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Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake

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A stone building with a red-leafed tree in front.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a fireplace, a television, and a large window with curtains.
A stone building with a bay window, a chimney, and a door with a small porch.
A staircase with a wooden handrail and beige carpeted steps, leading to a landing with a patterned rug and a door.
A stone building with large windows, a paved driveway, and a view of a lake and hills in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This vacation home accommodates 14 guests with 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Explore attractions like Bala Lake and Llyn Tegid during your stay.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Eryri National Park
7 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Bala, Wales
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bala Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Llyn Tegid
    ‪7 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Double Beds

5 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake

Eryl Aran is situated a short walk from the centre of Bala with all its shops, pubs and restaurants. The house is set in 4 acres of paddocks, fields and gardens and has an uninterrupted view of Bala Lake.
The interior of the house has been recently redecorated and updated and offers a cinema room, TV room, lounge and games room.
The modern kitchen features a 4 oven AGA, electric oven and gas hob together with coffee maker, dishwasher and all the expected electrical appliances.
Meals can be eaten at the large kitchen island or at the dining table adjacent to the kitchen area.
To the side of the property is a large patio area with gas fire pit, gas BBQ and patio heater

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11460130
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bala

Bala is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Y Berwyn National Nature Reserve, while Mary Jones World and Bala Lake Railway Interpretive Centre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Penllyn Leisure Centre and Bala Lake Railway - Bala Station.
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Bala, Wales

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bala Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Llyn Tegid - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maes Tegid - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bala Lake Railway - Bala Station - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Blaenau Ffestiniog Station - 30 min drive
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bulls Head - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Y Cyfnod Cafe & Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bryntirion Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Henry Robertson Dining Room - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Victorian stone mansion in extensive grounds overlooking Bala Lake located?

This family-friendly Bala holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Penllyn Leisure Centre and Eryri National Park. Bala Lake and Llyn Tegid are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third stay here and not our last. It’s a wonderful house, and to top it off we had the hottest May bank holiday weekend on record! It’s ideal for any large family gathering, ticks every box and more. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As an extended family who were familiar with the previous layout of the house we were very happy with the improvements made and felt completely at home.The kitchen worked well with several cooks able to work at the island at the same time.We particularly enjoyed the tree shaded patio as the weather was very hot and sunny. Also the benches at the front for the evenings.The friendly caretaker and chickens were a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning house in a great location!

The photos really don’t do this house justice, it’s stunning and in a beautiful location - across the road from the Lake Bala watersports centre and less than 10min walk into the village high street with shops, pubs and restaurants. We loved every second here, very magical place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5oth birthday celebration

We rented the house for the weekend and it was great. So much room and everything you could need for a very special break in a great setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the house, so much space for everyone. So well equipped! Beautiful outside space, local shops just down the road, views of Bala Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Absolutely magnificent and massive house, with great views and an incredible location. Can't recommend enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Eryl Aran, Bala

A wonderful and spacious stone house with exceptional facilities especially in the kitchen. All the bedrooms has comfortable beddings and with enough room for 8 adults and 4 children. We definitely recommend this house to anyone who wants to visit Bala in North Wales for its facilities and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great kitchen, well equipped. AGA temperatures were not as hot as described on the sheet. Given the size of the property, perhaps a larger kitchen sink and second dishwasher would be beneficial. The house was a bit cold at times, although the kitchen area was fine. Would have been nice to have fuel to light one of the front room open fires. Overall a fab stay and would stay again. Most bala lodges benefit from a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2026
Thank you for your review, I am sorry that you were not able to use our fireplaces but our insurance doesn't cover this. However, we do offer the outdoor fire table, that assumes the weather is agreeable.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous home in an excellent location

This is our second stay at this property and it was once again, everything we wanted. The weather wasn’t great and with children to entertain, a walk across the road and we were in the leisure centre where there’s a great swimming pool plus slide. The house was great for relaxing, the kitchen enormous so all the chefs in the family could work alongside each other as one was outside bbqing. We will be returning again next year, we absolutely love coming to stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing holiday. We spent a week here with extended family and absolutely loved it. There is more than enough space for everyone and all the rooms were spacious and clean. The kitchen is certainly large enough for us as a family of 11 and it was really nice using the dining space for our evening meals together. The cinema room was an added bonus and we all loved playing the Wii for a bit of retro fun. The location is perfect also, just by the lake. There's certainly enough to do in Bala at the lake with swimming and kayaking and it's in a great position for exploring further afield. We took a trip to Portmeirion, climbed Snowden and enjoyed day trips to the coast. The hosts themselves were super helpful and couldn't have done enough for us. All in all a great break and one which I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation in Wales

For 5 days, my family of fourteen people aged 1 to 62 comfortably enjoyed their stay at "the castle house" as the four-year old called it. The whole place actually looked nicer in person. The little kids enjoyed the toys in the games and play-room, we played the piano and sang in the lounge area, some watched a little TV. The kitchen was wonderful! People seem to always gather in the kitchen and it held us! The house is walking distance to town where we could buy groceries, or for the older ones, go to the pubs and meet the friendly locals singing Karaoke. The consensus of all was that it was a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property exceeded my expectations. The whole house is incredibly grand, comfortable and welcoming. Most important, it's clean and has fresh towels etc. This felt like a luxury retreat at a small Manor House.The views from the front of the house are excellent as you look straight onto the lake, beyond the front gardens and field. During our 3 night stay, we never ate out once as the kitchen had everything we needed to cook some amazing meals of our own, unlike some other homes I have previously rented. Whether you are there with friends, or as we were with Friends and children, this property is a great base to explore Bala and beyond in North Wales. We were able to walk into Town easy, around Bala lake and to the Railway while staying here. If there for longer, we would likely have ventured further out. The Cinema room was well liked by our children to allow us to watch a film in the comfort of our own home instead of paying to go out to pay to use other facilities. I would highly recommend this property and the hosts were very responsive and provide everything that you need to know. 5* property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful large house in Bala

The photographs of the property do not do this house and gardens justice. There were 14 of us staying and it’s the best house we’ve ever stayed in. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and entertain, with an Aga and separate oven. Seating in the house is plentiful and the grounds are stunning. We could easily walk for dinner into Bala as well as stroll down to the lake. The children had a swim in the leisure centre as the lake is a tad cold in May! It’s worth every penny to stay here. Thank you for making us feel so welcomed. We will most certainly be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely large property for a group of family and friends. Located near to Bala lake, it was perfect for exploring the local area where the scenery is truly stunning. The house is well equipped, and we had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. Check in and check out process was very straightforward - we would definitely recommend and are highly likely to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026

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