Guests say
Frondeg is a beautifully decorated and cosy cottage in a peaceful, scenic location ideal for exploring Snowdonia and nearby attractions. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and relaxing hot tub, with thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers often mentioned. The cottage is dog-friendly and perfect for families or groups seeking a quiet getaway. Some guests note the steep, narrow driveway and stairs may be challenging for those with mobility issues, and a few experienced minor maintenance or communication issues. Overall, visitors thoroughly enjoyed their stays and would happily return.
The majority of reviews highlight the cottage as very clean, spotless, and well-presented. Only one or two guests mentioned minor issues such as dog hair on sofas, but these were addressed promptly by the owner. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point.
Guests love the peaceful, rural setting with beautiful views and easy access to Betws-y-Coed, Snowdonia, and Zip World. The location is frequently described as perfect for walks and exploring North Wales.
The cottage is described as cosy, comfortable, and well-suited for relaxing after a day out. Comfy beds, a log burner, and a welcoming atmosphere are repeatedly praised. Some mention steep stairs, which may not suit everyone.
Facilities such as the hot tub, well-equipped kitchen, board games, and outdoor space are highly appreciated. A few guests experienced issues with the hot tub or driveway, but these were generally resolved. Maintenance is usually prompt, though communication could be improved.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches like welcome hampers, wine, and essentials, which are greatly appreciated. Please note, these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
An immaculate cottage nestled in this peaceful and idyllic location in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. Surrounded by countryside views and with a private hot tub.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Sky, Netflix, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. . Rear garden with patio and garden furniture. Children’s play area. Hot tub for 4 (private). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steep stairs at the property.. The property is set in a rural location yet only just over 2 miles is Betws-y-Coed known as the ‘gateway to the Snowdonia National Park’, a popular destination for all age groups. It’s a bustling spot with many highly rated eateries to enjoy, friendly pubs, some fabulous shops selling local items, and various outdoor pursuit shops, the golf club (which welcomes visitors) is also in central Betws-y-Coed. There are some very scenic walks to explore, along rivers, waterfalls, Llyn (lake) Elsi sits above the village and is well worth the hike up.
Just down the valley from Betws-y-Coed is the famous Marin Bike Trails, with colour coded routes suitable for all abilities. You’ll find a bike hire shop in Betws-y-Coed and at the nearby market town of Llanrwst; here you will also find a larger grocery store. Just up the road from the Marin bike trails is Llyn Geirionydd (Geirionydd Lake) this is a wonderful spot for a day out where you can use the lake to take a dip or use your paddle boards and kayaks; there are picnic benches available, parking and toilets.
Tree Top Adventures are nearby where you will find six adventures to choose from, some of which are tree hoping, a forest coaster and skyride, check out their website and be sure to book to avoid disappointment. About 20 minutes’ drive from the cottage is Llechwedd Slate Caverns at Blaenau Ffestiniog, another great day out for the kids and adults alike, with further activities for all interests such as deep mine tours, underground golf, ziplines and more.
Just down the coast less than 30 minutes’ drive is the pretty harbour town of Conwy, a wonderful vibrant town full of history and interesting places to visit such as Conwy Castle, the smallest house in Great Britain, Plas Mawr, independent shops, restaurants, wine bars and traditional pubs. Walk the castle walls, catch a boat from the harbour, go crabbing at the marina, or follow the picturesque coastal path to Morfa Conwy, a beautiful sandy and dog-friendly beach.
Beach 18 miles.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (19)
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Shelley Rowland
We had a wonderful week here and the cottage is gorgeous and perfect if you are having an activity week like we did. So well located for 3 of the zip world centres and also Snowdon etc. Hot tub is lovely and the welcome bottle of wine, milk, bread and butter was a super surprise and very much appreciated. I would however, note that the stairs are rather steep and i would not recommend them for anyone with walking difficulties. the rest of the cottage is gorgeous. I would also advise taking care when parking at the cottage if you have a large car (as we do) as it is a little tricky but with practice you soon get used to it. All in all i loved it here and would definitely recommend anyone to this place. Thank you. x
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Confirmed Guest
Had a fantastic Easter holiday in Frondeg. The location is perfect for exploring Snowdonia and Betws-y-Coed, making it an ideal base for walks and days out.The welcome hamper was a lovely touch, and it was great to have logs and kindling provided for the fire. The cottage itself was well-suited for our family of four plus our dog, with everything we needed for a comfortable stay.I’d seen a few reviews mentioning the gravel driveway being steep and tight, but I didn’t find it a problem at all—even in a Volkswagen Transporter van. I was able to reverse up to the top without any issues.As expected with a dog-friendly property, there was a slight smell of damp dogs, but this didn’t bother us and is to be expected given the type of guests the cottage attracts.Outside, there was plenty of space to enjoy, including a table and chairs, a small swing and slide for younger children, and a hot tub—which was a real bonus after long days of hiking.Overall, we had a really great stay and would happily book again. We did have a small issue with the heating, but the owner was excellent—driving over from Wrexham and fixing it the same evening. Brilliant service!
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Adam
The hot tub was not working (heating) the day we arrived and wasn’t fixed until late the next day, which meant we only had use of it for about half of our stay. The issue seemed to be a dirty/blocked filter, which is pretty gross, as they should be changed regularly.There was no contact number and I had to go through cottages several times in order to get the owner to fix it. It would be advisable to leave a contact number for the owner at the property or on the booking details. The cottage was comfortable and very clean, however was missing some essentials such as coffee and cooking oil. The welcome hamper was a nice touch though.Nice rural location, with a pub a short walk away where we enjoyed some drinks and Sunday lunch.Note that the drive way is very steep and also narrow, depending on your car it is difficult getting on or off.Reluctantly rated 3/5 due to the hot tub issue, we had come away for a relaxing weekend and the hot tub was key, we wouldn’t have booked the property if it had no hot tub.