Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Carlyn cottage for its pristine condition, welcoming atmosphere, and prime location for walking and climbing in Snowdonia. The property is well-equipped and offers a comfortable stay, with many visitors expressing a desire to return. Hosts are commended for their thoughtfulness, providing welcome items that enhance the experience.
Reviewers unanimously mention the spotless state of the cottage, indicating a very high level of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The cottage's location is frequently highlighted as perfect for climbers and walkers, with easy access to Snowdon and local amenities, suggesting a very desirable setting.
The property is described as comfortable and spacious, although one comment about bed configuration suggests a slight room for improvement in comfort for diverse groups.
Facilities are well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and sufficient parking. No negative comments about maintenance suggest that the property is well-kept.
Hosts are praised for their thoughtfulness, with several mentions of welcome items such as bread, milk, and cakes. While these gifts are appreciated, it should be noted that such gestures, though common, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Carlyn is a fantastic, mid-terrace house nestled just outside the centre of Llanberis, Gwynedd. With two bedrooms sleeping four guests and spacious living areas, the house is perfect for a family holiday in the stunning scenery of North Wales. Carlyn has a pretty, gated front garden with on-street parking for residents on a first-come, first-served basis, along with a public car park nearby. Upon entering the property, you will find a light and airy sitting room for spending time with family, featuring a beautiful bay window, Smart TV and lovely arm chairs and sofa to relax in, as well as a neighbouring dining room to enjoy a home-cooked meal by the warmth of the gas fire. The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric oven, hob and dishwasher for all your self-catering needs, with a separate utility with washing machine and fridge/freezer, space to leave muddy boots and a cloakroom with a basin and WC. After a long day of walking or exploring local towns, Carlyn offers all guests welcoming spaces to unwind and freshen up; upstairs the bathroom features a bath with shower over, for a quick morning shower or an evening bubble bath, along with one double and one twin bedroom, both with storage space for your belongings. Exiting through the kitchen patio door and crossing over a graveled path, you will find a fabulous enclosed garden with a lawn, patio and outdoor seating to enjoy a picnic or outdoor games with stunning views of the mountains. Llanberis is a quaint village with shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés for family meals out, as well as being the perfect place to explore Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park; start the mountain trail via the Snowdon Mountain Railway, or go by foot along one of the many routes to the summit. Other nearby attractions include Caernarfon, an historical Welsh town boasting Wales' most famous castle, Beacon Climbing Centre and the scenic Lôn Eifion recreational cycle route. Travelling north from Carlyn will take you to Bangor, a bustling cathedral city with a stunning pier to stroll along, or explore the GreenWood Family Park and catch a performance at the iconic Pantio, well-known for theatre, film, music and dance. Betws-y-Coed is a scenic village lying east of Carlyn, surrounded by mountains and spectacular scenery, where you will find plenty of walks, locally-owned tearooms and the beautiful Fairy Glen for the perfect family day out. Sitting in a great location to explore the best of North Wales, Carlyn is a wonderful base for a family getaway to the great outdoors.
Llanberis is one of the most popular mountain tourist centres in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. The village is the starting point for the ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), starting at the Snowdon Mountain Railway, or by foot along one of the many routes to the summit. You will also find pubs, restaurants, shops and cafés in Llanbris, as well as nearby country parks, museums and castles to explore. Flanked by two lakes, the village is a scenic spot to stay and discover North Wales.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room with gas fire.
Sitting room
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request (cot linen not provided).
On-street parking and public car park nearby.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: On-street parking is for residents on a first-come, first-served basis.
Note: This property does not accept hen/stag or similar.
Please Note: Due to insurance purposes the property only sleeps a maximum of 4.
Nearby points of interest
- National Slate Museum
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
- Caernarfon Castle
- Penrhyn Castle
Reviews (13)
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Rebecca
We sat and had a cup of tea and a welsh cake. Also loved that the kitchen had everything we needed and was really neat and tidy, especially the cupboards and cutlery drawer. Great location for a Snowdon climb and a lovely property.
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Rosemary
Lovely cottage great town with plenty to do. Brought sunscreen and after sun sadly never got to use them, nobody's fault (God/Global warming aside).
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Joanne
Kitchen had everything we needed and the gifts were very welcome. The only issue is there were no couples in our family so I had to share a bed with my daughter. Would have preferred twin beds and couples could always pull them together if they wanted.