Penlan

This was our third visit to Penlan Cottage.

We really enjoy visiting Beddgelert and the simple quaintness of the cottage and its close proximity to the village. However, just a couple of housekeeping queries. There are no instructions available for the new central heating system. ( We are very pleased that it has been installed) The information file requires updating. It contains a lot of out of date information. For example, it contains the instruction booklet for a dvd player and there are dvds on the shelf but no dvd? I have mentioned it before, due to the location of the cottage, most people have to travel long distances to get to it. Often by the time they arrive Emery’s Stores may be closed and we are unable to obtain fresh milk. A small container of milk in the fridge for a cup of tea on arrival would be very nice.

Beautiful cottage and excellent views in every direction.

The only improvement would be to provide some outdoor chairs. Luckily we brought our own so it didn’t really affect our stay.

Another wonderful week at Penlan!

The bungalow was immaculately clean and tidy (as usual!) on our arrival. Very many thanks.

Fantastic position and location to village, river, pubs and stunning scenery but the cottage needs some tlc.

Blown windows at front so couldn't see view, garden overgrown and no comfortable outdoor seating, only about 6 TV channels and NO WiFi, some old furniture and tired decor.

This little place is a delight.

There wasn't one thing I disliked. I would highly recommend.

Wonderful location, views from the front door.

An easy stroll to the village, several places to eat. Buses every hour, no real need to use the car, you can relax and enjoy the views. A small ‘gift’ from the owner sends a ‘Welcome’ message, so we were a bit disappointed to get nothing. We would have been happy to receive a pint of milk and a packet of Welsh cakes. The glass units of the two front windows have ‘blown’ , which obscures the great view. The cottage deserves looking after as it is a gem.

Wonderful stay at Penlan.

We stayed last year and enjoyed it so much we came back again. Beautiful cottage and even though we had no complaints last year the new heating system made it even cosier and beautifully warm. Perfect way to get away from everything and a beautiful cottage

We had a wonderful time as family.

The views and the scenic walks were amazing. The cottage itself was very cozy. We love to walk down to the village along the river. I can almost say that was one of my favourite parts although there are too many to mention. In fact, we liked it so much we’ve already booked to come back at the end of August to see what it’s like in the summer thank you very much.

Property is tired and although adequate needs to be updated to align with the other holiday lets that are available in the village.

I have now visited Penlan 3 times in winter and always enjoyed my time there.

The cottage is beautifully situated and has always been clean and well equipped. Heating by storage heaters is never the most efficient form of heating but the electric stove and portable oil radiators cover the colder times. WiFi is not provided which some visitors may find frustrating. For others it may be a relief.

Thank you for a lovely week with the best mountain view imaginable.

Not just a lovely cottage but a friendly and pretty village. The weather was dismal, as expected in late November but we still managed to find plenty to do. Everything is within reach of the cottage. A well stocked shop, a choice of pubs and cafes, lots of walks for all abilities and a bus service. We’ll definitely like to visit again.

Penlan is in a prime location in Beddgelert.

We have been before as it is very special but we were disappointed with the lack of maintenance and investment in the property. The heating doesn’t work at all and the small portable heaters will not be sufficient in colder weather. The towels provided were so rough you could exfoliate with them and even worse they stank. The kitchen is not well stocked with equipment and the windows have blown which is a crying shame considering the views you have from them. It would also be lovely to have some garden furniture provided. I would recommend Penlan as it is beautiful but it is so sad the owners are not maintaining it to a higher standard.

This is the 4th time staying!

Can’t wait to book again ( I think that speaks for itself self) simply perfect thank you!

The house is exactly as you would imagine it and the view is priceless.

The house has amazing memorabilia from the Rupert Bear era which was a privelege to see for people of our generation. It is a short and pretty walk to the village and everything is dog friendly.

We have visited Penlan many times across 3 decades and it's frugal, rustic charm remains unaltered.

The view from the front step is the winning view of the valley! It could do with a little updating, eg washing machine, and some chairs to go with the patio table would be nice. (We're sure there used to be some.) The drive is being relaid but it's a huge task in that terrain so we hope it goes well. There isn't any WiFi which is no bad thing but customers might like to know that they will need EE phone coverage as there is no other working communication link. I think you can buy an EE package for a week. The easy walk into the village and down to the river is wonderful. The post office and store contains everything you could need, the coffee shop next door has great coffee and do try the cheese board at the Llewellyn Pub! The staff in all these places are lovely. If you haven't been before, visit the ice cream parlour for the award winning flavours! It's a gift to be in the heart of one of the most beautiful places in the world, where the mountains aren't just on your doorstep, they are your doorstep! Thanks as always to Sykes Cottages for being our go-to holiday provider. Their service is outstanding and our grown up children now book through them for thier holidays. We've already booked next year's trip with Sykes!

Amazing place with stunning views.

We had the best time ever. Close to Snowdon and close to amazing beaches. The house is very well maintained, clean and has everything we needed. I was there with two children 7 and 9 years old. They loved garden and spend massive am out of time outside. Lovely neighbourhood. Our Miniature Schnauzer loved his holidays as well.

We really enjoyed our stay at Penlan Cottage.

Wonderful views from the front door - the beds were extremely comfortable and the cottage was clean and tidy on our arrival. Everything we needed was available in this quaint cottage. A really pleasure to have stayed at Rupert the Bear cottage. The peace and quiet did us good to be away from everything in a busy world! Great walks from the front door. - we shall return!!

What an absolute gem this cottage is!

Really clean and comfortable, and the fact that there is no WIFI and no phone signal is an added blessing if you want to get away from it all. The kitchen is basic but functional and very clean, however it could use some little added extras like a balloon whisk and a knife sharpener, however this is not a deal breaker by any stretch of the imagination! The bathroom is clean, and the shower is good. The beds are really comfortable, and we slept so well. The views are spectacular too. You can hear the river when it’s been raining, and also a lovely waterfall starts flowing down the mountain opposite. The rear garden is what I would describe as a fairy garden with lots of birds and wildlife. Just don’t leave the back door open as there are a lovely little family of mice that live in the grass just below the kitchen window. It was amazing just watching them go about their daily routine. There was also a resident robin that greeted us every day. Nature at its absolute best. Would we go back? Absolutely! 10/10 with 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Beautiful property, very cosy and perfect location.

A lovely property, situated in an ideal position for access to all the walks and to the village of Beddgelert.

The property was very clean and equipt adequately for our needs. The garden is enclosed and ideal for dogs. We intend to return.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Penlan.

Beautiful cottage with views and surroundings you could never tire of. It's just a short walk into the stunning village of Beddgelert, which has a few amenities such as a pub, shops and cafes. The inside of the cottage was small but perfectly formed. My only gripe would be the shower is not great! Other than that, we have absolutely no complaints. I would definitely stay again.

Very clean; plenty of spare essentials if required e.

g. towels, toilet rolls. A little chilly. Very plain accommodation but acceptable.

We stayed at this cottage last year and decided to come back, mainly due to its location and the garden for dogs.

. the living room rug has gone past its best and is unappealing..the dining chairs have very small seats, and they hurt the legs, so we had to use cushions to sit on... although the living room was cosy when the the door was closed, a blast of cold air hit you when you went into the kitchen or to the bathroom..it was freezing in there and despite there supposedly being 2 oil filled radiators, there was only 1, and the heat output was not that hot...this made it really difficult to dry any clothes in the cottage as there was only a flimsy , broken airer, but no where to get them dry... maybe an electric heated airer could be included.

Lovely property but was a little disappointed about no wifi, close proximity of building works from lower neighbouring property, storage heater in back bedroom not working although they had a separate oil filled radiator it was not ample enough to air the back bedroom.

Rust on front of washing machine. Damp patches in main bedroom by the wardrobe. Chairs for dining table not comfy, especially if playing board games for a while as no wifi. Could do with a radio, foot stool for after a long walk. Lower fridge door has a tendency to pop open, so storage of food not always great. Proximity for walks was fantastic, beautiful village and friendly residents. Bed was comfy so had a great nights sleep.

Great location,in a comfortable, clean cottage.

very good indeed.

Lovely clean cottage, very nostalgic.

My only small criticism is that it would have been nice to have seating at the back of the cottage to make the most of the amazing views

A fabulous stay at a truly wonderful cottage.

The view across the valley was a joy to wake up to and the adventures began right outside the front door.

The property is a beautiful small cottage a 1-minute walk from the center of Bedgelert.

There isn't any wifi (not a problem for me), but I hadn't considered checking the listing. We also had no signal whatsoever in the property or Bedgelert, just something worth knowing for planning days out and looking at potential places to go, this has to be done either while out elsewhere or at a pub with wifi in the village. We are with tesco so on the 02 network your mileage may vary. The property was clean and well-furnished and had all the basics you need in the kitchen for breakfasts and full evening meals when you're cooking. Being an old cottage the property is fairly cool so we had the electric fire on some evenings and mornings(our visit was in August although it was a bit of an overcast week). and we were being dragged out of bed at 630 by a 22-month-old so that may just be us. The ice cream shop and pizzeria/cafe in Bedgelert was excellent and I can't recommend the ice cream enough. There's also a small village shop that sells all the basics you need. Beautiful holiday cottage, clean and well-kept. Just know you may have no wifi or signal. Thanks

This was our second time at Penlan and we had another wonderful week there.

It was immaculately clean and tidy on our arrival. Highly recommended!

Lovely, cosy cottage, within easy driving reach of many great places to visit.

Set in stunning scenery, with the shops and eateries of the village only five minute's walk away, Penlan was a wonderful place to while away a week. Speak to the lovely staff in the tourist information office for details of when and to where you can catch a steam train from the village station for a day trip out - it really is worth doing!

We had a lovely stay at Penlan.

Rupert was everywhere and the cottage breathed a lot of respect to its famous former owner. But it was not a museum and very nice to live in for a week. The house was also immaculately clean. Big thanks to cleaner Esther!!

Our stay in Penlan was absolutely wonderful , perfectly situated on the edge of Beddgelert , so it was quiet and peaceful, with all the amenities of the village a 3 minute walk away , my son absolutely loved playing in the secure garden , the only negative we had was that there wasn’t an iron , but we would take one with us on a return visit, would very much recommend staying here, and would love to visit again

Bedding was too warm for the time of year (late June) a thinner quilt was required.

Heating not required so had to turn it off as much too warm at night. Bottom bunk very creaky (top not used). Difficult reversing out of the parking space as neighbour's vehicles restricted space. Another small or a medium saucepan instead of one of the large ones would be more practical.

The cottage was a lovely base for our holiday .

The cottage was clean and with every thing we needed . We enjoyed the peace and watching the bird life .

The cottage is so lovely.

Very clean and had everything needed for a weeks break. There is no wifi which the listing says it doesn't so no surprise and was actually great to disconnect. EE internet and mobile stength excellent. Such a beautiful view from sitting room window and the bench on the patio was a real suntrap in the afternoon. Just a brief walk into a stunning village, beautiful river and we was so lucky to have amazing sunshine all week. Perfectly located for all North Wales. Unfortunately already fully booked for the same week next year. Only one downside which is nothing to do with cottage was the building works next door. Builders showed up 8am Monday morning and had their music blaring and banging and crashing around. The weekend was so peaceful, no road noise etc so think it was more noticeable because of how tranquil the location is. Will definitely be back.

The property is in a fantastic location for walking BUT the property as no WiFi and the Mobile Phone signal is non existent - this was not indicated in the booking details which I think is misleading.

Most people booking a holiday cottage today would implicitly assume that the property as WiFi unless explicitly stated otherwise. Bearing this in mind I would have expected some DVDs, books, and games at the property to keep the kids occupied. Additionally, although 4 people can stay there was limited seating outside - one bench for 2 people is not adequate for a large garden. The property needs some updating inside and outside, but if you want to be off grid for a week or two you would not find a better location.

Penlan is a gem - surrounded by beautiful views and wildlife (birds and bats) We were lucky with the weather and when the sun was out the garden is a sun trap.

Our dog loved the garden and walks so much she didn't want to get in the car. The cottage has a special feel and is well equipped - always nice to have a cafetiere

Always look forward to our stay in Penlan, on arrival Penlan was spotless, never disappointed, everything there for a comfortable relaxing week, plenty of walks from the doorstep and warm and cosy when returning after a day in the mountains.

We'll done to the owners for keeping the Rupert nostalgia going. Simply Beautiful cottage in a great location. We look forward to returning again. Steve, Kristy and Ebony

Rupert the Bear Cottage: Penlan.

St in Beddgelert a great village for exploration or coffee and ice-cream. Set on a small hill not too close to any neighbours. The sound of the River below from the front door or if you sleep with the front window open. Brill. Some Rupert posters and mementos and a blue plaque to Alfred Bestall on the cottage. You feel part of 1940's history staying here. Cottage is small; but most or all you need is there. No wi-fi and no phone signal for me (I was on o2) so be aware of this if you cannot "bear" to be parted from the Matrix for a few days or hours. I got all my text messages daily on driving out of Beddgelert enroute to Porthmadog. Rained all week (and the car filled with water somehow) but this just means lost of impromptu waterfalls appear on all the hillsides and look glorious. Make sure you visit Plas Brandanw and Portmeirion if you are interested in television history and the Prisoner or the Saint or Dr Who (all filmed at least once at Portmeirion). Wales: what's not to like. Penlan. Would I go again? Yes. Enjoy, Tim.

Lovely secluded cottage in a beautiful location.

The history of the Rupert author and illustrator adds extra charm. Will definitely return!

A cosy cottage with everything we needed.

Ideal location. It was a little smaller than I thought. The only issue was internet. My EE network worked but the other two guests on Sky and 02 could not get a signal. Beddgelert is a beautiful town and ideal for touring North Wales.

Great location in the heart of the national park.

Beautiful village with good local resources. The information pack on arrival was comprehensive so there was no need for any handover. The cottage was comfortable and well presented. I had an excellent week up in the mountains and this cottage was the ideal base from which to start and end the day. Will definitely look to stay here again. Two of my favorite walks in the area start from Beddgelert (one to the summit ofMoel Hebog, and the other down the river and up onto Cwm Bychan to the copper mine) so no need to drive on those days.

Totally beautiful cottage and location.

The lack of WiFi was a bit annoying but unlike other reviewers I found I had good phone signal and some internet on my mobile with EE. Storage heaters were not adequate but after a while the electric oil heaters provided to cover this did do the job.

This was our second stay at this lovely characterful cottage.

We love the close proximity to the village and walks on our doorstep. This second stay was as good as the first. However, as previous holiday home owners and who have stayed in holiday cottages all over the country; a small welcome pack would have been very much appreciated. People travel to this area from long distances as we did and at least some fresh milk would have been nice. Also a hairdryer. The lack of a signal and WiFi a bit difficult but free WiFi in all the cafes, pubs and even the shop. A great week.

This is the second time we have stayed, it's simply perfect

The location is great with a lovely views.

Off road parking makes life easy. The facilities are generally good. As other reviewers have said the double bed is not comfortable. A new/ better mattress is required. Some microwave safe containers and pepper and salt would improve the experience. There is also a leak in the skylight in the kitchen and water drips in sometimes.

Perfect cottage in a perfect location.

Lovely and clean and all we needed for a fantastic stay. Great view from the cottage, plenty of walks and easy access to the village. Definitely would book again. We left a note to say the big green bin wasn't collected on bin day. So hopefully it will go next time. Other bins all collected fine.

I had such a lovely stay at Penlan, the only thing that could add to it is a few more Rupert annuals to enjoy reading whilst there it really is a magical place.

We had a great time at Penlan.

A really nice cottage which is well situated close to the range of village amenities, the Welsh Highland Railway, local walks and stunning routes to further afield locations. We also enjoyed learning a little about Alfred Bestall. We identified a few little snags during the stay all of which didn't detract from it and will hopefully be addressed soon. We also recognise other comments about the bed (nice but soft mattress, with low frame) and the thin bedroom curtains which may be an issue for some although we were okay with both.

Perfect for a relaxing holiday.

This was our second time here, and we’ve booked up again for next year. The cottage is really cosy, and feel’s almost like home. Extremely peaceful, all you can hear most of the time are birds tweeting, and the river flowing. The view of Moel Hebog from the front door is just amazing, especially in the morning. The cottage has all the basic facilities for a stay, although you may want to take a sharp kitchen knife with you as the ones supplied are quite blunt (Not sure if this is due to h&s reasons). Phone signal on O2 is non-existent, but EE is very good. If anything, the bedroom could do with some thicker curtains, as it gets very light early in the morning during summer time, but then I’d probably miss the sunrise over the mountains.

Amazing cottage and location on the edge of the village within close walking distance of all the amenities.

The cottage was very clean and contained everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We will definitely be coming back next year

The property is in a wonderful location with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and walking distance to the shops and pubs in the village.

There is a lovely river running through the village which was great to take a dip in after a long day of exploring. The bench seat at the front of the property is an ideal place to have your morning coffee listening to the river. The property itself is functional and clean, however, the mattress in the master bedroom is very uncomfortable. The kitchen was well equipped although the knives were blunt and could do with being replaced. There is a washing machine but no tumble dryer. There is a washing line to the rear of the property for hanging your washing and there were also a set of airers to use inside if the weather was against you. The rest of the property is dated and could do with a refresh, however, it is a great base to explore Snowdon and the surrounding areas. We made use of the Sherpa bus service which helped with dealing with parking issues. If you want to eat out and need a place that is dog friendly beware as the pubs in the village only serve food up to 8pm and even that is not guaranteed. On our last night there one of the pubs did not have their chef and so were not serving food, the other dog friendly establishment decided to stop serving food at 7pm. This was a Thursday night, not a Sunday night. So definitely give yourself some other options if eating out.

It’s a lovely bungalow .

all the Rupert bear pictures and the personal things in bureau.we will definitely come back.the garden lovely

Another fabulous week at Penlan.

Cosy clean fab location for mountains and beaches to explore. Quiet and peaceful as ever, we will be back again. Steve kristy and Ebony

Great location.

Cosy cottage and immaculately clean and tidy. Close to Beddgelert pubs and restaurants and to hikes - one even starts outside the front door. Lovely summer property. Probably would not stay again in winter as heating the cottage is difficult. Only the “supplementary” heater in the living room and the bathroom heater worked effectively. Other rooms were cold. Of note there is no WiFi or mobile signal at the cottage ( or in the village) and no landline. This is relaxing at first but would be a challenge for longer stays as looking up opening times of attractions etc. requires a trip to the pub to use WiFi.

We had a lovely stay at penlan cottage used as base to visit family.

House was very clean on arrival and kitchen equipment was sufficient. Heater in the bedroom wasn't working however the fire in the living room was enough to heat the living room and main bedroom with the door open it was so cosy. No WiFi in the house which was fine, nice for the peace, be aware though there is no phone signal either so won't be able to use data. We have family who live in the village so knew this in advance but we had forgot so contacting them was difficult. Lovely little house in a great location for the village and walks. Garden was great for our little dog, lots of land and fully enclosed, there is a light at the backdoor but doesn't reach far so take a torch. Only thing missing I would say is a washing maiden/clothes horse. A washing machine is a huge perk with a dog as we always bring our own towels etc but there was nowhere to put anything to dry in the winter (washing line in the garden for summer) so it wasn't used. We will look to rebook again next year as it was perfect for us to stay and get about to see family in the surrounding areas.

Absolutely lovely escape, great for walkers and outdoor people as a base camp.

No Wi-Fi! No phone signal! Warm and cozy with stunning scenery 360 degrees! Lovely warm local people great gift shops and eateries. Hope to return next year asap! Some fantastic reading too about the author & illustrator Alfred Bestall MBE of Rupert Bear please spend some time to read and enjoy, and a safe and secure place for your dog ours loved every moment!

Lovely cottage, perfect for a family!

Best location for walks & hikes especially Snowden!

Great location within village, with good access to the mountains

Another wonderful stay.

Only one request, if I may. As someone elderly, with serious sleeping problems, it would be really helpful if you could upgrade the bed, both in size and comfort level. Thank you. Otherwise perfect. Kind regards Rob Reid

Best thing about the cottage is the location at the edge of the village and the views.

The kitchen was well equipped and bedrooms good size. The double bed is very low and uncomfortable, the worst bed of any holiday cottage we've stayed at! Lack of wifi got to be a real pain, especially once we had a medical problem and needed to find out info and contact people. No books or games or dvds so pack plenty.

Just returned from a beautiful sunny week in Bedgellert.

Lovely cottage in amazing setting. Surroundings are beautiful, moutain views from the windows, yet only a minutes walk to the river and village which has a wonderful river for dogs and children to paddle in! Shops, pubs, cafés and a great ice cream parlour. The main downside for us was the bed. My husband woke up every morning with back pain and ended up sleeping in the pull out guest bed in the lounge instead. Apart from that, the cottage is lovely. I would suggest a parosol for sitting outside and an outdoor table and chairs. The bench is ok, but not particularly comfortable. We had to come indoors after a while, whereas a parosol would have meant we could enjoy the weather/views for longer. Would 100% recommend, but please improve the mattress!

An absolutely charming cottage and perfectly sized for a family of 4.

The cottage was spotlessly clean and had everything you would need. The area itself is absolutely beautiful and a perfect base to visit the Sbowdonia area. We would come back and stay here without hesitation.

What an absolutely delightful place.

Felt so at home staying here, the perfect relaxing holiday. Lovely clean cottage, and well equipped. After only one day, we knew we wanted to come back next year

Spotlessly clean on arrival.

Lovely bungalow with beautiful scenery. Trouble free booking with Sykes. Highly recommended!

We are very happy with our staying in Penlan.

The location is really good, the house is tidy and clean with a bit history. The only problem we have there is the internet, it will be perfect with WiFi.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.

Good value for money, comfortable not luxurious. Improvements have been made to the kitchen so the photos don’t do it justice. Had a problem with the smoke detector going off over night due to a battery fault. Reported and dealt with the same day. Would stay again.

This was a fantastic property both for location and as a base.

The only negative was all the bed mattresses, they were very uncomfortable and old, they need replacing, even a memory foam topper would be better than nothing

Lovely cottage located in a great spot with fabulous walk right on the doorstep.

The views from the master bedroom across Beddgelert were a joy to wake up to.

Beautiful cottage, stunning views from front to back as surrounded by mountains .

Cottage very clean and well equipped. Perfect for relaxing or hiking and walking. Village itself also has great facilities to add to your stay. Definitely recommend.

We loved our stay.

Perfect, secluded location in beautiful surroundings yet only a 5 min walk from the village. Great views from the front door and we really enjoyed our morning coffee accompanied by the beautiful dawn choruses. Only negatives were no WiFi or Virgin Mobile connection but we had a great week despite that. Suggestions would be supplying an Iron and ironing board, hair dryer, bird table in the garden and maybe board games for a rainy day. All in all we had a great holiday though. Thank you.

Lovely, cosy cottage with a superb view of the mountains.

I love the link with the Rupert author.

The house and the place in which it is located is great, close to shops, restaurants, etc.

As for cleanliness: moldy curtains and walls in the rooms. In the kitchen, dirty cups in shelves, too small kitchen equipment. However, the worst thing was that at night, large and small snails were coming out from under the furniture in the kitchen, during the week of my stay I caught and threw away 16 snails. I have taken photos as if someone would not believe it. In general, I rate the stay at home as average.

a proper break.

No Wi-Fi, but that's marvellous. I visited Penlan with my Uncle Fred back in 1969, and great memories restored. (Just after Paul McCartney had visited him. . (with the frog song.)) Lovely cottage. Sufficient, Thank you

We stay in beddgelet every year, by far this is the nicest cottage we have stayed in.

Cosy, warm and clean.. gorgeous gardens and views ....can't wait to stay again!!!! Many thanks

Just come back from a wonderful week at Penlan, what a lovely comfortable cottage, it certainly did not disappoint us.

It had everything we needed, comfortable beds, a lovely shower and peace and quiet. A few minutes walk to the village below the cottage. Would definitely recommend staying here.

A great holiday cottage in a lovely location.

Could be better if the cottage had a wifi connection as we struggled to get local information on Friday evening when we arrived.

We had a really lovely week at Penlan.

Clean and comfortable accomodation. The views from the front of Penlan are stunning. We loved our morning cuppa and evening glass of wine sitting outside with that view. An iron and hairdryer would have been useful so I would suggest taking one if its important to you but it certainly did not impact on our wonderful stay! Thank you

We’ve staying in Penlan before so knew there was no Wi Fi but as we are older we felt vulnerable as there is no phone signal either.

The cottage is cosy and clean with.everything you need for your holiday. Just would be better with Wi-fi or a phone.

This is a lovely little cozy cottage in a fantastic location, the scenic walk into the village of Beddgelert is only a five minute stroll, the cottage is well furnished and was beautifully clean.

Stayed here April 2021, lovely walkers cottage in a fantastic setting, immaculately clean thanks to Esther.

There were little things missing like clothes pegs, egg cups, kitchen tongs would be good too! The cottage was lovely, however the windows in the living room and bedroom have failed glass units which have condensation inside, this really spoilt the fantastic views from inside to the mountains opposite. The front door doesn't seal properly which is a major problem, this is why it gets quite cold in the cottage. The walks around the village and in the hills close by are stunning and the village its self is lovely and friendly.

The hot water failed on the second day, so on a three day break, our only break this year, we had no hot water for two days.

We understand things happen, but what we don’t understand is the total lack of help from the caretaker who was the contact in the welcome folder. I was told nothing could be done until the day we were going home and that the shower was working, no explanation as to why the water couldn’t be fixed. He lives nearby but asked me to check the consumer unit, which I did and it was fine. I told him my wife needed a bath as it helps her fibromyalgia and that we would leave early, he replied “ok”. Everything was fine with the cottage itself and we would recommend it, but the lack of help did spoil our only break this year having worked all through lockdown as key workers.

Enjoyable stay for our first time in North Wales,and Beddgelert was a lovely village with good amenities and great views of countryside eg Snowdon,also close to Bets w coed,Porthmadog.

Beautiful little cottage that offered good value for money!

Excellent location.

We been to penlan a few times now as it is so relaxing in a great location

A good location for walkers.

The cottage was very comfortable, modern kitchen and guiet

Nice location .

Nice views from cottage. Good location for local village. And getting to Snowdon for walks.

Lovely little cottage, really enjoyed the stay.

Very well equipped, heated up really quickly, bed really comfy! Perfect base to go and explore the area, although check opening hours of nearby pubs/cafes if you’re going off season.

I have stayed at Penlan for 5years in total because I love the cottage and surroundings so much.

So it is with a heavy heart to see that the owners do not appear to have invested anything in the cottage facilities for over this period of time. The cottage decor is looking tired and so does the furniture. The mattress in the double room is very worn and sags in the middle so much that if I laid on one side of the bed I would roll right into the middle because of this. The mattresses in the back bedroom with the bunk beds weren't any better and are in a bad state. Also this bedroom lacks a bedside table and has a folding chair with a lamp on instead ! Totally unacceptable for the amount of money being charged. There is no mirror in this bedroom either and just needs a few little tweaks to complete this bedroom. Now onto the living room the faux leather sofas are so uncomfortable and could do with better and more cushions, the two cushions in the cottage presently are scruffy and stained so I used my pillows. The cottage lacks warmth not from heating but furnishings a couple of throws and a coffee table to complete the room (had to put drinks on floor) On a plus side on the surface everything is spotless but don't look behind the furniture you have been warned. I notice that Penlan is advertised for 5 people but from my experience this would be too crowded and the cottage would comfortably have 3 people staying there. It seems to me the owners have turned a blind eye on Penlan and just let the money roll in but this customer has had enough and sadly will not be returning again as I can find better value for money

lovely cottage in a wonderful location.

good for walking and local sightseeing. would highly recommend

This cottage needs some tlc.

The mattresses are not good on any of the beds and I spent the week sleeping on the bottom bunk which was my only option. The sofas need updating as they sink at the back. The cottage is in an excellent place and we loved the walk down to beddgellert for dinner in the evenings. Would like to say we would be back but not this time. No welcome pack either and the parking is not ideal as the neighbours have carers in and block the drive.

There appears to be a problem with waste collection at this cottage.

The bins were half full when we arrived. The instructions told us put the bins out on the Thursday which we did , placing them in a prominent position. The waste was not collected.

Lovely cottage, amazing views!

Generally good in terms of facilities. Only reason didn’t give top rating for facilities was that the bathroom heater did not work.

Amazing location, stunning views all around, locals were very welcoming and knowledgable and the walks around the cottage were breathtaking.

The best thing about Penlan cottage is its location and that is truly beautiful.

We had a wonderful time in this incredible landscape. A couple of tweaks to the cottage would have made the week really special. Although we knew there would be no wifi or phone coverage, we found this was more of a disadvantage than we had anticipated. In winter months when local venues often vary their opening times, it was very difficult to find out accurate information. We would happily have paid a little more to have this facility. I was disappointed to find that the stove equipment in the photographs is no more than a flame-effect unit which does not provide heat. In fact the cottage is heated by three storage units which aren't robust enough for most people's needs. I can't describe the cottage as cosy. The patio had been fenced off so that it was not possible to gain access to it. It would be a lovely place to pause. There were no house notes available nor anything to welcome us on arrival. These things are not make or break but their absence contributed to a general sense of apathy towards the guests - a shame in a cottage with such potential.

Out third visit & it was very enjoyable.

The heating & fencing still need improving though! Very clean & well prepared, however.

We were delighted to be staying in our childhood favourite Rupert The Bear's enchanted cottage in such beautiful countryside.

The cottage itself is fairly basic but cosy, clean and full of the spirit of Rupert's creator and illustrator Alfred Berstall. It is also ideally placed for many wonderful North Wales attractions. We had a magical time there and would return again.

Lovely cottage.

Fantastic location.

This is a lovely cottage, the perfect size for our family of 4.

We like to walk, hike, kayak and swim, and this location is perfect for all of these. The cottage has all the facilities we needed, it was especially useful to have a washing machine. This is our second time staying in Penlan and we do not usually go to the same location more than once, so that is probably the best recommendation of all!

Penlan is a lovely cottage.

Just a few minor things would make it perfect. A new mattress on the bottom bunk as the springs can be felt. A clothes horse to dry clothes indoors after using the washing machine as it’s not always possible to hang them outside. An iron. WiFi connection in the cottage as no phone signal. Bottom branch of tree pruned as gets caught in car tailgate. In spite of these niggles we had a wonderful holiday in the most beautiful surroundings. Would recommend future visitors to sit outside on a clear night and look at the stars. What an awesome sight. Now looking forward to next year. God willing!

There were no towels at the property.

It was difficult to contact the number as there is no signal for mobile phones and no Wi-fi in the cottage. I had to use a phone box. I was then told no towels are provided. I was not informed of this beforehand and for two hundred pounds a night is incredible. We then had to travel to find towels to purchase instead of enjoying the holiday. The cottage should provide Wi-fi or at least this information should be published before booking. The bed was of poor quality- for the price it should be a good quality bed. The garden was a wasteland covered in mown long grass, probably cut for the first time this year, with no flowers at all. The cottage itself is lovely and is in a beautiful location and it is a shame that the owners put in zero effort to made it welcoming.

House was lovely, comfortable and was exactly as described.

I would recommend this property to friends, as well as the village as everyone was so lovely.

Fantastic views, 5 mins from village.

Cottage was well equipped and comfortable. Had a lovely peacefull break, would recommend.

JUST CAME BACK FROM A LOVELY HOLIDAY AT PENLAN, FROM 3rd to 10th MARCH 2018.

WHAT A LOVELY QUAINT COTTAGE, EVERYTHING WE NEEDED FOR OUR STAY, WELL EQUIPED KITCHEN ELECTRIC HOB / OVEN, MICROWAVE, GOOD SIZE FRIDGE FREEZER, AND COSY LIVING ROOM WITH A NICE VIEW OF THE MOUNTAINS. BEDROOM IS VERY NICE ALSO WITH A GOOD VIEW OF THE MOUNTAINS. BACK OF THE PROPERTY IS SECLUDED GARDEN WITH ONLY A ROCKFACE THERE, SO NO ONE PASSING OR LOOKING IN, AS WE BOOKED FOR THE WEEK DURING THE BAD WEATHER OF THE BEAST FROM THE EAST, TRAVELLING FROM THE WEST MIDLANDS WAS UNSURE WE'D GET THERE, NO PROBLEMS AND ALL ROADS WERE CLEAR TAKING THE A5 ROUTE, HOWEVER THE COTTAGE AS A PRIVATE DRIVE ONLY FOR 1 CAR ON A STEEP BANK,LEVELS OUT AT TOP DON'T PANIC , THIS WAS THE ONLY PLACE I HAD TO DIG OUT THE SNOW & ICE TO GET CAR UP, BE PREPARED TO REVERSE DOWN THE STEEP DRIVE AS THE NEIGHBOURING COTTAGE ALSO PARK UP THERE AND NO ROOM FOR TURNING ROUND WHEN THERE'S ANOTHER CAR THERE. BUT THERE IS A SMALL CLEARING AT BOTTOM OF DRIVE TO LEAVE CAR OR ANOTHER CAN BE SEEN FROM COTTAGE. COTTAGE IS HEATED USING STORAGE HEATERS, THE ONLY ONE THAT SEEM'S TO WORK EFFECTIVLY IS THE FRONT BEDROOM, OTHERS ARE NOT SO GOOD, THERE'S IS ALSO A DIMPLEX ELECTRIC STOVE 2KW FAN HEATER THAT AS A MIND OF IT'S OWN AND SWITCHES OFF THE HEAT WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT, PLUS THE FLAMES START GOING DOWNWARDS INSTEAD OF UP AHAH, SO DON'T RELY ON IT (should be replaced) BATHROOM AS A FAN HEATER THAT WORKS OK, BUT NEEDS TO BE ON FOR A WHILE TO WARM ROOM UP PRIOR TO SHOWERING ETC, ELECTRIC SHOWER WORKS FINE, AS IT WAS THIS TIME OF YEAR WE TOOK OTHER PEOPLES ADVICE FROM REVIEWS AND TOOK A COUPLE OF EXTRA FAN HEATERS WITH US AND IT WAS A GOOD JOB WE DID. IT WOULD BE NICE IF TV AND DVD PLAYER WERE LARGER AND BETTER CONDITION FOR THE COSY NIGHTS IN, THE OTHER AREA OF OUR CONCERN WAS MOBILE PHONE COVERAGE TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH SONS BACK HOME AND FAMILY ETC. WE USE THE THREE 3 NETWORK AND SIGNAL IS ABOVE HALFWAY AND GAVE US PEACE OF MIND BEING ABLE TO KEEP IN TOUCH, YOU CAN ALSO GET MOBILE BROADBAND BY CONNECTING TO YOUR PHONE , SO I WAS ABLE TO CARRY ON WITH EBAY AND GENERAL SURFING. IN OUR OPINION THIS IS A GREAT LOVELY COTTAGE IN A FANTASTIC SPOT AND WITH A HISTORY OF RUPERT BEAR AUTHOR ALFRED BESTALL WHO ALSO DID ILLUSTRATE FOR ENID BLYTON BOOKS. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT,LOADS OF WALKS AND CLOSE ENOUGH TO VILLAGE HOPEFULLY WE WILL BE REVISTING FOR ANOTHER STAY. Kelvyn & Penny ROGERS, WOMBOURNE

Our 4th consecutive February stay in Penlan, perfect location, lovely cosy cottage with everything you need after a day in the mountains.

As we suspect no one had been in the cottage the previous week, it took a little warming up given the recent snow etc.

Whilst there are storage heaters in the rooms, they don't really seem to be man enough to warm the place quickly - the same goes for the electric stove heater in the lounge which worked intermittently. However, as we have done in the past when renting in a mountain area cottage, we had taken a couple of small portable fan heaters to help and the place was soon warm. The cottage was small, clean and functional and in an area we know very well. Although it states that Penlan could house up to five adults, that would be quite cramped - as two adults plus a large dog, it was comfortable for us. As per some other comments by past renters, wi-fi access would be appreciated - there is apparently a land line into the cottage so I cant see a major issue? We are looking at potentially renting Penlan again later this year.

Fantastic location, beautiful cottage however, it was very cold (some blankets would have been appreciated) no towels either.

The cottage has been modernised but to a cheap and very basic standard, also the hot water tank wasn't big enough to fill the bath. The bed was uncomfortable and very low to the ground and would not recommend staying there if you suffer with a bad back.

There were no towels in the bathroom.

Luckily we had taken a couple

I've already sent an email with all the details

We have been to this cottage before & it is a beautiful location.

The cottage is generally well equipped & comfortable - the only fault is that the bathroom can be chilly & there is quite a drop on the side of the cottage which is unfenced - not good for small children nor bouncy dogs. This time also, I think that the cleaning was somewhat rushed. However, it's a lovely, friendly cottage & we would visit again.

Loved the link to Rupert the bear.

..Fantastic location close to all local attractions..

We had a wonderful time as usual, the booking was easy and the information ref.

Key collection and contact details was accurate. We always holiday self catering and love the location of this cottage.

This was our third year at Penlan its a fantastic location and beautiful cottage.

To be fair, we know Beddgelert very well having holidays in the area for over fifty years!

We have always known "Penlan" and particularly loved it especially for its connection with Rupert the Bear. We never thought in our wildest dreams that we would be able to actually stay there ! So this holiday was very special to us, to be able to be in the presence of A.E.B. to see some of his pictures and his materials and tools (displayed in the cottage) was truly wonderful for us. It was cosy and full of character,the weather was kind to us, and we had a wonderful holiday visiting all our old haunts !

Only thing we found was the Storage Heaters do not all work and the instructions are not very clear.

. But there was a spare heater in the bedroom so we used that. All in all it was a very cosy cottage... Gardens could do with a little bit of tending to. Overall this was a fantastic holiday in a fantastic location.. We shall be returning one day.

Needed a shower mat in bath there wasn't one.

Would have liked wireless connection. Cottage had improvements since last visit but loved the cottage and area as always