Guests say
Penlan is a charming, characterful cottage in a stunning location, perfect for walkers and those seeking tranquillity. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, beautiful views, and proximity to Beddgelert village. The cottage’s nostalgic Rupert Bear connections add unique appeal. The enclosed garden is ideal for dogs and families. While some mention minor maintenance issues and a lack of WiFi, most find the cottage cosy and well-equipped for a relaxing stay. The peaceful setting and wildlife are frequently highlighted as standout features, making Penlan a delightful base for exploring North Wales.
Cleanliness is frequently praised, with many guests describing the cottage as spotless or immaculately clean on arrival. Only rare minor issues are mentioned, such as occasional dishware not being perfectly clean due to previous guests.
The location is universally loved, with guests highlighting the beautiful views, peaceful setting, and easy access to Beddgelert village and local walks. The proximity to Snowdonia and other attractions is a major plus.
Most guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with special mention of comfortable beds and a warm atmosphere. A few note issues with heating in colder months, bedding being too warm in summer, or minor draughts, but overall comfort is rated highly.
Facilities are generally adequate, with a well-equipped kitchen and enclosed garden. Some guests mention the lack of WiFi, limited outdoor seating, minor maintenance needs (such as blown windows and garden upkeep), and occasional missing items like an iron or DVD player.
Some guests mention a welcome gift or would have appreciated one, but it is not consistently provided and cannot be guaranteed. The presence of spare essentials and a well-stocked kitchen is noted, though a few guests suggest small improvements for added comfort.
About this property
Beddgelert 0.3 miles.
A charming, detached Beddgelert cottage, set in quiet woodland in an elevated position above the picturesque village of Beddgelert in the Snowdonia National Park. This Beddgelert cottage is affectionately known as Rupert Bear's Cottage in memory of the author and illustrator of the Rupert Bear stories, who lived there from 1956 to 1986. He gained his inspiration from the local countryside and wrote the Rupert Bear stories from here for many years. This secluded Beddgelert cottage has two bedrooms, a sitting/dining room, and a well-equipped kitchen area, both with exposed wooden beams. The gardens and woodland surrounding this Beddgelert holiday home provide peace and tranquillity, yet the cottage is only a 5-minute stroll into the centre of Beddgelert. There are miles of walking tracks around, some starting from outside the door of this Beddgelert cottage. Further afield are the beaches of Porthmadog, Italianate Portmeirion, castles at Caernarfon, Conwy and Harlech and the coastline of the Llyn Peninsula. A fantastic Beddgelert cottage, in a great location at any time of the year.
Lying at the foot of Mount Snowdon, Beddgelert is situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. A busy village, it is centred around the Afon Glaslyn river, just a short walk from the Aberglaslyn Pass. The Welsh Highland Steam Railway passes through Beddgelert on its way from Porthmadog to Caernarfon.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x adult bunks with additional pull-out bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin & WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area & electric woodburner-effect stove.
Electric storage heaters with electric stove in sitting room.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV/DVD, books/DVDs.
Electricity included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car and additional parking at the bottom of the cul de sac on a first come, first served basis.
Garden with patio to rear, grass & woodland all around, furniture, mountain & woodland views.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops & pubs 5 mins walk.
Please note that this property only accepts 7‑night stays; Short breaks may be available on request.
Note: Max 4 adults.
Note: Check in time 4pm, check out is 11am.
Note: This property has a £250 Good Housekeeping Bond.
Nearby points of interest
- Zip World Penrhyn Quarry
Reviews (105)
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Patrick
Wonderful location, comfortable and cosy cottage and a lovely garden. The caretaker is amazing and goes out of her way to make sure things are just right. Looking forward to our next visit.
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Steven
Lovely big garden, perfect for our dog. Good location just outside Bedgellert - perfect for us, we found the village too busy - and perfect for the beautiful surrounding countryside.
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Craig
We love the village and the walks from Penlan. If you are looking for a quiet, tucked away spot, it's lovely. (Happy for first part to be published).For the owner only....As returning guests, the slate tiles outside the front are fairly loose now and need securing. It's a shame that the views are more obscured by the blown windows. Cleaning products for washing up would have been useful as unfortunately not all pieces were free of issue on arrival due to previous occupants. The listing mentioned the dvd player which we had made use of in the past, on this visit, it wasn't there.