Guests say
Garreg Wen Isaf Bach is a well-regarded cottage, praised for its cleanliness, welcoming hosts, and beautiful location. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like Welsh cakes and the presence of friendly dogs. While some mention minor issues with headroom and the bathroom location, the overall sentiment is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
The cottage receives high marks for cleanliness, with numerous guests commenting on how well-presented and clean the property is. The consistent mention of cleanliness in the reviews supports a high score in this category.
The location is frequently praised for its stunning views and central position for exploring North Wales. However, some guests noted traffic noise and difficulty finding the property, slightly lowering the score.
Comfort is generally rated highly, with guests finding the cottage cosy and well-equipped. However, a few guests mentioned issues with limited headroom and the distance between the bedroom and bathroom, which affects the score.
Facilities are appreciated, but some guests experienced maintenance issues such as a blocked toilet and a noisy boiler. While these instances seem isolated, they do impact the overall score for facilities and maintenance.
Guests often mention the thoughtful gestures of the hosts, such as providing Welsh cakes and other essentials. While these gifts are warmly received, it's important to note that such personal touches, although likely, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This lovely barn conversion adjoining the owner’s home is set within well-kept grounds on the edge of Penygroes, bordering the beautiful Snowdownia National Park. A delightful cottage, Garreg Wen Isaf Bach is perfect for a couple seeking a romantic break away, as well as being an excellent base for exploring all North Wales has to offer. Tastefully furnished to a good standard throughout, you’ll feel welcomed the minute you arrive at this property. The well-appointed sitting room is spacious and bright, with a large and comfortable sofa and a splendid dining area, equally ideal for a romantic supper or a leisurely breakfast, both of which can be prepared in the fabulous handcrafted oak kitchen. Located off the sitting room, the stylish bathroom comes equipped with a delightful freestanding Victorian-style roll-top bath, perfect to indulge in a relaxing soak after cycling the nearby Lon Eifion Cycleway or climbing up Mount Snowdon. An open oak staircase leads up to a spacious and peaceful bedroom, complemented by exposed beams and wooden floorboards, as well as Velux windows providing lots of natural light during the day and views of the starry night sky once the sun has set. Venture outside and enjoy a glass of something cool whilst you admire the truly spectacular views of the Yr Eifl mountain range, Cardigan Bay and Anglesey in the distance. For those who love walking, there are some excellent routes from the cottage, not to mention the beautiful Blue Flag beach at Dinas Dinlle, offering a sloping shoreline, sand dunes and rock pools, just four miles away. The historic, medieval walled town of Caernarfon, dominated by its majestic mediaeval castle and boasting an array of shops and restaurants, is only a short drive away, whilst Llanberis, the starting points for many routes up Mount Snowdon is also within easy reach. For a more leisurely way to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the highest peak in Wales, take the Snowdon Mountain Railway almost to the summit and marvel at the stunning views from the rooftop of Wales. Beautiful natural attractions such as Llyn Nantlle Uchaf and Nantlle Valley are also easily accessible by car, so there’s no end to the abundance of great days out to be had from your doorstep. With the rugged beauty of Wales’s lush green hills, rocky peaks and sandy shores just waiting to be discovered, this cosy cottage is the perfect base for a memorable holiday at any time of year.
The lovely quiet village of Penygroes is situated around six miles from the historic castle town of Caernarfon, bordering the Snowdonia National Park with beautiful scenic walks and mountain views easily accessible. A good selection of shops, cafes and pubs are available in the village and the wider local area is full of restaurants and activities such as golfing, swimming, tennis, surfing and horse riding to name but a few. Plas Dinas Country House is also nearby, which is home to some great history as well as The Gun Room restaurant. The beaches on Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula can be reached in about half an hour, while the beach at Dinas Dinlle is just a 10-minute drive away. Nearby, Caernarfon is home to Caernarfon Castle, which is well worth a visit, with further shops and cafes available, as well as steam train trips. Portmeirion is also a short distance away, featured in the TV series ‘The Prisoner’. Just 8 miles away is the Welsh Heritage centre which has a licensed cafe at Gant Nwrtheyrn with magnificent sea views from it's decked dining area.
Beddgellert is a very attractive village, surrounded by the beautiful Snowdonia National Park, with a fabulous arts and craft shop, and several pubs. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
One first floor double bedroom.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with basic Sky, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Cot and highchair.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Secure bike storage.
Shared lawned garden with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Beach 4 miles.
Note: Slightly restricted headroom in bedroom.Please note from 07.09.2020 this property is now pet free - all bookings made before this date will be honored.
Nearby points of interest
- Caernarfon Castle
- Penrhyn Castle
Reviews (51)
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Linda
We spent two weeks with poor sleep as a consequence. Gareth the owner was friendly but not intrusive, overall we enjoyed our stay.
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Jackie
Property owners are friendly and helpful. We loved the enthusiastic greeting from their dogs when we returned from our days out. Location is brilliant, itâs a great place to explore North Wales and the Eryri National Park.
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Janet
also the stairs should have had carpet on and they were very slippery & creaked, dangerous at night. Also, a hook on the bathroom door would have been very convenient, whilst showering & washing. Apart from these points, we enjoyed our stay there. Denise & Garry the owners are very nice, no complaints there!