Guests say
Beech Tree Cottage in Caernarfon is highly praised for its cleanliness, stunning views, and tranquil setting. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, comfortable furnishings, and the thoughtful touches such as a welcoming bottle of wine. The enclosed garden is a hit with dog owners, and the location is ideal for exploring Snowdonia and Anglesey. Despite a few minor suggestions for improvement, the cottage offers a cosy and memorable stay.
Guests consistently note the cottage's cleanliness, with mentions of it being clean, well-maintained, and beautifully laid out upon arrival. The attention to detail in presentation suggests a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is frequently commended for its terrific views and proximity to local attractions. It serves as a central point for exploring Snowdonia and Anglesey, with easy access to the mountains and town.
The majority of guests find the cottage comfortable, mentioning comfy beds and a cosy atmosphere with a wood burner. However, one guest with specific health conditions found the bed hard, which slightly impacts the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with ample cutlery, crockery, and utensils, as well as garden furniture and a BBQ. Some minor feedback on additional amenities and maintenance services prevents a perfect score.
The thoughtful gestures, such as a set table and a bottle of wine on arrival, are appreciated by guests. While these gifts enhance the experience, it is important to note that such personal touches are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
In the tranquil area of the Welsh community of Waunfawr, Gwynedd, is this well decorated standalone stone cottage. Beech Tree Cottage is a fantastic option all year round because it is conveniently located between the ocean and the breathtaking beauty of the Snowdonia National Park. As soon as you enter the roomy living/dining area, you'll notice the cosy atmosphere, complete with soft furniture and a seductive wood-burning stove, which is ideal for catching up and socialising with the group. Enter the kitchen, which has everything you need for a quick break, including a dishwasher so you won't have to do the dishes by hand. The bedrooms feature two twin beds that are ideal for kids and a double with an en suite shower. Spend the day in the bathroom, where you have the option of taking a bath with a shower attachment to best prepare for the day. When you're ready to go exploring, Waunfawr has a store and a welcoming bar that serves cuisine, enjoying spectacular panoramic views over Anglesey and the Irish Sea. From the location, hikers can ascend the Mynyndd Mawr and Moel Elio mountains for walking, and the most daring can even ascend Snowdon by foot. There are stunning castles etc to explore- Caernarfon, Beaumaris, Conwy, Criccieth, and Harlech all withing an hour's drive of the property, as well as National Trust Properties and lovely beaches on the Isle of Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula. Visit Bangor, which has a lively main street, while the Isle of Anglesey is a little farther away and has a lot of beautiful landscape. A peaceful visit is guaranteed at Beech Tree Cottage at any time of year.
Waunfawr, a lovely Welsh town in North Wales that translates to "great moorland," is located just outside the Snowdonia National Park. The Snowdonia Parc, which has its own microbrewery and award-winning pub, is located in the settlement. Porthmadog and Caernarfon, two adjacent popular destinations, are accessible by train from the settlement. A popular seaside town in North Wales, Caernarfon is only 4 miles away and features charming gift stores, eateries, and cafes in addition to a majestic castle and stunning shoreline with a pier.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin with one with TV and integrated DVD player.
Bathroom with bath and shower attachments, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Electric storage heaters.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
TV, WiFi, DVD player.
Fuel and power included in rent, including 2 baskets of logs.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking on private drive.
Garden.
Up to two well behaved dogs welcome free of charge.
No smoking or vaping in the cottage.
Note: The usual changeover day is Friday, please ask for short breaks - only available Fri- Mon and Mon- Fri Shop 0.9 miles, pub 1.2 miles, beach 9.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- National Slate Museum
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Caernarfon Castle
- Penrhyn Castle
Reviews (12)
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Kevin
This should be a 5/5 cottage but needs more attention from the owner/manager The cleaning needs to be improved and the maintenance of the facilities should be reviewed and amended where neccesary Example - 4 of the dining room chairs are unusuable for fear of them failing - evidence of multiple repairs is claer but these are failing badly Compares very poorly to pur last SYKES rental
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Roy
The views from the front door over to Caernarfon, the Menai and Anglesey were amazing, and the sunsets provided our daily end to each day. The cottage is very well equipped, quiet and comfortable. We walked straight from the front door over to Llanberis on a great track, and the paths up Yr Wyddfa are a 15 min drive away. A great holiday in a great cottage.
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Christian
As a worm Welcome, the table was already layed and lights were on, as we arrived. Bedrooms: The mattresses were really good - not too soft or worn out. I could sleep very well there. The bedding happily was not a synthetic, that would charge electrically, as we experienced it in other properties. Wardrobes were sufficient for all clothing to put in. Bathrooms: The two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtube and shower in the bathtube) were sufficient and the shower even was provided with a mixer tap (I hope, this is the right word for "Mischbatterie"), which is not always usual in GB :) Living room/ kitchen: Every sofa and the leather armchair were extendable, so you could lay there with feet raised as relaxing as possible. The table was sufficient for the three of us. If really six persons would sit and eat there, the space at the table would possibly be a little tight. Three days we used the woodburner in the living room. Enough wood was provided and the warmth was very cosy and welcoming because of some stormy and not too warm days. There also are electric heaters, so you don´t have to get cold. The kitchen equippement was really o.k., except the usual little things you always miss in holiday homes, f.e. a butter dish, eggslicer and other little tools like that. If you want to make coffee, better bring a hand-filter and filter bags. But all in all, the needed tools were there. Additionally to the fridge there was a freezer with enough space for storing frozen food. Surroundings: The view is phantastic and worth booking alone. The hill, the house is build on, is a wonderfull starting point for long or short walks, always accompanied with stunning views over hills and up to the menai strait and Anglesey. You certainly will miss the view, when you are back home (as we do). To get bread, baguettes or pasties, butter, cheese and so on for breakfast, you can drive 5 Minutes zu a shell gas station with included little store. To shop for cooking, best is, to drive to Cernafon, f.e. Tesco. It´s about a ten minutes drive. Behind the house, there is a patio with table and chairs to eat on sunny days. Also there is a bench with wonderfull view on a little grashill beside the house and there is a clothes dryer behind the house, where you can hang your clothes after washing them in the washing machine, which is suited in a little outhouse. You are also allowed, to use the wonderfull little garden of the friendly neighbours, where three or four benches invite you to sit and relax. For every kind of daily tour, wether to the mountains of snowdonia or the beaches of anglesey, this location is central and near to both sides, sea and mountains. The only thing, that we have to "complain" is, that no one came in the middle of our two weeks stay, to clean up and provide new towels and linnen - although this was promised in the handout. And also no one came on thursday or friday, to take the garbage cans down the access-path, for beeing emptied in the morning - although announced in the handout. So we did that ourselves, to have enough space in the garbage cans again. This is the reason, we gave not the very best marks in "maintainance". But that little irritation should be no reason not to book this facility! If we ever go to north wales again, we first will try to book this property again! We say "thank you" for a wonderfull stay!