Title: The Walker's Retreat by Birch Stays - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Walker's Retreat by Birch Stays ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96765900/96765802/91ca7e24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96765900/96765802/9a39310d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96765900/96765802/c5c2716f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96765900/96765802/c815c521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96765900/96765802/1d1ea0fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away in the picturesque village of Trefriw, The Old Tearoom at Ty Llywelyn offers a warm and welcoming retreat amidst Snowdonia's stunning natural beauty. With its original features, log-burning fires, and stylish contemporary touches, this 6-bedroom townhouse is perfect for walkers, hikers, cyclists or those seeking relaxation. Enjoy the beautifully presented open-plan living area with a large fully equipped kitchen and formal dining table for 12. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122691 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Walker's Retreat by Birch Stays Nestled in the foothills near Snowdon The Old Tearoom at Ty Llywelyn is the perfect retreat for walkers, hikers, cyclists or those just wanting to enjoy this area of outstanding natural beauty. Built in 1840 in The Old Siop has been lovingly converted by Birch Stays into a stylish 6-bedroom townhouse that can accommodate 12 guests, allowing your enjoyment of the home’s traditional features, log-burning fires, and central location to the historic and picturesque village of Trefriw. Trefriw The townhouse is a great base for visiting all that Snowdonia has to offer, Mount Snowdon is a beautiful 20-mile drive away, and a sandy beach is only 10 miles away. A range of outdoor activities are located nearby including Surf Snowdonia (5 miles), Zip Fforest (3 miles), Zip Caverns (14 miles), and Zip Quary (18 miles). If you are after a more relaxing stay, Trefriw is a picturesque mountain village, with a butcher’s, café, Woollen Mill Museum, restaurants, and several local pubs, one of which is only 50 yards away. The nearby train provides routes to Conwy, Llandudno or Betws-y-Coed for an afternoon’s exploring. The village also offers a great children’s play area for them to run off any left-over energy! You will be spoilt for things to do. Birch Stays The Birch Stays team will be available to help make your stay a memorable one. Birch Stays host tailored holidays in design-led, high standard accommodation. By offering a collection of attractive holiday homes we can create virtual holiday communities offering bespoke packages and activities, with a level of service rarely available for affordable, short-stay domestic holidays. Additional services are available to enhance our Staymakers experience, such as in-house private dining, in-house spa days, personal training classes, yoga retreats, craft days, paddle boarding, sea kayaking, surf lessons, amongst many more fun activities and water-sports. Take Your Next Holiday the Birch Stays Way! The Townhouse The Old Tearoom at Ty Llylwelyn sits centrally within the beautiful and historic village of Trefriw, as it once served as the local shop and tea room. The home possesses all the original features befitting to a home built in 1840, and these have been embraced during Birch Stay’s high quality renovation. This beautifully presented 6-bedroom home now combines a perfect blend of quality contemporary finishing with an abundance of charm and character. Off the main Trefriw high street, you enter the home into the open plan living, dining and kitchen area, providing the perfect entertaining space for all guests to enjoy together. There is a large fully equipped kitchen and formal dining table for 12. A charming lounge area with L-shaped sofa, and love seat are warmed by the wood-burning stove and on the facing wall is the 65-inch Sky Glass TV. On the first floor the spacious bedrooms are equipped with a superking, a king and twin bedrooms . There is a large family bathroom with shower and bath. Off the hallway there is a drying room to house all the equipment and clothing from the day’s activities. The lower ground floor includes three further bedrooms, one of which is super king size bed, a twin room and a king size bed. Again, there is large family bathroom with a walk-in shower, and a handy utility space including washing machine and dryer. There is a private sun trap garden, with a freestanding charcoal barbeque, outdoor mood lighting, outdoor loungers, and dining table which forms the ideal relaxing point for those long summer nights in Snowdonia. There is free on-street parking opposite the home and a free large public car park 200 yards away. For more information and content follow Birch Stays on IG. First Floor Bedroom 1 – Superking size bedroom Bedroom 2 -- Twin bedroom Bedroom 3 – king size bedroom Family bathroom suite with shower and bath Drying room Ground Floor Open plan kitchen dining and living room Snug room / Kids room Lower Floor: Bedroom 4 - king size bedroom Bedroom 5 - 1 super king bed Bedroom 6 – twin Utility Room Family bathroom suite with large shower Garden & Outside: Coal barbeque Outdoor seating Outdoor dining table Tech: The Old Siop has broadband throughout 60 inch Sky Glass TV Bluetooth sound system Sky/Sky Sports /Netflix/Disney channels Your Stay Family: cots and highchairs are available, and additional infant equipment (baby bathtubs, milk processors) can be provided subject to availability and by advanced request General: bed linen, towels and hairdryers are provided. Animals: pets are permitted but are subject to additional deposits. No Smoking inside The Old Siop The open plan living and entertaining space is the ideal setting for cosy evenings after a day’s activities and with two separate lounges, there is plenty of space to provide a more sophisticated lounge and a nosier lounge for the younger guests! With its generously proportioned bedroom suites, the The Old Siop offers flexible sleeping spaces to accommodate a range of family and small group sizes. The external character of the townhouse is complemented by the modern twists on traditional interior design. The home’s original features have been maintained and finished in warm natural textiles and patterns that provide a warm and comforting space to relax. A dog friendly townhouse set in the Snowdonia National Park. Tranquil setting, stunning views over the Conwy Valley. Trefriw Trails from the doorstep. Close to Betws-y-Coed, Snowdon, Conwy Castle, Zip World and surfing! Oh, after a day’s walking and activities the traditional Welsh pub is only 50 yards away…. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,691 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 17b3245a-adf3-4ae2-ab89-adfb7c907bfd ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.15187%2C-3.82423&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KyR7gEfTkBWfC7AH3oKvZBEEFeE=) Conwy, Conwy #### What's nearby - Fairy Falls Waterfall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Zip World Betws-y-Coed - 11 min drive - 10.2 km - Gwydyr Forest - 11 min drive - 10.1 km - Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 11 min drive - 10.1 km - Swallow Falls - 14 min drive - 13.4 km #### Getting around - Llanrwst Station - 5 min drive - John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 101 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Stables - ‬9 min drive - ‪Hangin' Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive - The Pont-y-Pair Inn - ‪The Alpine Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive - Tir A Mor ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Walker's Retreat by Birch Stays pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Walker's Retreat by Birch Stays? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Walker's Retreat by Birch Stays? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Walker's Retreat by Birch Stays located? > This family-friendly Trefriw vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Eryri National Park and Fairy Falls Waterfall. Conwy Valley Maze and Llanrwst Almshouses are also within 3 mi (5 km). North Llanrwst Station is 24 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Walker's Retreat by Birch Stays Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie H. Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Walkers Retreat Loved the location and the house fitted our needs perfectly. ##### Julie H. 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