Guests say
Trem Yr Ynys is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in the heart of Betws-Y-Coed, praised for its unbeatable location by the river and proximity to shops, walks, and public transport. Guests appreciate the warm, comfortable atmosphere and pet-friendly policy. The property offers ample parking and scenic views, making it ideal for families and walkers. While some mention minor maintenance issues and the garden not being fully secure for dogs, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with particular praise for the housekeeper and general upkeep. However, a few reviews noted lingering dog smells, cobwebs, and an issue with the downstairs bathroom, suggesting occasional lapses.
The location is consistently described as perfect, central, and picturesque, with easy access to walks, shops, restaurants, and public transport. The riverside setting is a standout feature.
Guests generally found the cottage warm, spacious, and comfortable, with good beds and a relaxing atmosphere. Some mentioned issues with specific mattresses and creaky beds, but these were addressed promptly by the owner.
The cottage is well-equipped, with a good kitchen and ample space. Some guests noted missing items (oven gloves, bin bags, teaspoons), worn garden furniture, and the need for some TLC in places. The lack of a secure garden for dogs was a recurring concern.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack, milk, fruit bread, and a Christmas tree. However, as these gestures are not guaranteed for every stay, future guests should not expect them as standard.
About this property
Set in the centre of Betws-y-Coed, set over 3 floors and boasting a four poster bed, within walking distance of Swallow Falls..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DVDs
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Separate Toilet.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Lawned garden with patio (not enclosed) and garden furniture. Barbecue. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps leading down to garden and a river at the end of garden. This property has a security deposit of £50.. Beautiful river views. This superb property, set in the middle of the popular town of Betws-y-Coed is spread over three floors and has a good sized garden with views across the river. With the many mountain walks and cycle tracks in the area, there is plenty to do. Along with the many shops and restaurants there are also golf courses and riding schools locally as well as kayaking and climbing. With many places of interest close by, you can visit the National Trust properties at Bodnant Gardens or the Castle of Conwy as well as Victorian Llandudno. Snowdon itself is close by where you can choose to walk up or get the train to the top from Llanberis. Shop 200 yards, pub 100 yards and restaurant 120 yards.
Free WiFi
A security deposit of £50 pw is payable on arrival and will be returned 1 week after departure.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (26)
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Siân Lloyd-Pennell
We loved Trem Yr Ynys; it’s spacious, has everything you need and although it is on the main road, the fact that it’s set back by the river mutes the traffic noise. We were there during the extreme heat and the shade from the trees and the proximity to the river made an appreciable difference. We felt it as soon as we walked down the little dip to the parking area. Falling asleep to the sound of the river was wonderful. The beds were very comfortable, too. The village is, of course, busy (It’s a victim of its own picturesqueness) and more so during the hot weather when a lot of people seemed to have decided just to bunk off work/college/uni and go somewhere cooler, lol) but the house is a wonderful and quiet haven.(If you can’t get all you need in the local Spa or Londis, Tesco deliver)
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Confirmed Guest
The location of this property is excellent, within walking distance to beautiful walks, shops and pubs. The view of the river at the bottom of the garden is amazing. Unfortunately there were a few things that let this property down mainly the outside area, the garden was not dog friendly, there was no secure area to allow your dog freedom. Even the area by the river has poor fencing which dogs can easily get through. There is also a shared driveway with the adjoining Art Gallery where customers can park so people are walking pass you. The garden furniture is untreated and looked rather shabby and there were no cushions so sitting was rather uncomfortable. The garden and shared driveway was not mentioned in the description and i think it would be a good idea to let customers know beforehand. Areas inside the house could do with some TLC. Overall we did enjoy our holiday but the points above did let this property down.
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Confirmed Guest
Starting with the plus points, the cottage is in a lovely location with all the amenities you could need on your doorstep. The beds were comfortable and clean. Unfortunately for us this is where the plus points end. The property allows you to take dogs, but the garden is completely unsuitable for them in the current set up. There is no secure area for you to let them off leash, which could be somewhat addressed by fencing off the patio area. The cottage also shares a driveway which leads to a car park, with the gallery next door. This is accessed through a gate at the top of the property.. Throughout the week we had people on a daily basis using the car park. So while you are outside in the garden you have people walking and driving right by you, we also had to ask numerous times for the gate to be closed as it leads straight onto a main road. This shared access and unsecured garden were not mentioned in the description, we would not have booked it if it was. The cottage is lovely but really needs updating, the rug in the front room had a very strong dog smell. We had fantastic weather but were unable to use the garden furniture due to its poor & untreated condition, with no cushions available. As stated the cottage is lovely but in its current state it did have an impact on the enjoyment and how relaxing the holiday was for us.