Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Grade: 4
Free Wifi
Ref: 2082A
Description
2 BEDROOMS: 1 Double bedroom and 1 Twin bedroom with two single beds, both bedrooms are on the 1st floor. Bed linen & towels are provided.
BATHROOM: Bath, WC and electric shower over the bath (1st Floor).
KITCHEN/DINER: Attractive and modern with fitted units, electric cooker, fridge, microwave, cafetière, and washing machine (Ground Floor).
LOUNGE: New 3 piece suite being installed in December 2021, Log burner, Freesat Smart TV which is connected to the Internet and guest can watch their own Amazon Prime & Netflix accounts (Ground Floor).
GARDEN: Enclosed patio with access to the river plus a small garden to the front.
OUTBUILDING: In the back garden there is a small outbuilding where the tumble dryer, two deck chairs and parasol are kept.
PARKING: Free unrestricted street parking on one side of the road.
HEATING: Electric radiators on the wall in each room.
ELECTRICITY: Included for internal use only, Charging of Electric Vehicles is PROHIBITED due to electrocution and fire safety reasons.
PET: 2 dogs are allowed at this cottage at an extra £20 Pet Charge per dog. The owner of this cottage has a rule of no pets are allowed upstairs.
BED LINEN: Yes.
Wi-Fi: Yes with fast Internet speed of 52 Mbps.
EXTRAS: Tea, instant coffee and sugar for a couple of days. Milk is provided in the welcome pack along with a bottle of wine and a packet of Welsh cakes. The welcome pack is collected with the keys (information given following Full Payment). The guests are offered the choice of red, white or Rose wine or a non alcoholic replacement.
Arrival Time: 5:00 pm
Guest Feedback:
JaAs (April 2024): 3.2 STARS "Lovely location. Don’t think anyone had been in the building recently; it smelled musty and damp and was freezing cold. It would probably suit hikers who are out all day as the heating was off during daytime hours. Log fire was left with burnt out logs inside, not very welcoming! Whilst there were multiple pans and large items of crockery in the cupboards, the only place to store food, other than a small fridge, was a cupboard under the window which had signs of damp inside and a pile of what looked like sandstone on the top. I don’t like giving bad reviews but I feel that potential renters should be aware that, whilst this is a stunning location with gorgeous views, it is in no way suitable for anyone with even the slightest mobility problem or for small children. The steep step from the kitchen to the patio area is actually quite hazardous. This needs to be made clear in any advertising." Thanks for the Review, which are always passed on to the Property Owner. Owner Comment: "I am sorry that the log fire had not been cleaned and relaid an oversight on our part. The heating is on timed but the instructions are provide to override this, so each guest can adjust the heating to suit their needs.
With regard to the patio, STS clearly state in the cottage access statement about care required for children or those unstable on their feet."
JuAb (April 2024): 4.8 STARS "Very cosy. Beautiful little cottage in Beddgelert backing onto the river in a very convenient spot for anyone wanting to walk in The National Park. Owners were super helpful, as were the staff in the local shop, and nothing seemed too much bother. Set in Beautiful surroundings with the mountains all around. Really enjoyed our stay and I would highly recommend."
AC (October 2023):
"Beautiful cottage in beautiful surroundings. It had a lovely homely feel and there was lots to do in the area. It was relaxing watching and listening to the river."LD (September 2023): 4.5 STARS "Great Location. The cottage was quite small on first impressions but the view from the back terrace was fabulous. As we had a wonderful week of sunny weather a lot of our time was spent on the terrace watching the river scene or gazing at the stars in the evening. Well equipped kitchen and the laundry room was a great asset. The bathroom needs attention. Beddgelert is a lovely village in a prime position for mountains and coast." Thanks for the Feedback - which are always passed on to the Property Owners.
SK (July 2023): 4.8 STARS "Lovely Location. The second time we have stayed here, a fabulous location backing on the to the river, shame the weather was not good enough to sit outside and enjoy the fabulous view. Just a short walk to the village for some lovely cafes and shops. Very comfortable and equipped with all we needed for the week. Beddgelert is my favourite place so I'll be back"
SA (June 2023):
"Just WOW. Had such a wonderful stay. The house is clean and has everything you need. You will not want to leave the property, we spent hours just sitting on the patio (even in the rain) There are plenty of places to eat in the village and wonderful walks. Parking was not a problem there is plenty of room just opposite and up the road a bit. We will be booking again"DF (June 2023): 4.8 STARS "Great location. The location is perfect for the village and walks etc. Cottage is comfortable and clean (although if you are over 6ft you will crack your head at least 5 times a day !!) Good service throughout. I would recommend and would probably stay again although would mention with the bedroom windows open at night you are awoken from 5am everyday from traffic as you are basically 3 meters from the main road in and out of the village"
DW (June 2023): 4.3 STARS "The cottage in an excellent location and next to the river. The cottage is comfortable but some of inside the cottage have poor DIY and maintenance. (They doesn't look quality as shown on the website and the price doesn't reflect the quality of the cottage). Good communication with the owner. We enjoyed staying there for a week holiday with plenty places to visit. we were lucky that the weather was glorious" Thanks for the Feedback - which are always passed on to the Property Owner.
MC (June 2023):
"Idyllic! We had a great stay. Thank you"SS (May 2023):
"Superb cottage. Another great stay, our second. Love the original woodwork and doors but being right next to the river is the real gem"ME (April 2023):
"Lovely cottage. A beautiful cottage situated in the perfect location. The cottage had everything that a family of 4 could need. The village itself was lovely and had everything available on the doorstep. A great find!"JC (February 2023): 4.7 STARS "Cosy cottage in ideal location. A very warm, welcoming and cosy cottage. Loved watching the dippers in the river and relaxing on the patio in the February sunshine. The cottage has everything you need and the beds were very comfortable. Great location for many walks from the door and for popping into Beddgelert for a drink or a meal. We were lucky to have amazing weather, showing the mountains of Eryri in all their glory! It was the perfect place for a week of much needed rest and relaxation. Would love to return. Thank you"
JF (November 2022): 4.8 STARS "Overall the cottage was very clean and comfortable. A brilliant location for walking from the door and going to the pub!"
EW (October 2022):
"Nice cottage. This cottage has everything you need very comfortable and in the ideal position sitting out the backyard looking at the river just watching the world go by very relaxing"SB (July 2022): 4.7 STARS "Lovely characterful cottage. ery pretty cottage in an excellent location, very convenient for Beddgelert village. Very comfortable and has everything you need. Nice to be able to sit outside, right next to the river"
B (June 2022):
"A great holiday. Really enjoyed our stay at Riverside Cottage. Perfect location and a very comfortable and well laid out accommodation. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone else. It is lovely"MD (April 2022): 4.8 STARS "Not the first time I’ve stayed at the excellent Riverside Cottage…it’s an ideal base in a lovely village, with many walks from the front door… The cottage has all the mod cons needed to make for a comfortable stay… Already booked for October this year…"
Mr W (October 2021):
"Everything from booking the cottage on the website to the communications thereafter went smoothly."
"The cottage was ideally situated beside the stream in Beedgelert with walks from the front door. The weather was perfect. I didn't award 5 stars because the living room furniture was rather old and smelled strongly of dogs, not pleasant for those who choose not to have a dog" Info passed on to the Property Owner, who has responded: "Thanks for the feedback. We are planning to change the three piece suite as soon as we can arrange it. We had been looking before lockdown. We usual change and launder the throws on the suite at every changeover but had to remove the throws to meet COVID cleaning standards. We have just returned from the cottage and have replaced the blinds in the kitchen and bathroom. Had all the curtains dry cleaned. Replaced the mattress topper on the double bed and had a new Welsh stone wall built on the patio to replace the crumbling red brick retaining wall." It should be noted that it has been very difficult for Owners living away during this time of Covid as they have been legally prevented from coming to their properties during Lockowns. "A beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting. It is ideally located for exploring the surrounding area." "Lovely cottage with all the essentials covered and shops/pubs/restaurants/cafes nearby. Great cottages and easy online booking have made me a repeat customer."
"Loved this wee cottage and beddgelert in general! Really taken by the area. You can't beat sitting out the back door with the river running passed. Everything within walking distance along the river."
"Great cottage great pubs great holiday"Mr B (June, 2019):
"Clean, comfortable really well located and cracking courtyard on the river."Mr H (May, 2019):
"Lovely cottage in a great location."Ms H (December, 2018):
"Beautifully presented cottage in a great central location. Walks straight from the doorstep with welcoming pubs and village shops. We stayed over Christmas and the owners went a long way to make it special. We arrived to find a beautifully little Christmas tree and windows lit up with a little gift for Christmas day waiting for us. We struggled a little with the economy 7 heating, but we haven't used it previously so I think it was us rather than the heating system itself. A little warning is that the upstairs bedroom box windows open, but are not weighted, so please take care when opening as the sashes just drop."Mrs O (October, 2018):
"Excellent accommodation with everything you might need in beautiful surroundings. Beds are extremely comfortable. The outdoor area at the back is so nice with the noise of the river rolling by. A relaxing time was had by all."Mr S (October, 2018):
"So easy with all the help we needed,a wonderful cottage in a lovely village.The rivers and walks were great good pubs were dog friendly."Miss N (October, 2018):
"Stunning location, beautiful cottage, everything needed was there... magical views..."Visit Wales December 2019 Grading: 3 Star.
Comments: Dec 2019 inspection comments: "The property has benefited from the new owners works which includes a new wireless controlled heating system, wifi and a smart TV."
The property is a two storey, grade II listed, terraced, roughly dressed stone cottage with a slate roof and tiled ridges.
Parking in on street parking opposite or near to the address.
Access to the property is via a metal gate from the footpath along a short level path to the front door.
Entrance to the property is by a traditional wooden front door into a very small porch with an interior door. On entering the lounge directly in front the carpeted steep narrow stairway leads to the 1st floor.
The lounge is to the left and comprises of a three piece suite, multi fuel burner and tv. The flooring is traditional quarry tiles with a large rug covering the area in front of the wood burner. Walls are stone and plaster painted white and door and skirting are wood stained. Access to the kitchen/dining room is via a doorway under the stairs. The kitchen has its electrical sockets at worktop height, sockets in the dining area are approx. 1000mm high. All light switches are standard height. Flooring in the kitchen dining room is a mix of vinyl and wood. All of the ground floor is lit adequately with pendant lights. The television has a remote control. The property has the benefit of WiFi. But no telephone is fitted.
At the rear of the lounge a door leads to the rear patio area down a slate step. A gate to the right marks the top of a flight of steep narrow stone steps down to the river, CARE should be taken by guests with young children or those who are unsteady on their feet, in this area. Area contains a bench and a cast iron table and two chairs. An outside light covers this area controlled from inside the lounge.
The first floor has a double and a twin room, one either side of the stairs. The bathroom is located on the left of the landing the light switch for the bathroom is on the landing and the switches for the electric shower and towel rail are above the skirting board on the landing. The bathroom also contains the WC, a bath with rubber non slip mat available with a shower overhead. Access to the double bedroom is via a step up off the stairway.
Care should be taken with all doorways within the property as they are of uneven and restricted heights. Upstairs has low beams on the landing.
Guest comment: "potential renters should be aware that, whilst this is a stunning location with gorgeous views, it is in no way suitable for anyone with even the slightest mobility problem or for small children. The steep step from the kitchen to the patio area is actually quite hazardous."
Reviews
Guest
2024-04-29
Don’t think anyone had been in the building recently; it smelled musty and damp and was freezing cold. It would probably suit hikers who are out all day as the heating was off during daytime hours. Log fire was left with burnt out logs inside, not very welcoming!
Whilst there were multiple pans and large items of crockery in the cupboards, the only place to store food, other than a small fridge, was a cupboard under the window which had signs of damp inside and a pile of what looked like sandstone on the top.
I don’t like giving bad reviews but I feel that potential renters should be aware that, whilst this is a stunning location with gorgeous views, it is in no way suitable for anyone with even the slightest mobility problem or for small children. The steep step from the kitchen to the patio area is actually quite hazardous. This needs to be made clear in any advertising.
Julian Abbott
2024-04-07
Beautiful little cottage in Bedgellert backing onto the river in a very convenient spot for anyone wanting to walk inThe National park.
Owners were super helpful, as were the staff in the local shop, and nothing seemed too much bother.
Set in Beautiful surroundings with the mountains all around.
Really enjoyed our stay and I would highly recommend.
Laura Dawkins
2023-09-10
The cottage is actually called Ivy Cottage not Riverside Cottage as it appears on the paperwork, this made picking up the keys tricky at the village shop.
The cottage was quite small on first impressions but the view from the back terrace was fabulous. As we had a wonderful week of sunny weather a lot of our time was spent on the terrace watching the river scene or gazing at the stars in the evening. Well equipped kitchen and the laundry room was a great asset. The bathroom needs attention.
Beddgelert is a lovely village in a prime position for mountains and coast.
Sarah Keeping
2023-08-04
The second time we have stayed here, a fabulous location backing on the to the river, shame the weather was not good enough to sit outside and enjoy the fabulous view. Just a short walk to the village for some lovely cafes and shops. Very comfortable and equipped with all we needed for the week. Beddgelert is my favourite place so I'll be back.
sally ashmore
2023-07-03
Had such a wonderful stay. The house is clean and has everything you need. You will not want to leave the property, we spent hours just sitting on the patio (even in the rain) There are plenty of places to eat in the village and wonderful walks. Parking was not a problem there is plenty of room just opposite and up the road a bit. We will be booking again.
Guest
2023-06-21
The location is perfect for the village and walks etc. Cottage is comfortable and clean (although if you are over 6ft you will crack your head at least 5 times a day !!) Good service throughout. I would recommend and would probably stay again although would mention with the bedroom windows open at night you are awoken from 5am everyday from traffic as you are basically 3 meters from the main road in and out of the village.
David Walker
2023-06-18
The cottage in an excellent location and next to the river. The cottage is comfortable but some of inside the cottage have poor DIY and maintenance. (They doesn't look quality as shown on the website and the price doesn't reflect the quality of the cottage). Good communication with the owner. We enjoyed staying there for a week holiday with plenty places to visit. we were lucky that the weather was glorious.
Stephen Spalding
2023-05-28
Another great stay, our second. Love the original woodwork and doors but being right next to the river is the real gem.
Martyn Easey
2023-04-09
A beautiful cottage situated in the perfect location. The cottage had everything that a family of 4 could need.
The village itself was lovely and had everything available on the doorstep.
A great find!
Joanne Charnley
2023-02-28
A very warm, welcoming and cosy cottage. Loved watching the dippers in the river and relaxing on the patio in the February sunshine. The cottage has everything you need and the beds were very comfortable. Great location for many walks from the door and for popping into Beddgelert for a drink or a meal. We were lucky to have amazing weather, showing the mountains of Eryri in all their glory! It was the perfect place for a week of much needed rest and relaxation. Would love to return. Thank you.
Justine Fisher
2022-11-14
Overall the cottage was very clean and comfortable. A brilliant location for walking from the door and going to the pub!
Eric Weatherby
2022-10-09
This cottage has everything you need very comfortable and in the ideal position sitting out the backyard looking at the river just watching the world go by very relaxing
S Barker
2022-07-11
Very pretty cottage in an excellent location, very convenient for Beddgelert village.
Very comfortable and has everything you need.
Nice to be able to sit outside, right next to the river
Bellworthy
2022-06-20
Really enjoyed our stay at Riverside Cottage. Perfect location and a very comfortable and well laid out accommodation. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone else. It is lovely.
M Davidson
2022-04-27
Not the first time I’ve stayed at the excellent Riverside Cottage…it’s an ideal base in a lovely village, with many walks from the front door… The cottage has all the mod cons needed to make for a comfortable stay… Already booked for October this year…