
• An arrival gift including fresh roast coffee, tea, olive oil, sea salt and a few other tasty treats we think you might like
• A kitchen fully equipped for proper cooking
• B&W Zeppelin iPod docking station
• Help with special requests, just ask us and we’ll help to make them happen

Before you arrive we send you a tailor-made guide, including how to get there, nearest essentials and what you asked us to find out about the things you like to do.

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Food from the Sheepskin Delicatessen

Exciting new food service coming soon!

Sheepskin have partnered with a new and creative independent delicatessen, Jacobs & Field.  Together we are building a service offering great regional food, that you can’t find in the supermarket, delivered directly to your chosen property.

Get in touch if you would like to know more.

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