Guests say
Tŷ ar y Tro is a cosy and well-equipped cottage, praised for its charm, comfortable interiors, and excellent base for exploring Snowdonia and North Wales. Guests appreciated the helpful host, good kitchen facilities, and proximity to scenic walks and attractions. While many found the cottage clean and inviting, some mentioned issues with damp, maintenance, and parking. The peaceful location and wood burner were highlights, though limited local amenities and occasional noise from the road were noted. Overall, the property offers great value and a welcoming atmosphere for those seeking a relaxing break in a beautiful area.
Several guests found the cottage clean, cosy, and well-presented, but a notable number reported issues with damp, mould, and unpleasant odours, which affected their experience.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to Snowdonia, scenic walks, and nearby attractions. Some noted limited village amenities and occasional road noise, but overall found it an excellent base for exploring the region.
Most guests described the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and well-suited for relaxing after days out. A few mentioned issues with damp affecting bedding and some worn furniture, but the majority found it restful and inviting.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, with a good kitchen and wood burner. However, some guests experienced maintenance issues such as a malfunctioning shower, overgrown garden, and misleading parking information.
The host is frequently described as friendly, helpful, and proactive, providing useful local information and easy check-in. While some guests received helpful tips and map pins, gifts are not mentioned and cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
This quirky house is a great base for active guests, with Zip World and Bounce Below just a short drive away.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 28" Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Galleried, Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request.. Small courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: The garden is private but has a shared entrance with other properties on-site.. This lovely quirky property is wedge-shaped, built in the angle of two terraced properties so is wider at the front than the back. There is still plenty of space inside though, and the property is beautifully presented with an open-plan living space, exposed slate walls and a modern kitchen for preparing delicious meals. Upstairs there is a large main bedroom, off which there’s a door to the smaller single bedroom.
The village of Ffestiniog (not to be confused with its larger neighbour the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog) is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Snowdonia National Park. There is a lovely pub just two minutes’ walk away serving delicious bar meals, whilst a wide selection of eateries are available just a few minutes’ drive away. Nearby, the former slate capital of the world, Blaenau Ffestiniog, is home to Zip World where you can experience the worlds’ largest zip wire zone as you zoom high over an old slate quarry. You can also go deep underground at Bounce Below and try out the nets and slides deep in an old slate cavern the size of St Paul’s Cathedral! You will hear the little steam trains of the famous Ffestiniog Railway as they bustle down the line on the spectacular journey to the coast at Porthmadog. Here you will find the enormous sandy beach at Black Rock Sands, don’t forget to take your bucket and spade, and nearby is the lovely Italianate village of Portmeirion. Beach 8½ miles. Shop and pub 300 yards, restaurant 5 miles.
Free WiFi
Highchair available on request.
The garden is private but has a shared entrance with other properties on-site.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (22)
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Confirmed Guest
We enjoyed our stay in the cottage. The location is ideal with our plans. There’s even a walk to a waterfall close by not far from the local hotel. There was a smell mentioned before by others when we entered but, disappeared when windows were opened. We didn’t noticed it the day after we used the wood burner.
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Confirmed Guest
Quite disappointed the pictures must be over 10years old of the garden area it was awfull not usable at all and parking was horrendous it said parking for 2 cars and further parking up the hill on the left witch was barricaded and unacecceablev not impressed **
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Heidi Bennett
The minute we arrived the overwhelming smell of damp hit us. Nothing could get rid of it. We lit the log burner every evening but bedding was still felt damp when we went to bed. There is an awful smell of sewage coming from either the bathroom or drains outside the back door. The small garden is inaccessible due to being completely overgrown and neglected. No light outside the back door making it dangerous for anyone that does venture out. There's a hole in the concrete near to the step up towards the garden which if left is only going to get bigger. Gripper rod tacks can be felt through the carpet on the stairs. There is no parking available as stated, its basically pot luck when you get there. We had to park right down in the village more than once. Over run with slugs inside every morning.