Guests say
Beser Cottage is praised for its beautiful location, comfortable furnishings, and well-equipped amenities. Guests enjoyed the proximity to woodland walks, beaches, and local attractions in North Wales. The cottage's charm and modern conveniences provided a tranquil and enjoyable stay, despite some concerns about cleanliness and maintenance.
Several guests mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as cobwebs, dust, and dirty kitchenware. However, others found the property to be clean and well-kept. The mixed feedback suggests room for improvement in this area.
The location is highly praised for its idyllic setting, convenient access to woodland walks, the beach, and local villages. The proximity to Snowdonia National Park and other attractions makes it an excellent spot for exploring North Wales.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the open plan kitchen/dining area pleasant. Some mentioned the sofas being past their best, and suggestions were made for additional stair gates for child safety.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern appliances and amenities. However, there were reports of non-working ovens, the need for a gate in the garden, and suggestions for improved drying facilities for clothes.
While guests appreciated the direct gate access to the woods and the overall provision of amenities, there were no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Llanbedr 1.2 miles. Discover this charming cottage nestled where two rivers merge in the village of Pentre Gwynfryn near to Llanbedr, offering six guests a homely spot from which to explore the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Beser Cottage is on the doorstep of some of the most beautiful mountains making it a prime choice for those seeking an outdoor adventure to Wales. Step in to this fully renovated and refurbished in summer 2020 through the cheerful red cottage door, this traditional stone cottage feels warm and cosy with its kitchen log burner and Smartwave electric radiators throughout, and head into the sitting room to the right, with two plush sofas to sink into after a day of walks.
Relish quality time amidst your loved ones in the country kitchen/diner, sitting at the round dining table with a freshly opened bottle of wine while the chef of the group prepares a meal at the kitchen island, with a host of excellent appliances to help you rustle up some fabulous dishes, including an electric range cooker and hob, with a woodburning stove sitting within a large stone fireplace adding further ambiance. Completing the ground floor is the utility area to the right of the kitchen where a washing machine and tumble dryer promise to make keeping on top of any laundry a breeze, as well as a cloakroom too with a basin and WC.
For rest and relaxation, travel upstairs to the first floor to choose your sleeping spot, with a king-size bedroom, a twin bedroom featuring zip/link beds that can be made into a king-size on request, and finally a twin bedroom, all equipped with tasteful decor and furnishings for your things. A bathroom completes the interior, home to a roomy P-shape bath with a shower over, a towel rail and a basin and WC. Enjoy sitting out on the large open patio area with table and chairs and BBQ on one side of the house at any time of day, listening to the sounds of the rivers flowing and admiring the general peaceful atmosphere of this rural spot.
Surrounded by pretty woodland, guests can enjoy walks from the very doorstep of Beser Cottage, with a private path up to the woodland at the rear of the property allowing you to explore your immediate surroundings. The village of Llanbedr is where you'll find all the amenities you need on your self-catered stay, with the riverside walk down to Llanbedr's pubs being lovely and scenic, find three pubs and a local shop, as well as a train station connecting you to plenty more places of interest. With this area flanked by the Rhinog Mountains it is a haven for walkers, whilst mountain bikers can head to the thrilling hotspot of Dolgellau, home of Coed Y Brenin mountain biking centre where you can hire a bike or bring your own with eight trails ranging from blue to black.
With beaches less than two miles away, Nantcol Waterfall around ten minutes’ walk from the property, and the Mountain Lakes at Cwm Bychan and Cwm Nantcol just five minutes in the car, you are sure to find an adventure on the doorstep. Visit the historic town of Harlech and its UNESCO World Heritage Site, Harlech Castle, a medieval stronghold dominating the town, with one of the best links golf courses here too, Royal St David's. Eryri's (Snowdonia's) best attractions are within reaching distance whether via train or a scenic drive including Zip World and Bounce Below, and beach days are in sight at Harlech and Porthmadog, with the beautiful Italianate village of Portmeirion not to be missed!
Enjoy a break full of adventure in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park from Beser Cottage.
Resting in the Artro Valley and flanked by the Rhinog Mountains is the lovely village of Llanbedr. Found in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park, Llanbedr is an excellent base for an adventure to Wales as it has three pubs, all serving delicious food and drink, along with a local shop. Enjoy walks in the surrounding area including woodland and mountains, as well as fishing in the nearby lakes. Visit the coast at Harlech, Barmouth and Portmeirion for more great days out.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms:1 x king-size and 2 x twins.
Bathroom with P-shape bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove.
Sitting room
Electric heating with underfloor heating in the bathroom.
Electric range cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
For entertainment you have Freesat, Netflix and Amazon Prime on a smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for logburner included in rent.
Electric car charger.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Patio with seating and barbecue.
On-street parking.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: The fire in the sitting room is not in use.
Note: New sofas installed as of end of May and new gate installed in the garden to make it safer for visitors with children.
A retractable stair gate has also been fitted at the top of the stairs.
Reviews (16)
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Robert
Upon complaint cleaner came to the cottage changed beds emptied bins and went leaving a bottle of wine nice touch but did not clean the bathroom or elsewhere . With the price we paid for the week we were very disappointed. Cottage was comfortable and amenities provided were ample . We did enjoy our stay and we did leave the property cleaner than we found it
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Rob
The surroundings are lovely and peaceful. The walk into the woodland directly behind the cottage is beautiful. You are close enough to lots of great places to visit. We would definitely return.
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Pauline
It is a good size and very well equipped in terms of cutlery, crockery etc. Comfortable sofas and plenty of space for four adults and our cockapoo. There is a small secure garden but having a private gate directly into the very extensive woods was perfect for us and our dog. Safe and convenient parking for our two cars. I was hoping that we could walk along the river into the village (1mile) but this didnât seem possible. We would have had to walk along the road for about 300m to get to the footpath and with no pavements a little hairy. It would have been nice if there was a Visitors Book in the cottage. We always find it very helpful to see what other guests have recommended in terms of eateries, walks etc.