Guests say
TurTwig Cottage in Blaenau Ffestiniog is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including provisions for dogs and welcoming Welsh cakes. The location is ideal for exploring Snowdonia, despite some remarks about the town's quietness. The cottage's decor and amenities contribute to a homely and enjoyable stay.
Guests consistently note the cottage's spotless condition, with multiple reviews highlighting its cleanliness. The property is frequently described as immaculate, which reflects a high standard of cleanliness maintained by the owners.
The location is generally appreciated for its proximity to local attractions and amenities, as well as being a good base for exploring Snowdonia. However, some guests noted the town is quiet with limited weekend activity, slightly affecting the score.
The comfort of the cottage is well-regarded, with guests mentioning comfortable beds, a cosy living area, and a well-furnished property. A few minor suggestions for additional towels and bath mats are noted, but overall, the comfort level is high.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-equipped kitchen and entertainment options like the air hockey table. Some issues with TV size and internet connectivity are mentioned, but these do not detract significantly from the overall positive feedback.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident in the provision of dog amenities, Welsh cakes, and other small touches. While these gifts are warmly received, it is noted that such extras, while appreciated, may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Nestled in a National Park in the old town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, is this stylish mid terrace, TurTwig Cottage. Enjoying a toasty woodburning stove and just paces away from amenities to assist with your self-catered stay, this two-bedroom home is ideal for a family of four. Leave your vehicle on the roadside before stepping inside to discover the industrial style living/dining room, where you can curl up with a cup of tea besides the woodburning stove. Tuck-into heart-warming meals at the dining table, which can be prepared in the kitchen adjacent, courtesy of the gas oven and hob, before enjoying a friendly competitive game of air hockey. When the sun is shining, carry the conversation out on to rear courtyard and why not savour a glass of wine to celebrate your hideaway? As the evening cools, retire inside and enjoy a hot shower on either the ground floor or first floor, where a heated rail will keep your towel fluffy and warm. When sleep calls, choose between two beautifully presented doubles, both with hanging rails and bedside lamps so you can enjoy some bedtime reading. Awaken with a cup of coffee on the front patio to absorb the setting, with views of a spectacular mountain and enjoy a home-cooked breakfast at the dining table. TurTwig Cottage is an excellent base for the adventurers at heart, with the thrilling Zip World Llechwedd, the cascading Cwmorthin Waterfall and Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve for a ramble. History buffs may wish to visit the harbour town of Porthmadog; here you can unveil the past at Maritime Museum, hop aboard a steam train for a trip through the mountains or if that's not for you, sample the quaint cafes and boutique stores. For a special escape, spend the afternoon in the village of Betws-y-Coed, home to a plethora of walks, where you can explore Swallow Falls or delve into deep forests for wonderful wildlife. Whisk your loves ones to TurTwig Cottage for a memorable getaway.
Blaenau Ffestiniog, a fascinating old slate town, is perfectly located for exploring Snowdonia National Park. There are plenty of shops, pubs, and restaurants. Zip World Slate Caverns, the longest and fastest zip line in Europe, is a great underground adventure. Unesco has designated the slate mines as a world heritage site, and visitors can take fascinating underground tours to see mining as it was done in the past. The Ffestiniog mountain railway runs 13 miles through Snowdonia National Park to Porthmadog. Portmeirion village, famous for its architecture and the film set of the cult TV series The Prisoner, is nearby, as are family-friendly beaches.
Accommodation
Two double bedrooms.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating and woodburning stove.
Gas ovens and hob, electric grill, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi, air hockey table.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking on first-come, first-served basis.
Front enclosed courtyard with furniture.
Small rear enclosed courtyard with furniture.
Two small well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Check-in is from 3:30pm and check-out is 9:30am.
EV charging point less than 5 minutes walk from the cottage (Reliable and Fast)
Reviews (29)
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Anne
We really enjoyed our time here. They only problems we had was with the television keep jumping making it difficult to watch, and the towels were a bit small. The microwave is to high on the wall. I am not very tall and for me it was quite difficult to get hot food out without spilling. These are only small things which would not stop us coming back again for another holiday.
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Louise
Well equipped kitchen but major things let it down and impacted our stay. 1. The lighting in the bathroom very poor the lights over the mirror didnât work and struggled to get contact lenses in. 2. Second bedroom needs a mirror, had to share main room for doing hair. 3. The logs left for the fire were damp and did not work well, and I had purchased the kindle. 4. The internet was dreadful, unable to stream anything and the tv signal was rubbish. We had taken games and books but also wanted to chill infront of the fire on cold rainy evenings together to watch a box set after being in the rain and outside during the day. For this reason we wouldnât stay here again. Such a shame as everything else was great, but we wanted some down time and we couldnât get it to work at all.
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Martha
We enjoyed the hockey table and there was even books, dvds, boardgames to keep you entertained. The only criticism I have is the tv could do with a upgrade, it could do with being higher and larger as it wasn't easy for everyone to see the TV from where they were sitting. All in all amazing place and so cosy.