Guests say
Bron Elan is a charming, cosy cottage in a picturesque village, ideal for exploring Snowdonia and enjoying scenic walks straight from the door. Guests praise its excellent location, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. The cottage is particularly suited to couples or small families seeking a peaceful retreat. While some mention the sofas and TV could be updated and note occasional cleanliness or maintenance issues, most found the property clean, warm, and welcoming. The local pub and train station add to the convenience, making it a popular choice for walkers and nature lovers.
Many guests found the cottage clean and tidy, but several reviews mention issues such as dirty sofas, an unclean kettle, and a rusty shower rail. While the majority of stays were positive regarding cleanliness, a few guests felt standards could be improved.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving the proximity to Snowdonia, local walks, the train station, and the village pub. The setting is described as beautiful and peaceful, making it a standout feature of the property.
The cottage is described as cosy with very comfortable beds, but several guests found the sofas uncomfortable and in need of replacement. The cottage is snug, especially for taller guests or larger groups, but generally provides a warm and restful environment.
The kitchen is well-equipped and the cottage has useful amenities like a wood-burning fire and parking. However, some guests noted issues with the TV size, heating, and lack of towels or tall glasses. Maintenance of some items, such as the sofas and shower, could be improved.
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
This cosy cottage is great for touring the area, with castles, beaches and forests nearby, perfect for exploring.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric storage heaters, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. . Patio with garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are drops in the patio area.. This delightful, character, end terraced, holiday cottage is in the pretty village of Dolwyddelan in the Snowdonia National Park. It retains its original charm with inglenook fireplace, wood burner and exposed beams, and has a rear garden down a path located behind other cottages, as well as a sunny raised patio with a small courtyard which is accessed off the road to the property.
Moel Siabod towers above the village with the River Lledr flowing through the centre. Dolwyddelan Castle, a 13th-century fortress made famous by Prince Llywelyn, is a well known local landmark. A paradise for walkers and climbers with the hidden valley of Cwm Penamnen opposite the cottage. The village has a railway station on the Conwy/Blaenau Ffestiniog valley branch line passing through Betws-y-Coed, 5 miles, and Llandudno.
Llanddudno has quite an array of shops, live shows and entertainment which may be seen at the Theatre Venue Cymru. Nearby access to the many beaches of the Llyn Peninsula with Porthmadog, Harlech and Cricceth to name but a few. Chester and Anglesey are within an hour’s drive. Portmeirion Italianate Village is world famous for its architecture, setting and originality.
Blaenau Ffestiniog is a mecca for outdoor pursuit enthusiasts with underground trampolining and the current largest zip wire in Europe (as advertised on BBCs ’Countryfile’). The Ffestiniog steam train also runs from here to the coast. The Stiniog Downhill Bike Trails and Plasy Brenig are worth a visit. There is a pub and restaurant within the village not to mention a whole host of eateries to suit all tastes in Betws-y-Coed. Shop, pub and restaurant 400 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
Initial fuel for woodburner included, thereafter available locally at cost. There are drops in the patio.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Towels are not included.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (28)
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Jeanette Wilson
Cottage brilliant value for money, and great location for both local walks from the doorstep and to the train station to visit other places. Would book it again.
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Natalie
The cottage is lovely, we retuned as we love the village and have stayed in previous cottages before. Bed double is comfy has a mattres topper on it. The kitchen is small but workable and has all you need. The tv has all the apps you want and the shower is hot :) lovely surroundings, train down the road that goes every two hours. Lovely local pub y Gwydyr hotel very friendly and food is great!
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Isobel
We had a lovely stay here, the cottage feels a little rundown but it's warm and dry and the perfect spot for all your outdoor activities