5 Gwynant Street

ID: S819500

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

Guests appreciate the cottage's excellent location, close to local attractions and with lovely views. The property offers comfortable bedrooms and is well-equipped, but several reviews suggest that attention to cleanliness and maintenance would enhance the experience. The outdoor area is highlighted as a positive feature, though it requires care.

Cleanliness is a concern, with multiple mentions of rubbish, dog waste, and cobwebs. The presence of mould and a general need for a thorough clean suggest significant room for improvement.

The location is highly praised for its proximity to the village and local peaks, offering convenience and scenic views, which guests found to be a strong asset.

While the bedrooms are noted as comfortable, the living room seating is consistently described as uncomfortable, detracting from the overall comfort of the property.

Facilities are adequate with all the basics provided, but there are issues with maintenance such as the door lock, guttering, and a need for TLC in the garden and bathroom.

There is a mention of a welcome pack with wood for a fire, but as gifts are not consistently referenced across reviews, it is not possible to accurately score thoughtfulness. It should be noted that gifts are not guaranteed.

About this property

5 Gwynant Street, a delightful stone cottage, settled within the bustling North Wales village of Beddgelert, in the heart of Snowdonia National Park. Boasting incredible mountain views from its elevated terrace garden, this property is ideal for a couple or small family who want nothing more than to explore the magnificent national park and take advantage of the plethora of walking opportunities that surround the property. Make your way inside to discover a charming living/dining room, offering a mix of traditional and contemporary features, with slate tiled flooring and wooden beams, complimented by a leather sofa and Smart TV, so you can spend evenings snuggled up together enjoying a film as the warmth of the woodburning stove creates a cosy ambiance. The dining table provides a spot to enjoy meals together, lovingly prepared in the compact but well-equipped kitchen, that stands just three steps up from the dining area and looks out onto the rear of the property. Head outside through the stable door and up a set of steps to find the first of two terraces, while the impressive sun trap decking area rests above both and offers a seating area where you can kick back with a morning coffee and soak up the incredible mountain view whilst enjoying the tranquil sounds of wildlife inhabiting the private land that sits just behind. Back inside the property, make your way up the staircase to find the double bedroom, where you can catch up on rest and enjoy the distant mountain view from the sash window. A further three steps up lead to an immaculate twin bedroom that overlooks the garden and would be ideal for children, while both bedrooms are served by an all-white family bathroom suite. The village of Beddgelert boasts an impressive selection of shops for picking up any essential items, as well as gift shops, arts and crafts stores and ice cream parlours, plus a range of pubs, restaurants, tea rooms and cafés, all idyllically situated beside the Afon Glaslyn. Take a stroll beside the river towards the National Trust's Aberglaslyn Nature Reserve and Aberglaslyn Pass, a stunning gorge thought to be one of the best beauty spots in North Wales. Be sure to pay a visit to Gelert's Grave, a statue and tombstone of the loyal hound of Prince Llewelyn the Great, which is very much the centrepiece of the village. Take advantage of your location at the foot of Mount Snowdon, Wales' highest peak, to embark upon a plethora of walking trails, including Watkin Path, the National Trust's Craflwyn and Beddgelert and the hiking area of Dinas Emrys, while a hike up Snowdon itself provides the ultimate challenge, along with the reward of breath-taking views from its summit. There are plenty of opportunities for cycling and mountain biking, should you prefer to explore your setting on two wheels, while the Welsh Highland Steam Railway allows you to enjoy the view from the comfort of a steam train, making its way through the centre of the village on its journey between Porthmadog and the royal town of Caernarfon, where you will find an impressive 13th century medieval castle resting on the waterfront. Just a short distance from Caernarfon is the Iron Age settlement of Dinas Dinlle, where you can spend a fantastic day beside the sea at its impressive Blue Flag-awarded beach. The Llyn Peninsula AONB is within driving distance and is a haven for walkers, wildlife lovers and watersports enthusiasts alike, who flock to this haven of natural beauty to be wowed by long stretches of coastline, rolling countryside and impressive Iron Age forts. 5 Gwynant Street is an incredible base for exploring the coast and countryside of North Wales.

The picturesque village of Beddgelert lies in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park at the foot of Mount Snowdon. Beddgelert is a bustling village with arts and craft shops, tea rooms, welcoming pubs, including Saracens Head and the Royal Goat, and restaurants, centred around the Afon Glaslyn river. A leisurely stroll along the river will take you to the Aberglaslyn Pass, one of North Wales’s most famous beauty spots. The Welsh Highland Steam Railway passes through the village on its journey from Porthmadog to Caernarfon. Beddgelert is famed for its monument to the Welsh Prince Llewelyn's dog, whom the Prince killed thinking it had attacked and killed his son, only to discover afterwards it had been defending his son from a savage wolf attack. From here, you can easily access Porthmadog, home to a Maritime Museum, the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, the Black Rock Llamas, and Porthmadog Golf Club, as well as Borth y Gest, where you can hike along the Beach Path, spend a day at the beach, and dine at the popular Black Rock Beach Club with stunning sea views, onwards to the Llyn Peninsula and beyond, this is an ideal location for a Welsh holiday.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room with woodburning stove

Electric central heating.

Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.

Smart TV and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Stairgate and free-standing fire guard available.

Roadside parking.

Bench seating at the front.

Multi-level rear patio garden with elevated decking area and seating.

Two well-behaved pets welcome.

Sorry, no smoking or vaping.

Shop and pub 0.1 mile.

Note: Three steps up from living/dining room into the kitchen.

Note: Three steps up from first-floor to get to twin bedroom.

Note: Garden is accessed via a set of 13 steps, with a further three steps leading to a second terrace and six more steps leading to the enclosed decking area.

Note: Children and pets should be supervised in the garden at all times

Nearby points of interest

  • Caernarfon Castle

Reviews (7)

  • Thomas

    Would definitely recommend.

  • David

    All in all a lovely cottage and one that we’d be happy to stay in again. The only reasons for not giving the property full marks were finding a big dog poo on the decking at the back of the house and the shower screen was broken. Although not a huge issue, it was surprising that while the welcome pack said that they would provide enough wood for a fire on the first night, the wood burner had paper and kindling to light a fire along with bigger half burned logs which lasted less than 10 minutes. Not a big issue but it did seem slightly tight!

  • Debbie

    I had to remove dog poo from the back garden area on arrival, the back door in particular was very dirty & splattered with mud inside, the 2 chairs in the living room werent very clean & there were cobwebs throughout. The bedrooms were comfortable & nicely furnished with plenty of storage. The front door locks need attention as the door doesn't feel very secure. The guttering needs attention too, as when it rains, there's a constant loud drip onto the shelter outside the back door. The rear garden area is pleasant but very steep & slippy when wet. Not currently value for money & definitely in need of a spruce up.

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