Guests say
Bryn Elsi is a well-received cottage in Betws-y-Coed, praised for its spaciousness, warm and comfortable ambiance, and excellent location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, the property's proximity to local amenities, and the peaceful setting. While some minor cleaning issues and maintenance points are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests eager to return.
The property generally maintains good standards of cleanliness, though some guests have noted areas for improvement such as cobwebs, dust, and a damp smell in lower rooms. These issues seem to be minor and sporadic, with most guests finding the property clean upon arrival.
The location is highly praised for being peaceful yet conveniently close to the town centre and local attractions. Its proximity to Snowdonia and the ease of access to walks and amenities contribute to its high rating.
Guests find the property very comfortable, with special mentions of the warm atmosphere, comfortable beds, and spacious living areas. The presence of a log burner and the property's suitability for both young children and the elderly add to the comfort level.
The cottage is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and guests appreciate the utility room and conservatory. Some guests suggest updates to certain utensils and mention a need for more thorough maintenance. The presence of a dehumidifier indicates awareness of the damp issue.
While some guests mention a welcome pack with Welsh cakes, there is insufficient information to assess the consistency of such gestures or other thoughtful touches across all stays. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such gifts will be provided.
About this property
Tucked away behind St Mary's Church in the centre of Betws-y-Coed is this beautiful bungalow holiday home, Bryn Elsi, boasting homely interiors and set in a fantastic location. This four-bedroom abode is spread over the ground and lower-ground floor, and just a short stroll from the many delights of the ‘Gateway to Eryri (Snowdonia)’ as the village is known. Discover a spacious sitting room to unwind in after a busy day outdoors; light the woodburning stove in here and relish watching a favourite film or show on the large Smart TV surrounded by your loved ones spread across the soft seating. Get lost in a good book while in the lovely conservatory, perfect for sipping a morning coffee, whilst the dining room can host fresh family breakfasts and hearty evening meals for all the group, with a long table seating all. The kitchen and utility room boast all the appliances you need on a self-catered stay between them, with a gas cooker, a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Access the beautiful upper patio area from the conservatory to enjoy drinks and alfresco dining, whilst down the stone steps the lawn below is perfect for the little ones to run around on, and a second patio decking area provides another peaceful seating spot. Reach the lower-ground-floor king-size bedroom from the garden with a door giving direct access, with a bunk room also on this floor, whilst the ground floor is home to a twin bedroom, the master king-size bedroom boasting an en-suite shower room, and the family bathroom. This wonderfully private location is just a few steps from the forest paths leading up behind the church, with a lovely walk leading up into the forest towards the glittering waters of Llyn Elsi, a perfect start to your exploration of this scenic setting right on your doorstep. Enjoy dining in the many local cafés and restaurants, along with sipping refreshing drinks in the friendly watering holes, with lots of shops to browse too for essentials, ingredients and souvenirs. Get out on your bikes and head to Gwydir Forest Park with cycling trails, old miners' paths and walking routes aplenty, keeping an eye out for the local wildlife while admiring the enchanting forest scenery, with the beautiful Rhaedr Ewynnol or Swallow Falls being a must-see! Feel the thrill of speeding through the air on a zip-line at Zip World Fforest, also home to treetop rope courses and a Fforest Coaster, or travel further north to try out the impressive inland surf lagoon of Surf Eryri (Snowdonia)! More waterfalls await along the River Conwy at Fairy Falls and Rhaedr Y Graig Lwyd, as well as the incredible Go Below Underground Adventures. This walkers’ and cyclists' paradise is teeming with excellent, although challenging, routes with plenty of mountains and peaks in the surrounding area to tackle, along with the highest of them all, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Spend a memorable holiday in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in this fantastic dwelling, Bryn Elsi.
Betws-y-Coed is a popular, bustling village resting within the Conwy Valley in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. The village is a centre for outdoor adventures of all kinds with a host of activity organisers based here as well as the likes of Zip World Forest resting nearby. Within the village there are several shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs to enjoy, with the surrounding area being perfect for walking throughout the rich woodland and waterfall trails.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x lower-ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x lower-ground-floor bunk bed.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Gas cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
48" Smart TV, DVD player, CD player, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack of logs included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available.
Off-road parking for three cars, with additional on-road parking.
Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed.
Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.2 miles.
Please note: Early check-ins are not permitted and require the advance permission from the property owner.
Nearby points of interest
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- National Slate Museum
- Welsh Mountain Zoo
Reviews (24)
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Janet
It was comfortable, well equipped (particularly in the kitchen), clean, spacious and very well situated in Betws-y-Coed. We were just 2 people, so we had loads of space and did not need/use the downstairs at all. The showers were very good, the beds OK (master mattress a little soft), everything worked well in the kitchen plus 2nd fridge was handy. Laundry machines (both washer & dryer) were great. We made many of our dinners at home and found the kitchen was well enough equipped to support this. No complaints at all - thanks to the owners as well for the welcome treats.
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Nikoll
We all felt at home in the very well appointed holiday home. Can not wait to return!
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Tom
It was damp in the lower ground floor/basement, all our clothes that were down there smell and need washing, it was a very unpleasant environment to sleep in and moreover our 7 month old who slept down there with us has developed a cough. We sincerely hope this is not linked to the damp for the sake of his health. The dehumidifier positioned at the bottom of the stairs clearly confirms the extent of the issue. Throughout the house there was dust on the floors - under the beds in the twin room any item of the childrenâs clothing that made its way under there was pulled out and found to be covered in dust. The living room clearly hadnât been cleaned in a long time - we moved the coffee table to one side to make space for the baby to crawl around, and when he did he was getting covered in dirt. We took the rug outside to shake it out, underneath the amount of dirt, grit, food debris, even two coasters, was unbelievable. Same under/behind the sofas which we also needed to reposition slightly. As to the sofas themselves, they were grubby and so were the blankets used to cover up the marks and stains. These throws only made them more uncomfortable because we kept sliding down them. All the corners, skirting, window sills, carpets, lamps, were covered in dust with a lot of spiders and cobwebs. The cobwebs were black with dirt. The grip mat in the shower was brown with grime on the underside. Then there is the issue with accessing the house up a steep hill on unmade ground with many large pot holes. We were with my 83 year old mother and chose a house in town so she could wonder into town when we were off hiking. She really struggled getting up and down and had the listing made it clear that the house is not suitable for elderly we wouldnât have booked it. It is also not suitable for pushing a pram up there. We came away for our annual trip full of excitement and that was soon marred for the adults by the issues at the house. The only good thing about it, is that the kitchen is well stocked with crockery. That said, we were only provided with one bin bag for the week, and only one bathroom had the dregs of some watered down hand soap. Not the type of things we should have to bring away with us, it should be provided