About this property
Waterfall Retreat is a well-appointed cottage resting in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, with roadside parking and a multi-tiered garden set beside a flowing river. Ideal for families or small groups, this inviting setting combines traditional character with spaces designed for social time together. Step inside to discover the sitting room, where a woodburning stove offers a focal point for evenings spent unwinding after days exploring Snowdonia. The kitchen/diner provides a bright and practical hub for preparing meals, with space to gather and share food while planning the next outing. A ground-floor family bedroom, complete with a double and single bed, offers flexibility, while two further double bedrooms are arranged to suit a range of group stays.
A ground-floor shower room and cloakroom ensure convenience throughout your time away. Within the town, Blaenau Ffestiniog offers a range of shops and places to eat, while also showcasing its rich heritage at Llechwedd Slate Caverns, where guided underground tours reveal the area’s industrial past, and Zip World Llechwedd, home to exhilarating zip lines and underground trampolining. The Ffestiniog Railway provides a scenic journey through the landscape towards Porthmadog, where the harbour, Maritime Museum, and Glaslyn Wildlife Reserve offer varied days out. In nearby Portmeirion, colourful Italian-inspired buildings and landscaped gardens invite exploration, famously known as the setting for The Prisoner.
Surrounded by Snowdonia National Park, the area offers walking trails, cycling routes, and mountain scenery in every direction, making Waterfall Retreat a well-situated base for discovering North Wales.
The fascinating old slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is situated in a superb position for exploring the Snowdonia National Park. There is a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat. The main local attractions include Zip World Slate caverns, the longest zip line in Europe and fastest in the world, this is a great underground adventure. The slate mines now hold the prestigious status of a world heritage site, awarded by unesco and visitors can take enthralling underground trips there to see mining as it was done in days gone by. The famous narrow gauge Ffestiniog mountain railway also runs for 13 miles through the Snowdonia National Park to the harbour town of Porthmadog. Nearby is Portmeirion village, famous for its architecture and the film set of the cult TV series The Prisoner, plus local beaches, suitable for children, are within easy driving distance.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single with trundle.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, kettle, toaster.
TV with Freeview, DVD player, radio, selection of books, games, and DVDs, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
Multi-tiered garden with patio, decking, freestanding bath, and furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles, lake 0.8 miles, river 0.1 miles.
Note: There are approx 15 steep uneven steps to the elevated sun deck – not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: There is a river next to the cottage – children and dogs must be supervised at all times.
Note: Short breaks to be 3-nights minimum - bookings cannot start on a Saturday, Sunday or Monday