3 Barlwyd Terrace

Lovely, homely and cosy property, suitable for couples or small families.

Well-maintained, though requires a few 'old school' skills to make the best of it, such as log-burner fire-building. The two key negatives were the river noise coming through the main bedroom double-glazing window seal, and the lack of out-front parking. Downstairs, the noise was quite quiet and not intrusive (about the level of quiet air conditioning) thanks to the proper sealing of the window and front door once closed. However, upstairs the window didn't fully seal (probably needs an adjustment to the hinges, or a new seal), so the sound was around double the perceived volume and, after some heavy evening rain during our stay, the river noise was quite intrusive.

Great little cottage in Snowdonia.

Was a perfect stop over on our holiday. 5 mins from Zipworld. The river/stream out front is beautiful but noisy. House was stocked with everything we needed. Main bed is a small double but still got a good nights sleep. Would stay again

We enjoyed our stay in 3 Barlwyd Terrace cottage.

The relation price - quality is excellent.

Perfect location for walking right from the door.

Comfortable with all you would need and a comfy bed with a view of the stream outside. You have to be prepared to light the wood burner if it's chilly as the heating runs from that and the Dyson fans weren't too good for heating. Loads of information and books about the history of the area to browse. We would go back for another stay.

I love this property so much I have now stayed three times.

The owners always ensure it is a welcoming environment upon arrival with everything you need for a warm comfortable stay. I can’t wait until I can go back again.

We had a lovely weekend here, was wonderful listening to the stream right outside.

The property is furnished well and has a lot of facilities, we will definitely consider going back here.

A very comfortable cottage with all the mod cons you need.

We appreciated the owner turning on the heater and lights for our arrival. A very beautiful area,we had never stayed in the mountains before! Must just mention the double bed was extremely comfortable! It made it hard to leave!

A super cosy place to stay.

We loved the fire and the location. The accommodation has everything you need for a great stay

We had a wonderful time staying in the cottage, fully kitted out with extra touches to make us feel welcome.

Would highly recommend.

Quite a remote location.

River stream right outside which was nice to look at but deafening at night, not sure what it would be like in Summer, we went in October and it had been raining. Fully equipped kitchen with added bonus of coffee machine, slow cooker and air fryer. Kids bedroom in the attic room had a den feel to it with a beanbag and an Xbox which my Son loved.Cosy having a log fire .Please note that this is what heats the radiators in the bedrooms .This didn’t take long and they stayed warm long after the fire was out so worth the effort. It was great to have a good quality fan heater for the days we didn’t want to have the fire burning and these were available in all rooms . Limited options for parking but I think this is on the listing. About an hours drive to surrounding towns such as Porthmadog and Betwys Y Coed . I personally felt that new pillows could have done with replacing . Fridge was dirty when we got there and some minor housekeeping flaws but overall we were happy with what we got for the money we paid. Thank you

This was my second visit to Barlwyd Terrace and I will definitely be booking again.

The property is very comfortable and has everything you need for a relaxing stay. The owners make sure that when you arrive everything is set up ready for you to settle right in. The location is great for exploring the local area and sights. My only negative is that I had to leave! I could happily have stayed longer as was so happy there.

We had a lovely holiday at the cottage.

It took a little while to find the place but once we had parked up, down the road (there’s no direct private parking) and found the key it was very cosy inside. There’s a key safe to the front door - which is tricky to open as you need the code emailed to you beforehand. You have to make sure the numbers are aligned properly on the key safe, before pulling little leaver. We arrived quite late, due to our long journey from Devon, but if it is daylight, there would be no problem finding the cottage. The cottage has everything that you need and is very peaceful. I noticed that some people don’t like the sound of the river but we didn’t mind it. Some days there was parking outside the cottage, but most of the time we had to park down the road. So word of warning if you have a limited mobility. The cottage was not listed as being mobility friendly, so we knew there would be a few challenges for me, but I managed okay. We also wanted somewhere in the heart of the Welsh mountains so chose to book the cottage anyway. My husband was able to bring the car to the edge of the cottage each day to collect me before we went out to make it easier for me. There is a steep stairs to the bedrooms, but level flooring in the cottage and enough room for 2-3 people I would say, but anymore and it would be a squeeze. For myself, husband and our little Cockapoo, it was perfect for a week and we felt very at home. There is a lovely little multi fuel burner, which is worth lighting as soon as you arrive - because you are in the mountains it can get cold with damp air, so you need the warmth to dry out your bones and make for a comfortable night, although there is other heating available should you prefer not to use the burner. There was a starter pack of kindling and logs and a little coal on arrival. Unless you have had a solid fuel stove before the burner might be difficult to keep alight. So do read the instructions in the little book on the dresser (lots of other information in that note book as well). I particularly loved the tending to the stove as I grew up with solid fuel fires and a Rayburn. The owner John is very communicative and will respond to you should you need to contact him for anything. I was worried at first when I could not find the cottage on our arrival. John responded promptly and was apologetic over any concerns I had. He was also swift at replying back when I wanted to find a lightbulb for the living room lamp. Turns out the cottage is well equipped for anything you need, it even has little odd’s and ends like spices, oils and bathroom necessities. The only thing that we found difficult was both myself and my husband are quite broad shoulder and found that the main double bed, in the master bedroom was a little bit small for the both of us. So my husband had to sleep in one of the spare rooms occasionally, which was not a problem as there are many other single beds to choose from in the property. There is no back garden but with beautiful views and a lovely little private footpath running along the front of the cottage. It was easy for our dog to nip out with my husband for a quick walk. If I could change/add one thing, it would be just be to put a handrail on the wall of the cottage, by the front door, to help you step up into the cottage and also to have private parking outside. Although, this is only relevant if you have slightly dodgy mobility like myself. We visited some wonderful places while staying at the cottage and I can highly recommend The Grapes Hotel & Bar in Maentwrog, which served amazing freshly cooked meals. They always gave a good portion, so excellent value for money, not forgetting to mention wonderful choice of beer.. my husband loved the Welsh Purple Moose! We used the little Morrisons daily up the road to collect our grocery supplies, but there is also a local co-op. Coal and logs can be bought at local petrol stations. There are loads of different places to visit in the area as well. We chose to catch the train from Porthmadog to the mountains to Beddgelert one day and another day drove to Bewts-y-coed and Llanberis. Barmouth is also not too far away and then there is Harlech Castle and surrounding beaches. We would’ve loved to have done the train to Snowdonia, but this books are really quickly and of course it’s always good to check the weather forecast which was foggy for Snowdonia most times that we thought about going. The trains are expensive though, but worth it as they cost a lot to run so be prepared for spending a fair bit of you like vintage rail exploration. The Train up the lake at Llanberis is very good though and a bit cheaper, offering good views of the mountains and Snowdon. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and we would love to come back to stay again one day. Thank you John for a wonderful holiday!

Lovely cottage, we really enjoyed our stay.

It’s a great base for everywhere we went. Had everything we needed. I loved the quirkiness of the cottage, it’s why we chose it. But, it only gets a 4* because the 3 single mattresses were really uncomfortable and there were no mattress or pillow protectors on the bed. A simple thing which would make it a perfect stay.

Great place.

Hope to be back.

Lovely place overall no main issues picture a little off as thought train went past front not at back on a wall .

little warning about noise of water outside as can hear clearly inside with wi own doors closed beautiful sound but loud otherwise very nice stay lots of places to visit nearby

Fantastic place to stay.

Not far away from Snowdonia so ideal for people looking for a good location to stay for the climb. Had everything we needed and more. Would recommend to anyone. Thank you again

This was in a beautiful setting.

The cottage facilities were more than we could have wished for. We will definitely return

Great little property.

We were 4 adults so bit odd having second bedroom access through the main, but knowing each other 40+ years it wasn’t and issue. We loved the cosy feel. Felt very warm and friendly. Coffee out the front was great in a morning. Wish we had done space out the back too. As again potential for another quite cosy 2 seater area. Beds were super comfy. Best nights sleep in weeks in the double. Single bed a bit creaky. But absolutely only minuscule points. As crafters we wanted to do you a new hand book

Fabulous cottage that provided everything we needed for our stay.

Very well positioned for excellent walks - information provided in the cottage was super helpful. Will definitely be booking to stay again!!

We really loved staying in 3 Barlwyd Terrace - cosy and enjoyable - a home from home.

Thankyou John. We came as we love the area walks and runs straight out the door and behind the cottage to the hill - perfect! So much to explore..we adventured loads and used the mainline train to walk back from Dolwyddelan and shopping in Betws..we didn’t need a car and next time we will come by rail. Shops in Blaenau not far away - 10 minutes at the most by foot. The only thing I didn’t quite get before the holiday is that the cottage is heated best by the wood / coal burner. We had fun though carrying the coal (our choice!) from the hardware store (open pretty much every day) or the Co-op. Once it was going well the radiators heated up and the cottage toasty. Plenty of hot water from the emulsion anyway and there are heaters there I guess if you didn’t want to do this. Shame we were too early in the year for the Ffestiniog railway - just behind the house - open in April - would have loved that!

Beautiful cottage, clean, comfortable, everything we needed, well equipped Will definitely be back

Felt so welcomed when I arrived as the cottage was so warm and cosy.

The double bed is super comfy I didn’t want to get up on Saturday! It is a lovely property and has everything needed for a fantastic stay.

The property was very relaxing and homely I was astonished with how well equipped it was and what was provided and the location was absolutely beautiful the instructions were clear and I was well informed throughout my stay, would definitely love to return

A beautiful cottage with all mod cons , very clean , great instructions in books and plenty to read so you can llan your time .

Plus lovely locals all willing to help ,tell you the best ways to get around , good pub and cafe would definitely go back

A great host, responding very quickly to questions and helping resolve problems.

The house is good, the double mattress is firm and comfortable, the kitchen is fully equipped, including washing up liquid, washing tablets, spices and oils, except for the dishwasher. Note - there is some noise from the river outside even with the windows shut.

Lovely place would definitely recommend!

as described and owners had thought of everything

We came here after leaving another property to being unsatisfied with it and what can I say?

It was the best decision, the property was so cozy and wonderful, all the little added features really added to it, little lights and decorations all around. The log burner was beautiful when lit (can’t believe we had to use it during May though). Enough seats for 5 of us. Literally open your back door and there’s a mountain there (WOW)! & the view from the front was great too, a stream which was very soothing at night! Bedrooms were great, especially the attic room which the kids loved, the Xbox was a bonus not that we used it much. Great location for getting anywhere, took about 25 minutes to get to the base of snowdon (Watkins route) and which is out of this world beautiful! Parking was always easy to find. John the owner was always available to text with any questions we had and recommended some great restaurants (the Oakeley arms was great)! We didn’t want to leave and have proper holiday blues now. Will be returning next year! Cannot wait! Thank you John!! 5* all round!

I went here for my birthday with my children and grandchildren.

We all had a lovely time! It's very cosy and extremely well equipped, the owner (John I believe) has thought of everything! Plenty of logs for the fire (After seeing other reviews I took extra but didn't really need them) I love how you can quite literally go out of the back door and you're in the mountains! We didn't get chance to venture up the mountain due to having a small baby with us so I would love to go return one day. This is perfect for ramblers and hikers!

We had a lovely time at Barlwyd terrace.

It's a Lovely little cosey cottage with lots to do in the area. Dispite the rain we made the most from our 5 day stay. The log burner was a nice touch although we spent a fortune keeping it going and could never get the heating to a warm temperature which meant no hot water to wash the pots. We had to use the fan heater and oil radiators provided. The only let down was the cleanliness. From the kitchen to the bathroom. It hadn't been cleaned from what we experienced and also found in the bin. Our double bed had a huge dirty footprint on the mattress sheet and we didn't really want to use the towels provided. Just needs a little TLC inside in areas.

Absolutely loved our stay at Barlwyd Terrace.

The cottage is so cosy and clean had everything you could possibly need. I loved the location as everywhere is so easy to get to and the scenery is out of this world. I would definitely stay there again. We had a lovely few days.

Fabulous little cottage with the river rushing past.

Such a relaxing sound to go to sleep to. Cottage was lovely and clean. Very cozy. Loved the smell of the bed linen as I went to sleep. Well equipped kitchen, and lots of homely touches throughout the place. Lots of places to visit nearby. Harlech castle, Portmerion village, Bodnant garden (beautiful even on a very soggy day) and a trip on the steam train is a must. Went to Oakley arms hotel for dinner every evening. Delish food and great service. Definitely didn't go hungry there. A fabulous holiday, thanks very much.

Really lovely!

Great base to explore North Wales. Comfy, homey, dog friendly. Owner very thoughtful and has ensured that the cottage has everything you need! Would return next time we are visiting!

We had a wonderful time!

Beautiful surroundings and a lovely cosy cottage. A real home from home with everything you might need provided. The steam train running behind the cottage was amazing! A great place to relax will definitely be back!

Great cottage & location, very high tech & clean & everything worked well.

Great location for exploring.

There where a few times I needed antibacterial spray due to our dog. I bought some and left it there. Generally a cosy cottage. I loved the louvre window panels but the river noise either put me to sleep or kept me awake. Wished there was a dedicated parking spot . Got a lot of excerise walking down the road to park. No idea where to best keep the recycle bins so left by the front door. Could not find instructions to use the electric hob or washing machine - needed to look up on Google to use. Good dog friendly. Fire alarm very sensitive for just normal toast. Heard neighbours going off as well. Could sympathise.

Lovely house, my children loved sleeping in the loft room.

I was a bit disappointed being left out of date bread and a opened milk in the fridge. Fridge could do with being bigger. It was fine for two nights but any longer it would not be big enough. Over all a great stay and would definitely come back again.

Absolutely fantastic property in a beautiful setting.

Everything we could have asked for and more. Exactly as described and the surrounding area was stunning. Didn’t want to go home at the end of the week.

Great place.

Great area. Very clean. Overall pretty much solid place to stay. Only thing id change would be a bigger fridge

Our first trip to Wales!

The location is perfect, nestled away in a quiet location with easy reachable amenities. The property is perfectly suited to our needs, we are outdoor walking types and it catered for all our needs. The fuel burning stove was perfect! We stayed early November and if you want that get away slightly out of season this is the place to be! You are centrally located and with easy reach of Snowden, Caernarfon, Porthmadog and lots of other smaller villages. Our host was great as is the property, we also meet the owner who was very amiable and pleasant. We would give the property and location 5 stars for us. A perfect restful, peaceful and relaxing property.

Hi John.

We had a great time at your cottage. And we can see how much thought through everything was, loved the decor. Siri, Alexa and Netflix were a big draw, we also enjoyed playing board games. Location was also perfect, away from the bustles of Blaenau but still stone throwaway distance for all needs, not to forget the stream running past :-) would highly recommend.

A cosy, comfortable small getaway in a quiet location that's great for the coast and hills, some from the door.

The slate trail and the old mines are interesting nearby so if you like a bit of social history this is perfect. Perfect for 2 max 4 at a pinch, with only a small area for sitting that would struggle above that. Very clean overall, logs left for a fire when you arrive, biscuits, tea, coffee etc. No complaints at all. Not a lot in the village so don't expect to wander down the road to the pub but this is a nice little cottage for a week exploring Snowdonia and its history

We had a lovely weekend in the heart of Snowdonia.

The cottage was especially lovely, John goes the extra mile to ensure the cottage has lovely touches for guests. The sceneries were extraordinary, we took a steam train from Porthmadog to Tan-y-Bwlch (Woodland Wonderer) - I would definitely recommend. We also took a trip to Criccieth Beach which our is dog friendly (our Border Collie loved it). All in all, a lovely weekend and I would recommend to others and definitely return. Thank you John :)

Five adults stayed in this cottage and it was a bit of a squeeze.

Location is good for visiting other areas but the little town in which we stayed is run down and no decent places to go.

Cottage was lovely, well located for the coast and Snowdon etc.

Only minor gripe would be the sound bar/TV/DVD were v temperamental which given the cottage is a long way from pubs or facilities and we had a family gave evenings limited options.

No facility to recycle waste.

..paper, glass ect

This was a gift holiday for a family members special birthday.

They had a lovely time and really enjoyed the cottage and surroundings.

Very nice little cottage , in a great location.

Nice walks right outside and plenty to see in the area. Weather was terrible so we couldn’t do the snowdonia rail but it wasn’t too far if we wanted to.

We had a lovely Christmas holiday in this cottage with our two young children.

We loved the thoughtful touches like the Christmas lights and decorations that had been put up inside for our arrival. The cottage had everything that we needed and the owner was very helpful to ensure that we had a wonderful stay. The location is very pretty and the cottage is surrounded by mountains with plenty of beautiful walks straight from the front door. Highly recommended for outdoor adventurers who want to return to a little luxury after a day out in Snowdonia!