Ffynnon Wen | Dinorwig | Llanberis | Self Catering Holiday Cottage

4.3★

Good

Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

32 Customer Review(s)

Sally
July 2022

“Lovely cottage.”

Could do with a gate separating driveway from grass garden as grass garden wall to low to let dogs off lead therefore needed to be on lead whenever they needed to go for a toilet.

Could do with a gate separating driveway from grass garden as grass garden wall to low to let dogs off lead therefore needed to be on lead whenever they needed to go for a toilet. BBQ would be great to enjoy eating outside as the views are spectacular. Electric Hob quite complicated to use as pzns are not conduction so takes a while to heat.

- Sally, July 2022
Sandra June 2022

“Upon arriving at this property we were greeted by a damp smell which remained throughout our stay, debris could be seen on the floor in the reception area.”

Cobwebs were prevalent throughput the property. A crystallised beetle was found under the sheet in one bedroom and a stain on another mattress protector. Mould was found in the bathroom grout and toilet brush containers were rusty and dirty. The kitchen had dead insects in several cupboards along with food deposits, cupboards doors were full of grime, chipped crockery (and dried on food deposits on some), containers with debris in the bottom, bent cutlery and containing food deposits and flies inside the holders, rusty baking tray and the cooker contained food debris, dried on cooking, rust and grime. Radiators and plumbing pipes contained grime, and cobwebs (over the radiator clothes dryers were rusty and dirty) To all readers I have not mentioned any parts of the house that did no work because I accept that wear and tear is a feature of holidays properties, and I have only given you an brief summary of our experience in truth we felt devastated. Sadly this feedback software does not permit me to post photographs.

- Sandra, June 2022
Chris April 2022

“It’s a lovely place for a family holiday.”

Ample facilities, great communal space and wonderful views. Just being picky, the TV controls could do with improving and instructions were not great, but a minor point

- Chris, April 2022
Bradley April 2022

“We stayed here over the Easter holiday.”

There were two families so we were a bit worried about the room but there was plenty of it. The views out of the top windows of snowdon are stunning. It was in a great location to get to most places we wanted to go to. We will definitely be going back.

- Bradley, April 2022
Jacqueline March 2022

“Fantastic large cottage with every facility needed with the added bonus of beautiful scenery.”

We were a party of 8 friends and 3 dogs, we had plenty of room and privacy. All of our group were happy with the accomodation and we will pay a return visit. Can highly recommend for large groups and families.

- Jacqueline, March 2022
George March 2022

“The Chapel is a lovely place to stay, very spacious and well equipped.”

The views are beautiful and the location is perfect for exploring the area. We had a fantastic active family holiday. If I could give some feedback that could improve the stay for others, I would suggest more of a thorough clean in between guests. Their were dogs hairs on everything which is not very nice and unfortunately gave some of our guest asthma and allergy issues. Also there was a terrible smell of sick in the main bedroom! The little upstairs nook is so cute but quite dusty and dirty. The TV selection is very outdated and the note about charging guests for streaming a film needs to be displayed clearly. A little suggestion would be a change of the blankets in between guests, again cause of the dog hairs. Some salt and pepper in the cupboard. Thank you for hosting us.

- George, March 2022
Stephen Charles February 2022

“This property is wonderful.”

Me and my family really enjoyed our stay. We will be back, and that speaks for itself. We had a couple of issues, and called them in. We had a visit same day from an engineer, and the issues were rectified. Fantastic service. The views were amazing. The open plan living area was brilliant. The Pups loved it. Thank you Sykes, and thanks to the owners. Steve and Angela..... regular Sykes customer.

- Stephen Charles, February 2022
Angus January 2022

“Fantastic property set in a breathtaking location.”

Very clean and tidy with outstanding living space. Lots to do and see nearby. Massive collection of DVDs and board games for nights in. We had a fantastic week here with our dogs and hope to come back .

- Angus, January 2022
Sheila December 2021

“As always this was a wonderful and comfortable place to stay, so no real complaints.”

The pump went during our stay due to a stone being washed in but Donna sorted this out very quickly so top marks to her and the repair guys. Only complaint is the complexity of the digital cooker hob top, took four of us to work out how to use it and we could find no instructions in the folder. Please put laminated instructions out for how you operate it, it drove us round the bend! Also the little island station would be much for useful put back in the kitchen area. Apart from that everything was perfect.

- Sheila, December 2021
Melanie September 2021

“Stair carpet made initial bad impression because it seemed musty.”

Strange smell from utility cupboard. No hairdryer. Main kitchen/lounge room was great.

- Melanie, September 2021
John August 2021

“Nice and spacious accommodation.”

Would help to have more info on local recycling service.

- John, August 2021
Heather July 2021

“Amazing location in central Snowdonia - we particularly enjoyed the slate landscape.”

We were ideally located for the region's delights - and Ffynnon Wen was excellent for our family group of 8, with 2 young grandchildren.

- Heather, July 2021
Martin April 2021

“Location is perfect for walking and house was very spacious and comfortable.”

There were lots of books, DVDs, local maps and guide books and board games to keep all the family busy... a great addition to an amazing living space.

- Martin, April 2021
Peter September 2020

“The property is in a beautiful location but is in need of a refresh.”

Some plasterwork repairs, fence repairs externally ( a gate missing) and redecoration and updated bedding. Showers were great. Good kitchen facilities.

- Peter, September 2020
Abbie August 2020

“Perfect accommodation for our weekend.”

On a whole, it was clean and tidy. All facilities in working condition. Parking could have been explained as we only just managed to fit three cars in the spaces provided. Thank you for our stay!

- Abbie, August 2020
Kurtis December 2019

“We stayed here over the Xmas period with the whole family.”

When we walked into the property on the ground floor and initially thought it’s in need of a little modernisation. The first floor is fairly modern with a Lovely open plan living and dining area thats great for socialising with friends and family. A major negative is that the main largest bathroom that has a shower and bath In, we could not use as there are 3 large church style Clear glass windows With no blinds or curtains. There is a field full of sheep right outside the window which had a farmer hard at work. He could clearly see me and I could clearly see him. Not the greatest unless you want to be peeped on. I could also see the road and other houses. Overall enjoyed the stay and location. Just a shame about the privacy issues.

- Kurtis, December 2019

Thank you for taking the time to give your feedback. I am sorry for the privacy issue in one of the bathrooms. The windows have recently been replaced and we had not realised that the blinds had not been put back. This has now been addressed. Property Owner
Cheryl October 2019

“We had such a great time and loved the cottage.”

Correspondence was clear and made the whole process so easy. The cottage was besutiful, clean, welcoming and never left us wanting. Location was amazing. Would have loved space for 1 more car but we knew there were only 2 when we booked so were able to make it work.

- Cheryl, October 2019
Yvonne September 2019

“We had a very enjoyable weekend in this spacious property.”

It is in a beautiful part of the world. Great for a family get together.

- Yvonne, September 2019
Ken August 2019

“Wonderful location and very comfortable property with plenty of space and light.”

- Ken, August 2019
Apr 2019

“Cracking building, it has nearly everythjng you need.”

The pink walls are not very nice, a less gaudy colour would make the place look better. Also there is a big patch of red paint on one wall (an unfinished project?) The knives desperately need sharpening, they were so dull I ended up using the bread knife to cut the beef roast. A larger kitchen bin would be nice and

- , Apr 2019
John Heselton Mar 2019

“Brilliant location.”

Lovely property!

- John Heselton, Mar 2019
Jan 2019

“We love Ffynnon Wen, its location, the decor, and layout are all great.”

We have stayed here a few times and each time has been great.

- , Jan 2019
Kevin K Oct 2018

“Very nice place with all the stuff and space we needed (there were 6 of us including a baby & a young child) & the location is great as a base for discovering the area, only slight niggle was that the main bedroom was difficult to heat up, probably because it is so big ( the size is a good thing).”

Not a problem for those of us who prefer cooler rooms, but others werent so keen. Didnt spoil the stay though.

- Kevin K, Oct 2018
Janice Coleyshaw Oct 2018

“Clean and tidy with a wow factor.”

I'd chosen the en-suite bedroom (booker's perks) but found the double mattress uncomfortable - I guess it gets the most use! So I slept on the single bed for the remaining two nights, more comfy but not what I'd expected to have to do.

- Janice Coleyshaw, Oct 2018
Aug 2018

“Positive: Excellent location, fabulous view, good space, clean.”

Negative: Wi-Fi was not available on the first 3 days and last day of stay (not enough data booked), owner and keeper were out of reach during that period.

- , Aug 2018
Keith Jones Jan 2018

“Spacious, warm and cosy despite freezing temperatures outside.”

Comfortable beds, showers excellent. Wonderful views, plenty of walking from doorstep. Perfect accommodation, perfect location.

- Keith Jones, Jan 2018
Nov 2017

“Lovely cottage.”

Beautiful location.Nearly perfect. Just needed some sound insulation for us oldies.

- , Nov 2017
Oct 2017

“The photos on the website didn't reflect the cottage, it was quite shabby in places.”

- , Oct 2017
Oct 2017

“The cottage was in a superb location for Snowdonia and its many attractions.”

We enjoyed watching the horse, sheep and clouds from the living room windows. The cottage was well equipped with everything you could need for 8 people and for all weather. However, there were some aspects where the cottage seemed tired and could be improved upon, such as lighting and mattresses. We appreciated that the owners were probably working their way through updating as the bathrooms were all good. We could not find the house manual with all the appliance booklets, and that would have been useful.

- , Oct 2017
Sep 2017

“Functional as previously stated.”

Would stay again

- , Sep 2017
B M Fricke Aug 2017

“Everything there that was needed.”

Good quality furniture. Lovely views. Would have liked a bit more outside space for the children but Chapels don't usually come with gardens. Shed key was missing when we arrived but as the weather wasn't brilliant we didn't need the BBQ or the outside chairs.

- B M Fricke, Aug 2017
Cath Ratcliffe Aug 2017

“Great place for a large group of people.”

Plenty of space to cook, eat and chill.

- Cath Ratcliffe, Aug 2017

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Summary

5 bedrooms : 1 x double with 1 x single, 1 x double with ensuite with large shower, loo and basin, 2 x singles (one with a trundle), 1x single
1 x bathroom with bath, separate shower, loo and basin
1 x shower room with loo and basin
Open plan living, kitchen and dining area.
Bed linen and towels provided, Heating and Electricity included, TV with Freesat, DVD player, CD Player, washing machine, dishwasher, Garden furniture, BBQ area with barbeque, off road parking, wifi, nearest shop 2miles.

The property

Ffynnon Wen holiday house is a former chapel.

It is an amazing property, with wonderful views towards Snowdon and across the water to Anglesey. "A warm and cosy chapel conversion in the wilds of Snowdonia with fabulous mountain views." Warm, cosy and bright, it has been carefully furnished to a high standard and has wonderful windows and slate floors.

Situated close to the popular village of Llanberis, which sits at the foot of Snowdon, you will be spoilt for choice for things to do.

There are numerous fantastic walks, quarries to explore, train rides, an Electric Mountain to tour, or you can learn to paddleboard in the lake. A really fab house in a great location to explore North Wales - you just have to stay here!

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

About the location

DINORWIG

Llanberis 5.4 miles; Caernarfon 9.2 miles; Bangor 9.5 miles.

The village of Dinorwig, overlooks Llanberis, which is approximately 5 miles by road. On the border of the Snowdonia National Park, it is an ideal base to explore the Park. The Llanberis Railway runs nearby along the banks of Lake Padarn, whilst the ruins of Dolbadarn Castle are 2 miles away, or visit Ceunant Mawr, a cascading waterfall just outside Llanberis. Local walks lead to the Marchlyn Mawr Reservoir on the northern slopes of Elidir Fawr. Llanberis is 4 miles away and is flanked by two lakes, Llyn Padarn and Llyn Peris and is one of the most popular mountain tourist centres in the Snowdonia National Park. In fact, Llanberis is the outdoor hub of the area, being the starting point for the ascent of Snowdon - the highest mountain in England and Wales. The ascent can be made either by train, on the Snowdon Mountain Railway, or on foot along one of the many routes to the summit. Each year, major racing events attract thousands to the area: The fast Snowdon Race to the summit, held in July every year and The Snowdonia Marathon, held in October - a gruelling 26 mile course that starts and finishes in Llanberis, circumnavigating the Snowdon Massif. Within Llanberis itself there are excellent places to eat and drink and a great choice of shopping. On the coast is Caernarfon with its magnificent castle and town walls and close by are National Trust properties at Penrhyn and Plas Newydd. The Isle of Angelsey and the North Wales coastline, both with a magnificent selection of beaches, are within easy touring distance.

Note: £100 good housekeeping bond
Note: WiFi connection can be intermittent at this property
Note: One dog with each party is free of charge, £20 for an additional.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage.”

“Upon arriving at this property we were greeted by a damp smell which remained throughout our stay, debris could be seen on the floor in the reception area.”

“It’s a lovely place for a family holiday.”

“We stayed here over the Easter holiday.”

“Fantastic large cottage with every facility needed with the added bonus of beautiful scenery.”

“The Chapel is a lovely place to stay, very spacious and well equipped.”

“This property is wonderful.”

“Fantastic property set in a breathtaking location.”

“As always this was a wonderful and comfortable place to stay, so no real complaints.”

“Stair carpet made initial bad impression because it seemed musty.”

“Nice and spacious accommodation.”

“Amazing location in central Snowdonia - we particularly enjoyed the slate landscape.”

“Location is perfect for walking and house was very spacious and comfortable.”

“The property is in a beautiful location but is in need of a refresh.”

“Perfect accommodation for our weekend.”

“We stayed here over the Xmas period with the whole family.”

“We had such a great time and loved the cottage.”

“We had a very enjoyable weekend in this spacious property.”

“Wonderful location and very comfortable property with plenty of space and light.”

“Cracking building, it has nearly everythjng you need.”

“Brilliant location.”

“We love Ffynnon Wen, its location, the decor, and layout are all great.”

“Clean and tidy with a wow factor.”

“Positive: Excellent location, fabulous view, good space, clean.”

“Spacious, warm and cosy despite freezing temperatures outside.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“The photos on the website didn't reflect the cottage, it was quite shabby in places.”

“The cottage was in a superb location for Snowdonia and its many attractions.”

“Functional as previously stated.”

“Everything there that was needed.”

“Great place for a large group of people.”

Summary

The property

About the location

DINORWIG