Guests say
Glanllyn is a beautifully renovated and well-equipped cottage in a peaceful yet central location, ideal for exploring Betws-Y-Coed and Snowdonia. Guests praise its cleanliness, comfort, and proximity to local amenities, with many highlighting the lovely garden and easy walks into town. While a few minor issues were noted, such as limited kitchenware and occasional maintenance quirks, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a popular choice for families and groups seeking a relaxing break.
The cottage is generally described as clean and well-presented, though a few guests mentioned the presence of spiders and a missing hand soap on arrival. These minor issues did not detract significantly from the overall impression of cleanliness.
The location is consistently praised for being quiet yet within easy walking distance of the town centre, shops, and public transport, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.
Guests found the cottage cosy and the beds mostly comfortable, with only one mention of an uncomfortable second bedroom bed and limited lounge seating for four. Overall, comfort levels are high.
The cottage is well-equipped and spacious, with a nice garden and good parking. Some guests noted a lack of certain kitchen items, issues with the bath plug, and recycling arrangements, but these were minor compared to the overall positive feedback.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A detached cottage situated in a secluded quiet spot, with river views and next to the Golf Club. Only a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Betws-y-Coed.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Electric Woodburner, French Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request).
LPG central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. . Enclosed back garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property is accessed via a rough track and there is a river beyond the garden.. The cottage is perfect for families, with an enclosed rear garden, and no busy road to contend with whilst unpacking the car. Betws-y-Coed is known as the ‘gateway to the Snowdonia National Park’, a popular destination for all age groups. It’s a bustling spot with many highly rated eateries to enjoy, friendly pubs, some fabulous shops selling local items and various outdoor pursuit shops. Not forgetting the golf club right next door to the cottage. There are some very scenic walks straight from your doorstep, along rivers, waterfalls, and forestry.
Llyn Elsi sits above the village and is well worth the hike up. The famous Marin Bike Trails are nearby, with colour coded routes suitable for all abilities. There is a bike hire shop in Betws-y-Coed and at the nearby market town of Llanrwst; here you will also find a larger grocery store. Just up the road from the bike trails is Llyn Geirionydd (Geirionydd Lake) this is a wonderful spot for a day out where you can use the lake to take a dip, or use your paddle boards and kayaks; there are picnic benches available, parking and toilets. Tree Top Adventures is a few minutes’ drive down the road where you will find six adventures to choose from, some of which are tree hoping, forest coaster and skyride, check out their website and be sure to book to avoid disappointment.
In the opposite direction is Llechwedd Slate Caverns, another great day out for the kids and adults alike, with further activities for all interests such as deep mine tours, underground golf, ziplines and more. Just a short drive down towards the coast is Surf Snowdonia, and a little further on from here is the historic harbour town of Conwy with many historic sights and buildings to visit, such as Conwy Castle and the smallest house in Great Britain down on the harbour.
Free WiFi
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
The garden is currently under renovation (April 2023), therefore not fully finished/grassed, however there will still be a sitting-out area available.
Reviews (13)
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Confirmed Guest
We enjoyed our stay overall, and the location is within easy walking distance of Betws-y-Coed, making it a great base for exploring the area.However, the property could be better equipped. There was no hand soap when we arrived, which wasn’t ideal after a long journey with children. There were also no clear recycling bags provided, making it difficult to separate waste as requested. A few more basic essentials would make a big difference to the overall guest experience.
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Megan
Great location near to centre of Betws-Y-Coed with great links to Snowdonia national park. Please note this is a traditional rural cottage style property and comes with some of those quirks.
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Confirmed Guest
Second bedroom bed was uncomfortable. Kitchen could be better stocked in crockery and glassware, and also in chopping boards etc for those that want to cook. But verbally a very pleasant stay.