Caer Rhos | Rhostryfan | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

29 Customer Review(s)

Jonathan
September 2024

“Clean, comfy cottage, was nice and warm when we arrived, practical with a dog,well equipped and great shower.”

Nice walk along the Slate Trail in the village. Close to Anglesey and some lovely beaches, a relaxing stay. As stated parking is on the road but we didn't have a problem. Would book again if we were in that area.

Nice walk along the Slate Trail in the village. Close to Anglesey and some lovely beaches, a relaxing stay. As stated parking is on the road but we didn't have a problem. Would book again if we were in that area.

- Jonathan, September 2024
Menashe August 2024

“We have a fantastic times, the owners are amazing and have thought of everything ...”

We have a fantastic times, the owners are amazing and have thought of everything to make our stay a dream, we would highly recommend and hope to go again

- Menashe, August 2024
Srikrishna August 2024

“Clean and beautiful holiday home with loads of space.”

Excellent location, very close to Snowdon and other peaks in the National Park. Shops nearby too. Highly recommended.

- Srikrishna, August 2024
Anthony July 2024

“Lovely home had everything we needed.”

Perfect for dogs as garden is secure and you don’t need to worry about them escaping. Lovely big kitchen, comfortable beds , and was clean can’t fault that. Only issue (not owners fault ) but worth noting if you drive. Parking was a big issue for us! Loads of people park out the front of house and go up to the houses up the alley way! We had so many people park and leave there car there and there is no where to park if taken. Not sure if there is temporary accommodation near? But loads of different people kept leaving cars there which disturbed us and the dogs and they kept walking by window. Only issue , but that’s nothing to do with the house itself.

- Anthony, July 2024
Richard June 2024

“This Sykes Cottage Home was a lovely place to stay in a village, not far from Caernarfon.”

The bedrooms were all large enough to spread out our things. The lounge, kitchen and dining areas were spacious and well appointed. We were able to have all our main meals in the home. The main bathroom was large and everything functioned very well. The location was great for the hiking that we wanted to do along the coast and inland around Mt. Snowdon. The utility home had functioning washer and drier, which came in handy for our hiking duds. The only area less than perfect was in the the main floor toilet and sink area, which was a tight for larger people and the sink there only provided cold water. Other than that it was great place to stay. Richard

- Richard, June 2024
Elizabeth April 2024

“I researched a lot of cottages before choosing this one as we were taking our puppy away for the first time.”

The cottage was ideal for our needs. Enough beds for our adult children, a utility room that fitted our dog pen and a back yard that was secure enough for the puppy. The house was cosy and well equipped. We enjoyed the local walks, especially the Slate Trail and the views down to the sea were amazing. The beach at Dinas Dinlle was wonderful and we had a very good lunch at Caffi Brav.

- Elizabeth, April 2024

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. So pleased you enjoyed your time at Caer Rhos, and the local amenities. I totally agree with your comment about Dinas Dinlle beach and Caffi Braf, they really are worth a visit. Diolch x Property Owner
Ian March 2024

“The cottage was comfortable and warm with plenty of space for six people.”

Nicely located to explore the area and also stunning views of the sunset from the front door looking down towards the coast. Would I stay here again? , Yes !

- Ian, March 2024
Philippe January 2024

“Thanks so much for a lovely holiday: the hosts are very friendly and helpful and the cottage is cosy, well maintained and had everything we needed.”

The location is fantastically placed for reaching Cfon, the Lleyn Peninsular and Anglesey: we only wish we had more time to spend in this amazing part of North Wales - we will definitely be back and won't hesitate to recommend a stay at your lovely cottage Caer Rhos! Diolch!!

- Philippe, January 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback, and so pleased you enjoyed your holiday. For clarity and anyone reading the review, Cfon is an abbreviation of Caernarfon - our beautiful historic town about 3 miles from the property. Property Owner
Carol December 2023

“Thankyou so much for our lovely stay at caer Rhos.”

Owners lovely very helpful .Great area for local walks or travelling further .dinas dinille beach fabulous 15 mins away .cottage very warm cosy spent most nights at kitchen table playing uno with the 3 elderly golden girls in our party .highly recommend

- Carol, December 2023
Agnieszka November 2023

“Beautiful cottage.”

Very cosy and comfortable. Stunning views and lovely walks around. Thank you

- Agnieszka, November 2023
Gill October 2023

“Lovely property in perfect location for visiting local area and for going slightly further afield.”

Loads of dog walks & our favourite beach nearby. There were only 2 of us but would be plenty of room for a party of 6 to holiday in comfort.

- Gill, October 2023
Stan September 2023

“Lovely house in quiet location, secure garden for the dog.”

Really warm house. Really enjoyed our stay

- Stan, September 2023
Diana September 2023

“We had a lovely week's stay at Caer Rhos.”

Catrin, the owner, emailed me a copy of the guestbook before we came which gave full details of access, how heating/appliances worked etc., which was very useful. The cottage was very comfortable and had all the home appliances we could need. It is handily located close to Caernarfon and Anglesey as well as within reasonable drive times of quite a lot of the North Wales coastal and inland attractions. The wooden/tiled floors downstairs are ideal for the dogs, and there is a lovely public footpath a short stroll away to exercise them first thing in a morning. There is parking for 2 cars right in front of the cottage and, although quite a few people park along the lane we had no problems parking when we got back after our days out. The local Morrisons in Bontnewydd is only a short drive away and very well stocked for all your needs. My 2 friends, I and my 2 dogs had a very enjoyable stay and I would have no hesitation in booking again if we come to the area again.

- Diana, September 2023
Penny September 2023

“Lovely clean cottage with good views in a quiet village, perfect location for us.”

Dog walks from the door on to lanes/ paths or on to the old railway route for longer walks. Well-equipped kitchen and utility room, comfortable beds and hot shower. There were just two of us and the dog so it was bigger than we needed but would easily have taken 4-6 people. Bread and milk on arrival a thoughtful touch. Local shop and pub only a few minutes drive away (handy for late evening arrival!). Short drive to Caernarfon and Llanberis with good restaurants, shops cafes and easy reach of beaches. Would definitely come again. Thank you :)

- Penny, September 2023
Rachel August 2023

“The cottage is well appointed with all the white goods needed to make life easy, 2TV’s, wi fi worked well, & it’s close to lots of places of interest.”

Well appointed and spacious rooms. All was clean and tidy with bread and milk on arrival, and it was nice having the family kitchen with tv and sofa as well as a separate living room. Our host was very supportive and kind when we had some personal difficulties unrelated to the rental itself.

- Rachel, August 2023

Thank you for your positive feedback about Caer Rhos. Property Owner
Jonathan June 2023

“A fantastic sized property within a short commute to Canaerfon and other destinations.”

Wouldn't hesitate to go back, should we come to the area again. As dog owners/walkers there is a disused old single gauge train line that cuts through the village with excellent views across the bay. Really enjoyed the break and would recommend staying here.

- Jonathan, June 2023
N May 2023

“We enjoyed a lovely holiday in Caer Rhos The property was very clean and well equiped to cope with the five adults in our party.”

A very peaceful location conveniently situated off the main busy thoroughfare with a relaxing friendly village atmosphere. There were wonderful walks along a disused tram track, commencing almost from the back door of the property and affording a panorama of the town of Caernarfon, its castle with a backdrop of the Menai Straits. Highly recommended

- N, May 2023
Carolyn May 2023

“We had a wonderful stay at Caer Rhos, thank you!”

This little home is deceptively big and was perfect for four adults and two children. As for the location, it was lovely and quiet, yet only a quick car journey to the busier Caernarfon. It was clean and tidy, with everything we needed for a lovely long weekend away - thank you!

- Carolyn, May 2023
Oszkar April 2023

“We had a lovely stay at this property would recommend it to people.”

- Oszkar, April 2023
Victoria April 2023

“This was absolutely perfect for 6 adults and our two dogs.”

House was very large,clean, comfortable and extremely warm. I rang the owners about the oil fire and within 5 minutes they had arrived and sorted everything, so helpful. Highly recommend! We will be returning!!!! Thanks

- Victoria, April 2023
Rohit April 2023

“Property as described, clean and suited our requirements.”

Happy to recommend

- Rohit, April 2023
Chris February 2023

“En suite is not en suit!”

!!! it has a shower and a sink but NO TOILET just a toilet and a hand basin is en suit no wc is not en suit

- Chris, February 2023

We're sorry that was a disappointment to you. The photo of the 'en suite' clearly shows that there isn't a toilet. We would never seek to deceive our valued guests. Property Owner
Catherine January 2023

“They have an oil fire in front room which if turned off you would have to phone the owners to put it back on, on the night I turned it down as low as I thought without letting it go out.”

The next morning we had message from owner to say they were monitoring the heating and told us to turn it down. The house smelled of damp when we arrived, The owners message put a damper on the whole week which we had been looking forward for two years to see my Mother in a Home as I had not seen her for two years.

- Catherine, January 2023

We're sorry if you were upset by our message, which we've copied below......................... Hi Catherine, I hope you're having a nice stay in Caer Rhos and that everything is to your satisfaction. We monitor heat and humidity in the house via wi-fi in order to ensure that the house doesn't become damp during the Winter. We noticed this morning that the heat in the living room was averaging 21.6C throughout the night. Would you mind turning the oil stove down to 1 when you're not in there please?. If you need a hand using the stove, then I'd be happy to come over to show you. Kind regards - Emyr Property Owner
Geraint October 2022

“Very clean and tidy and warm was perfect”

- Geraint, October 2022
Christopher September 2022

“Loved the house, in a lovely spot close to Caernarfon.”

Facilities are great, very clean and well maintained. Only negatives are that not much is provided in the way of amenities, no hand soap in toilets no cleaning sprays etc in kitchen, and there was a strong smell of gas oil coming from the tank in the garden, perhaps a small leak? Also the extractor hood over the hob doesn’t work effectively. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay very much.

- Christopher, September 2022

Thanks for your comments and glad you liked the house. We now provide soap in the bathrooms and cleaning sprays etc in the kitchen. Thanks for the heads up about the heating oil. We checked this out straight away of course. Everything seems fine, it's a relatively new double bunded tank. The smell could have been from the boiler that vents into that area, but we couldn't smell anything. Will keep an eye on that though. Property Owner
Susan August 2022

“Wonderful holiday venue.”

Ideally placed for so many places and attractions. Lovely accommodation. Felt immediately at home. Two oldies an eighteen yr old and an eleven yr old all loved it. Can’t do better than that. Can recommend it.

- Susan, August 2022
Yotam Yehuda August 2022

“We had a lovely 9 days stay at the Caer Rhos.”

This is a well furnished and clean house, great location to the sea and the mountains of North Wales and the owners are really nice.

- Yotam Yehuda, August 2022
S August 2022

“Beautiful cottage in great location.”

- S, August 2022
Cheryl August 2022

“This cottage is lovely and such good value for money.”

There was 4 adults, 2 kids and a dog and plenty of room for us all. The bedding, towels and kitchen equipment was very high quality and there wad everything you need for your stay. The locals are also very friendly.

- Cheryl, August 2022

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size bed with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail
2 x twin
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Utility
Sitting room with oil fire
Oil central heating with oil fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
2 x Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking for 2 cars
Enclosed rear garden with patio, gravel and furniture
Small lockable out building suitable to store road bikes
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Highchair and cot available
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.8 miles
Please note: this property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays.

The property

Bontnewydd 1.9 miles.

Perched in the idyllic hamlet of Rhostryfan near Bontnewydd, Gwynedd, is this wonderful semi-detached house, Caer Rhos.

Enjoying a fantastic location near the Snowdonia National Park and only 5 miles from the stunning coastline, Caer Rhos is a superb dog-friendly choice for a group or a family of six, plus their two canine companions.

This holiday home dates back to 1840 and like many of the houses in Rhostryfan was built for the men who worked at the Moel Tryfan Slate Quarry at the top of the mountain.

The quarry is a spectacular monument to the hard work of these men and was used as a location for the 2002 film, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

Be welcomed into the inviting sitting room, where you can look forward to relaxing with loved ones on the plush seating in front of the oil fire, as your favourite show plays out on the Smart TV.

Continue through to the spacious open-plan living area, where you can cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen, savour your meal at the dining table for six, and a sitting area with sofa and a Smart TV.

Just off the kitchen, you will find a handy utility and a cloakroom for your convenience.

On warmer days, why not dine alfresco out in the rear enclosed garden, where your dogs can safely run and play?

The garden also has access to a popular public footpath where you can embark on hikes through the rolling countryside and an outbuilding offering storage for bikes.

Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you will find three beautifully decorated bedrooms, king-size with en-suite shower room, and two twin bedrooms, the latter of which have access to a sleek shower room.

For your local amenities, head into Bontnewydd where you can dine at The Newborough Arms, stock up on essentials at the convenience store, tuck-in to fresh fish and chips from Golden Cod, or picnic in Gypsy Wood Park.

For leisurely walks and cycling opportunities, many local paths are built upon the routes of old slate quarry railway bed in Rhostryfan.

The best example is Lon Eifion which is a very popular cycle path and forms part of the sustrans national cycle network.

The Welsh Highland Railway passes along the bottom of the village and can be used to journey to the foot of Snowdon.

The nearest beach at Dinas Dinlle can be seen from Caer Rhos.

This has an array of cafes, an air museum and an iron age fort on a cliff overlooking the sea.

Only 4 miles away, the magnificent Caernarfon Castle is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Caer Rhos is also ideally placed between two Zip World attractions: Penrhyn Quarry (16 miles) and Slate Caverns (30 miles).

For a memorable stay, choose Caer Rhos.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

RHOSTRYFAN

Caernarfon 4 miles; Llanberis 6 miles.

The charming rural village of Rhostryfan is situated close to the Snowdonia National Park and offers a host of scenic walks and cycling trails, whilst being close to the historic town of Caernarfon and the beautiful sandy beaches of the west coast. The popular tourist spot of Caernarfon boasts a sublime 13th Century castle, well preserved town walls and a station for the Welsh Highland Railway, which passes through dramatic scenery. The Isle of Anglesey and the Llyn Peninsula are also within easy reach, along with the mountains, rivers, waterfalls and scenic valleys of Snowdonia.

Please note: this property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Clean, comfy cottage, was nice and warm when we arrived, practical with a dog,well equipped and great shower.”

“We have a fantastic times, the owners are amazing and have thought of everything ...”

“Clean and beautiful holiday home with loads of space.”

“Lovely home had everything we needed.”

“This Sykes Cottage Home was a lovely place to stay in a village, not far from Caernarfon.”

“I researched a lot of cottages before choosing this one as we were taking our puppy away for the first time.”

“The cottage was comfortable and warm with plenty of space for six people.”

“Thanks so much for a lovely holiday: the hosts are very friendly and helpful and the cottage is cosy, well maintained and had everything we needed.”

“Thankyou so much for our lovely stay at caer Rhos.”

“Beautiful cottage.”

“Lovely property in perfect location for visiting local area and for going slightly further afield.”

“Lovely house in quiet location, secure garden for the dog.”

“We had a lovely week's stay at Caer Rhos.”

“Lovely clean cottage with good views in a quiet village, perfect location for us.”

“The cottage is well appointed with all the white goods needed to make life easy, 2TV’s, wi fi worked well, & it’s close to lots of places of interest.”

“A fantastic sized property within a short commute to Canaerfon and other destinations.”

“We enjoyed a lovely holiday in Caer Rhos The property was very clean and well equiped to cope with the five adults in our party.”

“We had a wonderful stay at Caer Rhos, thank you!”

“We had a lovely stay at this property would recommend it to people.”

“This was absolutely perfect for 6 adults and our two dogs.”

“Property as described, clean and suited our requirements.”

“En suite is not en suit!”

“They have an oil fire in front room which if turned off you would have to phone the owners to put it back on, on the night I turned it down as low as I thought without letting it go out.”

“Very clean and tidy and warm was perfect”

“Loved the house, in a lovely spot close to Caernarfon.”

“Wonderful holiday venue.”

“We had a lovely 9 days stay at the Caer Rhos.”

“Beautiful cottage in great location.”

“This cottage is lovely and such good value for money.”

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About the location

RHOSTRYFAN