Guests say
Penlan is a charming, well-loved cottage in a stunning location, ideal for exploring Beddgelert and Snowdonia. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, beautiful views, and tranquil setting, with many appreciating the nostalgic Rupert Bear touches and enclosed garden. The cottage is cosy and well-equipped for a relaxing stay, with direct access to scenic walks. While some mention minor maintenance issues and the lack of WiFi or mobile signal, most find these add to the off-grid appeal. The property is especially popular with returning guests and dog owners.
Cleanliness is frequently highlighted, with many guests describing the cottage as spotless, immaculately clean, and tidy on arrival. Only rare minor comments suggest room for improvement, but overall, standards are consistently high.
The location is universally praised, with guests loving the proximity to Beddgelert village, mountain walks, and beautiful scenery. The peaceful setting and easy access to local amenities are standout features.
The cottage is described as cosy and comfortable, with many guests sleeping well and enjoying the tranquil atmosphere. A few mention issues with heating, bedding warmth, or draughts, but these are outweighed by positive comments.
Facilities are generally adequate, with a well-equipped kitchen and enclosed garden. Some guests note the lack of WiFi, limited outdoor seating, minor maintenance needs, and occasional issues with heating or kitchen equipment.
Some guests mention a welcome pack or would have appreciated small touches like milk or Welsh cakes, but these are not guaranteed. The presence of local information and nostalgic memorabilia is appreciated, though gifts are not consistently provided.
About this property
Beddgelert 0.3 miles.
A charming, detached Beddgelert cottage, set in quiet woodland in an elevated position above the picturesque village of Beddgelert in the Snowdonia National Park. This Beddgelert cottage is affectionately known as Rupert Bear's Cottage in memory of the author and illustrator of the Rupert Bear stories, who lived there from 1956 to 1986. He gained his inspiration from the local countryside and wrote the Rupert Bear stories from here for many years. This secluded Beddgelert cottage has two bedrooms, a sitting/dining room, and a well-equipped kitchen area, both with exposed wooden beams. The gardens and woodland surrounding this Beddgelert holiday home provide peace and tranquillity, yet the cottage is only a 5-minute stroll into the centre of Beddgelert. There are miles of walking tracks around, some starting from outside the door of this Beddgelert cottage. Further afield are the beaches of Porthmadog, Italianate Portmeirion, castles at Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech and the coastline of the Llyn Peninsula. A fantastic Beddgelert cottage, in a great location at any time of the year.
Lying at the foot of Mount Snowdon, Beddgelert is situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. A busy village, it is centred around the Afon Glaslyn river, just a short walk from the Aberglaslyn Pass. The Welsh Highland Steam Railway passes through Beddgelert on its way from Porthmadog to Caernarfon.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x adult bunks with additional pull-out bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area & electric woodburner-effect stove.
Electric storage heaters with electric stove in sitting room.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV/DVD, books/DVDs.
Electricity included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car and additional parking at the bottom of the cul de sac on a first come, first served basis.
Garden with patio to rear, grass & woodland all around, furniture, mountain & woodland views.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops & pubs 5 mins walk.
Please note that this property only accepts 7‑night stays; Short breaks may be available on request.
Note: Max 4 adults.
Note: Check in time 4pm, check out is 11am.
Note: This property has a £250 Good Housekeeping Bond.
Reviews (103)
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Steven
Lovely big garden, perfect for our dog. Good location just outside Bedgellert - perfect for us, we found the village too busy - and perfect for the beautiful surrounding countryside.
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Lynn
We really enjoy visiting Beddgelert and the simple quaintness of the cottage and its close proximity to the village. However, just a couple of housekeeping queries. There are no instructions available for the new central heating system. ( We are very pleased that it has been installed) The information file requires updating. It contains a lot of out of date information. For example, it contains the instruction booklet for a dvd player and there are dvds on the shelf but no dvd? I have mentioned it before, due to the location of the cottage, most people have to travel long distances to get to it. Often by the time they arrive Emeryâs Stores may be closed and we are unable to obtain fresh milk. A small container of milk in the fridge for a cup of tea on arrival would be very nice.
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Glen
The bungalow was immaculately clean and tidy (as usual!) on our arrival. Very many thanks.