Guests say
Llygoden Cottage is a traditional and cosy property in a picturesque village, ideal for exploring Snowdonia. Guests appreciate its charm, location, and the provision of amenities for a comfortable stay. Some concerns were raised about maintenance issues such as leaks and dampness, but the cottage's character and setting seem to compensate for these drawbacks.
Guests reported issues with cleanliness, including dog hair on furniture and mildew. The broken hoover was a concern, indicating room for improvement in this area.
The cottage's location is highly praised, being in a perfect spot within a picture postcard village, close to local attractions and ideal for exploring Snowdonia.
The cottage is described as cosy and charming, though some guests struggled to keep warm. The presence of throws and electric heaters helped, but issues with dampness and leaks affected overall comfort.
Facilities are generally adequate, with a log burner and necessary amenities. However, ongoing maintenance issues like leaks and the state of decoration detract from the experience.
While guests found the abundance of instructions helpful, there is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
This traditional, stone-built cottage sits in the pretty village of Beddgelert, amidst the scenic splendour of the Eryri National Park. Enjoying mountain views and a charming interior, Llygoden Cottage invites families looking to explore the natural beauty of this wonderful National Park, with a plethora of walking and cycling opportunities from the door. Step into your new home-from-home and relax on the settee, positioned beside the woodburning stove and TV for those lazy evenings. The dining table provides a lovely spot to enjoy mealtimes together, prepared in the compact but well-equipped kitchen. Head out the rear door to the terraced patio, where you can enjoy an evening tipple as you relax amidst the beautiful surroundings. Whisk away upstairs and discover two tasteful bedrooms, including a double and a twin with ample storage for your personal items. Begin your morning routine in the shower room before heading out the door and discover this picture-postcard village. Pick up the essentials from the post office, enjoy a pint in the Tanronnen Inn or book a table at the Glaslyn Artisan Ice Cream & Pizza. Take a stroll along the river leading to the National Trust’s Aberglaslyn, a scenic Nature Reserve with a circular trail passing through woodland and across magnificent mountain scenery. Explore further afield and spend a day in Blaenau Ffestiniog, home to a range of attractions including the Zip World Llechwedd and Bounce Below Trampoline Park, perfect for those seeking adventure, whilst the Ffestiniog Railway is a must for those locomotive enthusiasts. All this and more awaits at Llygoden Cottage.
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.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer.
TV with DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Roadside parking.
Enclosed terraced patio with furniture.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Towels are not provided; guests are required to bring their own.
Note: Please take care on the steep stairs inside the cottage and the stone steps to the front and rear, especially when it is wet outside.
Please note, this property only accepts a minimum of 3 night booking.
Nearby points of interest
- Caernarfon Castle
Reviews (5)
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Kathryn
The cottage had everything you needed to enjoy your stay, including a gorgeous log burner but unfortunately it wasnât cold enough to light. There were also plenty of instructions to help you use heating, hot water etc. and plenty of books and games for a rainy afternoon. A great holiday. Will definitely be back!
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Janice
A short stroll to the picturesque village, several good places to eat, crafts and historical interest with charming walks. Perfect location for the exploring Snowdonia. We had a lovely stay.
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Amanda Clare
The cottage is very small and compact but has pretty much everything you could need. It was a bit of a struggle to get it warm and cosy particularly as it was cold and wet a lot of the week we were there. There is obviously an ongoing issue with damp, and there is a serious leak on the velux which drips on to the bathroom floor whenever it rains!! Overall we had a good week- you are paying for the location though! We did find the copious amounts of laminated instructions stuck everywhere a bit hilarious!