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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets: Yes
What you’ll love
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
What guests have said
28 Customer Reviews
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"I didn’t want to write this review but as the owners are no longer willing to co operate with us or Sykes we unfortunately have no other option."
We didn’t even stay one night in this cottage! When we got there, there was faeces and urine on the toilet seat and under the lid. The shower had other people’s old shower gel and conditioner smeared on the tiles and shower screen. There was food in the kitchen sink. One of the towels had a lovely purple/red mark on it and on top of one of the beds was a suspicious brown stain approx 2 inches on the top of it. We reported our findings to the owners as soon as we got to the property who to their credit offered to come round and clean. However by this time we were thoroughly put off staying there. If so many obvious and basic areas got clearly missed. How many other things had been neglected? The owners response was ‘ they are only small stains ‘ on the bedding and towels! We had only been in the property less than an hour and my socks were black. We left immediately and drove the 300 miles back home. I have travelled all over the world, stayed in everything from backpackers hostels to fancy hotels and never have I had to leave my accommodation without even staying one night. To not even be offered any of our money back from the owners is so upsetting. This was supposed to be our holiday but they do not care. Sadly avoid this cottage.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are truly sorry that your stay did not meet expectations and that you felt unable to continue with your visit. As you can see from our previous feedback, cleanliness is something we take very seriously, and we work closely with our cleaning teams to ensure the property is maintained to a high standard. Upon receiving your concerns, both the housekeeper and I arrived at the property within 30 minutes of you contacting me, ready to address any issues immediately. We wish you had stayed so that we could have resolved everything promptly and ensured you had a pleasant stay. During my inspection, I did notice a small stain on the bedding and a towel, which both have since been replaced. However, I did not find the other concerns mentioned in your review. Once again, we regret that your experience did not meet expectations. Property Owner
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"This cottage was just beautiful."
Exactly as it appears on the advert. The decor is lovely, modern with a rustic feel to the place. It's warm and cosy and has everything you need. The cake in the welcome basket was delicious! This cottage is perfectly located, a few minutes drive to the nearest village for groceries and restaurants. Parking can be a little tight at the property when the neighbouring cottages are occupied, but in my little Fiat 500, I had no issues. I would definitely stay in this cottage again, a lovely few days away for my birthday with my mum and our dog Woody. I definitely recommend visiting the nearby village, Beddgelert about 30 minutes drive away. It's stunning, great for your four-legged companion, some lovely walks and cute shops.
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"Lovely well maintained cottage everything has been thought of, small but adequate bathroom the owners have really thought about all needs books , games extra throws tv in all rooms !"
beautiful seating area up several steps at back great location for getting out and about !
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"We absolutely loved our stay at Bwthyn Y Bugail."
It was the perfect spot for exploring and lovely to come back to after a long day of walking. Everything has been so well thought of and it really is such a beautiful cottage. The owner of the cottage next door was also very lovely and helped us out when the firewood we had bought was too damp to light. When we come back to North Wales we are looking forward to booking again. Thank you!
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"We absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful cottage!"
It could not have been cosier and the owners have added so many thoughtful touches as well. IT has comfy beds and sofas, a well-equipped kitchen and a lovely hot shower. Really well located for exploring Snowdonia and stunning surroundings too. I really recommend this lovely holiday cottage!
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"Lovely cottage in a beautiful area, highly recommended."
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"The property was absolutely stunning and so well maintained, it was well equipped and super comfy and relaxing!"
We throughly enjoyed our stay at your cottage, you were excellent hosts and so attentive! Thank you so much!
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"We had a lovely stay."
Everything you could possibly need had been thought of and provided. The cottage was cosy, clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay again.
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"Wow a wonderful cottage everything you need relaxing clean and very comfortable and the view from the moment you open the curtains is breathtaking."
Best stay if you just want to relax and lots of walks around the area.
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"A wonderful short stay at this cottage with our two teenage children."
The cottage was very comfortable and finished to a very high standard. Everything we needed was there and had been thought about. It was very warm and the log fire made each evening very cosy. The cottage had such character and was surrounded by beautiful scenery. Dylan and Kirstie were so helpful and responded to us straight away when we had a question. They also kindly let us stay on after checkout time, as they didn't have a booking that evening and it allowed me to stay at the cottage with the dog, while my husband and children went of to climb Snowdon. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We'd love to come back and explore more.
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"Bwythn Y Bugail is a lovely warm and homely cottage."
Kitchen is very well equipped with everything we needed to cook for ourselves. We found it to be the perfect base for exploring different parts of Snowdonia, and a lovely cottage to relax in.
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"The property is quite small, but don't let that fool you, it has been furnished with everything you'll need to make your stay a comfortable one, and comfortable it is."
Everything has been finished to a high standard with an eye for detail. The outside area to the rear has a steep climb, but like everything else has been completed to a high standard and provides a lovely spot for a sundowner overlooking the hills. Our hosts could not have been nicer or more accommodating, genuinely nice people. In short, I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a very cosy stay in a lovely area.
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"We really enjoyed our stay here, all the home comforts were there and everything was thought about, all the extras were so helpful to our stay."
It was spotless and tidy. It was home from home and we will definitely be going back. Thank you for a memorable stay.
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"We had a lovely week’s stay at the cottage."
It is a great base to explore and was very clean and comfortable. Owners communication and location instructions before we arrived were great. As a suggestion the cottage would benefit from some storage in the second bedroom such as a small set of drawers or shelves and some more cutlery in the kitchen. We would highly recommend and would visit again, thanks for letting us stay!
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"We enjoyed our short break."
The cottage is as described.
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"Our recent holiday at this delightful cottage was just what we had hoped for."
All the amenities needed with a warm friendly atmosphere . Comfortable and very clean. Dylan called round to check that everything was OK for us . I would highly recommend staying here. We would love to come back,I'm sure we will one day. Top marks to Dylan /Kirstie.
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"Immaculately clean and very comfy."
Lovely treats on arrival and great location for getting out and about.
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"Nice cottage, no issues."
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"Beautiful little cottage surrounded by breathtaking scenery."
The cottage is well maintained with some great appliances. The owners were very welcoming as well as the locals in Blaenau. Great location to explore the surrounding area
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"We had a wonderful holiday."
The cottage has everything you need. The hosts were extremely helpful and the welcome basket was a lovely touch. The area is beautiful. Can't wait to return.
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"The perfect week away in this beautiful cottage which had everything we needed."
Clean, comfy and cosy. Would definitely recommend
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"The cottage is just perfect - everything you need for a short break away."
Very clean and perfectly situated for traveling around the area and sight seeing. The only downside would be the parking as very tight - not everyone parking within their allocated spaces but this is not the owners fault. Would definitely recommend.
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"Wonderful cottage, really well maintained and some really nice little touches like cake and bread on arrival."
All the home from home facilities and all modern and clean. We will be back again x
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"Really enjoyed our stay."
Lovely cottage, very comfortable with all the amenities we needed. The welcome basket was a very nice touch, we definitely enjoyed the bara brith.
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"Such a lovely property."
All the amenities we needed and cooking implements.
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"This cottage is one of our favourites now!"
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"The apartment is lovely and cosy, it has all inventory you need: all for kitchen / washing / dryer etc."
!. I felt so comfortable, that I extended the booking. Also to keep in touch with Dylan was great, he was really nice and flexible for clarifying topics regarding bookings or additional stuff I needed! I am looking forward to come back with a group may be; I do not need experiments on other apartments in Snowdonia. It was just great and uncomplicated! 10/10 !
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"We had a lovely and relaxing 2 days at Bwthyn Y Bugail, the cottage was so cosy and we had some lovely walks with our dog Lola."
.would highly recommend to friends and family.
Your stay at a glance
- Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV, 1 x twin with smart TV
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
- Utility
- Oil central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
- Smart TV and WiFi
- Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair available on request
- Off-road parking for 1 car
- Enclosed terrace garden with furniture
- One well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.9 miles
- Note: There are 13 steep steps to the rear patio/lawn level, so the garden is not suitable for people with limited mobility and young children should be supervised at all times
- Note: The cottage is close to the road and some traffic noise may be heard
- Note: Starter pack included for Woodburner
Your home away from home
Blaenau Ffestiniog 2.1 miles.
Bwthyn Y Bugail, a delightful, 18th century, stone-built terraced cottage, situated on the outskirts of Manod, just over two miles from the historic slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, in the heart of the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
Bwthyn Y Bugail is one of the original cottages built around 1760 and predates the development of the town, and is an ideal base for couples, friends or a family who enjoy walking and the great outdoors.
Surrounded by dramatic scenery, this charming open plan property boasts glorious mountain views from most aspects and has been sympathetically renovated to retain much original character, including exposed beams, slate flagstone flooring in the kitchen, quarry tiled flooring in the sitting area together with a large, and impressive inglenook fireplace with a woodburning stove, ideal for those chillier evenings or when you just want to curl up and watch your favourite film.
The kitchen is well-equipped with all the neccessities required for a week away, whilst the dining area is where you can enjoy mealtimes and share holiday plans with eachother.
As the night grows dark, venture upstairs and discover two delightful bedrooms, a king-size and a twin, and a contemporary shower room.
To the outside is a lovely terraced rear patio and seating area and is a perfect place to relax after a long day on the mountains with a glass of something chilled.
Being elevated, it makes an ideal vantage point from which to enjoy the scenic countryside and mountainous views.
The surrounding area offers beautiful countryside and stunning views, with the Manod Mawr and Bach mountains and the hidden Manod Lake directly opposite the property.
Nearby Blaenau Ffestiniog offers an array of shops, cafes, restaurants, tea rooms, pubs and a cinema, whilst the Llechwedd Slate Caverns offers a world-class downhill mountain bike track, ZipWorld Titan and Caverns, the largest zip wire zone in Europe and the exciting Bounce Below underground trampolines.
For something a little less exhausting but just as exciting is the world-famous Ffestiniog narrow gauge steam railway which is definitely worth a ride.
Enjoy the nearby bustling town of Porthmadog with its marina, or the enormous beach at Black Rock Sands, whilst Bodnant Gardens and Yr Wydffa (Snowdon) itself are both within easy reach.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of North Wales with a holiday at Bwthyn Y Bugail.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
Where you’ll be staying
BLAENAU FFESTINIOG
Porthmadog 11 miles.
The fascinating old slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog is situated in a superb position for exploring the Snowdonia National Park. There is a good selection of shops, pubs and places to eat. The main local attractions include Zip World Slate caverns, the longest zip line in Europe and fastest in the world, this is a great underground adventure. The slate mines now hold the prestigious status of a world heritage site, awarded by UNESCO and visitors can take enthralling underground trips there to see mining as it was done in days gone by. The famous narrow gauge Ffestiniog mountain railway also runs for 13 miles through the Snowdonia National Park to the harbour town of Porthmadog. Nearby is Portmeirion village, famous for its architecture and the film set of the cult TV series The Prisoner, plus local beaches, suitable for children, are within easy driving distance.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas