Guests say
Penlan cottage in Caernarfon, North Wales, is praised for its beautiful location and quaint charm. Guests appreciate the proximity to the village, stunning views, and the historical link to Rupert Bear. While some guests mention issues with heating and a lack of towels, the overall sentiment is positive, with many enjoying the peaceful setting and recommending the property to others.
The majority of guests report the cottage as clean and tidy, with only a few isolated comments suggesting that cleaning was rushed or could be improved. The positive remarks about cleanliness are consistent across reviews.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, proximity to local amenities, and as a great base for exploring Snowdonia. The peacefulness and natural beauty of the area contribute to the high score.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. While some guests find the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable, others mention issues with the quality of the beds and the effectiveness of the heating system. The overall sentiment is positive, but there are notable concerns.
Facilities are generally seen as adequate, but several guests note the absence of Wi-Fi, mobile signal issues, and problems with heating. Some appliances are reported to be outdated or malfunctioning. The well-equipped kitchen and cleanliness are positives.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. No reviews mention gifts, so it cannot be confirmed whether such gestures are a regular practice at this property.
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.
Note: Max 4 adults.
Note: Check in time 4pm, check out is 11am.
Reviews (82)
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Julie
. the living room rug has gone past its best and is unappealing..the dining chairs have very small seats, and they hurt the legs, so we had to use cushions to sit on... although the living room was cosy when the the door was closed, a blast of cold air hit you when you went into the kitchen or to the bathroom..it was freezing in there and despite there supposedly being 2 oil filled radiators, there was only 1, and the heat output was not that hot...this made it really difficult to dry any clothes in the cottage as there was only a flimsy , broken airer, but no where to get them dry... maybe an electric heated airer could be included.
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David
very good indeed.
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Christine
My only small criticism is that it would have been nice to have seating at the back of the cottage to make the most of the amazing views