Guests say
Henrhiw Bach is a charming, cosy cottage set in a tranquil location with stunning countryside views, making it an ideal base for exploring Snowdonia and the surrounding area. Guests consistently praise the friendly and welcoming owners, the peaceful atmosphere, and the well-equipped kitchen. The cottage is dog-friendly and perfect for walkers and those seeking a digital detox. While some mention minor maintenance issues and limited connectivity, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage very clean and well-presented on arrival, with only a couple of isolated reports of missed bins or minor cleanliness issues. The majority of reviews highlight a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is frequently described as beautiful, peaceful, and ideal for exploring Snowdonia, with excellent views and easy access to walking and biking trails. The tranquil setting and proximity to local amenities are highly valued by guests.
Guests generally found the cottage cosy and comfortable, with many appreciating the beds and peaceful environment. Some noted issues with heating, mattress comfort, and steep stairs, but these were outweighed by positive comments about the overall homely feel.
The cottage is well-equipped for self-catering, with a good range of kitchen utensils and amenities. However, some guests experienced issues with heating, hot water, and the accuracy of advertised features (such as the fire and TV). Internet and phone signal are limited due to the rural location.
The owners are frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, often going out of their way to ensure guests have a pleasant stay. Some guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts (e.g., tea, coffee, Welsh cakes), but please note these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A traditional, 17th century, detached cottage surrounded by fields and countryside in an elevated position just a quarter of a mile above the village of Penmachno, in the magnificent Snowdonia National Park. This Penmachno cottage is furnished to a comfortable standard and is in a wonderful location with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valley. This charming character cottage is ideal for a Penmachno family holiday as it has a master bedroom and a cosy attic bedroom with the option of an additional single bed in part of the sitting room. With exposed beams, an open fire and whitewashed stone walls this Penmachno cottage creates a homely atmosphere to greet you after a day out exploring Snowdonia or attacking the challenging mountain bike trail which crosses the other side of the valley.
This is a fabulous destination for those wishing to explore the area, with the charming village of Betws-y-Coed only four miles away, offering traditional pubs, quality restaurants and numerous outdoor activities. For visiting thrill-seekers, enjoy a few hours at one or both of the Zip World sites in North Wales. Zip World Velocity in Bethesda boasts the longest zip run in Europe, whereas Zip World Titan offers the first four person zip line. Guaranteed to be an exhilarating day out! A wonderful Penmachno cottage for anyone wishing to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Note: This cottage can be booked with Ref 913376, together they sleep 11.
Penmachno is a small village situated in the Snowdonia National Park, just 4 miles from the popular town of Betws-y-Coed. The whole area is perfect for walking, cycling, and climbing. Betws-y-Coed has shops, pubs and tearooms, plus the waterfalls and river pools are well worth a visit. Explore the National Park, whilst further afield is North Wales' Heritage Coastlines.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x first floor attic double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Fitted kitchen.
Sitting room with single day bed, dining area and open fire.
Electric heaters with open fire in sitting room.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD, radio, selection of DVDs.
All fuel, power and starter pack for open fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed front patio with side lawn, furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4 miles, pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Steep open tread stairway leading to attic bedroom with sloping ceiling with access to bed from one side only.
Note: Low doorways throughout.
Reviews (36)
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Mohamed Wael
However the electric heating can be a little tricky, in addition to the lack of mobile network coverage.
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Deborah
The owners are friendly and thoughtful and we had a wonderful stay. Highly recommended! Steep stairs to the attic bedroom, but worth the climb. Charming place.
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Maxine
The cottage is isolated with no internet at all and unfortunately no phone signal for either EE or iD networks. It is an old cottage with damp and insects that like that environment. The TV reception was poor on some nights but not others. The kitchen was well equipped - just lacking a fish slice - and the hob and oven was handy. The shower was inadequate - poor output. But it did have a lovely bath. Having said all that we had a wonderful time in the area. The owner Dilys was a lovely lady. She lived on-site in another property and her son lived next door to our cottage. Very helpful and friendly. There were about 4 rentals on the site which had beautiful views across the valley. Unfortunately for us there were road works for the week we stayed which made getting in and out of the village a bit like a cross country RAC rally. There was a pub and a well stocked Londis about 700m down the hill.