Guests say
Arwel is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in a tranquil village setting, ideal for families and groups seeking a relaxing base to explore Snowdonia and North Wales. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfortable beds, stunning garden views, and excellent communication from the owner. The cottage is thoughtfully stocked and offers plenty of room to unwind, with easy access to local attractions. While a few guests noted occasional maintenance or heating issues, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended choice for a memorable holiday.
The majority of reviews highlight the cottage as very clean and well maintained, with only rare exceptions mentioning issues such as flies or cleaning disputes. Most guests found the property spotless on arrival.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, scenic, and ideally situated for exploring Snowdonia, Betws-y-Coed, and North Wales. Guests appreciate the quiet village atmosphere and proximity to attractions.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, spacious living areas, and a cosy atmosphere, especially with the log burner. A few noted heating issues, but these were exceptions rather than the norm.
The cottage is praised for being well equipped, with a good kitchen, two lounges, and outdoor spaces. Some minor maintenance issues (e.g., heating, en-suite light, sticky table) were reported but did not detract significantly from most stays.
Many guests mention excellent communication from the owner and thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts (milk, butter, cakes, firelighting materials). Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Betws-y-Coed 2.5 miles. This pretty, detached cottage is located in the peaceful village of Capel Garmon, less than three miles from Betws-y-Coed, in the Snowdonia National Park. Converted from an 1850s village shop, this traditional cottage near Betws-y-Coed sits in a quiet position and boasts four comfortable bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, making it an ideal cottage for any group. This Betws-y-Coed cottage has been furnished to a good standard, is warm and welcoming, and exudes charm with a combination of original beams, high ceilings and a woodburner that sits neatly in an inglenook stone fireplace. There is a well-equipped farmhouse kitchen with a dining area, a cosy sitting room plus a second sitting room that offers additional space for larger groups and a single sofa bed for flexibility.
The rear garden, with its stunning views across Snowdonia, is a wonderful spot for sitting in the summerhouse, alfresco dining on warm, summer evenings. With its central location, this Capel Garmon cottage is the ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts, offering walks from the doorstep, Betws-y-Coed is within easy reach and has a good number of pubs and restaurants for guests to enjoy. The peaks of Snowdonia offer adventure parks, mountain biking, climbing and watersports, all within a beautiful setting, just a short drive away. This charming Betws-y-Coed cottage is a lovely, traditional cottage for guests to enjoy at any time of the year.
Betws-y-Coed, known as the Gateway to Snowdonia, is North Wales' most popular inland resort. Surrounded by dense woodland and magnificent mountain country, this is a haven for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. At Betws-y-Coed the River Conwy meets its three tributaries flowing from the west, and the beauty of the area is enhanced by cascading waterfalls, river pools and ancient bridges. Most famous of all are the magnificent Swallow Falls, situated where the Llugwy River hurls itself into a spectacular chasm. The village has shops, pubs, places to eat, miniature railway, a riverside golf course and the Woodland High Rope Activity Centre, and is home to The Snowdonia National Park Visitor Centre, as well as being the start of the beautiful Conwy Valley which leads to the coast and the lovely towns of Llandudno and Conwy.
EPC Rating: Band DAccommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double, 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Shower room with large free-standing cubicle waterfall shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room (seats 5) with woodburner.
Second sitting room (seats 5) with single sofa bed.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Electric Rangemaster oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, games and DVDs.
WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Bed linen and hand towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate on request.
On street parking.
Garden with furniture and summerhouse.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops 2.5 miles.
Local pub Tafarn Penllan pub is 20 yards away - details of opening times can be found on the pubs Facebook page.
There are also pubs 2 miles away.
Note: Step on landing outside single room.
Note: Low doorways, care to be taken.
Note: Limited mobile signal.
Note: Terraced garden with steep drops, children to be supervised.
Note: Dogs are not allowed upstairs in the property.
Note: No fireworks are allowed at the property.
Please note: This property only accepts bookings on either Friday or Monday (other days may be accepted but only with prior approval from owner, please contact sykes to arrange)
Reviews (53)
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Helen
Itâs really well laid out. There are nice views from the garden too. Itâs in a quiet location opposite a pub which we didnât get to try but looks really nice and is not noisy. The only downside was the en-suite light was faulty which I reported immediately, but it was never fixed. That meant showering by phone light and not having a light to use the bathroom at night. Not ideal and was disappointing given how nice the property is.
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Roger
The house worked really well for us, with decent sized rooms and space for people to spread out across the two lounges, or all come together in the main one in front of the lovely woodburner. Stunning views from the back garden across the Snowdonia national park, and these were transformed when we had snow on our third day, into picture postcard seasonal views. A family walk in the snow to the nearby ancient burial chamber was a particular favourite. Interestingly, there was no snow down in Betws y Coed as its altitude is about 180m lower. The central location in north Wales where 4 main roads meet means that getting too the different activities was convenient. We would definitely look to book this lovely home again for our next N Wales trip.
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Lindsay
With grandparents and grandchildren. Very central to all attractions. All generations enjoyed very much Thank you Arwel for some lovely family memories made .