The Island Room / Ystafell Ynys - Sea Views

Room in Gwynedd, United Kingdom

  1. 1 double bed
  2. Shared bathroom
Stay with Mima
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

10-min drive to Snowdonia / Eryri National Park

This home is near the national park.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Room in a home

Your own room in a home, plus access to shared spaces.
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​Located above my art gallery in the Merionnydd area of Eryri National Park with the Rhinogydd mountain range on the doorstep to enjoy. It's the perfect destination for walkers located between the mountains and the sea.

The Island Room is a standard double, with the benefit of sea views from your room. You can expect a friendly welcome from your host; complimentary fair-trade/organic tea, coffee & biscuits to enjoy and a lovely help yourself breakfast included in the welcome pack.

The space
The bed & breakfast is located in Welsh Village, and offers boutique accommodation at an art gallery.

The property benefits from seas views and is a traditional stone built property dating back to the early 1900s.

Guest access
Guests can access free wifi, which is excellent. There is no TV in the bedrooms here but I have a growing selection of games, book, tour guides and maps to enjoy during your stay.

Guests have a separate access to the property from the gallery, with lockable doors on their rooms. Guests have the added benefit of enjoying the Reading Room in the evenings for music, stories, games, reading and entertainment from 5pm. Breakfast is served between 8am and 9.30 am at a requested time.

There is also a small courtyard garden to enjoy the morning sunshine.

This is the perfect place for a family or small group to enjoy the stunning surroundings. The village has lots of facilities including good public transport links, a post office, food stores and cafes. I'm close to Barmouth and Harlech, which has lots of options for eating out, entertainment and exploring.

The apartment is on the 1st and 2nd floor and guests need to be comfortable with stair access.

During your stay
I'm very welcoming and will leave you in peace to enjoy the space but happy to connect and help plan your visit to make it the most enjoyable experience.

The Reading Room is a communal space open in the evenings from 5pm.

Other things to note
I recommend parking in the free Car Park a 1 minute walk away and loading/unloading at the front of the property of travelling by car.

There is a train station in the village with direct access to Birmingham and beyond. The G23 Bus travels between Barmouth and Porthmadog during the day which is ideal for walkers exploring the Llwybr Cadfan, Taith Ardudwy and Welsh Coastal Path.

The beach is within walking distance and a wonderful temperate rainforest is also close by as well as ancient landmarks and sites.

I promote this space as a comfortable environment for all and guests must be happy to access stairways due to layout of the building. I like to use eco cleaning products for the house and laundry and avoid chemicals.

All guests staying here play an important part in supporting our arts programme here. A big thank you for supporting us, our artists and our community.​​​ 2025 is the first year welcoming over night guests back since the pandemic.

A warm welcome and a new adventure awaits....

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom
1 double bed

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Wifi
Free on-street parking
Pets allowed
Bath

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 25 reviews.

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This home is a guest favourite based on ratings, reviews and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 96% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 4% of reviews
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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom

Neighbourhood highlights

The village is perfectly located to explore the region. The property is located on the main A road between the mountains and the sea in Snowdonia National Park. The beautiful beach is accessible with a 30-minute walk or short drive. Directly behind the house, guests can pick up the Ardudwy Way which is 24 mile stunning walk that runs from Barmouth to Llandecwyn and takes in some of the best views in Wales steeped in Welsh folklore with prehistoric sites, varied vegetation and rare birds. More information can be viewed here http://www.taithardudwyway.com.

There is also the Merionnydd Coast walk, which is 69 miles in total starting at Aberdovey to Porthmadog and walkers arrive at Talybont, which is very close to the property for stop overs. This walk really takes in some breathtaking sites and similarly to the Ardudwy Way can be done in stages. There are also many beautiful walks available in the region so this truly is a walker’s paradise.

Ty Meirion also benefits from being on the route 8 cycle route which runs from Cardiff to Holyhead.

There are also quite a few attractions located within an easy day trip from Ty Meirion. Check out the guidebook.

Meet your host

Superhost
79 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
My work: Artist / Photography
I spend too much time: Hiking
For guests, I always: leave fruit and welcome breakfast pack.
What makes my home unique: Located above my coastal art gallery
Hello All I welcome like minded folks visiting the area that are interested in the culture, history, nature and landscape of Wales. I run a little art gallery and enjoy walking, nature and exploring. I'm really into growing, permaculture and sustainable living. I look forward to welcoming you.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 16:00 – 22:00
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm