Guests say
Guests have consistently praised the cottage for its comfort, cleanliness, and prime location in Beddgelert, with easy access to local attractions and walks. The well-equipped facilities and thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs, have contributed to many memorable stays, although there have been minor concerns about Wi-Fi reliability and wildlife in the vicinity.
Reviewers frequently highlight the spotless condition of the cottage, noting its cleanliness as a significant positive aspect of their stay.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to local amenities, scenic walks, and attractions in Snowdonia, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests finding the beds particularly comfortable and the cottage cosy, contributing to a restful experience.
Facilities are generally well-received, with modern appliances and a well-equipped kitchen. However, the score reflects concerns over intermittent Wi-Fi and the presence of rodents mentioned by one guest.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident in the welcome packs and regular communication. While such gifts are warmly appreciated, they are a gracious gesture and may vary with each stay.
About this property
Swn yr Afon is a traditional stone holiday cottage on the outside with a contemporary interior! Overlooking Afon Glaslyn, close to the pretty village of Beddgelert, it makes for an ideal holiday retreat in the beautiful Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park for couples, friends or a family. So much care and attention has been taken by the owners to create a wonderfully equipped and welcoming home from home that will not disappoint. Entering this beautiful, double fronted cottage you will experience a lovely warm, Welsh welcome, immediately being drawn into the open-plan living space. The sitting room has a stunning accent wall, with two leather sofas and a separate chair set around the warming woodburning stove and Smart TV, providing ideal space for quiet evenings in, especially when the evenings are cooler! The kitchen area is well-appointed and fully equipped for you to prepare that delicious evening meal or leisurely breakfast before heading out and about to explore this wonderful area. The bedrooms consist of a double with seating area and TV and a twin room, these two rooms face the front of the cottage and boast views of the mountains too, whilst a single bedroom is at the rear of the cottage, served by a shower room. Swn yr Afon has a shallow frontage with two benches, ideal for your morning drink listening to the sound of the Glaslyn river. At the back of the cottage, accessed from the first-floor landing via a glazed door are steps up to a hillside decked area with seating and breathtaking mountain views. Parking is provided in a shared lay-by just 20 yards away. Beddgelert is less than half a mile and is a delightful village with a good selection of shops, pubs and cafes alongside the river, alongside some wonderful wooded walks and a whole range of footpaths that surround the village. Be sure to visit the famous grave of Gelert while you're there. Mountain biking is well-catered for locally with a number of centres in the area but if you are looking for something less strenuous, perhaps a ride on the Welsh Highland Steam Railway which runs through the village taking you to Porthmadog on the coast or to the royal and historic town of Caernarfon with its majestic castle will appeal. A little further afield is Blaenau Ffestiniog, home of the Ffestiniog Steam railway and if you are in need of an adrenaline rush then there is always ZipWorld Titan! Llanberis is not too far away either with it’s scenic lake and the Mountain Railway which you can jump aboard to get to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). This lovely cottage provides a great base for exploring this part of North Wales.
Beddgelert is a small village sat within the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, boasting several shops, pubs, restaurants, and tea rooms, as well as local attractions such as the Afon Glaslyn river, the Aberglaslyn Pass, the Welsh Highland Steam Railway over to Porthmadog and Caernarfon. Other destinations in distance include Porthmadog, Portmeirion, Borth y Gest and the Llyn Peninsula further afield.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with Smart TV, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a woodburning stove
Electric central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
2 x Smart TVs, Amazon Alexa, WiFi.
Fuel, power & starter pack of wood for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen & towels included in rent.
Off-road parking in a shared lay-by 20 yards away on first-come, first-served basis.
Rear, elevated decked area with seating and mountain views.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (not allowed upstairs and please bring own dog blankets and towels).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops and pub 0.4 miles.
Note: There are five steps up to the cottage.
Note: The cottage is located close to the road so some associated noise may be heard.
Note: The rear decked area is accessed via 20 steep steps, extreme care to be taken and children must be supervised.
Note: Bookings for Friday-Friday, Monday-Monday, Friday-Monday or Monday to Friday only.
Nearby points of interest
- Caernarfon Castle
- Penrhyn Castle
Reviews (39)
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Nigel
Before arriving communication was great from the owners checking in on our needs and on arrival we received a lovely welcome pack of local sourced beer / coffee /tea biscuits etc . The property itself is in a great location with a short walk to Beddgelert village and the cottage was spotless with everything supplied and nice finishing touches . Parking was good with two lay-bys outside property . Great communication with owners too . Great views from the back garden area. We stayed here as a family of five and was great and had everything we needed.
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Samantha
We didn't have to worry about any essentials. You can tell that the owners are very thoughtful people and has gone over and beyond to make sure that everything was provided for the things that we may need. Even dogs little treats and own bed were provided if you were to bring your dog. The rooms were beautiful and the beds were so comfortable. Although there were no back garden, there is however a perfect view if you go up the steep steps and relax with a brew taking it all in. The area was perfect for where we wanted to go. Zip world is about 20 mins away where they have bounce below, titan zip line, mine tour etc. Snowdon is about the same. Fforest coaster ride is about 30 mins away. Lots of activities we manage to cram in the area in 4 days, we booked these beforehand. There is an info shop outside the bus stop in village for bus times etc. The village is a 10 mins walk and is in a nice quiet area with a beautiful river flowing through. Really nice mountain views. Evening meals were nice but they do closed early at 9pm and the pub shuts at 10pm so best to go earlier. All in all we had a lovely experience and the owners made sure we were happy with everything. Thanks guys we loved it.
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Katherine
Clean and well appointed. If the owner sees this review my daughter feels she left her 16th birthday necklace in the single bedroom bedside table!!! I can't find any contact details for you. Please help.