About this property
Nestled in the perfect position for exploring the very best of both the coast and countryside of Wales, Bwthyn Bach Gwyn can be found sitting in the charming village of Penrhyndeudraeth, on the fringes of the wondrous Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). Boasting easy access to the coast too, this contemporary cottage is a fantastic base for a fun-filled family escape all-year-round. Be welcomed in to a large hallway housing dining seating, where you can settle down for the evening with a refreshing beverage in hand relishing the company of your loved ones, before unwinding for the evening in the adjoining sitting room, a bioethanol fireplace taking centre stage creating a homely aura as you catch up with your favourite shows on the Smart TV. Find the kitchen a step up from the dining area, its beautiful grey units and wooden work surfaces housing an array of handy appliances to assist in your self-catered mealtimes, while a wide range of tempting eateries can be found in easy reach of the cottage too. Also on the ground floor you can find both a convenient utility room and a shower room too, with a spacious and stylish walk-in shower making a lovely space to refresh for the day, as well as the property offering the option of a double bed being placed on the ground floor too, perfect for those less able. Move up to the first floor to find three more sleeping spots made up of a king-size room with its very own TV, a double with a truckle bed beneath making a great choice for those with a little one, a a final double, each room flaunting elegance and contemporary charm, as well as ample storage space for your personal belongings. The family bedroom also benefits from direct access to the multi-level garden, where a hot tub awaits you to unwind in the warm waters after a day of adventure, while stairs lead you down to a lawn hosting a trampoline, sure to be a delight with the little ones of the group. Set out to explore the local area by foot, with the village of Penrhyndeudraeth offering a range of wonderful amenities including a variety of restaurants where you can celebrate in style over a delicious dining experience, as well as a scatter of shops so you can pick up fresh ingredients for your homemade family favourite meals, not forgetting there being a Post Office too so you can send a postcard to those loved ones back home. Explore the area from a different view via the e Ffestiniog Railway, taking you across 40 miles of the luscious landscapes of the Eryri National Park (Snowdonia), it makes a great choice for those seeking a more leisurely way to see the wonders of the area, while those seeking outdoor adventure will delight at the ample walking and cycling routes within the National Park, with many mountain peaks to tackle too offering rewarding views well-worth the ramble. Spend a day within the nearby Italianate village of Portmeirion, home to four quaint shops where you can pick up the perfect souvenir including No. 6 Shop selling Portmeirion Pottery and confectioneries and The Prisoner Shop selling keepsakes from the famed series filmed here, an Italian style gelateria, award-winning restaurants, awe-inspiring architecture and a sandy beach, it makes a fantastic day out for all ages. The harbour town of Porthmadog also lies close by, an extremely scenic spot for a day trip where you can learn more about the rich history of the area in its Maritime Museum, as well as embark on another journey along the Ffestiniog Railway to the slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, "the town that roofed the world". With so much adventure on its doorstep, choose Bwthyn Bach Gwyn for an action-packed escape to Wales.
Note: There is an additional charge of £200 to use the hot tub. Please contact our office on +441244345700 if you would like to book the hot tub.
Penrhyndeudraeth is a bustling village resting within the countryside of Wales, hosting a good range of shops and restaurants, as well as a Post Office and railway station taking you along the Ffestiniog Railway, boasting all you could want and more on a self-catered trip. The Italianate village of Portmeirion also lies within close reach, home to unique architecture and award-winning restaurants, while Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog as well-worth exploring too.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and trundle bed, 1 x king-size with trundle beneath (zip/link, can be a twin on request) 1 x double.
Please note one of the trundle beds is only suitable for a child, but the property does also have a double sofa bed.
Please note this property can accept a maximum of 6 adults and 2 children or teenagers.
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with bioethanol fire and double sofa bed.
Modern electric underfloor heating downstairs and radiators upstairs and bioethanol fire.
Electric range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
2 X TV with freesat, Smart TV, and 4G WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Multi-level garden with enclosed lawn and patio with furniture, hot tub and trampoline.
Please note the hot tub may not be ready on arrival day due to the hot tub being cleaned and re-filled for each new booking.
Two well-behaved pets welcome, if more please cont act customer support.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: There is a step up into the kitchen, please take care.
Please note this property can accept a maximum of 6 adults and 2 children or teenagers.
Please be advised: If you would like the use of the hot tub during your stay, there will be a charge of £200, please tick the box to include this during your booking or contact our office; this does not apply to bookings made prior to 18 October 2022.
Reviews (33)
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Derek
50, the management team were still getting the cottage ready for us, as we were 10mins earlier than the specified time of arrival of 4pm it wasnât a problem for us to wait, at 4.20pm the management team were finished and said it had taken them longer to get it ready as the previous guests âhad done nothingâ. Thought the comment about previous guests was unnecessary and unprofessional. Walking into the cottage, we were impressed, beautiful large dining area, living room and well-equipped kitchen containing everything anyone could need, clean pans, crockery, utensils, etc. Both bathrooms were clean, with a generous selection of various sized towels. All 3 bedrooms were made up as requested, only slight issue was no mattress protectors on twin beds, however mattresses were clean and stain free but feel mattress protectors should be on all beds. It is plain to see the owners have put a lot work into this cottage and have done a fantastic renovation job to the property, with lots of attention to detail on the décor. The first evening we encountered a heating problem, the underfloor heating was not getting warm and the upstairs radiators were all cold, we had only been left 2 half empty bottles of fuel for the fire, which was only enough fuel for one evening. I contacted the owner Libby who was easy to contact very approachable and responded swiftly to our heating issues, she said she would inform the management team of our problem and that they would sort it the next day. The next day when we arrived back at the cottage after a lovely day out sight-seeing, we found the management team had left us 3 bottles of fuel for the fire (information does state we would have 6 bottles for our stay) however we made these last our week, by not lighting the fire on 2 evenings, which was not an issue but could have been if the weather had been colder. Libby the owner contacted me the next day to check if all was well, when I said the upstairs radiators were still not working, she did say she would get the management team back out to look at the problem further, however I did decline this offer as once in bed and under the duvets which were warm, cosy duvets, we were fine, I wanted Libby to be aware that there was a problem with the upstairs heating so following guests would not have the same issues. During our full week stay at the cottage, the radiators never came on, all the valves were fully open and turned on to max, the thermostat was displaying a room temp which was less than the setting for the heating so it should have triggered the heating system to come on, maybe it was just a small problem with the thermostat rather than the radiators? This did not impact on our holiday as the bedding was warm, and although the bedrooms were cold, we were warm in bed. Both the king size and twin room were generous size rooms, the double was small yet comfortable. Only slight negative I would say is, my grandsonâs car rolled under the bed (double bedroom) when I looked under the bed to retrieve it, I was shocked to see an array of previous guests lost items but worse of all the long-standing accumulation of thick, heavy, dust. I accept that beds cannot be thoroughly cleaned under on a weekly basis, however the amount of grime and lost items under the bed was clearly more than a few weeks. This is the fault of the management team, not been thorough in their cleaning and checking. I want to end on a positive as this cottage is beautiful, in a great location and only 40mins drive away from lots of fabulous places of interest. Our grandsons had a great time on the trampoline, playing with the jigsaws, games, etc that are provided. The hot tub was fantastic. Weâve all had a lovely, family holiday in this gorgeous cottage.
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Derek
50, the management team were still getting the cottage ready for us, as we were 10mins earlier than the specified time of arrival of 4pm it wasnât a problem for us to wait, at 4.20pm the management team were finished and said it had taken them longer to get it ready as the previous guests âhad done nothingâ. Thought the comment about previous guests was unnecessary and unprofessional. Walking into the cottage, we were impressed, beautiful large dining area, living room and well-equipped kitchen containing everything anyone could need, clean pans, crockery, utensils, etc. Both bathrooms were clean, with a generous selection of various sized towels. All 3 bedrooms were made up as requested, only slight issue was no mattress protectors on twin beds, however mattresses were clean and stain free but feel mattress protectors should be on all beds. It is plain to see the owners have put a lot work into this cottage and have done a fantastic renovation job to the property, with lots of attention to detail on the décor. The first evening we encountered a heating problem, the underfloor heating was not getting warm and the upstairs radiators were all cold, we had only been left 2 half empty bottles of fuel for the fire, which was only enough fuel for one evening. I contacted the owner Libby who was easy to contact very approachable and responded swiftly to our heating issues, she said she would inform the management team of our problem and that they would sort it the next day. The next day when we arrived back at the cottage after a lovely day out sight-seeing, we found the management team had left us 3 bottles of fuel for the fire (information does state we would have 6 bottles for our stay) however we made these last our week, by not lighting the fire on 2 evenings, which was not an issue but could have been if the weather had been colder. Libby the owner contacted me the next day to check if all was well, when I said the upstairs radiators were still not working, she did say she would get the management team back out to look at the problem further, however I did decline this offer as once in bed and under the duvets which were warm, cosy duvets, we were fine, I wanted Libby to be aware that there was a problem with the upstairs heating so following guests would not have the same issues. During our full week stay at the cottage, the radiators never came on, all the valves were fully open and turned on to max, the thermostat was displaying a room temp which was less than the setting for the heating so it should have triggered the heating system to come on, maybe it was just a small problem with the thermostat rather than the radiators? This did not impact on our holiday as the bedding was warm, and although the bedrooms were cold, we were warm in bed. Both the king size and twin room were generous size rooms, the double was small yet comfortable. Only slight negative I would say is, my grandsonâs car rolled under the bed (double bedroom) when I looked under the bed to retrieve it, I was shocked to see an array of previous guests lost items but worse of all the long-standing accumulation of thick, heavy, dust. I accept that beds cannot be thoroughly cleaned under on a weekly basis, however the amount of grime and lost items under the bed was clearly more than a few weeks. This is the fault of the management team, not been thorough in their cleaning and checking. I want to end on a positive as this cottage is beautiful, in a great location and only 40mins drive away from lots of fabulous places of interest. Our grandsons had a great time on the trampoline, playing with the jigsaws, games, etc that are provided. The hot tub was fantastic. Weâve all had a lovely, family holiday in this gorgeous cottage.
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Laura
On arrival we were greeted by the previous occupants rubbish on the garden as it couldnât fit in the skip