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Reviews of The Old Smithy

Min Y Don trefriw, Trefriw, LL27 0JJ, United Kingdom

#2 of 6 hotels in Trefriw

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 64 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    9.0
    Very comfortable accommodation - cosy, warm and easy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There is nothing to dislike

    Hosts are very discreet and leave guests to enjoy their stay - that said, they are gracious and accommodating wanting to ensure the stay is as comfortable and easy as possible. Thank you for being great hosts.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Old Smithy was perfect for our stay! Cozy and compact, but with everything we needed and still felt spacious! The hosts were lovely and very accommodating. We have found a great little gem and will be recommending to anyone visiting the area. Thank you for a lovely stay!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional self catering suite in a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing at all

    This is a self contained suite/annex attached to the owner’s property, the accommodation was excellent, comfy bed, mini sitting area with comfy settee, an artificial flame fire heater and wall mounted TV, kitchenette with microwave and mini cooker plus a good size fridgefreezer . And a superb ensuite with a rain shower, plenty of hot water and heating, Perfect/ everything I needed, exceptionally clean too.everything you need for a quite self catering holiday, in a good location .

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, was perfect!

    What wasn't there to like! The location was perfect for the activities we wanted to complete. We had everything we needed in The Old Smithy, and the hosts were fantastic. Sara and Dave are so accommodating and friendly. We will definitely be returning! Bobby, the dog, was the star of the trip for me, such a lovely dog.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    8.0
    Overall a pleasant stay, would recommend for a short stay in this area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit of a mix up with up with our arrival date so no key when we got there (they were v apologetic though!), and also probably due to this consumables weren’t restocked (e.g. loo roll, washing up stuff, soap) and hosts didn’t pick up messages about this.

    Very cosy, warm, peaceful, had all the essentials for a short stay. Hosts were friendly when we met them. Convenient for Conwy and the mountains. Good local pubs and facilities.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    10
    Great Christmas Getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t think of anything

    We loved everything about it. It was in a great location for hikes and walks, but also to enjoy local towns and easy to find. It was warm, cosy and comfortable. Sara and Dave were lovely and made us feel at home. The Smithy has all the facilities and a wonderfully warm and powerful shower; great after a long hike. I wish we could have stayed longer.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I cant really think of anything

    The property was perfect I was left alone But it was made clear that if I needed anything I could ask the owners directly

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautifly decorated room with all neccesery equipment.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I was to be picky, The bathroom towels could be a bit bigger..

    Absolutely brilliant location to go off walking. Gwydir Forest is on the doorstep. Lovely little place to stay. Very friendly hosts without being too full on.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    10
    Perfect, highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing! Well maybe someone may find it tricky to get into the driveway but we didn't.

    It was wonderful, nicely appointed, perfectly sized and stocked with everything you could possibly need. Lovely garden to use too. Hosts really friendly and helpful (when asked for more detailed directions to the property they were spot on and it was easy to find). Perfect! Highly recommend!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    9.0
    Had a great stay, found the accommodation very comfortable and cosy it’s in a wonderful little village, would definitely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s 1 window and it’s not sea-through so you have to go outside to check weather

    Very cosy, accommodating and comfortable. Has everything you need.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    10
    Amazing. Great location with plenty of food options nearby
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great little place for a single of couple. Better than a B&B because you can make your own food.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2024

    9.0
    Great little accommodation. Definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside was white blind at the window which didn't keep out the light and was woken early with the daylight.

    Peaceful location, compact but had everything you needed. Great little getaway accommodation. Great for exploring the area.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    8.0
    Very comfortable and cosy holiday let, and very friendly hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only minor thing was the frosted glass window through which we couldn’t see the outside space (we would open the door sometimes for daylight) but it was otherwise a great place to stay.

    Cosy and comfortable studio room. Very friendly hosts.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Equipped with everything needed for our stay. Lovely village with a few pubs for food. Would stay again when next exploring north Wales

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Can’t wait to come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If I HAD to, the shower is overhead only; so it’s a bit difficult to not get your hair wet if it’s not hair wash day. I’ll bring my shower cap next time!

    Small but perfectly formed! Everything you could possibly need for a stay. Really comfy and cosy and exceptional hosts

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn't like

    It was a perfect location , and beautifully cosy. Sara & Dave were very welcoming as was Bobby their very friendly four legged family member 😀

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    3 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely place to use as a base, so well planned out for limited space, but wanted for nothing. If you walking, hiking its a great location as so many beautiful walks close by 😊

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didnt like

    We luved everything, it was so cosy and in a perfect place 🙂

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    A wonderful home in a lovely venue; cosy, warm and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The half sized ironing board was really hard to use, especially as it only just fits on the table so a full sized on would be much appreciated if I were to stay again. Also, it would be awesome if there was a sofa bed in there as well as the double bed but the sofa that was there was great.

    I loved the peace and quiet of the place. The shower was excellent and the whole bathroom was impeccably cleaned, as was the rest of the space.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2023

    9.0
    A hidden gem in a beautiful setting.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Beautiful setting and fantastic use of space in the self contained converted flat. Everything you could possibly need was provided. Off road parking on the driveway. The host family were welcoming and ensured our stay was perfect.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely quaint and cozy holiday home, perfect for a quiet weekend away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It's a very peaceful location, also convenient for accessing Snowdonia National Park and other hiking routes. The kitchen is great for making breakfast and preparing lunch. Sara and David are very friendly hosts.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    cute little apartment, great pub with amazing food just down the road, lovely dog! Thanks for an amazing stay, and for use of the driveway.

    Stayed in July 2023

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