Villas In Snowdonia

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Ms Gordo - Verified booking

  This old riverside cottage has been renovated to such a high standard, a wonderful combination of luxury and good taste, without any compromise on comfort and cosiness. Incredibly well-equipped for self-catering too, and with plenty of storage space, good hot showers and quality linen. The location, however, is the biggest plus of all - right on the bank of the river with a beautiful rocky cascade just outside, visible from all of the huge windows. The large veranda overhangs the river for a beautiful place to just sit and gaze. We stayed for a week in November and were treated to a good snowfall on the first night, which turned the view into a winter wonderland the next day. Even at sub-zero temperatures the cottage was warm inside, and there were plenty of throws to wrap up in for extra cosiness. There's a short woodland walk to a cafe, right from the front door across the footbridge, and plenty of other long walks direct from site. It's also only a short drive from the whole of Snowdonia and endless opportunities for walks and activities and incredible scenery, and just half an hour from the coast too. Despite feeling isolated, there is a reasonable pub within five minutes walk. The walls of the cottage are almost a metre thick and the double glazing is well sealed, so any noise of the waterfall or the road are considerably damped down - I am a light sleeper but easily slept through. On our last day, Storm Bert arrived - the combination of torrential rain and snow-melt from the mountains caused the river to rise by several metres and become a gushing torrent of white water - truly spectacular, we spent the day just watching a photographing it in awe. Despite the riverside location of the property we were safe and dry the whole time, affording us a close-up display of nature's forces and a real holiday experience to remember!

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• Clare - Verified booking

  Beautiful holiday cottage.

  Exceptionally clean with everything you need. The views from the bedroom window are stunning and all you can hear outside are the sheep and running water from the hillside. Bed is huge and very comfortable. Log burner (wood, kindling, firelighters provided) is lovely for cosy evenings in. Hot tub is amazing with lights changing the water different colours and has waterfall feature. Was so wonderfully relaxing just looking up at the stars. There was a lovely welcome pack and message from Angela the owner (who had messaged us previously to see if we wanted Christmas decorations left up or took down which was nice of her to ask us).Kitchen very well equipped, bathroom lovely too. Obviously being so rural there are no takeaways that deliver that we could find, so just bear that in mind if you are hoping to call for a takeaway to be delivered but they are not far in the car to collect as was the big co-op and Spar. We took our little dog and there was a bed provided, poo bags, bowls, and treats etc we had brought our own but we didn't need to (you could tell the owners are dog lovers) . Rightly so dogs are not allowed on the bed. We took our dog out with us the whole time (so many places allow dogs) but if you have a dog who sneaks on the bed when you go out you would need to shut them in the kitchen as there is no way else of stopping them getting upstairs. We had the most amazing stay here, we slept better than we had in years and we really didn't want to leave. Feel totally recharged and would come back again in a heart beat.

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• Sarah - Verified booking

  What an amazing location/views and an absolutely lovely cottage!

  Thanks so much to Rob and Debbie for going out of their way to get our WIFI and TV fixed (through no fault of theirs) during our stay, and for their kindness and hospitality in making us feel welcomed and looked after. I've been coming to Snowdonia for over 25 years and love it, and I have stayed in many holiday cottages over this time but few I would return to if I'm honest...however 19 Cwmorthin Road is not one of them and I will definitely be returning as often as I can afford!! Brilliant location with lots of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, lakes and slate quarries to explore - all from the front door. The cottage is clean, lovely kitchen, and bathroom and bedrooms are perfect. The only suggestion I would have is to reinstate the cottage handbook, to help with how to use equipment, recycling, etc., however Rob did mention that it is currently being updated. Wonderful place to stay both in terms of location, and the cottage itself and its reasonably priced too!! Thanks Rob & Debbie x

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• Kathryn - Verified booking

  We had a 4 night stay in this beautiful, quiet, renovated cottage in the first week of October and were fortunate enough to have good weather.

  The owner had thought of everything you could possibly need to make your stay comfortable and warm, especially on chilly nights (wood burner was excellent). The views of the mountains are fantastic especially from the bedroom windows. We chose this cottage as it was where my husband visited and stayed with his grandparents when he was a child. It brought back many happy memories and one of them was of waiting for the milkman to come with a churn to fill a jug with milk. What he loved was having a modern bathroom with all its conveniences instead of having to go outside to a shed where the privy was! We can hole heartedly recommend staying at Ael y Bryn not only for an exceptional cottage but for its situation and the easy access to places like Portmadog, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Portmeirion,the steam train, slate mines and even a trip on the train to Llandudno.

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• Mrs Larkin - Verified booking

  The location of this property is stunning. The view of the river from the deck is wonderful. It is situated on a fairly main road but noise wasn't really an issue once inside. Inside, it is tastefully decorated and feels luxurious. The kitchen is very well equipped (so pleased to see plenty of mugs and cutlery!) and the lounge comfortable and cosy. The beds were comfortable with lovely soft throws and the whole place was spotless. Our family also loved the collection of games and puzzles provided. The welcome pack was much appreciated. There is a pub serving great food just a couple of minutes walk away and there are lovely walks if you cross the bridge to the other side of the river. We would absolutely stay here again.

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