Guests say
Penrallt Fawr is a well-received cottage in North Wales, praised for its stunning location, cosy atmosphere, and secure garden ideal for dogs. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped kitchen. The views and peacefulness are consistently highlighted, making it a favourite for return visits.
The cottage generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, with guests finding it tidy upon arrival. However, one guest noted dust behind beds and furniture, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its spectacular views, quiet rural setting, and proximity to Snowdonia, the coast, and Anglesey, making it an ideal base for exploring.
Comfort is well-regarded with cosy beds and a homely feel, though some guests mentioned an uncomfortable sofa bed and a large bed, indicating some areas could be enhanced.
Facilities are generally commended, with a well-stocked kitchen and secure garden. Some minor issues with missing items and maintenance of the garden were noted.
While guests have mentioned thoughtful touches, there is no specific reference to gifts, and therefore it cannot be guaranteed that such gestures are a standard practice.
About this property
Waunfawr 2.5 miles. Perched on the rural outskirts of Rhosgadfan near Waunfawr in Gwynedd, is this charming 18th century Welsh longhouse, Penrallt Fawr. All-ground-floor and sleeping up to six guests, Penrallt Fawr is a splendid pet-friendly dwelling, enjoying views out towards Caernarfon Castle and within close proximity to Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). Ample off-road parking awaits you at Penrallt Fawr, so why not take some time to enjoy the panoramic views, before stepping into the spacious kitchen/diner, with its original feature beams, where you will have all you need to create culinary delights for your guests to enjoy at the dining table. Be welcomed into the homely sitting room, where you can grab some popcorn and enjoy a family film night as the wood burning stove crackles nearby. As the evening grows darker, retire to one of three tastefully decorated bedrooms, a king-size, a 2' 6'' twin with zip/link which can be made up as a double on request, and a room with a single sofa bed (suitable for a child), ensuring flexible sleeping arrangements for all parties. Pour in the bubbles and enjoy a soothing bath after a long day of exploring, as your pyjamas warm on the heated towel rail. Prepare a picnic to enjoy on the large front lawn and watch the children play, as you eat surrounded by nature. Explore your local surroundings with your first stop being the quaint nearby village of Waunfawr, home to the Snowdonia Parc Campsite, where you can sample the local ales in the award-winning on site pub and microbrewery. For the thrill-seekers Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) is home to a wealth of activities guaranteed to get your heart racing, from a variety of hikes with incomparable views to the Zip World Fforest, where you can zoom through the woodlands on the alpine coaster or play around in the Tree Top Nets! There is also excellent walking and cycling straight onto the moorland from the gates of Penrallt Fawr. If you can tear yourself away, visit the well-known town of Caernarfon, famous for its Cadw Heritage Castle and impressive views overlooking the Menai Strait. Take a tour of the castle, which houses The Royal Welsh Fusiliers Museum and on-site exhibitions and take time to visit Segontium Roman Fort, play a few rounds of golf or enjoy a climb at the Beacon Climbing Centre. Visit Cae'r Gors in Rhosgadfan, the childhood home of Kate Roberts, the Queen of Welsh literature. Rhosgadfan and the surrounding quarries were also the location for the filming of Snowdonia 1890 aired on BBC Wales. Be sure to see the delightful village of Llanberis, where you can enjoy scenic rides on a steam train and soak up the glorious views of the Welsh countryside. Make Penrallt Fawr your family getaway to North Wales for a truly unforgettable trip with plenty to do for the whole family.
Resting just outside of the famous Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) is the quaint Welsh village of Waunfawr, home to the Snowdonia Parc Campsite, with its own award-winning pub and microbrewery, and a Grade II listed house stemming from the 1800's. Visit the park with its host of attractions including scenic walks, the Snowdon Mountain Railway and Zip World to name a few.
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x 2' 6'' twin (zip/link, can be double on request), 1 x single sofa bed (best suited to a child).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with wood burning stove
Oil central heating with wood burning stove.
Esse oil fired double oven range cooker with hot plates, two additional electric hotplates, combi microwave/grill/oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV (No terrestrial channels, please use own password/login for any TV related apps such as Netflix), DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Hairdryer.
Highchair and travel cot, baby bath, baby/pet gate available on request.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Enclosed lawned front garden.
Additional storage for bikes etc in stables.
Two well-behaved pets welcome more by agreement.
Shop 2.7 miles, pub 2.5 miles.
Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Nearby points of interest
- Caernarfon Castle
- Penrhyn Castle
- National Slate Museum
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Reviews (13)
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Lindsey
Amazing views and so homely.
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April
The front garden is a nice size with an amazing view and safe and secure for the dog. The lane next to the cottage is quiet and it was a very peaceful stay. The cottage is quite isolated up the hill but still quite a few properties nearby. The rooms were all a nice size and it felt spacious. The kitchen had everything we needed and whilst we didnât use the range to cook on the addition of an airfryer and electric hot plate made cooking easy. We had plenty of hot water and the bathroom was a great size with a nice shower and big bath for the kids. WiFi was good too. Overall it was a lovely cosy cottage and a good central location to get to the places we wanted to visit. There was a Morrisons express quite close maybe 5 mins which was handy. My only one slight negative comment would be that was whilst the cottage was clean and tidy when checking we had all the kids toys it was a bit dusty behind the beds and furniture but just a minor point. We would definitely consider coming back here when we come to North Wales again.
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Claire
We just love spending time in the garden admiring the views and sunset. Cottage is very well laid out, well equipped, spacious and clean. Easy access to the coast, Snowdonia and Anglesey. Perfect for time spent with our dog and 2yo.