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Glanrhyd Snowdon Cottage

Riverside holiday home in Betws-Y-Coed with fireplace

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Bird bath
Front door
Entrance hall
Mind your head
Stove & teacakes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Betws-y-Coed, WLS
  • Place, Eryri National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Conwy Valley Railway Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Eryri National Park Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Glanrhyd Snowdon Cottage

Glan-y-Rhyd is a delightful traditional 200 year old single storey cottage situated in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales, available for holiday rental. It has a spectacular location on the bank of the River Conwy, on the edge of the popular village of Betws-y-Coed, an ideal base from which to explore the many attractions and leisure activities that the Snowdonia National Park has to offer.



The cottage has recently been sympathetically restored by local craftsmen employing traditional methods and environmentally friendly materials. Whilst authentic and traditional, the cottage enjoys all mod cons. The cottage is tastefully designed and ideally suited to discerning couples seeking a romantic break and solitude. However, it can comfortably accommodate up to four people in two double bedrooms at opposing ends of the property, allowing for space and privacy. We offer a reduced rate for a single couple sharing just the one bedroom according to the season.



Glan-y-Rhyd translates as ‘on the shore’. You will enjoy stunning views from all of the main rooms overlooking the river and beyond down the valley to the mountain Moel Siabod (2861 ft / 872m).

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Betws-Y-Coed

Located in Betws-Y-Coed, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Eryri National Park and Yr Wyddfa. Conwy Valley Railway Museum and Zip World Betws-y-Coed are also worth visiting.
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Betws-y-Coed, WLS

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Conwy Valley Railway Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Eryri National Park Visitor Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Betws-Y-Coed Golf Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gwydyr Forest - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Betws-Y-Coed Station - 1 min walk
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hangin' Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Stables - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tir A Mor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pont-y-Pair Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Moel Siabod Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glanrhyd Snowdon Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Glanrhyd Snowdon Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Glanrhyd Snowdon Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glanrhyd Snowdon Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glanrhyd Snowdon Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps away from Eryri National Park Visitor Centre, Lledr Valley and Conwy Valley Railway Museum. St Michael's Church and Gwydyr Forest are also within 10 minutes. Betws-Y-Coed Station is only a 1-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

julia a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings

We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed every minute. Would love to come back in the summer and enjoy the garden more. Comfortable and clean and very quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interesting self contained cottage.

A quiet and well equipped cottage a short distance from Betwys y coed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent countryside location ideal for relaxing holiday

Beautiful cottage with countryside and river views. Large open garden ideal for relaxing in the evening after exploring snowdonia. Short 20 minute walk to pubs and restaurants which was perfect. The cottage had everything that we needed for a comfortable relaxing stay. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel I.

Beautiful cottage, excellent hosts

The setting could not be more perfect for this beautiful holiday retreat. The cottage is clean, comfortable and well equipped. The bathroom is particularly lovely with a double ended bath and ample hot water - a must after walking many miles in the stunning local area. The hosts are responsive and very helpful. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Lovely house on a beautiful stream.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Wonderful cottage in a beautiful setting.

We have had a wonderful stay. The cottage is well equipped and spacious. We were out climbing each day, so were happy to stay in at night to cook and relax in front of the log burner. The kitchen had everything we needed. It really has been like home from home. The surroundings were beautiful and the location central for exploring Snowdonia. We will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cath M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent in every way

Everything about this property was perfect for us. Beautiful setting, so peaceful with only the birds and river for company. Easy walking distance to the village. Loved everything about the cottage too, really tastefully renovated with a photo album to show how it used to look! Lots of extras from dishwasher tablets to a huge basket of logs made this place feel very welcoming. As you can tell we loved it and got excited about our return there each day 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

😍

Fantastic place so peaceful and beautiful cottage and garden, so close to town , well equipped and great communication with the owner
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great property, just a few wrinkles

Overall we really liked the property, it’s in a great setting near the river and close to the town, a lovely walk over the suspension bridge. It was a little tough to find from the road initially but no great drama. The house is very pleasant, high ceilings and exposed beams in the main rooms make it feel larger than it is. In terms of things that could be improved, the kitchen has high quality pans and utensils which is great but there’s so many that it’s actually hard to use them, thinning that out would be good. The lack of a stand-up shower is a bit baffling to be honest as the water pressure is great. The dining and sitting room furniture is starting to show its age and wasn’t super comfy but fine for a week. There aren’t any drawers in the bedrooms which was a bit of an inconvenience. These are all relatively minor, the main issue we had was the fusty smell, particularly in the bedroom nearest the drive. Not sure of the cause but we had to have windows open quite a bit to keep on top of it. As I say at the top, a great place, but it’d be superb if these points were addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect countryside stay.

A very beautiful cottage, beautiful location that’s clearly well maintained and tastefully decorated / furnished. Good facilities for our stay (2 adults and a 7yr old) comfy beds, plenty of space for football in the garden or sunbathing and good cooking facilities for eating in. Woke up one morning to a buzzard sat outside the window and another to see a heron fishing in the river! Beautiful! Nicely located away from the madness of Betws-y-coed but walkable(ish) for dinner / shopping.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

A lovely spot!

What a lovely location for a holiday home! We stayed for one week in July and explored the nearby National Park. It was a fantastic base for us to reach Snowdon, Bala, Conwy and LLandudno. The house was well eqippped and generally suited our needs well. The area down by the river was nice to enjoy a drink or a BBQ. We wished we could have read a little more about the immediate area. Usually, we’d enjoy browsing brochures or personal recommendations but this was definitely a missing touch. Thankfully there was brilliant internet connection so we were able to find a way around this. Another hurdle for us was the ‘shower’ which in essence is a bath with a rinsing tap! We ended up taking a bath every morning /evening and then rinsing with the shower or having to wash hair whilst leaning over the bath. Admittedly the bathroom looked the part but the fact that we couldn’t grab a quick shower certainly irritated me, especially as the week went on. Lovely bed linen on both beds - in fact it matched our own back home! Loved the towels also. We were slightly put out by a text message from the owner on our journey home to query sheep poo on the driveway. We were happy to explain that the sheep had managed to find their way over a wall, along a bank and into the driveway (and did so frequently) but it felt somewhat intrusive to have had a text message about this. A friendly email on our return, enquiringly if we’d enjoyed our stay, thanking us for following the cleaning list diligently and ironing out any further queries would have felt more welcome. Overall, we had a lovely stay and we have raved about the location of the house to friends and family. The communicative side of things could, in my opinion, be improved upon. Many thanks for letting us stay at Glan Rhŷd. Helen and Andrew

10/10 Excellent

Virginia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Vacation Home

A beautiful home on a gorgeous site with secluded garden patio right on the river. Convenient to hiking trails restaurants and other very interesting destinations, ie castles famous rail ride to Snowdon summit. Home met all our needs; well appointed kithen and comfortable beds. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Place

The cottage and surroundings are stunning. Sitting listening to the river running outside and taking in the view was heaven. The location is great for visits to the mountains and waterfalls and despite the weather not being at it's best we had a fantastic break. Would definitely like to get back there to do it all again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Beautifuly situated cottage

The house has a beautiful situation overlooking a river surrounded by fields. The house is very cosy and suits two couples very well. The only negatives I have the tricky turning into the property on a busy road but clear instructions where given how to manage this. Also the walk along the busy road to get into o Betws y Coad, don’t forget your touches at night. Overall a very relaxing place to stay, we all would be happy to visit again.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Nice cottage in good location with a twenty minute walk to the town centre.

We stayed recently at the cottage and really enjoyed ourselves there. The cottage itself is well equipped with everything you need. We had a little trouble with the hob as the lighter for the gas wasn't working although we did eventually find a lighter but after several days of burnt fingers this wasn't ideal. However, I'm sure the owner will fix this for the next visitors as he was very positive about this when we reported it to him. The interior could do with a little spruce up as several walls have splashes and marks on the walls and it could do with a fresh coat of paint. Despite these small points, the location is very good for the town of Betws-y-Coed and it is an easy walk to the town centre (but not for those who don't like a nice walk). We would definitely go there again and the little points I've mentioned wouldn't put us off using this cottage again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

George S., Snowdonia

Great holiday!

Wonderful no complaints at all!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Stocks-Wilson S.

Lovely cottage in great location

Well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Fantastic winter break in Snowdonia at a perfect riverside cottage.

We were revisiting Snowdonia to enjoy it's winter delights. We had a fantastic few days staying at Glan Rhyd cottage nestling at the side of the River Conwy. the cottage was perfect in every way, and was an ideal base to explore Snowdonia and North Wales. It was peaceful and wonderfully equipped, and the views from the front garden of the ever changing river were idyllic. It's close enough to Betws y coed for all it's amenities and eating choices, yet still felt remote and unspoilt. The owners had thought of everything and were really helpful, couldn't recommend it more.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark P., London, UK

Fantastic find

We have just finished a glorious week at Glanrhyd cottage in Betws y Coed. It's location is a short walk from town but is secluded enough to make you think you are in the heart of the countryside with only the noise of the gurgling river at the end of the garden and the baa of the sheep in the field next door. The cottage itself was the perfect size for us and our 2 dogs. A place to both relax and to use as a base to explore the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. We will definitely be back 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Helen H.

Comfortable , secluded cottage, great position next to the river

Had a relaxing time, spent one whole day sitting reading by the river- perfect. Other days spent walking in the area. Only minor complaint is that the provision of towels was not very generous - 1 hand towel and 2 bath towels between two of us for a week seemed a bit mean, but maybe that's just me!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

George S., Snowdonia

We loved our stay in this stunning cottage!

A lovely cottage in a beautiful spot. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

About the host

Hosted by George Smith

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Hello, my name is George.

Why they chose this property

I've been fortunate enough to own Glanrhyd Cottage for approximately eight years.

I have been visiting this area for many years and instantly fell in love with the ruin and always hoped to own it, so when the owners offered it to me I jumped at the chance.

It has been a labour of love as the cottage was a complete wreck when we purchased it with a tree growing inside, we spent two years restoring it with a lovely local traditional builder.

What makes this property unique

I love the solitude, views, walks and fishing.

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