About this property
Boasting astonishing views of the Nant Ffrancon Valley and its mountains is this gorgeous cottage, Annest, Perfect for a family getaway right on the corner of Snowdonia National Park. The large gravel driveway is shared with the property next door, with ample parking space overlooking the lush countryside landscape. Rustle up a tasty home-cooked meal for you and your family in the well-equipped kitchen area, fitted with a oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and a dishwasher. Resting behind is an intimate dining table with room for all the family, here you can relish in quality time over a fantastic meal at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The sitting area welcomes you with a snug wood burning stove sat in front of traditional stone walling, as well as two sofas and a TV for a perfect family evening, one of the sofas even pulls out into a delightful sofa bed. Rest your head in one of the lovely bedrooms, all decorated with beautiful blue specs and each boasting their own unique view of the surrounding mountains, this cottage holds a double, a twin, and a single room. Start your day the right way with a glorious morning shower in the family bathroom, you can also make use of the cloakroom downstairs to avoid morning queues. On a sunny day, make sure to find your way outside to the enclosed garden, where you can sit on the decking as you sip on your morning coffee, or enjoy your lunch on the wooden picnic bench. Annest is a fabulous cottage, mixing traditional features with contemporary fittings, alongside sensational views of the surrounding valley. Note: This property can be booked with Ref.1053805, together they can sleep 12 people.
Sitting next to the River Ogwen is the quaint town of Bethesda, a former slate quarrying town which boasts a range of shops, pubs, and stunning landscapes of the Snowdonia National Park. Zip World rests beside large mountains and hills, home to Europe's longest and fastest zip line, as well as mountain karting and tree-top nets. Walking and cycling trails can be found nearby at Capel Curig, Llanberis, Cwm Idwal, whilst the tourist attractions of Snowdon Mountain Railway and the National Slate Museum are popular. There are many seaside and coastal towns/villages a short drive away including Caernarfon, Anglesey and Beaumaris. Bethesda is a great location to explore countryside landscapes, coastal resorts, and vibrant cities.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with sofa bed and woodburning stove
Calor gas central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
TV, and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Shared rear garden with patio, decking and seating.
No smoking.
Shop and pub 1.7 miles.
Note: If you require the sofa beds these are on request only.Note: two well behaved pets allowed downstairs.
Please note: water supply is from a local stream; please be mindful of use in dry seasons.
Nearby points of interest
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- National Slate Museum
- Penrhyn Castle
- Caernarfon Castle
- Great Orme Country Park
Reviews (6)
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Karen
Would definitely stay again .
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Ged
Cleanliness: - On our arrival, the downstairs toilet was unflushed and there remained faeces in the bowl. - Although the surfaces in the kitchen were wiped down, other surfaces throughout the property were not and remained dusty and had flies on them - windowsills, skirting, etc. There were cobwebs in the corners of the rooms, and the place had not been adequately vacuumed as there were dust and hairballs under the side tables and sofa in the lounge. There was also some scum marks left in the shower. The 'clean' between guests had clearly been a swift one. - There was no toilet roll in downstairs toilet. - The towels that were left for three of the five guests were hand towels and were therefore too small. Customer Service: - It was disappointing that there was no feeling of welcome or follow up as to how our stay was going at any point during our week long holiday. Although there was tea/coffee/sugar/milk as a 'see you in pack', the biscuits that were in the box were not a new pack (one set was missing). - It was unclear about who to contact when there was an issue. (The water to the property stopped mid-way through our stay. We eventually found a number by googling Sykes Cottages on the internet and calling them that way.) - The water to the property is likely to be an ongoing problem - as mentioned above, we had no water at one point in our stay. This was influenced to a combination of factors, including use by ourselves (family of 4) and the guests in the house next door (who share the water tank) which was at full occupancy throughout our stay. The tank is too small for the demand when the properties are at full occupancy. - As a result of the water issue, we were drinking water with sediment in for about 24hours until the filter and water levels were resolved. The swift resolution was mostly due to a kind builder (Terry Jones) who happened to be working next door, and who is known to the owner. They should get special thanks as they were able to identify the issue and advise the maintenance man what was the issue later on that day. Other: - We think the danger of the road needs to be highlighted in the listing. It is a very difficult exit from the property either by foot or by car in either direction. The mirror helps, however, the property location is not advisable for families with young children. - The layout of the property is awkward, particularly the configuration at the rear. Despite the weather being amenable to using the outside area, it did not feel appropriate with only one bench. Perhaps if there was a second bench or outdoor furniture in the separated spaces, it might feel better to use. - The wheelie bin set up out the front was confusing, as it did not match the description in the welcome guide to the property (no blue food waste bin, for example) and the majority of the bins were removed part way through the stay, leaving us no where to put any recycling or rubbish for the last three days of our stay. - A washing machine would enhance the property facilities no end. This could be plumbed in at the back of the downstairs toilet, especially if the shelter was made more weather-proof. - The property would also be improved with hooks for coats, both inside the house and out the back of the property. We hope you and the owner find this feedback useful and feel able to act on some of it.
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Bryony
I was unsure to book based on previous bad reviews about cleanliness but I called Sykes and they assure me a new cleaning company was employed and the place was spotless. Comfy beds, warm. Lovely log burner. Location amazing and easy parking in shared driveway. Beautiful river walk straight from cottage. Agree with previous reviews the kitchen is not well stocked, only 2 small cooking hobs. Take everything salt, pepper, etc. Would definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.