Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park

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A wooden pergola with a view of a lush garden and distant mountains.
A window with a view of a rural landscape, a bowl on the windowsill, and a small decorative item.
A rustic stone house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.
A stone building with a porch, wicker furniture, and potted plants.
A dining area with a table set for four, a lamp, and framed artwork on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Eryri National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Blaenau Ffestiniog, WLS
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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Secluded Cottage in Heart of the Snowdonia National Park

About the area

Maentwrog

Located in Blaenau Ffestiniog, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Mermaid Spa and Aberglaslyn Pass are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways and Zip World Llechwedd. Y Ganolfan Arts Centre and Glaslyn Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Blaenau Ffestiniog, WLS

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Penrhyndeudraeth Station - 5 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Australia - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Allports Fish And Chips - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪On The Lake Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Spooner's Grill, Café & Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Secluded hill top cottage in the heart of Snowdonia National Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve, Cae Bryn Coed and Eryri National Park. Portmeirion Sands and Llyn y Cefn are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Location

The location was perfect, lovely surroundings and walks. We felt that the property was not perfectly clean, some crockery/utensils dirty. Broken main light bulb in one bedroom, couldn't replace. Grill on gas cooker would not turn up to a high flame, so couldn't cook on it. Wooden crockery drainer dirty. The was no smoke detector in the property, which is a legal requirement in all holiday cottages.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2021
I am very sorry about problem with grill setting which had not been reported. The ceiling light was not able to be fixed but you were notified and there are two other lamps in the bedroom. Sorry too if cleaning was not up to scratch. There is a smoke detector in the hall and a carbon monoxide detector in the living room.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to unwind, surrounded by natural beauty

A truly stunning location, set in 30 acres of green to walk around (including a swimming lake ten mins away on foot). The view from the veranda, overlooking miles of mountain is just incredible. We spent as much time as we could sitting thete and it fast became one of our favourite places in the world. When we weren’t doing that, there are lots of things to see and do in the surrounding area. Can strongly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic Cottage, remote but with easy access to North Wales attractions

Would highly recommend it. Staying at Maentwrog is like stepping back in time, has the feel of a 1950s cottage and has not been overly modernised like many places and is furnished in that period. Saying that there had plenty of hot water, the stove is good, beds are comfy and the shower is a power shower. No microwave though. The cottage is quite big so plenty of space for everyone. The kitchen could do with a bit of a sort out so there is somewhere for guests food and crockery could do with an update but everything was clean. Has weak Wifi but our Mobiles got decent coverage so planning days out was OK. Very tranquil location, the route up to the cottage is a fun drive and a bit of ground clearance is definitely required, very low slung cars would struggle. It only takes about 5 mins to get down though and then you are away on decent roads so getting places is easy enough. All in all a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A home from home we will return to

This home is special. A combination of breathtaking scenery and superb location, very comfortable abode with everything you need whilst giving the feeling of wild country living escapism. The decor and Noelles wonderful paintings add serenity and interest to the cottage. My family all connected to this place immensely.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning

Beautiful authentic cottage, with glorious views across Snowdonia. Lovely walks straight outside your door. Hosts well organised and very welcoming.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic week!

We can’t believe how quickly our week at the cottage has gone, arriving after a long car journey felt quite magical, the setting is just stunning. The cottage had everything we needed and our 16 and 17 year olds absolutely loved it. Admittedly we were extremely lucky with the weather, swimming at beach or lake every day, frequently both!! If you don’t mind the hairpin bends up the track I would strongly recommend a holiday here in the mountains!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic fortnight in secluded area

We had an amazing two weeks in Noelle's cottage, which served as a fantastic base to explore Snowdonia. We travelled with dogs who loved the walks straight out from the cottage. Noelle's son Ned was on hand to offer help and advice during our stay. If you're looking for peace and tranquility away from the crowds then this is the ideal place. The whole family absolutely loved it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in stunning scenery

We had a great, relaxing week staying in this cosy cottage located in a beautiful wooded valley. We loved the quirky kitchen and dining area with lovely warm Rayburn. We did lots of walking straight from the cottage and enjoyed a dip in the swimming lake. The whole area was fantastically beautiful. Thanks for a lovely holiday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical Holiday

This is a beautiful cottage in a truly spectacular location. Easy access to stunning woodland walks and within short driving distance to a variety of pretty villages, the Ffestiniog Railway, Portmeirion and beaches. The host was very helpful suggesting local beaches and walks. Cottage itself was clean and cosy, especially in the evenings when we had the wood burner crackling - bliss. We had a magical week in this lovely cottage and very stunning part of Wales.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views

Lovely cottage, good size with three children and a dog. The views and woodland around are amazing, it’s great being able to walk from your front door.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful remote cottage

The cottage was everything we hoped it would be, remote, lovely views and peaceful. Everything about our week away was great even though the weather wasn't, it still did not stop us enjoying the week. Booking etc was easy, the owner was very helpful and it had everything we needed, will be booking again!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Staying in Snowdon

We had a lovely stay in this quaint cottage. It was lovely and rural and set in the most beautiful countryside
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July 2019

Brilliant, loved it and will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A little piece of heaven, on top of a mountain

Fantastic cottage, beautiful surroundings, welcoming hosts, paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amazing scenery and tranquility.

The cottage is surrounded by forest and mountains with the nearest road almost 1 mile away. If you want peace and quiet then this is the place for you. This morning I woke to see the sunrise over the mountains from the bedroom window, breathtaking is an understatement. Our 2 kids (9 & 16) absolutely loved it. They played hide and seek for hours. Plenty of walks on your doorstep along with the lakes. I can’t recommend the cottage highly enough. Now after a week of tranquility back to work in the busy city.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stunning location, homely and welcoming with all we needed as a family of five and dog. Simply ace!

The twisting woodland drive up the track from the main road set the scene wonderfully for this remote but not isolated home. The whole family “oh wow”’d as the track opened up to reveal the cottage and its unparalleled setting. Glorious views from such a cosy and welcoming home with everything we needed to enjoy a week in Snowdonia that flew past. Lovely personal touches and furnishings around the home meant that even our 7yr old was respectful of the place which is clearly much loved. The swimming lake nearby is such a treat and of course the lovely walks and fun quirkiness of having a request stop only a hop skip and jump away for a steam train is a massive winner! The contact with Noelle prior to our trip was fabulous and having her son nearby whilst we were there to offer any advice on what to see or do locally as well as checking in that we were happily ensconced is another massive plus point. We have really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to friends and family. Thank you so much for a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We spent unforgettable two weeks in this cottages, overall one of our best holidays.

We found a very individually furnished and fully equipped household of the landlord with lots of antiques, which we loved a lot. Perfectly situated for visiting places in North Wales, because it is easy to reach. Very peaceful, absolutely quite, with gorgeous view from the verandah, as well as from all Rooms inside. We loved the verandah, which protected us against sun and misty weather. A very spacious Building. Noelle and Richard have been lovely, always available with tips and hints or just for a nice chat. We spent unforgettable two weeks in this cottages, overall one of our best holidays.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A little piece of heaven, on top of a mountain

Beautiful location, everything you need available in the lovely cottage, so much to see and do.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
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