Snowdon Ranger Youth Hostel, Rhyd Ddu

Exciting freehold opportunity
Youth hostel in Snowdonia National Park
Sought-after location
48 beds over 12 rooms
Private owners' annexe
Close to Snowdon Ranger Path and Llyn Cwellyn
SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON 24TH JUNE 2026 AT 1PM
SELLER REF 91922

YHA Snowdon Ranger is located at the foot of Mount Snowdon with the footpath to Snowdon and the Welsh Highland Railway Station directly behind the property. It is set in an area steeped in Welsh culture with the Sygun Copper Mine, Beddgelert village, Caernarfon Castle and the stunning Llyn Cwellyn lake and reservoir all close by.

The property sits on the A4085 and can be accessed via the A55 from Caernarfon. In turn, the A55 links to the A498 which provides access to Porthmadog to the south and connects to the A5 London to Holyhead to the north. The Snowdon Sherpa Bus serves the village and operates from Caernarfon; it provides access to other National Park destinations.

The property is a prominent, brick-built building with a slate tile roof. It has a separate, detached, two-storey, stone-built annexe (The Coach House) with a pitched tile roof.

Ground Floor
Front door leading to FOYER AND RECEPTION AREA. REFURBISHED COMMUNAL LOUNGE to the right which is carpeted and has a feature fireplace and seats 20. To the left of the entrance is a DINING ROOM with seating for approximately 60. There is also a ground floor SELF-CATERING KITCHEN which is fully equipped and recently refurbished, and a good-size COMMERCIAL KITCHEN which comprises tile floor and an array of catering equipment and refrigeration units as well as a PANTRY. MANAGER’S OFFICE. STAFF TOILET. WASH ROOM/DRYING ROOM.

LETTING ACCOMMODATION (12 HOSTEL BEDROOMS)
FIRST FLOOR:
BEDROOM 1: Sleeps 4
BEDROOM 1A: Sleeps 4
(Note: the bedrooms above are interconnecting and share a SHOWER ROOM and WC).
BEDROOM 2: Sleeps 6
BEDROOM 3: Sleeps 4
BEDROOM 4: Sleeps 4
BEDROOM 5: Sleeps 4
BEDROOM 6: Sleeps 2
BEDROOM 7: Single

GAMES ROOM with pool table and seating for 30.

THREE WCS and TWO SHOWER ROOMS.
Separate SHOWER BLOCK with TWO WCS AND TWO SHOWERS.

Second Floor
BEDROOM 8 : Sleeps 4
BEDROOM 9 : Seeps 7
BEDROOM 10 : 2 single

Second Floor continued
BEDROOM 11 : Sleeps 6
BEDROOM 12 : Sleeps 2
TWO SHOWER ROOMS.
WC.

Owners’ Accommodation
A detached annexe – The Coach House – comprises:
- KITCHEN, LOUNGE and BATHROOM on the ground floor. ONE DOUBLE and TWO SINGLE BEDROOMS on the first floor.
- An additional FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT with private access has a LOUNGE, KITCHEN, BATHROOM and THREE BEDROOMS.
- A LOWER ANNEXE has WC, SHOWER ROOM and TWO LETTING ROOMS which are currently unused.

External
PRIVATE PARKING for three, plus eight PUBLIC PARKING spaces to the front of the building. The land facing the property is a woodland area with a walking trail leading to Llyn Cwellyn lake and reservoir which has stunning scenery and is ideal for water sports. A public footpath leads to the National Park picnic area, jetty and Snowdonia National Park Authority CAR PARK.

This comfortable and relaxed accommodation is at the foot of Snowdon and is ideal for tourists, school pupils or large groups who wish to tackle the walking and cycling routes nearby and enjoy the breathtaking scenery and quaint villages that Snowdonia has to offer. The business trades as a Youth Hostel and there is scope for growth through the introduction of holiday pods and cabins.

A Premises Licence is held for the retail of alcohol, late night refreshments and live music.

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. LPG for cooking facilities. Kerosene for heating.
Local Authority: Gwynedd County Council.

GUIDE PRICE £450,000 to include fixtures, fittings and goodwill. Stock at valuation in addition.

FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE PREMISES ON WEDNESDAY 24TH JUNE 2026 AT 13:00

No direct approach to be made to the business; please direct all communications through Sidney Phillips.

Viewing strictly by appointment only.

Inventory
The sale of the property will include trade fixtures and fittings which are in absolute ownership of the Seller and in situ on completion. Any branded or leased items and any items owned by third parties will be excluded. An inventory of fixtures and fittings will not be provided by the Seller. If required, the Buyer may obtain an inventory (approved by the Seller) at their own cost. The Seller will not be required to remove any such items that remain on the property on completion.

Administration Fee
The purchaser will be required to pay Sidney Phillips Limited an administration fee of £2,000 plus VAT on completion.

Completion
Completion to take place within 56 days after the Auction, being 19th August 2026.

Viewing
Please telephone the Auctioneers on .
NO DIRECT APPROACH TO MADE TO THE BUSINESS; PLEASE DIRECT ALL COMMUNCATIONS THROUGH SIDNEY PHILLIPS. VIEWING STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

Vendor's Solicitors
Browne Jacobson, 3rd Floor, 1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, M3 3EB
FAO: Michael Parkinson