Dog Friendly Cottages in Snowdonia

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Elaine - Verified booking

  2 Borthwen is an attractive property in a good location just off the main street.

  Arriving on a busy weekend access off the High Street by the butchers is tricky. The first property on the left park 3 cars there leaving a very narrow space to enter. Anything other than a medium sized car would struggle at such times. There was parking either side of the junction as well at different times making visibility poor to pull out onto the main street at busy times The property is semi detached & parking for both is at the frontage of 2 Borthwen so this affects privacy & security for dogs if, as is permitted, the adjoining property had up to 3 cars. Any cars from the adjoining property need to open the gates to use the parking area anyway. The gates can be left open but only if dogs, young children won't be using the outside space. The small garden needs a lot of attention & looks nothing like the photograph. Internally, the external door to the main room can't be opened fully, nor can the one to the bathroom which was very frustrating. The main room is set out in a basic way with almost no decorative touches. Lamps (other than the harsh lighting of the industrial standard lamp) would add ambience. The floor, whilst safe underfoot, looks shabby & needs refurbishment. The garden equipment stored in the open under stairs space adds nothing to the feel of the space. The stairs are steep, slightly uneven & the handrail is inadequate. This should be mentioned in the description. Upstairs is cramped but to be expected due to the age of the property. The kitchen has the basics. Standard of cleaning seemed adequate although the internal section of the external door frames (visible when the doors are open) was very dirty.

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• Justine - Verified booking

  2 Borthwen Cottages is a delightful little cottage and perfectly placed for exploring the surrounding area.

  I would definitely recommend and would not be averse to staying again. We had our Jack Russell with us and so it was wonderful that we had a safe garden for him. We made the mistake of leaving the gates open one evening when we went out and came back to a driveway covered in sheep droppings so we had obviously had visitors whilst we were out. Just be aware of this (any future stayers) as how we avoided treading in it in the dark I'll never know. You will need a car if you are wanting to go out for meals / drinks although you could probably stretch to a half hour walk to Ysgethin. That said, nothing is too far away. The beds and bedding were very comfortable although the double bed did feel like a very small double. There are no wardrobes but there are plenty of hooks on the walls to hang clothes with some hangers provided. The kitchen and bathrooms are very small although the shower is a great size. A couple of times we could have done with the heating turning up but despite following the instructions it would not allow us to go higher than the preset temperature. We had good weather but this would be a problem in colder months. The driveway area could definitely do with a tidy up and the lawn area could do with a couple of hours spent in it. There is no washing machine, there is no room for one in the cottage, but could perhaps have one put in the outside shed maybe? We had friends staying down the road so managed to use theirs a couple of times. Could also do with possibly a few more plates / glasses etc but that's being really picky. Definitely worth a visit and would stay again.

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• Stephen - Verified booking

  Immaculate cottage next door but one to Dolbadarn castle.

  Small yet not cramped, this cottage retains its true character. Very warm and cosy. Regardless of size, this has to be the most thoughtfully and comprehensively equiped cottage we've ever stayed in, (even toothpaste?). Room for cooking "proper meals", the fridge freezer is large enough to store a weeks food. The welcome pack was generous and good quality. Clever use of space, the washer/dryer in the hall cupboard is a stroke of genius. The off road parking was invaluable. The slated front garden was wonderful for sitting and watching the world go by and also the sheep, squirrels, and owls in the woods opposite. We even had baby bunnies come under the gate to visit, (they really did). Yes, the road can get busy, but latching the gate properly and keeping a watchful and responsible eye on the any children or dogs will keep them safe, (and keep the sheep out). The cottage owners, Andy and Sioned, are the nicest people you could wish to meet. They never intrude, but were super helpful when asked for advice. It rained for a lot of our fortnight. No problem, waterproofs on and out for the day. Evenings spent sitting in front of the log fire were so relaxing. We can honestly say that this was the most enjoyable cottage holiday we have ever had and we look forward to returning soon.

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• Fiona - Verified booking

  Our second stay at 2 Borthwen.

  We absolutely love the cottage and so do our dogs, it's great value, practical, cosy and homely. For us It's in the perfect spot, with woods and fields almost straight out of the door and beaches within easy walking distance, also shops and the garage about 100yards up the road. If you don't drive the cottage is easy to reach from the train station. There are plenty of nice pubs a short distance away, we had a very good Sunday lunch at The Victoria Hotel Llanbedr, which allows dogs inside. Barmouth and Harlech. are lovely towns to visit. The cottage has everything you need, the beds are comfy, the shower works well. The heating is fine, just check the dial behind the door in the front room and turn up if it's cold. The cottage has a large parking area and a nice garden. We were delighted with the welcome pack, which included the best bottle of wine either of us has ever tasted. We returned home relaxed and restored.

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• Jonathan - Verified booking

  We have just spent a lovely week in the cottage.

  It’s a great location for getting around snowdonia, 11 mins drive from Harlech. The cottage is very pretty with off street parking that is gated. It has a lovely garden and patio, we ate on the patio every evening that the weather permitted. The cottage was very clean, a great big tv, Wi-Fi that worked the entire week which is important these days. The beds and the bedding all very comfortable as were the sofas. We liked Wales and this cottage and will be booking this cottage again next year. A couple of comments prior to this mentioned it was cold. The weather was not cold enough for us to require heating so I can’t comment on that. There is no washing machine which was a little surprising and also no freezer. Both of these are small inconveniences and as long as one knows in advance are fine. It was a great cottage, great location, nicely and comfortably furnished. Thank you it was a great week.

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