About this property
Settled amongst the rural countryside of Penrhyndeudraeth, in North Wales, rests this idyllic double-front cottage, Bryn Bethel. Boasting a snug and homely interior whilst enjoying easy access to the delights of Snowdonia National Park, Bryn Bethel makes the perfect base from which to explore some of Wales' finest locations. Park up in the handy off-road parking area set a short distance away from this lovely dwelling before unloading your belongings and making your way inside your new home-from-home, kicking off your shoes and discarding of any coats in the handy porchway as you enter. After a day packed full of adventure, look forward to putting your feet up in the sitting room to enjoy a family-favourite on the TV, gently warming your toes with the glow of the electric fire in the cooler months. Moving through the property, discover the fully functioning kitchen, beautifully-appointed with a contemporary black and white colour scheme and fit with a range of helpful appliances, including a dishwasher to help keep your space neat and tidy, whilst a handy washing machine can be found in the nearby utility. Uncork a bottle of wine and gather together with your loved ones at the dining table as the designated chef cooks up a storm, or make the most of your peaceful rural setting by taking your dining experience alfresco. At the end of another action-packed day, pour in the bubbles and enjoy a blissful soak in the tub, or make use of the overhead shower to wash away the day before catching some rest. There are three well-presented bedrooms, comprising of two doubles and a bunk room, each offering handy storage space as well as bedside lamps, ideal for some late night reading. If you don't fancy cooking, take the short walk to the local pub, The Royal Oak, where you can dine from a menu of delicious home-cooked meals, or if you'd prefer, pick up a takeaway from the fabulous selection of eateries nearby. Board the steam-hauled Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway that runs through the town and embark on an adventure through the glorious landscape of Snowdonia National Park, where craggy peaks, glistening lakes and rolling moorland offer a wealth of walking, cycling and hiking trails. Spend the afternoon visiting the picture-perfect village of Portmeirion, where breathtaking Italianate architecture decorates the streets, providing a lovely escape from reality, whilst the nearby sands of Harlech Beach are perfect for a seaside retreat. For an adventure to Wales that you'll remember for years to come, choose Bryn Bethel.
With a Post Office, a variety of restaurants, shops, and a train station, the large village of Penrhyndeudraeth offers all of the essentials. Within easy reach is Portmeirion, the picture-perfect Italianate village enveloped by sandy beaches and awe-inspiring woodlands. The popular harbour town of Porthmadog rests nearby, dubbed "the town that roofed the world", from here you can explore more of the delights of Wales via the Ffestiniog Railway.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x doubles, 1 x bunk room.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with electric fire
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Gas oven and hob, kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars - parking is situated in a parking area at the top of the road about 50 yards away from the property.
Rear patio with furniture.
Two well behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.3 miles.
Note: No cats allowed.
Note: One of the double beds is accessible from one side only.
Reviews (3)
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Gerard
On arrival I had to ask a neighbour where to park, there is a small dilapidated sign thatâs tucked away and hard to see, I only noticed it after a few days. The parking is difficult to access and I was warned there was a danger of the two metal (pointless?) bollards flying up and damaging my car. It was also a neighbour, not the owner or Sykes, who advised me to drive round the block and reverse into the parking area, but even doing that I was fearful of damaging my car. I had the code for the key safe, but after struggling for some time with it not working we found there was a second one that did work. The front door lock doesnât work, it has to be secured from inside, it is not possible to lock the front door from the outside, so you have to walk past all the bins (which were full on arrival) to the back door. The downstairs toilet door sticks. The door from the back door to the kitchen door is impossible to close, and thereâs a smelly drain cover on the other side of the kitchen door, covered by a mat. The kitchen scissors fall apart. In the night there are slugs on the kitchen floor. The TV system is impenetrable unless you have a PhD in Sky technology, a simple Freeview TV would make a lot of sense. On arrival there was no central heating for the first three days, and the back-up electric fire didnât work. There are various damp patches around the house. The landing light, by the boiler in the locked cupboard, works sometimes. The house was clean when we arrived, but otherwise there was an impression of the house having been neglected and various issues ignored. I was glad to leave.
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Emily
The cottage is well equipped and in a good location for exploring Snowdonia. There's a steep lane up to the parking bay
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Mark
Super clean. Everything you need there.