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Glanrhyd Snowdon Cottage

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View on arrival
Garden
Path towards car park
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

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Check out the area

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Betws-y-Coed, WLS
  • Popular LocationEryri National Park Visitor Centre1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGwydyr Forest9 min walk
  • Popular LocationZip World Fforest4 min drive
  • AirportLiverpool (LPL-John Lennon)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Glanrhyd Snowdon Cottage

Glan-y-Rhyd is a delightful traditional 200 year old single storey cottage situated in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, available for holiday rental. It has a spectacular location on the bank of the River Conwy, on the edge of the popular village of Betws-y-Coed, an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions and leisure activities that the Snowdonia National Park has to offer.
The cottage has recently been sympathetically restored by local craftsmen employing traditional methods and environmentally friendly materials. Whilst authentic and traditional, the cottage enjoys all mod cons. The cottage is tastefully designed and ideally suited to discerning couples seeking a romantic break and solitude. However, it can comfortably accommodate up to four people in two double bedrooms at opposing ends of the property, allowing for space and privacy. We offer a reduced rate for a single couple sharing just the one bedroom according to the season.
Glan-y-Rhyd translates as ‘on the shore’. You will enjoy stunning views from all of the main rooms overlooking the river and beyond down the valley to the mountain Moel Siabod (2861 ft / 872m).

Property manager

George Smith
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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Mountain view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Betws-Y-Coed

Located in Betws-Y-Coed, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Zip World Penrhyn Quarry. Conwy Valley Railway Museum and Zip World Fforest are also worth visiting.
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Betws-y-Coed, WLS

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 1 min walk
  • Gwydyr Forest - 9 min walk
  • Betws-Y-Coed Golf Club - 10 min walk
  • Zip World Fforest - 4 min drive
  • Swallow Falls - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 1 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Alpine Coffee Shop
  • Hangin' Pizzeria
  • Tu-Hwnt-I'r Bont
  • Pen Y Bryn Hotel
  • The Moel Siabod Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Glanrhyd Snowdon Cottage pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

julia a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings
We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed every minute. Would love to come back in the summer and enjoy the garden more. Comfortable and clean and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cath M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in every way
Everything about this property was perfect for us. Beautiful setting, so peaceful with only the birds and river for company. Easy walking distance to the village. Loved everything about the cottage too, really tastefully renovated with a photo album to show how it used to look! Lots of extras from dishwasher tablets to a huge basket of logs made this place feel very welcoming. As you can tell we loved it and got excited about our return there each day 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
😍
Fantastic place so peaceful and beautiful cottage and garden, so close to town , well equipped and great communication with the owner
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent countryside location ideal for relaxing holiday
Beautiful cottage with countryside and river views. Large open garden ideal for relaxing in the evening after exploring snowdonia. Short 20 minute walk to pubs and restaurants which was perfect. The cottage had everything that we needed for a comfortable relaxing stay. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great property, just a few wrinkles
Overall we really liked the property, it’s in a great setting near the river and close to the town, a lovely walk over the suspension bridge. It was a little tough to find from the road initially but no great drama. The house is very pleasant, high ceilings and exposed beams in the main rooms make it feel larger than it is. In terms of things that could be improved, the kitchen has high quality pans and utensils which is great but there’s so many that it’s actually hard to use them, thinning that out would be good. The lack of a stand-up shower is a bit baffling to be honest as the water pressure is great. The dining and sitting room furniture is starting to show its age and wasn’t super comfy but fine for a week. There aren’t any drawers in the bedrooms which was a bit of an inconvenience. These are all relatively minor, the main issue we had was the fusty smell, particularly in the bedroom nearest the drive. Not sure of the cause but we had to have windows open quite a bit to keep on top of it. As I say at the top, a great place, but it’d be superb if these points were addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by George Smith

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Hello, my name is George.

Why they chose this property

I've been fortunate enough to own Glanrhyd Cottage for approximately eight years.

I have been visiting this area for many years and instantly fell in love with the ruin and always hoped to own it, so when the owners offered it to me I jumped at the chance.

It has been a labour of love as the cottage was a complete wreck when we purchased it with a tree growing inside, we spent two years restoring it with a lovely local traditional builder.

What makes this property unique

I love the solitude, views, walks and fishing.
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