Guests say
Guests have had a delightful experience at No 1 Railway Cottages, praising its cleanliness, prime location, and cosy atmosphere. The property's proximity to local amenities and attractions in Betws-y-Coed is highly appreciated. The thoughtful touches by the owners, such as fresh flowers and Welsh cakes, have been well received, although such gifts are not guaranteed. Some minor suggestions for improvement were noted, but these did not detract from the overall positive experiences.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be spotlessly clean, contributing to a welcoming and comfortable stay. There was, however, a single mention of dust and cobwebs, which slightly impacts the score.
The cottage's location is consistently praised for being central, quiet, and convenient, offering easy access to shops, restaurants, and attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring North Wales.
Guests found the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable, with a homely feel. However, there were comments about the sofas and mattresses being worn out, which suggests room for improvement in this area.
The cottage is well-equipped and guests are generally pleased with the facilities provided. Some minor maintenance issues were raised, such as labelling of bins and a non-working hob ring, but these did not significantly affect the overall experience.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident from the mentions of welcoming touches like Welsh cakes, fresh flowers, and milk. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is important to note that such personal touches are not guaranteed.
About this property
A cosy end-terrace cottage just moments from the amenities of the popular village of Betws-y-Coed in the heart of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. This cottage has been decorated and furnished with care and attention to offer well-equipped, quality accommodation in a superb location for all Betws-y-Coed has to offer. There is a spacious living area with doors to the patio, ideal for an evening drink, three comfortable bedrooms and even a separate lawned garden, just a few yards away. The village amenities are a few minutes' walk, including shops, pubs and tea rooms, while the Tree Top Adventure High Ropes Course is within walking distance. The pretty market town of Llanrwst is 4 miles away and offers a leisure centre with swimming pool. Just a few minutes north is the Marin Mountain Bike Trail, while the whole area is superb for walking and climbing. The coast, mountains, NT properties and much more can all be reached from this cottage, which makes a superb base all year round.
The ever-popular village of Betws-y-Coed sits in the heart of the stunning Snowdonia National Park, and offers visitors a selection of craft and outdoor shops, as well as cafes and restaurants. The village is also home to the Woodland High Rope Activity Centre, and even has its own railway station with a museum, miniature railway, shop and restaurant. The nearby River Conwy is well known for the quality of its fishing and also hides river pools, frothing waterfalls and bridges that are many hundreds of years old. In addition to the stunning countryside that surrounds Betws-Y-Coed, there are a number of National Trust properties just a short drive away.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast bar.
Utility with WC.
Dining table is extendable.
Sitting room with electric woodburner-effect stove, dining area and doors to patio.
Gas central heating with electric stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Smart TV with basic Sky, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lockable bike shed.
Terraced patio with furniture overlooking railway, lawned garden (50 yards from cottage).
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1 min walk, pub 3 mins walk.
Note: The railway runs adjacent to this cottage, with approximately 6 trains per day passing in both directions.
Note: Please contact us to confirm any short break bookings for summer weeks
Reviews (35)
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Ivor
The cottage is well looked after and everything is provided. Weâve never stayed at Betwys y coed before. We found it to be the most relaxing week weâve had away. It was helped by the fact that being out for the day or even a couple of hours it was like coming home to relax. We will definitely look to book again next year.
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Chris
It has easy access in a central location in the town right next to coffee shops, restaurants and shops. My 3-star rating is due to us struggling to sleep at night due to the unbelievably soft mattresses. I realise mattress softness is subjective; but we have stayed in numerous places in recent years and never experienced a mattress like it. My wife fell out of bed one night is it collapses anywhere near the edge. Our family stayed a couple of nights in the other rooms, and they also experienced uncomfortable sleep. Pillows were also very tired and flat which became more apparent after stripping the beds and pillowcases as instructed to do so in the welcome pack. I would recommend bringing your own pillows. Lack of sleep does tarnish an otherwise beautiful cottage and unfortunately affected the overall holiday. Other than sleeping, the cottage was well equipped, spacious and a lovely patio at the back with good seating to relax and enjoy the tree topped mountains in the distance.
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Melanie
The trains were quite a novelty for the kids and weren't a bother at all. There is a nice terrace to sit out on, and the area is pretty quiet. It is in a perfect location for the surrounding area such as Snowdon, Zip World sites and Llanberis. Betws-y-coed has places to eat close by and a great riverside walk as well as a park to play football.