Description

You will feel on top of the world staying at this beautifully prepared cottage in the hills above Porthmadog. The views are breath-taking from this sensitively converted detached farm building. The nearest neighbours are a couple of fields away, so it is remote, but not isolated. This cottage is near to one of the new UNESCO World Heritage sites for Wales Slate - 'Gorseddau and Prince of Wales Slate Quarries, Railways and Mill'. There are lovely walks up here to Llyn Du lake and further afield to Cwm Ystradllyn lake (a Mecca for fishermen). Situated 2 miles from the small village of Prenteg, 3.5 miles from the village inns and shops at Tremadog and 4.5 miles from the harbour town of Porthmadog, it has everything close by whilst being a great bolt hole to relax in and watch the world go by. Beddgelert and Snowdon are 6 miles or 20 mins scenic drive up the Glaslyn gorge. See the Welsh Highland train follow the river valley to Snowdon and Caernarfon. The local beaches are sandy and numerous, Borth y Gest bay is the closest with a lovely coastal foot path through Black Rock Sands to the more cobbled beach at Criccieth.

3 BEDROOMS: 1 bedroom on ground floor with Double bed, 1 bedroom on ground floor with 2 Single beds, 1 bedroom on 1st floor with Single and pull out Single. Bed linen and towels provided. Note that in the event of a fire in the kitchen/diner then guests would have to escape via the windows in the bedrooms and that the bedrooms may become cut-off from another internally due to smoke or fire in the stairway and hall outside the bedrooms.

BATHROOM/WC with shower over bath, WC and hand wash basin.

SEPARATE WC with hand wash basin.

LOUNGE: Amazing panoramic window overlooking the Glaslyn and Dwyryd Valleys, Snowdonia mountains and the sea. Flatscreen Freeview TV with DVD player and wood burning stove.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Fully fitted kitchen with hob and oven, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, combination microwave/oven and washer dryer.

HEATING: Central Heating and electricity included.

GROUNDS: Patio to front and side with ample parking for 4 cars. Patio chairs.
PLEASE NOTE that electricity is included only for the facilities provided at the property. Charging of electric vehicles is prohibited due to fire and electrocution risks.

WI-Fi: Internet: Internet: Due to the remote location and no phone lines is able to reach the cottage. This cottage only has limited ‘Mi-Fi Internet’ which relies on the EE mobile network and signal. The internet comes from a box inside the cottage which broadcast single that looks like Wi-Fi and uses the mobile phone EE network. Because of this the internet speed fluctuate between 20-10 Mbps speed depending on the single strength at the time by EE and how many users are using the Internet.
Please check your mobile service network coverage if it's a concern, the post code of the cottage for you to check is LL51 9BQ.

PETS: No

LINEN: Yes (cot linen not included)
TOWELS: Yes.

EXTRA: Travel cot & high chair, guests have to bring their own bedding for the cot.

F.A.Qs
- The cottage elevation is 235 meters above sea level and has it's own water supply which is filtered and UV treated.
- The cottage has a lock for the upstairs window, a travel cot, a high chair and a stair gate.

Please note: A returnable £100 Good Housekeeping Deposit will be required before we can give the key safe code. Our experience shows that this procedure results in an all round better holiday for everyone, as our holiday home owners are prepared to offer better quality properties for guests and all guests fully respect the property and so make manageable the process of preparing the property for the next guest's full enjoyment. Nearly all our guests are respectful people where the bond is fully returned. We have a high proportion of returning guests who are appreciative of our service and the high standard of accommodation that we strive to provide. Please be assured that STS is a Visit Wales/Welsh Assembly Government Accredited agency. Thank you in advance for your co-operation.

Guest Feedback:
TA (July 2023): "Stunning cottage stunning views. Had a relaxing break in this wonderfully restored modern cottage. Everything had been well thought of. Had no issues at all. Would love to come back"
AM (July 2023): "Loved it!. It is an incredible place to stay - we love it! love the remoteness, views and property itself....."
HT (May 2023): "Remote tranquility with unbeatable views most modern comforts. Cowslips is an absolute gem. It’s modern, very well equipped, offers plenty of space and is miraculously close to everything that matters in and around Eryri while at the same time offering near total privacy, if you don’t count the somewhat bewildered looks of sheep and cows. The views are absolutely fantastic, and to sit in the sun on the veranda and watch clouds draw shapes on the landscape is just plain serene. Towels and bedding were fresh and smelled wonderful. All necessities are taken into account and amenities are provided, like a couple dishwasher tabs, laundry pods, tea towels, a new sponge, etc. There are two things you need to be ready for: A drive up a single-lane road that will give new drivers and nervous passengers a mild panic attack, and a very shaky and oftentimes unavailable internet connection. The latter can be corrected and we’ll leave some separate feedback how that could be done. But let’s be honest, you wouldn’t consider holidays in Wales if you’d be bothered by either of these. We only had one hiccup during our stay – a power cut, the fault of Scottish Power. Our contact with STS on that day has been absolutely exemplary – we were immediately offered a night in an empty property which we didn’t end up needing. This was our second holiday let from STS and will recommend them to absolutely anyone. We enjoyed every minute in the house and are already looking for future dates to be back"
The S Family (Christmas 2022): "Sensational place, STS Holidays put in a lot of extra effort for our stay over Christmas."
MP (September 2022): 4.7 STARS "A lovely converted cottage , if you want a week of complete rest , tranquility, amazing views and see only the occasional other human being, you will love this place"
AJ (August 2022): 4.3 STARS "Very relaxing. The drive to the cottage with a large care was the Englishman’s answer to the ultimate laxative. Great views once you get there."
JC (August 2022): "Perfect. Beautiful property in a stunning location for great value for money. I would very much like to stay again."

HLJ (July 2022): 4.8 STARS "The view, the view, the view. We stayed at cowslips cottage expecting a lovely view of the Glaslyn estuary, however we were blown away with what we saw. The drive up to the cottage is a tricky one up narrow roads, but as you climb out of the valley you get glimpses of the view that awaits you at the cottage. We were truly amazed by the location and also the modern comforts on offer at the cottage. The super modern kitchen had all the amenities and utensils, the lounge was beautiful with the exposed stone walls and the bedrooms were comfortable. Although remote, we didn’t feel too detached from modernity. We passed our evenings sat in the window looking at the ever-changing view in the valley below. On our final night there we sat outside to see the stars and they were magnificent."
J, A, A & E (July 2021): "An incredible cottage, fantastic views and just so peaceful and relaxing. Loved everything about our stay here and our girls loved having the calves come to the bedroom window and lick the windows! So quiet and a perfect location to explore from. Will definitely be coming back, thank you."
J & K (April 2021): "We had a fantastic few days, absolutely loved the cottage, it was a welcome retreat after an awful year. This is my idea of perfection, peace and quiet – only sheep for neighbours. The cottage is so comfortable and I could sit on the patio all day staring at the view! We ate, drank and slept well; I’m just working out when to come back. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your wonderful cottage."
Mr F (October 2021): "Cowslips cottage is well appointed and in a stunning location with magnificent views across the bay to the sea. But slightly let down by small details that could be easily addressed. On arrival we thought the cleanliness could have been better, we found the kitchen sink plug had what looked like a piece of tomato in it, the bath wasn't clean. We went to use the cafetiere but it had someone else old coffee in it. Everything else was spotless. Kitchen doors were loose and didn't fit and so were the drawers. Please also buy a new kettle as it dribbles everywhere." Thanks for bringing these matters to our attention - we will investigate/repair as appropriate.
Mr J (July 2021): "An incredible cottage, fantastic views + just so peaceful + relaxing. Loved everything about our stay here - our girls loved having the calves come to there bedroom windows + lick the windows! So quiet + perfect location to explore from. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you."
Judy and Keith ( April 2021): "Had a fantastic few days. Absolutely loved the cottage, it was a welcome retreat after an awful Year. This is my idea of perfection, peace + quiet - only sheep for neighbours. The cottage is so comfortable, & I could sit on the patio all day starring at 'that view'! We ate, drank & slept well. I'm just working out when I can come back. Thank you for allowing us to stay in our wonderful cottage."

Visit Wales Garde: 4 Star. (Last inspected October 2019)
Visit Wales Comments:
(Oct 2019): "Set in a truly wonderful elevated position and enjoying outstanding views over Porthmadog and the coastline, 'Cowslips' is an attractively converted former farm building. Works done to a high standard with underfloor heating to the ground floor. The highest levels of housekeeping was evident in all areas and is a credit to the owners."
(September, 2016):
"Cowslips is set in a truly wonderful elevated position enjoying outstanding views over Porthmadog and the Coastline. The highest level of housekeeping was evident in all area and is a credit to the owners."

Visit Wales Overall Quality Percentage: 85%