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Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
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Near Conwy Castle
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Patio
Dryer
Refrigerator
Fireplace
Bathtub
Non-smoking
Explore the area
Conwy
Conwy Town Walls
Place, Conwy Town Walls
1 min walk
Smallest House in Great Britain
Place, Smallest House in Great Britain
1 min walk
Conwy Castle
Place, Conwy Castle
6 min walk
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Hen Dafarn
Creoso to Hen Dafarn ‘the old tavern’, a spacious 15th century townhouse, elegantly furnished with a contemporary style and traditional Welsh woolens, offering the ideal blend of modern comfort and old-world character.
Located on a quiet residential street Hen Dafarn is the ideal location to stay while enjoying the Edwardian Castle and walled town of Conwy or the surrounding countryside, including the dramatic beauty of the Snowdonia Mountains. The property is a stones throw to the castle, and a short walk to the lovely marina which hosts many fairs and festivals, specialist and national shops, quality restaurants and traditional pubs.
Hen Dafarn is deceptively spacious and can accommodate up to 6. As you enter the cottage you are immediately welcomed by the large stone inglenook fireplace with a convenient and eco-friendly gas stove. Old ship beams, which are exposed throughout the house add to its charm. The comfortable seating area invites you to relax under the open plan beamed living and dining area with TV and Wi-Fi. The well-equipped kitchen, including ample storage space, induction cooktop, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, has contemporary folding doors leading straight out into the large slate-flagged south facing courtyard garden. The garden is equipped with table and chairs. This secluded, peaceful, and sunny patio is the perfect setting for alfresco dining during the summer months.
On the first floor is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, and a modern family bathroom with an over bath shower. Stairs to the second floor lead to an impressive mezzanine king size bedroom whose windows open out to beautiful views of Conwy Castle. An ensuite shower room completes the suite.
Parking is either on the road by the front door or car parks are available nearby. Please note that Hen/Stag parties can not be accommodated here. For bookings and more information please contact Finest Retreats.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Conwy
Located in Conwy Town Walls, a neighbourhood in Conwy, this cottage is in a rural area. Conwy Quay and Conwy Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Eryri National Park and Bodlondeb Woods Local Nature Reserve. Royal Cambrian Academy and Conwy Culture Centre are also worth visiting.
Smallest House in Great Britain - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Conwy Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Conwy Quay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Conwy Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Conwy Station - 2 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
The Erskine Arms - 3 min walk
Cafe Illy - 2 min walk
Bank of Conwy - 2 min walk
Conwy Pantry - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Hen Dafarn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hen Dafarn?
As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hen Dafarn on 12 Nov 2026 start from £668, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Hen Dafarn?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hen Dafarn?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hen Dafarn located?
Located in Conwy Town Walls, this cottage is steps from Royal Cambrian Academy and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Eryri National Park. Plas Mawr and Capel Carmel are just steps away. Conwy Station is only a 2-minute walk and Llandudno Junction Station is 21 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Super location with short walk to the harbour and castle.
Super location in the heart of Conwy. Loved the outdoor seating area. Castle tour was very good with the guide taking us around the town and bringing the history to life.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
Thank you Ian. We are pleased to hear that you had such a great time in Conwy and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
20 Aug 2026
Wonderful short break in Conwy
Very spacious and comfortable house with beautiful period features. We particularly loved its location at the heart of Conwy, meaning everything was a short walk away, including great places to eat and drink.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Thank you Rachel. Its wonderful to hear that you had such a great stay and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
An excellent property with a wide range of cooking equipment. As with all Conwy properties parking is tricky. Location was really close to the harbour, although a little noisy due to a beer garden close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William
29 Mar 2026
Conwy is very pretty and its people are extremely friendly
Conwy is very pretty and its people are extremely friendly.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rachel
10 Jan 2026
We had a great stay at the Hen Dafarn
We had a great stay at the Hen Dafarn, we used to live in Conwy so it was so lovely to be back in familiar surroundings. Loved the views of the castle from the top bedroom.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve
12 Sept 2025
Great place - our second visit
Great place - our second visit. In centre of Conwy - but very quiet overnight. South facing kitchen with windows opening to the private patio is a great feature when the sun shines.
We had a lovely time at Hen Dafarn. It is located in a central area, easy to get around to nearby attractions and restaurants. It was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Raphael
9 Mar 2024
Beautiful holiday cottage inside the walls of Conwy.
Easy to access everything in town. Loved the privacy and personal touches inside.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
23 Feb 2025
Lovely place to stay, didn’t really want to leave!
Very comfortable good size home from home with well equipped kitchen. Well located to explore Conwy and the Conwy valley.
Parking arrangements not ideal, but otherwise not much to find fault with.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Bailie
7 Oct 2024
Really good week away!
The home and location were fab ! The parking wasn’t great but always found a spot ! If this place had a hot tub would have been 5*****
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
8 Apr 2023
Another wonderful week here and we've all had a great time!
Another wonderful week here and we've all had a great time!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Steve
5 Sept 2024
Fabulous!
Beautifully furnished, well kept, perfect!
Nothing!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna
25 Nov 2024
Perfect townhouse to stay in Conwy, especially for 2 people.
We each had our separate floor, giving us plenty of space to ourselves and each had a private bathroom. Loved the view from master bedroom of the Castle and St. Mary’s clock tower. We managed (sometimes having to go around the one way street a few times) to find parking on the street of the townhouse. Everything considered, this is the perfect place to stay in N. Wales. Would stay again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
29 Dec 2022
Guestbook Review
Thank you, we have all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas in Wales visiting family. Hen Defarn is beautiful and we have been very comfortable. :)
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julia
20 Mar 2024
Felt at home straight away.
A quiet street but so much very close by including restaurants pubs shops. A fantastic base to explore north Wales. Wish we had stayed longer. The house was lovely cosy- comfortable sofas and chairs. Loved waking up to the view across the rooftops of the castle. Very well equipped with everything you might need. Would book again
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
14 Apr 2023
Guestbook Review
We've had a wonderful time using the cottage whilst pottering around Conwy. No problems with the parking having dropped our tot in at Hen Dafarn. We will definitely be returning.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marikate
21 Nov 2025
Perfect home in Conwy
We were a family party of 3 on a first time vacation to Wales. This property perfectly suited our needs. It is in a very convenient location and all of Conwy is easily accessible from here. The home is clean and comfortable, thoroughly fitted out with items needed for a stay. The ability to open the doors to the garden area and have an indoor/outdoor space was very nice. Communication with the property manager was easy and check-in and out was simple and efficient. The town was lovely and the people were very kind and friendly. We truly enjoyed our stay in Conwy and at Hen Dafarn and would happily stay again. We very highly recommend this property.