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Penmachno, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5

Key Features

  • Impressive period residence with separate cottage, offering versatile accommodation suitable for a large family, multigenerational living, guest accommodation or holiday letting.
  • Set in approximately one acre of beautifully landscaped gardens, enjoying a picturesque riverside position bordering the River Machno.
  • Five ensuite bedrooms within the main house, complemented by a wealth of character features and well-proportioned reception rooms.
  • Extensive ground floor accommodation including lounge, sitting room, study, orangery, breakfast kitchen, utility room, WC and cellar access.
  • Two bedroom self-contained cottage with open plan lounge/kitchen, bathroom, WC, external store and independent access.
  • Quiet edge of village location in Penmachno, a charming rural community within the Conwy Valley and Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park.
  • Less than 5 miles from Betws-y-Coed, one of North Wales’ most sought after villages and a renowned tourist destination.
  • Ideal for lifestyle buyers and investors, with strong potential for holiday letting, guest house use or secondary family accommodation.
  • Surrounded by outstanding natural scenery, with immediate access to countryside walks, forest trails, rivers and mountain landscapes.
  • Convenient access to amenities and transport links, including shops, cafés and rail services in Betws-y-Coed and road connections via the A5 and A470.

Description

A beautifully presented period property together with a two bedroom cottage set in approximately one acre of landscaped gardens bordering the River Glascwm Located on the periphery of the village of Penmachno just less than 5 miles from the ever popular Betws-y-Coed one of North Wales's main attractions in Eryri National Park famous for walking, hiking, waterfalls. The versatile accommodation is ideal for those wanted a large family home, multi-generational living, guest house and to utilise the cottage as a holiday let or additional family residence.,

The character filled accommodation comprises entrance hall with access to cellar, lounge, sitting room, study, orangery, breakfast kitchen, utility and WC to the ground floor and landing, four en-suite bedrooms and a family apartment with bedroom, kitchen and lounge to the first floor. The cottage accommodation comprises lounge open plan the kitchen, bathroom and WC to the ground floor, as well as an externally accessed store room and two double bedrooms to the first floor.

Penmachno is a charming rural village set in the heart of the Conwy Valley, within the stunning surroundings of Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park. Located just a few miles south of Betws-y-Coed, the village enjoys a peaceful, traditional Welsh atmosphere, bordered by rolling countryside, rivers and woodland. The area is well regarded for its scenic beauty, historic church, and close-knit community, offering an attractive setting for those seeking a quieter lifestyle without feeling isolated.
Despite its tranquil position, Penmachno is conveniently placed for access to nearby villages and towns, with Betws-y-Coed providing shops, cafés and rail links, while the A5 and A470 connect to Llandudno, Conwy and the wider North Wales coast. Popular with walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, Penmachno is surrounded by countryside trails, forest walks and mountain scenery, making it particularly appealing to buyers looking for unspoilt yet accessible location.

Betws-y-Coed is a highly regarded village set within the heart of Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park, widely recognised as the gateway to the national park. Nestled in the wooded Conwy Valley at the meeting point of the River Conwy and River Llugwy, the village is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, attractive stone buildings and vibrant yet welcoming atmosphere. It appeals to permanent residents, second home purchasers and holidaymakers alike, drawn by the combination of scenery, character and year-round activity.
The village offers a strong range of local amenities including shops, cafés, restaurants, a primary school and a mainline rail station, with excellent road links via the A5 and A470 to Llandudno, Conwy and the North Wales coast. Nearby attractions include Swallow Falls, Fairy Glen, extensive forest and riverside walks, and direct access to mountain trails throughout Snowdonia, including routes towards Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). This exceptional setting and accessibility make Betws-y-Coed a consistently popular and desirable location for residential property in North Wales.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-05-19

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 15 Multiple Dwellings listings in Wales (1+ acres).

This Property£750,000 / acre
Multiple Dwellings Average (1+ acres) £139,479 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating, Open Fire, Wood Burner
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast · available to 38% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Limited LimitedO2 Limited NoneThree Limited LimitedVodafone Limited Limited

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Ysgol Penmachno1.3 miles
    Pupils
    38
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Dolwyddelan2.5 miles
    Pupils
    19
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Betws y Coed3.9 miles
    Pupils
    14
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Capel Garmon4.1 miles
    Pupils
    18
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Ysbyty Ifan4.3 miles
    Pupils
    17
    Type
    Nursery, Infants & Juniors
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Secondary

  • Ysgol Y Moelwyn5.4 miles
    Pupils
    355
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy7 miles
    Pupils
    649
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • YSGOL Godre'r Berwyn13 miles
    Pupils
    571
    Type
    Middle (ages 3-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen Bethesda14 miles
    Pupils
    398
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-19)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)
  • Ysgol Eifionydd14 miles
    Pupils
    373
    Type
    Secondary (ages 11-16)
    Language
    Welsh medium school / provision (including transitional)

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Dolwyddelan, Pentre-bont2.7 miles
Spar - Betws-Y-Coed, Betws-y-Coed4.1 miles
Co-op Blaenau Ffestiniog, Blaenau Ffestiniog5.2 miles

GP surgery

Meddygfa3.9 miles

Pharmacy

D Powys Davies Pharmacy5.2 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Pont-y-Pant Rail Station2.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Eagles Hotel1 mile

Typical drive times

Bethesda37 min · 21 miles
Llanrwst19 min · 9.4 miles
Betws-y-Coed15 min · 5.9 miles
Bangor (city)50 min · 27 miles
Blaenau Ffestiniog29 min · 16 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Natural Resources Wales flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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