Guests say
No 1 Railway Cottages in Betws-y-Coed is highly praised for its excellent location, cosy atmosphere, and well-equipped interior. Guests appreciate the proximity to shops, restaurants, and attractions, as well as the unique charm of being near the railway. The cottage is frequently described as clean, comfortable, and spacious, with thoughtful touches such as fresh flowers and Welsh cakes on arrival (though these are not guaranteed). While a few guests noted minor maintenance issues and occasional noise from trains, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a popular choice for families and couples alike.
Most guests found the cottage to be spotlessly clean and well-presented, with only a few mentioning areas needing deeper cleaning or attention to dust and damp. The majority of reviews highlight cleanliness as a strong point.
The location is consistently praised as ideal, being central yet peaceful, with easy access to local amenities and attractions. The proximity to the railway adds character, though a few guests noted early morning train noise.
Guests generally found the cottage cosy, warm, and comfortable, with spacious living areas and quality linen. Some mentioned issues with soft mattresses and worn sofas, but these were not universal concerns.
The cottage is described as well-equipped with everything needed for a pleasant stay, including private parking and a patio. A few guests noted minor maintenance issues such as damp patches, mattress quality, and occasional appliance faults.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches like fresh flowers, milk, and Welsh cakes on arrival, as well as helpful communication from the owners. Please note, these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A cosy end-terrace cottage just moments from the amenities of the popular village of Betws-y-Coed in the heart of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. This cottage has been decorated and furnished with care and attention to offer well-equipped, quality accommodation in a superb location for all Betws-y-Coed has to offer. There is a spacious living area with doors to the patio, ideal for an evening drink, three comfortable bedrooms and even a separate lawned garden, just a few yards away. The village amenities are a few minutes' walk, including shops, pubs and tea rooms, while the Tree Top Adventure High Ropes Course is within walking distance. The pretty market town of Llanrwst is 4 miles away and offers a leisure centre with swimming pool. Just a few minutes north is the Marin Mountain Bike Trail, while the whole area is superb for walking and climbing. The coast, mountains, NT properties and much more can all be reached from this cottage, which makes a superb base all year round.
The ever-popular village of Betws-y-Coed sits in the heart of the stunning Snowdonia National Park, and offers visitors a selection of craft and outdoor shops, as well as cafes and restaurants. The village is also home to the Woodland High Rope Activity Centre, and even has its own railway station with a museum, miniature railway, shop and restaurant. The nearby River Conwy is well known for the quality of its fishing and also hides river pools, frothing waterfalls and bridges that are many hundreds of years old. In addition to the stunning countryside that surrounds Betws-Y-Coed, there are a number of National Trust properties just a short drive away.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast bar.
Utility with WC.
Dining table is extendable.
Sitting room with electric woodburner-effect stove, dining area and doors to patio.
Gas central heating with electric stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Smart TV with basic Sky, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lockable bike shed.
Terraced patio with furniture overlooking railway, lawned garden (50 yards from cottage).
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1 min walk, pub 3 mins walk.
Note: The railway runs adjacent to this cottage, with approximately 6 trains per day passing in both directions.
Note: Please contact us to confirm any short break bookings for summer weeks
Reviews (41)
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Chris
Bed linen and towels were immaculate. Cottage and its surroundings are in a beautiful location, love the trains going by. Grateful for the help we received with the DVD player Highly recommend, will be returning!
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Joy
Fabulous location. Would definitley stay there again.
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Fiona
It is clean & comfortable & has a lovely patio looking onto the railway. It is small but very well laid out. The only issue is the website mentions that 6 trains go either way every day but more transparency is needed, the 1st train passes through at 5.45am so anyone staying in the front rooms will wake early (even with the windows closed), we had poor sleep because of this & unfortunately it would put us off staying again, if noise doesn't bother you then it would be the perfect spot for you.