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Cottage in Croesor. Snowdonian mountain retreat. Fast internet with vista views!

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi
Nestled in Croesor, within Snowdonia National Park, this cottage offers a cozy retreat. Warm up by the open fire in the living room or enjoy views of Moelwyn mountains from the enclosed front garden with wooden bench.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage in Croesor. Snowdonian mountain retreat. Fast internet with vista views!

Our cottage, with private parking and open fire with fuel, is located in Croesor, within the Snowdonia National Park between Cnicht (a pyramid shaped mountain popular with climbers and hikers) and the Moelwyn range of mountains. There are varied and stunning walks available straight from the front door! The seaside at Morfa Bwchan (Black Rock Sands) is a short drive away near Porthmadog, and boasts large stretches of beautiful yellow sands, set between the castles of Criccieth and Harlech. There is a local shop and cafe/restaurant in Llanfrothen, two miles away. The nearest big supermarkets (Tesco/Aldi/Lidl) are in Porthmadog, 8 miles from Croesor. There is often a cafe in the village, as well as at the Brondanw estate a mile from Croesor. The Brondanw estate, with its beautifully kept gardens was the family home of Clough Williams-Ellis, the famous architect of Portmeirion, 10 miles from the house.

Our living room is equiped with an open fire with fuel, two sofas, TV with Amazon Prime stick, DVD player, table with 5 comfy chairs, kitchen area with an oven and 4 hobs, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, kettle, toaster, washing machine and dishwasher. After a long day enjoying the mountains and beaches, enjoy the open fire while soaking in the panoramic views from the sofa!

Upstairs you will find the main double bedroom, The second bedroom with two single bunk beds, and a large bathroom with bath and shower. Down stairs there is an additional bedroom with a small double bed and TV.

The enclosed front garden is equipped with an Al fresco dining area, overlooking the Croesor valley and the Moelwyn mountain range.

The cottage situated in Croesor, near Porthmadog is well equiped for any family holiday and has been let for over 30 years. The property is available for rental all year. We recommend walking to Beddgelert, following the stream over Nantmoor, through the Eyri forest and along the world famous Aberglasslyn pass where you will find several pubs and restaurants. The pyramid shaped mount cincht(meaning Knight) and the Moelyn mountains. Have a short walk along the mountain river, where there are opportunities to play pooh sticks or just give the dogs a walk.

Hike up the Roman road, to catch the Ffestiniog steam railway at Tan y Bwlch station, where there is a gentle walk around the very scenic lake. You can also walk down to the Oakeley Arms through majestic trees and down the densely Forested track.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Dogs must be kept downstairs out of bedrooms. Please use a dog basket and have animals foul off the property.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs kept downstairs out of bedrooms. Max 2 dogs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage Croesor-mountain Village Snowdonia National Park nr
Croesor-mountain Village Snowdonia National Park nr Porthmadog
Croesor-mountain Village Snowdonia National Park nr
Cottage Croesor-mountain Village Snowdonia National Park nr
Croesor-mountain Village Snowdonia National Park nr Porthmadog
Cottage Croesor-mountain Village Snowdonia National Park nr
Croesor-mountain Village Snowdonia National Park nr

About the area

Map
Porthmadog, Gwynedd

What's nearby

  • Eryri National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pen-y-Pass - 26 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Harlech Castle - 27 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Caernarfon Castle - 40 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 48 min drive - 53.4 km

Getting around

  • Penrhyndeudraeth Station - 11 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Caffi Gwynant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Allports Fish And Chips - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Y Pengwern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Red Chillies - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in Croesor. Snowdonian mountain retreat. Fast internet with vista views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cottage in Croesor. Snowdonian mountain retreat. Fast internet with vista views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in Croesor. Snowdonian mountain retreat. Fast internet with vista views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in Croesor. Snowdonian mountain retreat. Fast internet with vista views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in Croesor. Snowdonian mountain retreat. Fast internet with vista views! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Aberglaslyn Pass and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Eryri National Park. Ceunant Llennyrch National Nature Reserve and Portmeirion Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Cottage in Croesor. Snowdonian mountain retreat. Fast internet with vista views! Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

7.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ed N.

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

Trip to Snowdonia

We had an excellent stay at this property. It is in a fantastic location and the property itself was ideal for us.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peter S.

Beautiful cottage in good location. Had a great stay for Christmas

Lovely little cottage and well equipped for holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Lesley S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed stay

The cottage needs updating and brightning up. Very dark. Need some money spending on it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Holiday in the mountains

Very well equipped cottage. Beautiful scenery. Very relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Small and cosy but very comfortable with good views, friendly neighbours and plenty to do in area

Cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped. Cosy and homely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pauline A.

Croesor Cottage - Y Bwythwyn Gynn

Amazingly well-equipped and in an idyllic location, pretty central to all the main North Wales Resorts. Very tranquil and restful. A hidden gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Peter F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful scenery very remote

Nice cosy cottage very comfortable, we were lucky with the weather would not want to be there in bad weather as it is so remote and only reached by single track road.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Christmas in Croesor

We had a lovely 4 night stay over Christmas in this cozy little cottage in a tranquil little village at the foot of Cnicht mountain. The fireplace was a delight, as were the lazy-boy sofas and the well equipped kitchen. The stairs were a bit of a challenge for my knees, but good training for hiking up in the hills and the valley. Plenty of walking opportunities from the village and the most incredible view of Cnicht and across to Snowdon, weather permitting!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurence A.

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

One of the best

A very comfortable week in a very beautiful place. Remote enough for us, we like the quiet and the nature, but a lot of things to do without going too far. The house is exactly as described and has a fantastic outlook at the front. Can't really fault it and will be going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

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

Perfect mountain hideaway

We are return visitors and always enjoy our stay in this simple little terraced house. We like the quietness and remoteness of the spot, the mountain views, the open fires (when needed!) and the access to walks and the nearby countryside. The WiFi is not great, but for a peace and quiet this place is hard to beat. The cottage had all we needed for a great stay, but remember to bring toilet rolls!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JANET A.

Porthmadog, Creosor stay.

The cosy cottage/property was in everyway as we would have wished. Spotlessly clean with everything to hand. A lovely drive to a very peaceful location and yet very near to places to visit. In all a great retreat if needed. Thank you . Janet Austin. and Helen Lesser.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

denise h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and tranquility

Plenty of local walks requiring no vehicle once you have arrived. If you're looking for peace and tranquility, this is perfect. Open fire, cosy lounge and central heating as back up. Beautiful views from front windows of mountains. Remember to keep gate closed as local sheep are free to roam. This is our second visit and we're still discovering new walks and places of interest. Nature at it's best!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

spencer k.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location for walking , property needs TLC

Location very good but property needs a good clean and some TLC. Strong smell of dog in the living area and hair on the carpets. Generally needs a spruce up and a lick of paint.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne A.

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

September stay.

Nice property and very nice location in a friendly village. Not the best of weather but it's nice to come back and sit by a cozy coal fire. I found it hard to get the hang of the TV but as we were out so much iplayer was sufficient if we really wanted the TV on. No other observations, we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

We loved the cottage and the location

We had such a great week in Croesor. The cottage was lovely - very comfy beds, great shower and well stocked kitchen. We misread the info and thought we needed to take our own duvets/pillows etc but they were supplied! (You just need your own sheets, covers, pillow cases) We absolutely loved the area. Incredible views from the windows of the cottage including sheep and a horse in the field opposite. The valley is beautiful - my 2 young boys loved exploring the old quarry and hillsides around. Plas Brondanw and it's cafe just down the road is a must. We also enjoyed conquering Snowdon, Harlech beach, Criccieth and Caernarfon Castle. Could've easily stayed for 2 weeks! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The quietest place I’ve ever stayed.

All previous reviews cover it really. The house has everything you need to have a great week, cook large meals if needed, heating more that sufficient to battle even minus temperatures outside, modern windows that open (something we’ve found old properties often don’t have) for summer months. It’s location at the end of 2 miles of single track (plenty of passing places) means no through traffic. One house and a farm beyond us meant the only vehicles we saw was delivery drivers. The quiet was just amazing.The minus for us was it seems they rely on the previous tenants heeding the instructions and hoovering before they leave. Someone before us obviously didn’t as when I came to do so the hoover revealed a lot of golden retriever like long hair in the lounge. Our dog has short hair. I spent almost an hour scrubbing away with the hoover but its suction was not as it should be (I have the same hoover and it’s much more powerful). So my only suggestion would be add a 40 cleaning fee to the booking and hire someone up to the task.That said, we will definitely book again. But maybe bring our own hoover.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne A.

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

October Break

Lovely cosy cottage in a nice village and conveneint for climbing, woodland + lakeside walks or a trip to the beach. Plenty of heritage railways nearby and interesting Museums to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucian M. N.

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

Stunning views and a nice affordable remote accommodation

The accomodation is a cozy little cottage where me and my family enjoyed lovely moments in the evenings by the fireplace. Ideal if you want to have a quiet retreat holiday. The views all around are unique and amazing, making for lots of walking opportunities. The nearby public pool was empty, however, less than half an hour away is Black Sands sandy beach, where kids enjoyed swimming and body boarding.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

simon f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good

thoroughly enjoyed it
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaymie M., Dunfermline

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

Lovely Stay

Cottage was lovely, clean, comfortable, needed some warming up on first night but after that was very comfy, WiFi not amazing, BUT it is in the middle of nowhere so no complaints! Cracking views, and the fire was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

simon f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

good location

ideal for country stays in north wales
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fi O.

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

Perfect Cottage

Reluctant to tell anyone about this perfect cottage, incase it’s all booked up when we want to return. Clean, comfy and well equipped, excellent location for walks and views of mountains and valleys. Short drive to Portmadog (Tesco, Lidl, Aldi) and Lleyn Peninsula.

10/10 Excellent

jen D.

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

Sunny Snowdonia!

Nice cosy house and very friendly neighbours. Lovely views from the front windows and very nice walks on the doorstep. There's also the outdoor swimming pool 2 minutes down the road, filled from the mountain stream and very cold but invigorating! Easy to get to Porthmadog, down the coast to Barmouth or up to the Zip World attractions. We had very good, warm weather while we were there!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francesca P.

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

Breathtaking Snowdonia

Wonderful walks - one to the abandoned quarry reminding us why Wales won its right to being a world heritage site. Very peaceful! Kids loved Black Rock Sands nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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

Stay in Croesor

A beautiful place, a nice cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021