Guests say
Bron Elan is a charming, cosy cottage ideally situated for exploring Snowdonia, with beautiful scenery and excellent walking opportunities from the doorstep. Guests praise its well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and peaceful location, as well as the friendly local pub and convenient train access. While the cottage’s character and cleanliness are appreciated, several guests note that the sofas and some facilities could benefit from updating. The cottage is best suited for couples or small families, and dog owners should be aware of the garden layout. Overall, it offers a delightful base for a North Wales getaway.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented, though a few reported issues with the sofas, kettle, and shower curtain. The majority of reviews mention cleanliness positively, but there are some outliers with concerns.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Snowdonia, scenic walks, local amenities, and easy access to the train station. Guests consistently highlight the beautiful surroundings and convenience for exploring the area.
The beds are frequently described as very comfortable, but the living room sofas are repeatedly mentioned as uncomfortable and in need of replacement. The cottage is cosy, though snug for taller guests or larger groups.
The kitchen is generally well-equipped, but some guests mention missing items (such as towels and tall glasses), a small fridge, and maintenance issues with heating and the fire. The TV is noted as small, and the garden is not fully enclosed for dogs.
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
Nearby points of interest
- National Slate Museum
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Snowdonia National Park
Reviews (26)
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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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Tim Russell
Excellent. Very clean. Great location. There's a private parking space opposite the house which sometimes has other people parked in, it would be great if the owners could supply a padlock so the chain can be secured across.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a brillant time, perfectLocation and dog walking