About this property
Beddgelert 0.3 miles.
A charming, detached Beddgelert cottage, set in quiet woodland in an elevated position above the picturesque village of Beddgelert in the Snowdonia National Park. This Beddgelert cottage is affectionately known as Rupert Bear's Cottage in memory of the author and illustrator of the Rupert Bear stories, who lived there from 1956 to 1986. He gained his inspiration from the local countryside and wrote the Rupert Bear stories from here for many years. This secluded Beddgelert cottage has two bedrooms, a sitting/dining room, and a well-equipped kitchen area, both with exposed wooden beams. The gardens and woodland surrounding this Beddgelert holiday home provide peace and tranquillity, yet the cottage is only a 5-minute stroll into the centre of Beddgelert. There are miles of walking tracks around, some starting from outside the door of this Beddgelert cottage. Further afield are the beaches of Porthmadog, Italianate Portmeirion, castles at Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech and the coastline of the Llyn Peninsula. A fantastic Beddgelert cottage, in a great location at any time of the year.
Lying at the foot of Mount Snowdon, Beddgelert is situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. A busy village, it is centred around the Afon Glaslyn river, just a short walk from the Aberglaslyn Pass. The Welsh Highland Steam Railway passes through Beddgelert on its way from Porthmadog to Caernarfon.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x adult bunks with additional pull-out bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area & electric woodburner-effect stove.
Electric storage heaters with electric stove in sitting room.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV/DVD, books/DVDs.
Electricity included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car and additional parking at the bottom of the cul de sac on a first come, first served basis.
Garden with patio to rear, grass & woodland all around, furniture, mountain & woodland views.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops & pubs 5 mins walk.
Note: Max 4 adults.
Note: Check in time 4pm, check out is 11am.
Nearby points of interest
- National Slate Museum
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Caernarfon Castle
- Snowdonia National Park
Reviews (68)
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Timothy
St in Beddgelert a great village for exploration or coffee and ice-cream. Set on a small hill not too close to any neighbours. The sound of the River below from the front door or if you sleep with the front window open. Brill. Some Rupert posters and mementos and a blue plaque to Alfred Bestall on the cottage. You feel part of 1940's history staying here. Cottage is small; but most or all you need is there. No wi-fi and no phone signal for me (I was on o2) so be aware of this if you cannot "bear" to be parted from the Matrix for a few days or hours. I got all my text messages daily on driving out of Beddgelert enroute to Porthmadog. Rained all week (and the car filled with water somehow) but this just means lost of impromptu waterfalls appear on all the hillsides and look glorious. Make sure you visit Plas Brandanw and Portmeirion if you are interested in television history and the Prisoner or the Saint or Dr Who (all filmed at least once at Portmeirion). Wales: what's not to like. Penlan. Would I go again? Yes. Enjoy, Tim.
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Steven
We'll done to the owners for keeping the Rupert nostalgia going. Simply Beautiful cottage in a great location. We look forward to returning again. Steve, Kristy and Ebony
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Denise
Ideal location. It was a little smaller than I thought. The only issue was internet. My EE network worked but the other two guests on Sky and 02 could not get a signal. Beddgelert is a beautiful town and ideal for touring North Wales.