Bwthyn

"A lovely cottage with beautiful views. On the sunny days we enjoyed eating outside and relaxing in the hot tub. On the rainy days we curled up by the log burning stove! Lots of walks nearby with stunning views and in easy reach of a range of amenities and activities. My children particularly enjoyed going to the nearby Zip World!"

"We had a wonderful stay at Ians cottage in Snowdonia. The location was ideal, surrounded by peaceful countryside, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. The cottage itself was spotless, cozy, and very well equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The hot tub was exactly what we needed after hiking up Snowdon on a chilly winters day. Ian and co-host Sonia were friendly, welcoming, and quick to respond to any questions. It was a fantastic getaway and we’d happily stay here again. Highly recommended!"

"Gorgeous location with mountain views. Cottage was cosy and comfortable and the hot tub was dreamy. We had a very relaxed stay. The location is perfect for exploring and would recommend visiting cafe at end of the road as well as Tyn Y Coed pub 400m away."

"Ian and Sonia were lovely hosts, all information about the property was compiled in an app which was easy to follow. The house was clean and in a lovely location to explore snowdonia. I would highly reccomend to anyone."

"I cannot thank Ian and Sonia enough for allowing us to stay at this beautiful little cottage, surrounded by incredible views with access to wonderful scenic trails. After a long day of hiking in surrounding peaks/mountains, coming home and putting the fire on and enjoying the apartment, as well as the hot tub outside which was the cherry on top of an amazing stay. Cannot wait to come back and stay again!"

"We were looking for a peaceful break that would be ideal for our young baby and our dog. We got exactly what we asked for and more. Every amenity that you could possibly need was on hand. The views and surrounding areas are beautiful. Host Ian was extremely helpful and responsive from the moment the booking was made and co host Sonia was there when we arrived to greet us, and was an absolute delight to chat to, and really helpful with local knowledge."

"Great location - it’s a short drive to mountains and shops. There is a cafe just 2 mins walk from the house and a good pub perhaps 5 mins walk down the road. The house was clean and tidy with everything you need. The hot tub was ace - especially after a day on the hills. We are a family of four with a small dog and had a great time. Thanks for having us."

"Lovely cottage. Very cosy and hot tub was a great addition. The house had everything we needed. Location is good for Betws-y-coed but there isn’t a great deal within close walking distance. One of the local pubs is closed. There is a cafe at the end of the road but we didn’t get chance to go. Loved the Swallow Falls Inn for food and Hanging Pizza. Great stay and would highly recommend."

"Loved every minute of our stay. The cottage was in the most beautiful place, with every changing colours and spectacular views. Cottage was perfect for our family of four, comfortable, clean and well equipped. Hot tub was an added treat at the end of the day. We didn't get to the top of the mountain this time, so will have to come back!"

"extremely well positioned little cottage with easy access to important trails in snowdonia. very comfortable, clean and cozy. great hosts with quick responses for everything"

"The cottage is lovely, high quality and beautifully presented. It is way to find (even in the dark as we arrived a little later than we had expected). The beds were really comfortable, the shower was great. The kitchen was compact but perfectly formed. The hot tub was a lovely luxury it was fabulous to sit outside in the tub and relax after a hard days hiking. Ian and Sonia are extremely helpful they are very quick to respond usually within 1/2 an hour. After we had booked we received a link to an online guide that they had prepared, it was full of useful information about the cottage and the local area. The restaurant information was spot on and we enjoyed most of the restaurants recommended. We had a great stay - not long enough though - we would love to return. Definitely recommended."

"We had a fantastic week staying at the cottage, and really felt at home. Set in the gorgeous and peaceful countryside of Capel Curig, it was a really convenient location for exploring Snowdonia and visiting family on Anglesey. Beautiful inside, so warm and cosy, we loved coming back home to the cottage every evening, and particularly enjoyed the hot tub and log burner after our long hikes in the rain! The bed was super comfortable and the shower very luxurious. Kitchen was well equipped and we had everything we needed. Sonia and Ian were both very responsive and friendly, always happy to answer questions and provide recommendations. We were so sad to leave and will definitely be back!"

"Ian’s place was a little slice of heaven We booked for our hike up Yr Wyddfa, the location was perfect, walking distance to the bus stop that took us straight to the bottom of the mountain, the views were stunning and the hot tub was incredible after the long hike. The cottage was pristine, as described and had everything we need!! The handbook Ian had put together was so helpful! 100% recommend!"

"Myself and a group of friends booked Ian’s place about 5 days before we arrived and we could not have been happier or more lucky with this booking! The cottage was stunning and really felt like a little escape; a home from home. We are part of a fitness group and we’re spending the Saturday climbing Snowdon. When the organised event was rearranged for a date in September, I contacted Ian asking for options to potentially rearrange our booking. Ian was really helpful and friendly with what could be done. We decided to do the hike anyway and travelled up on the Friday evening. The kitchen facilities were great; we did all of our own cooking. The inclusion of some Welsh cakes on arrival was a brilliant touch! The beds were comfortable and the cottage was quiet. The log burner was also great and kept the cottage cosy in the evening. The hot tub was a great way to relax our aching legs and backs after our hike, with a glass of wine of course! Would definitely stay again!"

"One of our favourite places we’ve ever stayed, and we travel a lot! The location was idyllic for us, with plenty of walks and close reach of snowdon. The space was well maintained with ample space for us and our dog, a very cute cottage. Beds were comfortable, hot tub was lovely and the views to die for. Sonia was just lovely, she was staying next door whilst we were there and it was nice to catch up when our paths crossed, she’s a credit to the cottages. We could have done with a few more essentials just to make it really feel like home, as when we were cooking there really was just basics, but this is probably just because we prefer to eat in and we were there for 5 days. Also if you have a dog, probably stay next door! This cottage worked for us but maybe not for others with escape artists. Other than that we really have no complaints at all, and had the best time. Thank you so much, we’ll definitely be recommending and hopefully be back! :)"

"We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage. The views are stunning. Walks on our doorstep, a cafe a minute down the road and a hot tub. What more could you want! The cottage was spotless and tidy. Lots of information regarding the local area. We had a wonderful stay and have been recommending this cottage to others"

"We absolutely loved our stay. Such a cute cottage and the surroundings are breathtaking. Cosy and very comfortable. Good location for R&R, getting to snowdon etc. Hot tub was so needed after our climb. Sonia was so so helpful and wonderfully friendly. Very enjoyable stay."

"Lovely property in a great location for walking. Cosy, rustic place with friendly responsive hosts - their guide for the property and local area was really useful!"

"We had an absolutely fantastic stay here - it was the perfect base for climbing Snowdon and exploring the area. Ian’s recommendations and communication were fantastic throughout, everything was easy and the house itself really felt like a home away from home. Everything was clean, comfortable and cosy. The hot tub was an added bonus, and the surroundings and nearby village were beautiful. We would love to return!"

"Ian’s cottage is a beautiful little gem, was a perfect location for walks and access to Snowdon. Sitting in the hot tub after a long walk was just what we needed and to have fields of ship next door with new born lambs running was lovely to watch. We had one slight issue, sudden panic we’d locked ourselves out the cottage, (this wasn’t the case) both Ian & Sonia got in touch with us within 2 minutes of sending an s.o.s for support. Then we had a bit of a laugh about the situation. Fantastic support from them both, thank you."

"We enjoyed our stay here. The location is very convenient to get to the begining of Miners Track on Snowdon. The jacuzzi and the fireplace was just what we needed. Everything was just as the photos and the house manual was very helpful"

"Me and my friends visited the cottage for a few nights in order to do some hiking in Snowdonia and it was absolutely amazing! The host Sonia was so friendly and welcoming and made us feel right at home! It was the perfect spot for getting to Snowdon for our sunrise hike and an amazing hot tub on site to help ease the pains! Couldn’t recommend it more!"

"This house was perfect for me and a friend for a 5 day hiking holiday in Snowdonia. It was cosy, clean and modern with a rustic charm - a lovely place to come back to after a full day out walking. The kitchen had what we needed to cook our own dinners - the only thing was the kettle looked like it had seen better days! I enjoyed the eco-friendly outdoor hot tub. Blankets were provided to cosy up in front of the TV which had Netflix all set up. We saw Sonia about a few times tending to the other houses which was nice as we felt like we had someone to go to if we needed any help. Would definitely stay again - thank you!"

"thank you Ian for this amazing tranquil stay in wales. It was beautiful cottage and easy to locate with some lovely local resturants. we climed snowdon and this cottage was lovely to come back to! thanks again for the stay will definitely stay here again 😁"

"Very sweet cottage, super clean and cosy! Lovey walks nearby and perfect to come back and make a warm fire and read a book. Great base camp for hiking in Snowdonia!"

"We had such a great week at Ian and Sonia's house. It's an idillic little cottage tucked away off the A5. You feel like you're away from it all, whilst remaining on easy road connections to Snowdonia's greatest hits! Sitting in the hot tub looking at the sun set over Moel Siabod is breathtaking. And the sunrise over Snowdons horseshoe from the bedroom window. Every detail is taken care of by the hosts! Brew kit, fire kit, it's like walking into your own home. They are both very friendly and approachable, we got some great recomendations on local routes, and we'd recomend their cottage to any of our friends. Wether you want adventure on the door step, or a cosy few nights in a hot tub or by the fire. This is the perfect stop for you."

"We LOVED Ian’s place. The setting is perfect - the views to Snowdon (when the clouds lift!) are just incredible. The cottage is homely and traditional, yet beautifully modernised. The hot tub was wonderful - especially after our trip up Snowdon. We used to visit the area a lot, and it was a magical base to share the joy with our two young children. Thanks Ian and Sonia for being very communicative, helpful hosts."

"We stayed for 2 nights in this beautiful cottage, a short distance away from Mount Snowdon. The cottage was peaceful, private and exceeded our expectations. The hosts provided an abundance of helpful information, including food recommendations, local amenities and so much more. The hot tub was perfect, both in temperature and size. We had the best stay over the weekend and really hope we can visit again soon! A big thankyou to Iain and Sonia for such a great time. We would recommend them as host’s a million times over."

"A stunning cottage in a wonderful location surrounded by mountainous views. The hot tub was an added bonus after a long day out walking, especially when watching the shooting stars. The location was perfect for our adventure filled week - located right by the lakes, perfect for swimming and paddle boarding in. Beautiful walks on the doorstep and some nice restaurants within a small driving distance. (One pub in walking distance). The property was spotless and had everything we required. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. Our family had a wonderful time and would definitely come back."

"we stayed for a Triathlon that I took part in, the area, surrounding and place was perfect for us. Great dog walks, views and a pub a 5 mins walk. The neighbours were fantastic, very helpful and nice."

"Fabulous stay, the cottage is beautiful and spotless inside. Ian and Sonia went above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay, giving recommendations for local pubs and restaurants as well as decorating the cottage for my mums birthday which made it really special! The cottage is also perfectly situated for climbing Snowdon and exploring north wales with lots of lovely villages nearby."

"Ian’s place truly is located in paradise! Capel Curig is just gorgeous — dreamy mountainous scenery with access to so many walks and the lovely river! We were able to walk out the door to beautiful hikes up into the hills, to lakes, through forests, along the rivers, awesome outdoor shops in Capel Curig and of course, the incredible National Outdoors Centre (for food, drink, activities and scenery!). But Betsw is a short drive as well! Ian and Sonia were so friendly and helpful, there to answer any questions. The cottage is very clean with a cozy fireplace and an excellent shower post hiking! The hot tub is obviously a cherry on top — it felt so good and was so easy to use! The views from the front of the house with the hot tub are just incredible. We brought some groceries and drinks and just loved being there for long June nights. With Ian’s directions, the place was easy to find, easy to park. Ian provides a lot of wonderful & helpful recommendations, too! Hope to return!"

"had a lovely time with my partner and the dog. lots of great walks on the doorstep and a short walk to a decent pub. The house felt very homely and was clean. Ian provided eggs, milk and treats for the dog on arrival which was a nice touch. hot tub was great with a beer after a long day walking. Will definitely stay again if in the area. thanks for a top stay."

"A wonderful place to stay, we thoroughly enjoyed staying at Ians cottage. Home from home kind of feel. Wonderful surroundings, peaceful and not far to travel to get to the local town for pubs, cafes and restaurants. The hot tub was a wonderful treat, especially as it was in such a beautiful setting. Ian was quick to respond, answered all questions and made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend staying."

"Had a 4 night stay with the family and dog. Perfect place to relax with stunning views. A short 10 minute drive to Betws-Y-Coed so worked perfectly for us. Ian was a great host and we really enjoyed everything about the booking."

"Lovely cottage and the host is very responsive / easy to contact. Beautiful surroundings and lots of gorgeous walks nearby. Nice cafe at the bottom of the road and a couple of pubs pretty close by. Would definitely recommend! We stayed for New Year’s Eve as two couples and dogs and loved it, if we were to be hyper critical, dogs aren’t allowed upstairs which is understandable but, there’s no baby gate / door at the bottom of the stairs to keep them downstairs which makes it difficult as it’s all open plan and there’s only one downstairs bathroom so if you need to use the bathroom during the night, it means a trip downstairs which in turn, disturbs the dogs! But, the cottage is lovely, it has a cute log burner fire and a hot tub too which is fab especially considering the price! I would visit again!"

"Lovely cottage , beautiful setting , stunning walks , great to explore the area. We didn’t eat in as we’re only there 3 nights and needed a break so can’t comment on kitchen contents other than … Relieved there was milk for a cuppa and some eggs for breakfast which was most welcome . Cottage cosy and warm and comfortable, dogs settled but had to use the sofa to barricade the staircase on the first night as all open plan . A stair gate might be useful. Co host was really lovely and friendly and very helpful . Blown away with beauty of the local area . Cafe does a top breakfast…not for the feint hearted! It’s a walkers breakfast ! And they were really lovely . Our cable for charging our car didn’t reach so charged up overnight in the cafe for £5 ."

"We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It’s in a fantastic location with easy access to Snowdon and surrounding area. There are lovely walks starting straight out of the front door. We left it too late booking the parking at Pen Y Pass, so decided to use the bus which stops a few mins away from the cottage. It actually worked out great and would definitely use it again…and was cheaper for a family hop on/hop off ticket (£13) than parking and allowed us to walk down from Snowden in to Llanberis. The cottage itself is well equipped, very cosy and tastefully decorated and is surrounded by spectacular scenery. The hot tub is brilliant after a day walking. Sonia was on hand to answer any questions and was very helpful. Overall we had a very nice break and would definitely go back."

"Fabulous holiday with our two boys and the cottage was just heaven to come back to each day. The hot tub was blissful and the views. Beds super comfy. Location - none better for walks of all abilities, waterfalls and zip world attractions. And we really appreciated the tips in the guidebook on places to eat. The ‘stagecoach’ pub was so welcoming and friendly with fab food. Sonia is a lovely co-host, welcoming us to the cottage and the milk, eggs, tea, etc were really lovely and appreciated. We will definitely hope to be back!"

"What a fantastic place this is to stay. My family of four stayed from 29.5 to 1.6 and we had the best time. The cottage was easy to find. Sat Nav took us directly to the cottages and the instructions provided by Ian got us to the parking outside the cottage with no issues. Check-in was hassle free, just collecting keys from a lock box. The Cottage itself was fantastic, has everything you would need for both short and longer stays. We especially enjoyed the hot tub of course and given the weather, the log burner was a treat. The place has real character and the views from every room are stunning. Wildlife in abundance around the cottage too. I'm no twitcher but could watch the birdlife for hours. Some other great touches worth mentioning are the blankets provided to help you sit out an enjoy the views for longer and the bluetooth speaker! Location wise the cottage is ideal. It was ideally placed for our day at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry and wandering around Betws-Y-Coed. There are some good pubs / restaurants close by. We found some good take-aways available within 15 min drive in Lanwrst. All in all, the cottage is the perfect place to stay to explore this stunning area."

"Everything was even better than expected. The space was nice, cozy and warm with anything you could need. There were only two of us but I believe the space would be fine for 4. The kitchen was well equipped and we made good use of it. The main bedroom was lovely (we didnt use the other bedroom). Having breakfast in the front garden with the surrounding views is a real treat. The hot tub is a great bonus and will keep you nice and warm after a day's walking even at 8pm in November. I think even if it didnt have the hot tub the space and surroundings would be worth it. We didn't get to meet Ian but the co-host, Sonia was lovely and very helpful. The house guide is very thorough and will answer almost any question you could have and more. It's provided in a paper format inside the cottage as well as on this app. I'd recommend giving it a once over before you arrive. The cafe at the bottom of the drive will provide hot food and drinks if you need it with veggie and vegan options available and the staff are very friendly. We did our food shopping in advance because I think the nearest supermarket is a drive away so be conscious of that. All in all I would thoroughly recommend a stay and it's likely we ourselves will be back."

"Could not ask for a more relaxing place to stay. I learnt the difference between a hot tub and a jacuzzi whilst staying here. A hot tub is a game changer. The cedar wood smell was the most amazing surprise, it was exactly my style!! The location is so convenient for anyone hiking around the area, local town isn't too far by drive either. private gated parking is available. A soak in the tub after a climb up Snowdon was just the thing we needed. I would definitely recommend the cottage to anyone who loves peace, quiet, star gazing, fresh air, general well being and endless views. I cannot forget to mention the sound of the stream that soothed me to sleep; a surprise bonus! To enhance your experience I would recommend bringing bathrobes and flip flops I forgot to pack mine sadly!! But there was no despair as the super absorbent fluffy towels did their job perfectly! The heaters in the place work a toasty treat and the fireplace was easy to use, I was touched that you provided free logs for us as not slot of places do. The only thing I could say caused myself PERSONALLY an issue(and I'm an oddity) is that I'm 6ft4 and the bed has a footboard(my own made up technical term) so the bed was too short for me as my legs could not straighten out. But that's something I should have checked with Ian before booking and I only noted this as there may be others as tall as me. Thank you again for accommodating us with a soothing stay, I'm missing the hot tub already and inspired with the idea of making or getting my own now!! Not a jacuzzi. A hot tub. Not any old hot tub. A cedar wood tub."

"Simply fantastic! When we were trying to book something we honestly thought we were being unrealistic in our search criteria... We wanted a quaint cottage with mountain views, by a river, with a hot tub, wood burner, dog friendly, walking distance to a pub.... we hit the jackpot and this place ticked all of these and more. Ian and Sonia were on hand for anything we needed and their local knowledge was excellent. All the little extra touches made the difference too, it wasn’t easy to leave. Thanks guys and we will be back soon!"