The North West office of specialist hospitality agent Sidney Phillip shas announced the sale of YHA Bryn Gwynant, on behalf of the Youth Hostel Association.
YHA Bryn Gwynant is located between the villages of Pen y Gwryd and Beddgelert in Nant Gwynant, Caernarfon. The area is known for its steep slopes and glacial lakes including Llyn Gwynant and Llyn Dinas, and is one of the main gateways to Snowdonia National Park. As a result, it is popular with tourists attracted to the region’s hiking routes, most notably the Watkin Path, and its waterfalls, particularly those along the Afon Glaslyn. Also nearby are notable attractions including Caernarfon Castle, Portmeirion and the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway.
The sale included Bryn Gwynant, a former Victorian summer residence which has operated primarily as a hostel since 1958; a self-contained coach house; studio accommodation; a detached cottage and 42 acres of land including former Japanese ceremonial gardens, woodland and lakeside area.
The property was sold at auction off a guide price of £450,000.
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(July 2026)