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Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51184.0 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Dolwyddelan, WLS
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lledr Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dolwyddelan Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Bron Elan

Nestled in the heart of the incredible Snowdonia National Park, this sophisticated character cottage is a hidden gem you will want to return to time and time again. Bron Elan is a luxurious and fantastic retreat from which you can easily explore this diverse and stunning part of North Wales.

Downstairs you will find a welcoming spacious living room, complete with wood burning stove and a package of logs to get you started. Perfect for kicking back and relaxing on the sofas after a long day of adventuring.
There is a TV, DVD player, a variety of books and games, and even a record player - so don't forget your favourite vinyls!

The generous kitchen and dining area is recently redecorated and classic in style. it is excellently equipped, with a full range oven, slow cooker, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster, plus all the kitchenware you'll need for your favourite breakfast. With a selection of cookbooks, you can get your creative juices flowing, or, if you're not up to cooking, the local pizza joint, Hanging Pizza in Betws-y-Coed, is not to be missed and only a 10 minute drive away.

Off the dining area there is also a light and airy conservatory area, with cane furniture to offer an additional living space.

Upstairs, there is a spacious landing, and 3 beautifully dressed bedrooms, one king-size, one double and one single, complete with ample storage space. The modern bathroom boasts a quality traditional style suite of bath with shower over, basin and close-coupled WC.

The garden, nicely hidden down a little path, is largely fenced and makes a great space for relaxing, with a chimenea to give a little atmosphere and bring some warmth to cooler evenings.


Locally, there is a staggering amount to choose from when planning what to see and do. The village of Dolwyddelan has a very well stocked local spar shop, 2 pubs all within walking distance, a train station and it's own castle! More local amenities are available at Betws-y-Coed.

Whether you love hiking, mountain biking and outdoor activities, or exploring the stunning coastline there is sure to be something for everyone.
Mount Snowdon is less than 20miles distant and the surrounding area offers plenty of walking routes and beautiful lakes amongst the mountains just waiting to be discovered. For some family fun, head a few miles down the road to Zip World for a day of adventure in the treetops!

Criccieth Beach, Harlech Beach and Black Rock Sands are all roughly 40 minutes away, and with Anglesey just the other side of the mountain, you'll be spoilt for choice.


Nearby, the larger towns of Portmeirion, Porthmadog, and Llandudno are all within a 40 minute drive.

Bron Elan is happy to welcome up to 2 dogs, but please ensure that they stay on the ground floor of the cottage.
Please note there is a stairgate available at the property should it be needed.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Dangerous animals not allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Checkin 16:00-20:00

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Dolwyddelan

Located in Dolwyddelan, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa. Zip World Llechwedd and Conwy Valley Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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Dolwyddelan, WLS

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lledr Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dolwyddelan Castle - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Swallow Falls - 14 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Dolwyddelan Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hangin' Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Meirion - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Stables - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kings Head - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bron Elan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Bron Elan?

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bron Elan on Apr 23, 2026 start from $205, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bron Elan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bron Elan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bron Elan located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lledr Valley and Dolwyddelan Castle. Llechwedd Slate Caverns and Zip World Llechwedd are also within 6 mi (10 km). Dolwyddelan Station is only a 2-minute walk and Pont-y-pant Station is 30 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Adam

A wonderful weekend away!!

Very clean, comfortable. Had everything we needed. Wonderful location.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michael

Great location, super quiet and remote enough to get away from things, however short walk to lovely

Great location, super quiet and remote enough to get away from things, however short walk to lovely local railway line to connect back when needed. Nice easy locals walk and great pub.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Lovely comfortable cottage with everything we needed - just like home from home.

Lovely peaceful location. Home from home
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nanna

perfect little cottage for a small family

clear instructions, everything as described, great location with beautiful surroundings
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Lovely stay, the cottage was clean and well equipped. The location was perfect, nice and close to lots of walks and attractions, a Spar shop just up the road to grab quick provisions. The beds were very comfy and we had everything we needed. Parking was easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Bron Elan was a delightful, cozy stay and had all of the amenities we needed

Bron Elan was a delightful, cozy stay and had all of the amenities we needed. The pictures are accurate. The town is small with one pub and a hotel restaurant in a very picturesque setting. The larger town of Betys y coed is a ten minute drive and we were happy to be staying in a quieter town. The place was just what we were looking for!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

V j

brilliant weekend in sweet cottage surrounded by spectacular walking country

property has all we needed and not too much clutter so easy to keep clean. great location for incredible hiking and swimming. housekeeper very responsive to minor queries via emergency number
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Lovely cottage.

Snug cottage in good location. Clean and well equipped. Very well furnished. Pub and spar nearby. Parking opposite. Very small garden that’s not attached to the cottage but overall great place. Very close to snowdonia tourist spots. Perfect for quiet get away. Bedding that’s fits large bed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Beautiful cottage in the heart of Snowdonia

Fantastic little cottage that feels secluded but is close to everything in North Wales. The conservatory is a great place for morning tea or coffee and an evening glass of wine. Be sure to find the garden as well as that is delightful when the bugs are not too heavy. Well worth the price! Instructions on the stove and home heating. It gets quite warm unless most of the windows are open.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location….

This cottage is in a great location for exploring north wales. Straight out of door into forestry walks. Well equipped kitchen. Overall rating lowered due to a couple of negatives. Was promised an initial set of wood/kindling on arrival but this was not provided nor were dishwasher tablets. The bedrooms are small but fine for a weekend. Overall the cleanliness could’ve been better, there was a lot of dust and cobwebs in the bedrooms and the lamp in the smallest room was broken. A shame as the cottage itself is quite pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Excellent cottage in a beautiful rural environment, with great transport links

We loved staying here. The cottage was well-appointed, homely with lots of 'a real person has lived here before' touches, and in a great rural location for excellent walking and exploring, yet somehow also with a useful train line with only a 4h45m travel time to London. There were 5 adults for some of the time so we road tested the kitchen equipment and found it very able to cater for us all. It's an old building, so expect those quirks with old style doors and steep stairs - it's warm and cosy, but you need to stay on top of managing wet things inside (we used the conservatory for this purpose.) We'd all visit again and made friendship memories that will last a long time :) Communication over chat was clear, prompt and easy. Thanks so much! Submitted comments directly on chat RE small maintenance points.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Christine K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Schöne Umgebung

Die Ausflüge waren sehr schön. Leider konnten wir uns nicht auf die Heimkehr freuen,
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Megan

Trip to North Wales

Cottage was nicely decorated and warm in a good location for our trip. Decent selection of cooking equipment. There is a reasonably well stocked spar shop close by. You need to undo the chain on the parking space everytime so unless you have a passenger you will need to get out the car to unlock it. The parking space is not overly big so our car did stick out a bit. There could have been more instructions in the welcome pack about how to work the TV.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rosemary W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good position for touring North Wales

The cottage was OK, but pictures gave the impression that there was more space. Good cooking facilities and comfortable beds. But it would have been more reassuring if under the beds and around the staircase had been dusted. Also we could only find one tea towel and that is hard when the expectation is that we would clean everything up. The position was very good for us and we loved our couple of days here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great location, short distance from the main road. Easy access to hiking and mountain biking trails. Snowden Mountain Railway is short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan Chambers

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house in good location

Well equipped, comfortable cottage with great walks from the door. Shop and hotel in the village. Short drives to Festiniog and Betwsy Coed plus a good bus service. Great week in March.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Everything we were expecting, and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tracy T.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

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