Christmas Cottages in Snowdonia

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Kevin - Verified booking

  The cottage is in a beautiful village.

  The location of the village and the walks around the area are breath taking. We were concerned when we booked that there maybe noise from the pub, but this was never an issue even on Friday and Saturday nights. There is a wonderful golf club about a mile from the property with views over the mountains and out to sea which are amazing. Non members can use the course, but you need your own clubs. Overall the property is as you see from the photos. It was of the standard we were expecting and on all the surface areas you can see the property is very clean. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you could need. There is parking at the front of the cottage. On arriving we had to move a bedside cabinet. This revelled carpet moths and their larva. The property had an infestation of carpets moths. This spoilt our whole week, (we had to hoovered the whole house, but the hoover had very limited suction) we could not unpack, kept all our clothes in suitcases or took them to the car, in fear that we would take moth larva back to our home. Once home we spent hours hoovering our cases, shaking out all our clothes in the garden and then had to wash everything we had taken. The experience was very stressful and upsetting. We sincerely hope the owners replace the carpets. You can not morally rent a property with moth infected carpets. Once this issue is resolved the property is ideal for exploring this area of North Wales.

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• Catherine - Verified booking

  We had a very pleasant stay at Plas Arenig as the cottage is very cosy and the water is always hot.

  The cottage was absolutely spotless. Amazing! Only wish we'd had time to stay longer. We found cottage as described in write-up and pictures. Street level cosy characterful lounge/diner with toasty log-burner. Downstairs cute kitchen with beamed ceiling on ground level leads directly into rear garden with patio which was just up our street. Hubby is 6ft 2 and yes he stood between the beams when in the kitchen but at 5ft6 no adjustment required for me beneath the beams as probably had 3 inches to spare. Loved the stone window sill and we had a couple of nice oven cooked dinners from the Belling and used the hobs and microwave too during our stay. Modern bathroom was well done and cosy too. Easy electric shower. We enjoyed living on three levels and going up and down stairs which goes with the territory living at the top of a hill. Views were amazing from rear windows and garden when the cloud blew over; it does blow in fast and we had a storm for 2 days. The local shop and the coffee house/bar downhill from us were both great and easy to reach. We parked roadside between the cottage and village shop but we could have used the carpark in the village. We would recommend the cottage and stay again in the future. We say see beyond no parking directly outside as unloading/loading you can pull over and unload/load literally outside the door as we tried and tested it.

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• Michelle - Verified booking

  Capel Cottage is a beautiful Welsh cottage which was presented spotlessly clean and with a delightful welcome pack.

  Views all around the cottage are stunning and amazing walks can be started from the cottage (one hour walk to Conwy over the hill) with spectacular views. We loved the outdoor spaces front and back which were peaceful with seating areas to relax after a busy day. The cottage had everything you need and nothing you didn't, we took advantage of the spice rack, coffee maker and ice cubes which was great. The bed was one of the most comfortable we've ever slept in and the sun room attached to the bedroom was a fabulous little space to play card games or read. Parking was never an issue and the pub next door was busy but never obtrusive. Only feedback to mention was no welcome information which told us of general house info. In addition the shower curtain situation was cheap and is not up to the standard of the rest of the property and needs reviewing. But I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others. We were sad to leave and are definitely planning on returning!

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• Philip - Verified booking

  Really excellent accommodation in an ideal place.

  The holiday let was spotlessly clean and well equipped. Great views of Dolgellau and the Cadair Idris mountains with sheep and cows in the field at the back, stayed here about 3 years ago and since then the kitchen has been refurbished to a lovely standard. Owner is next door but leaves you alone. I guess the only negative was being used to a much larger smart TV at home the TV was small and had limited freeview channels; an internet connection to the TV would help, not that we go on holiday to watch TV but the weather was cold for June. Ideal base for some lovely beach resorts and Eryri National Park. We found Bedgellert lovely, Betwys-coed very touristy with rip-off prices. Done 3 of the walks in the guest book, Torrent walk is free , close by and excellent. Saw dolphins at Tywyn which is a lovely place with a great beach. Would highly recommend.

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• Jean - Verified booking

  Perfect holiday accommodation.

  Very comfortable and clean. Lovely views from windows - fields at the rear and mountain views from the front. Comfortable bed and good shower. 10 minute walk into Dolgellau down hill. Quite steep on the way back. We hired electric bikes from Dolgellau Cycles - very nice man in the shop. We cycled the Mawddach Trail - very flat and easy ride to Barmouth. Very clean beaches at Fairfield, Towyn, Aberdyfi (good fish and chip shop on the front) and Barmouth. Lovely ride on Talyllyn Railway to Dolgoch waterfalls. We booked Sunday lunch at The Torrent Walk Hotel which was delicious and the small plate option is very good value with a lovely rhubarb crumble to follow! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Penty and highly recommend this property.

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