Guests say
Watkin Cottage offers a charming and cosy base in the heart of Conwy, just steps from local shops, restaurants, and historic attractions. Guests appreciate its excellent location, warmth, and responsive owners. While some found the cottage clean and comfortable, others noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance. Thoughtful touches such as toiletries have been mentioned, though these are not guaranteed. Overall, the cottage provides a convenient and characterful stay, ideal for exploring Conwy.
Reviews are mixed, with several guests highlighting cleanliness concerns such as cobwebs, dirty crockery, and unclean shower mats, while others found the property clean and tidy.
The location is highly praised, with guests noting its proximity to the town centre, castle walls, train station, and local amenities.
Opinions on comfort vary; some guests found the cottage cosy and warm, while others mentioned an uncomfortable bed and an old, lumpy sofa.
Facilities are described as basic but functional, with some issues raised about hot water, exposed wiring, and dated furnishings. Most equipment works, but maintenance could be improved.
Some guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as toiletries and prompt communication from the owners, though these gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The cottage is located within the castle walls in the heart of the much-loved medieval town of Conwy with the harbour and amenities on the door step.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, DVD Player, DAB Radio, CD Player, DVDs, CDs, Books, Games, Gas Fire, Electric Wall Heaters
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds.
Gas, electricity, bed linen, towels, hospitality products and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair provided. E-Welcome pack (sent via email).. Enclosed yard. On-street parking on a first come first served basis. No smoking.. This cosy holiday cottage is located within the grounds of the castle walls of the medieval town of Conwy, and is within a short stroll of the town’s many amenities and harbour. A picturesque setting for your holiday and a perfect base for exploring north Wales and the Snowdonia National Park. The cottage is set within a cul-de-sac and sleeps up to four guests in two bedrooms. It is a 19th-century, stone-built fisherman’s cottage of a traditional appearance. It is well equipped with a contemporary range of fixtures and fittings, and provides cosy and comfortable holiday accommodation and a welcoming place to return home to after an exciting day of exploring the area. The cottage is conveniently located, with plenty of things to see and do within walking distance and is just a 2-minute walk from Conwy train station and bus stops, giving the option to leave the car at home.
Conwy has World Heritage Site status and is a tourists dream, with its picturesque harbour overlooking the estuary, spectacular castle and great selection of interesting shops, tea rooms and eating establishments. It is surrounded by a beautiful and diverse landscape of mountains, fantastic beaches, rocky ridges and waterfalls. This medieval town is close to Snowdonia National Park and a great location for those who enjoy walking, climbing, horse riding, fishing, bird watching and playing golf, and offers many more recreational activities of a varying nature.
Within 4 miles is the beautiful and popular Victorian seaside town of Llandudno, offering a stunning shop-lined pier, a grand promenade, the Great Orme and tramway, cable cars, skiing slope and a range of shops and places to eat. Other easy to reach attractions include Conwy Butterfly Jungle, Bodnant Gardens and the rspb Nature Reserve to name just a few, and of course the many magnificent castles in the area. A tourist information centre can be found nearby. Additional places of interest further afield, but still only 30 to 60 minutes’ drive away, include Betws-y-Coed, Llanberis, Capel Curig, the Italianate village of Portmerion and the castle towns of Caernarfon and Beaumaris in Anglesey. Beach 2 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Free WiFi
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
Bed was extremely uncomfortable so had no sleep all week and there is no handrail at top of stairs so my elderly mum couldn't get up the stairs and ended up sleeping on sofa in living room . Also no instant hot water without having to turn on water heater and could only put it on 15 mins so it does not overheat. Also exposed wiring in light above shower so was worried about showering
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Anne Catherine Skene
A lovely break in a beautiful cottage which was so conveniently located. There were lovely little touches such as toiletries and it was cosy and a real home from home. The owners communicated brilliantly and were quick to resolve any minor issues. I would highly recommend Watkin Cottage.
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OKSANA LUTSKOVA-BALL
We booked 4 nights at Watkin Cottage, Conwy. It is a lovely quaint cottage in a street that is actually within the walls of the old castle. When we arrived we put the gas fire on, and within no time at all, we were needing to turn it down as it heated up the cottage quite quickly, the small wall raditors keep the cottage nice and snug also, location is very good for your base to explore the town and a set of steps/stairs just across the road take you up and onto the top of the castle walls which you can walk around, there are a few steep-ish parts on the wall, but nothing too bad, i have trouble walking, but found this was just within my range and ability. Amazingly, history states that the whole castle, Royal apartments and the rest, was built in just 4 years, i am having a hard time digesting that fact, 4 years is an amazing feat for the 1500 men who built the castle that has a total length of 1.4km or just under 1 mile, so sure that could not be replicated today, anyway, would i recommend Watkin Cottage, of course i would, and i am sure we will return later this year or early next year.