Handmade Ice Cream from the Heart of Snowdonia

Hi there — we’re a small family business making slow-churned ice cream in the middle of Snowdonia, using proper ingredients, local Welsh milk, and a lot of care. We started Aran Hufen Ia when life needed a change — and what began as an idea has turned into something really special.

Our ice cream is made from scratch, in small batches, with flavours that taste like they’ve been thought about. Our honeycomb’s a favourite — we make it ourselves, the old-fashioned way. Whether you're visiting on a rainy caravan holiday or popping in after a lake swim, we’re here to make your day feel a bit more joyful. One scoop at a time.

Meet The Makers

Bala

43 High Street, Bala, LL23 7AF

Open 7 days a week April- September 12-5pm, sometimes later, check fb or google for our up to date times.

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Dolgellau

1 Eldon Row, Eldon Square, Dolgellau, LL40 1RD
Open Thursday- Sunday 12pm-5pm and every day in the school holidays

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  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ruth Jones

    I had the banoffee ice cream and it was delicious! Staff are friendly and I will recommend it to all my mates who visit Bala. 5 stars for the best ice cream shop!

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Andy Dunn

    Stopped for an ice cream after 7 hours on my motorcycle lovely service, amazing ice cream !

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ella T

    Great coffee and delicious cookies

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Shoayb Hamdi

    We visited a few days ago and had a great experience. My daughter absolutely loved the ice cream! The staff were really friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was lovely. The prices were reasonable too.

    Thank you to everyone!