Bryn Elsi | Betws-y-coed | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.6★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

29 Customer Review(s)

Janet
October 2024

“We really enjoyed this property and would definitely recommend it to others.”

It was comfortable, well equipped (particularly in the kitchen), clean, spacious and very well situated in Betws-y-Coed. We were just 2 people, so we had loads of space and did not need/use the downstairs at all. The showers were very good, the beds OK (master mattress a little soft), everything worked well in the kitchen plus 2nd fridge was handy. Laundry machines (both washer & dryer) were great. We made many of our dinners at home and found the kitchen was well enough equipped to support ...

It was comfortable, well equipped (particularly in the kitchen), clean, spacious and very well situated in Betws-y-Coed. We were just 2 people, so we had loads of space and did not need/use the downstairs at all. The showers were very good, the beds OK (master mattress a little soft), everything worked well in the kitchen plus 2nd fridge was handy. Laundry machines (both washer & dryer) were great. We made many of our dinners at home and found the kitchen was well enough equipped to support this. No complaints at all - thanks to the owners as well for the welcome treats.

- Janet, October 2024
Tom August 2024

“We have not paid the additional cleaning fee we originally offered to pay, because of the issues we experienced at the house.”

It was damp in the lower ground floor/basement, all our clothes that were down there smell and need washing, it was a very unpleasant environment to sleep in and moreover our 7 month old who slept down there with us has developed a cough. We sincerely hope this is not linked to the damp for the sake of his health. The dehumidifier positioned at the bottom of the stairs clearly confirms the extent of the issue. Throughout the house there was dust on the floors - under the beds in the twin room any item of the children’s clothing that made its way under there was pulled out and found to be covered in dust. The living room clearly hadn’t been cleaned in a long time - we moved the coffee table to one side to make space for the baby to crawl around, and when he did he was getting covered in dirt. We took the rug outside to shake it out, underneath the amount of dirt, grit, food debris, even two coasters, was unbelievable. Same under/behind the sofas which we also needed to reposition slightly. As to the sofas themselves, they were grubby and so were the blankets used to cover up the marks and stains. These throws only made them more uncomfortable because we kept sliding down them. All the corners, skirting, window sills, carpets, lamps, were covered in dust with a lot of spiders and cobwebs. The cobwebs were black with dirt. The grip mat in the shower was brown with grime on the underside. Then there is the issue with accessing the house up a steep hill on unmade ground with many large pot holes. We were with my 83 year old mother and chose a house in town so she could wonder into town when we were off hiking. She really struggled getting up and down and had the listing made it clear that the house is not suitable for elderly we wouldn’t have booked it. It is also not suitable for pushing a pram up there. We came away for our annual trip full of excitement and that was soon marred for the adults by the issues at the house. The only good thing about it, is that the kitchen is well stocked with crockery. That said, we were only provided with one bin bag for the week, and only one bathroom had the dregs of some watered down hand soap. Not the type of things we should have to bring away with us, it should be provided

- Tom, August 2024

Thankyou for the review.Its unfortunate none of these issues were raised at the time. We had thought we were being more than fair allowing you to stay when you arrived with a dog. The details clearly state no pets,and you hadn’t asked whether you could bring one .This is our policy,and we are aware guests may have allergies and deliberately choose pet free accommodation.We could therefore have asked you to leave. We accept there have been some issues with damp,however these have been addressed. It is apparent from the photos you provided that some of the furniture has been moved.We don’t accept that the living room hadn’t been cleaned for a long time .The house is cleaned thoroughly during every changeover and note the reviews just before didn’t mention these issues.The grip mat in the shower has recently been replaced. We are sorry if your elderly mother struggled with the access.This is Snowdonia,and most people book the accommodation for outdoor pursuits.This is the first complaint we have had of that nature,however we will add a better description on Sykes website. We can assure you all the health and safety documentation is up to date as legally required by Sykes. With regards to a refund,we cannot offer this.Had you raised the issues at the start of your 7night stay ,we would have been happy for someone to come to the property. We also asked you to pay a small fee for your pet,to which you refused. We were disappointed and surprised to read this review,given that we generally receive very good feedback. Property Owner
Nikoll August 2024

“Lovely property in a fantastic location - lots of restaurants and walks on the doorstep.”

We all felt at home in the very well appointed holiday home. Can not wait to return!

- Nikoll, August 2024
Andie July 2024

“Great location.”

Great size. Kitchen had EVERYTHING you needed and more. Gsrden was great but looked bigger on the pictures but still fine. Beds comfy and shower great. Only issue was the damp smell in the downstairs bedrooms. It was not the best and my younger son found it hard as he has allergies. Although clean on the surface, Needs a thorough clean by pulling out furniture and under rugs. However, all in all if get this sorted them a fantastic property and location.

- Andie, July 2024
David May 2024

“Situated lovely walking super cottage well stocked and comfortable beds no problems thanks”

- David, May 2024
Lauren February 2024

“We had such a wonderful few days at Bryn Elsi.”

The location is superb and the house is perfect for families with young children whilst also being comfortable for the grown ups. Kitchen is fantastically well equipped and large utility room for wellies etc, bedding was of high quality also. Welsh cakes were lovely on arrival, our two year old was particularly fond of them. Perhaps some tea/coffee would be a nice addition.

- Lauren, February 2024
Kevin September 2023

“It would have been nice to have had more of a welcome pack i.”

E bread, condiments and soap in the en-suite (there was sanitiser)

- Kevin, September 2023
Pat September 2023

“Have done this already”

- Pat, September 2023
Paul September 2023

“There were 6 of us all males to do some mountain biking all of us agreed it was the best place we have stopped in by far.”

Clean house with nice homely touches. Showers were powerful (which is something we usually grumble about at other places we have stopped at) place was large and very well equipped.

- Paul, September 2023
David September 2023

“Fantastic property, very well presented and we felt at home straight away.”

Will definitely book again. Thank you

- David, September 2023
Marcela August 2023

“Great place to stay.”

Property is very spacious, bathrooms were spotless as well as kitchen, property has all the amenities needed, great location too. The only little thing was one of the beds bedding wasn't clean and one broken bed slat prevented us from giving 5* ... Owner responded promptly to message upon our arrival and all got sorted. We would come back again.

- Marcela, August 2023
John June 2023

“Spacious and very well equipped.”

Everything was working ok and welcome pack (milk, Welsh cakes) was a nice touch. A bit more detail on bin collection would be helpful but otherwise all instructions were clear.

- John, June 2023
Phillip May 2023

“Lovely place, perfectly situated, spacious, just perfect”

- Phillip, May 2023
Clive April 2023

“Great place in a very good location.”

Just of the main road but is in a very quiet location just 5 minuets walk to the town. Snowden is a nice easy 30 minuet drive.The house is very warm , Comfortable and has everything you need. The kitchen & utility room are a good size & well equipped. The living room has comfy sofas & a lovely log burner.Bedrooms were all comfortable . There were 5 of us staying and we had plenty of room. The only down side is it only has two bathrooms and one is on suite so a bit of queueing in the morning. I would defiantly stay again if I was in the area.The pictures don't do it justice. All of us agreed it was a great place.

- Clive, April 2023
Carol March 2023

“The property was one of the best we have been in.”

Very comfortable and warm. Could not fault it at all. The only point to make there was no starter pack for the fire as stated. Would stay again.

- Carol, March 2023
Stephen September 2022

“Some issues with cobwebs .”

Mould on skirting in on suite.

- Stephen, September 2022
Lisa September 2022

“What a fabulous place!”

Tucked away in a quiet location but only two minutes walk onto the Main Street - absolutely perfect! We loved the space and light airy feel of the property, which housed us all without feeling on top of each other. The grandchildren especially loved it, so much that one didn’t want to leave his ‘holiday home’. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.

- Lisa, September 2022
Peter August 2022

“Great location generous space.”

Clean and well equipped have used for 2nd time. Would recommend for visiting north wales as we did

- Peter, August 2022
Karen July 2022

“Fantastic property.”

North Wales is a wonderful holiday destination. Plenty of room for everyone, very comfortable, close to the amenities, but far away when Betws was busy. We had the best holiday and hope to go back at the same time next year.

- Karen, July 2022
Prateek June 2022

“Very clean, great property and perfect location”

- Prateek, June 2022
Rebecca April 2022

“We thought it was a lovely cottage and it worked extremely well for our purposes.”

If I was asked how it could be improved, I would say it could do with a bigger fridge and a toilet downstairs, but we were fine and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was great for my 90 year old mum because she could be on one floor and she could just about manage the walk to the river and back. Fabulous supply of crockery and a lovely comfy layout. No complaints at all.

- Rebecca, April 2022
Nicholas March 2022

“A great place to stay, thanks very much.”

- Nicholas, March 2022
C Adam February 2022

“What a lovely property, in a lovely location.”

Great size & very clean when arrived. Will definitely visit again.

- C Adam, February 2022
Francesco January 2022

“Amazing stay!”

Excellent location and beautiful cottage

- Francesco, January 2022
Tom November 2021

“Ideal location for access to all Betws-y-coed has to offer, and off the main road so really peaceful.”

Property is really well furnished in every room, although a little dated but lends itself well to the properties feel/ outdoorsy use. I did notice a few minor cleaning improvements- dusty in places, cobwebs and odd bits of the floor- but it a property that sleeps 8 and such spacious rooms these minor aspects are understandable. Thanks for the great stay!

- Tom, November 2021
Kay November 2021

“Absolutely lovely accommodation, well equipped and most importantly the beds were very comfortable.”

The only very very slight negative is there were a few cobwebs and those very fine spiders high up near the ceilings. I hate spiders so it could just do with de-cobwebbing more often, but it wasn’t bad enough to put me off the house. Would definitely return and would also recommend to friends. I should imagine it would be lovely to sit out in the garden if there in the summer.

- Kay, November 2021
Beth October 2021

“A nice holiday cottage in Betws-y-Coed, very close to the amenities of the village and easy access to some lovely walks.”

The cottage itself has everything we needed, spacious liounge and plenty of room for the 7 of us. I would recommend the cottage and the area.

- Beth, October 2021
Neil October 2021

“The cottage is in a great location, you feel as if you are in the forest whilst being minutes from the village centre.”

It is Tardis like, being so much bigger inside than it looks and is quite luxurious. Whilst some of the utensils (ovenware) could do with updating, the crockery and cutlery are plentiful and looked new. It was very clean on arrival and the large vestibule enabled us to take our boots off inside in the warm and dry when back from a walk. The conservatory provided a peaceful and light place to read and enjoy coffee and cakes from the excellent bakery. We came by train and used the frequent Sherpa buses; it was so easy to get round and be green.

- Neil, October 2021
Andrew October 2021

“This is definitely the nicest holiday accomodation we have stayed in.”

It is brilliantly located with a 2 minute downhill walk to the village centre. All the facilities are top quality and very few similar properties have a conservatory (small) and a good sized garden which is on a split level with tables and chairs - ideal for the summer. Angela, the caretaker who lives very close, was an absolute star and she very promptly had a minor radiator problem corrected and was very helpful with the recycling. Perhaps it's being churlish but a tv in the main bedroom would be nice. Eating places in the village are at a premium and booking well in advance is recommended. The Old Ship at Trefriw is also worth a visit and for shopping, the Co-op at Llanrwst is the best in the immediate area. A really enjoyable stay and we were sorry to leave.

- Andrew, October 2021

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Summary

Over two floors
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x lower-ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x lower-ground-floor bunk bed
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Conservatory
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Gas cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
48" Smart TV, DVD player, CD player, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack of logs inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
Off-road parking for three cars, with additional on-road parking
Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed
Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.2 miles
Please note: Early check-ins are not permitted and require the advance permission from the property owner.

The property

Tucked away behind St Mary's Church in the centre of Betws-y-Coed is this beautiful bungalow holiday home, Bryn Elsi, boasting homely interiors and set in a fantastic location.

This four-bedroom abode is spread over the ground and lower-ground floor, and just a short stroll from the many delights of the ‘Gateway to Eryri (Snowdonia)’ as the village is known.

Discover a spacious sitting room to unwind in after a busy day outdoors; light the woodburning stove in here and relish watching a favourite film or show on the large Smart TV surrounded by your loved ones spread across the soft seating.

Get lost in a good book while in the lovely conservatory, perfect for sipping a morning coffee, whilst the dining room can host fresh family breakfasts and hearty evening meals for all the group, with a long table seating all.

The kitchen and utility room boast all the appliances you need on a self-catered stay between them, with a gas cooker, a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.

Access the beautiful upper patio area from the conservatory to enjoy drinks and alfresco dining, whilst down the stone steps the lawn below is perfect for the little ones to run around on, and a second patio decking area provides another peaceful seating spot.

Reach the lower-ground-floor king-size bedroom from the garden with a door giving direct access, with a bunk room also on this floor, whilst the ground floor is home to a twin bedroom, the master king-size bedroom boasting an en-suite shower room, and the family bathroom.

This wonderfully private location is just a few steps from the forest paths leading up behind the church, with a lovely walk leading up into the forest towards the glittering waters of Llyn Elsi, a perfect start to your exploration of this scenic setting right on your doorstep.

Enjoy dining in the many local cafés and restaurants, along with sipping refreshing drinks in the friendly watering holes, with lots of shops to browse too for essentials, ingredients and souvenirs.

Get out on your bikes and head to Gwydir Forest Park with cycling trails, old miners' paths and walking routes aplenty, keeping an eye out for the local wildlife while admiring the enchanting forest scenery, with the beautiful Rhaedr Ewynnol or Swallow Falls being a must-see!

Feel the thrill of speeding through the air on a zip-line at Zip World Fforest, also home to treetop rope courses and a Fforest Coaster, or travel further north to try out the impressive inland surf lagoon of Surf Eryri (Snowdonia)!

More waterfalls await along the River Conwy at Fairy Falls and Rhaedr Y Graig Lwyd, as well as the incredible Go Below Underground Adventures.

This walkers’ and cyclists' paradise is teeming with excellent, although challenging, routes with plenty of mountains and peaks in the surrounding area to tackle, along with the highest of them all, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

Spend a memorable holiday in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in this fantastic dwelling, Bryn Elsi.

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About the location

BETWS-Y-COED

Llanrwst 4 miles; Blaenau Ffestiniog 11 miles.

Betws-y-Coed, known as the Gateway to Eryri (Snowdonia), is North Wales' most popular inland resort. Surrounded by dense woodland and magnificent mountain country, this is a haven for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. At Betws-y-Coed the River Conwy meets its three tributaries flowing from the west, and the beauty of the area is enhanced by cascading waterfalls, river pools and ancient bridges. Most famous of all are the magnificent Swallow Falls, situated where the Llugwy River hurls itself into a spectacular chasm. The village has shops, pubs, places to eat, miniature railway, a riverside golf course and the Tree Top Adventure High Ropes Course, and is home to The Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park Visitor Centre, as well as being the start of the beautiful Conwy Valley which leads to the coast and the lovely towns of Llandudno and Conwy.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We really enjoyed this property and would definitely recommend it to others.”

“We have not paid the additional cleaning fee we originally offered to pay, because of the issues we experienced at the house.”

“Lovely property in a fantastic location - lots of restaurants and walks on the doorstep.”

“Great location.”

“Situated lovely walking super cottage well stocked and comfortable beds no problems thanks”

“We had such a wonderful few days at Bryn Elsi.”

“It would have been nice to have had more of a welcome pack i.”

“Have done this already”

“There were 6 of us all males to do some mountain biking all of us agreed it was the best place we have stopped in by far.”

“Fantastic property, very well presented and we felt at home straight away.”

“Great place to stay.”

“Spacious and very well equipped.”

“Lovely place, perfectly situated, spacious, just perfect”

“Great place in a very good location.”

“The property was one of the best we have been in.”

“Some issues with cobwebs .”

“What a fabulous place!”

“Great location generous space.”

“Fantastic property.”

“Very clean, great property and perfect location”

“We thought it was a lovely cottage and it worked extremely well for our purposes.”

“A great place to stay, thanks very much.”

“What a lovely property, in a lovely location.”

“Amazing stay!”

“Ideal location for access to all Betws-y-coed has to offer, and off the main road so really peaceful.”

“Absolutely lovely accommodation, well equipped and most importantly the beds were very comfortable.”

“A nice holiday cottage in Betws-y-Coed, very close to the amenities of the village and easy access to some lovely walks.”

“The cottage is in a great location, you feel as if you are in the forest whilst being minutes from the village centre.”

“This is definitely the nicest holiday accomodation we have stayed in.”

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About the location

BETWS-Y-COED